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... Boot Manager 2-12 Boot Sequence SOP 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-20 HDD/BIOS Password 2-22 Unlocking the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-24 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard...
... Boot Manager 2-12 Boot Sequence SOP 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-20 HDD/BIOS Password 2-22 Unlocking the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-24 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard...
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... Cable Removal 3-82 DC-In Cable Installation 3-83 LCD Bezel Removal 3-84 LCD Bezel Installation 3-86 CCD Module Removal 3-89 CCD Module Installation 3-90 LCD Panel Removal 3-91 LCD Panel Installation 3-95 LCD Panel Bracket Removal 3-99 LCD Panel Bracket Installation 3-100 WLAN Antenna Removal 3-101 WLAN Antenna Installation 3-103 Microphone Module Removal 3-105 Microphone Module Installation 3-106 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal...
... Cable Removal 3-82 DC-In Cable Installation 3-83 LCD Bezel Removal 3-84 LCD Bezel Installation 3-86 CCD Module Removal 3-89 CCD Module Installation 3-90 LCD Panel Removal 3-91 LCD Panel Installation 3-95 LCD Panel Bracket Removal 3-99 LCD Panel Bracket Installation 3-100 WLAN Antenna Removal 3-101 WLAN Antenna Installation 3-103 Microphone Module Removal 3-105 Microphone Module Installation 3-106 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal...
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Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hard Drive • 2.5" Hard Disk Drive SATA interface support 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Audio Subsystem • High-definition audio support • Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n LAN • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready I/O Ports • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital...
Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hard Drive • 2.5" Hard Disk Drive SATA interface support 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Audio Subsystem • High-definition audio support • Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n LAN • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready I/O Ports • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital...
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... perform special functions. • Press to open the context menu of the current application. When Num Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in numeric mode. The keys function as clicking the right mouse button. Use with other keys, provides a variety of numeric data entry. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Fn Function Key 3 Windows Key 4 Application Key 5 Num Lock Key Description When Caps Lock is on page 1-13. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23...
... perform special functions. • Press to open the context menu of the current application. When Num Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in numeric mode. The keys function as clicking the right mouse button. Use with other keys, provides a variety of numeric data entry. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Fn Function Key 3 Windows Key 4 Application Key 5 Num Lock Key Description When Caps Lock is on page 1-13. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23...
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... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Searches for computers (if you are not connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are connected to a network domain). Cycles through programs on a network). Locks the computer (if you are on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the desktop. Windows Key The table below shows the different functions that Windows key...
... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Searches for computers (if you are not connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are connected to a network domain). Cycles through programs on a network). Locks the computer (if you are on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the desktop. Windows Key The table below shows the different functions that Windows key...
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... screen brightness. Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Touchpad Toggle Turns the touchpad on and off to access computer control functions such as screen brightness, volume, and multimedia playback controls. Brightness Down Decreases screen brightness. Stop Previous Next D2D Recovery + Stops media file. Function Communication Switch Display Toggle Screen Blank Table 1:3. Plays the previous media file in the play sequence. Turns the display screen backlight off . Enter...
... screen brightness. Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Touchpad Toggle Turns the touchpad on and off to access computer control functions such as screen brightness, volume, and multimedia playback controls. Brightness Down Decreases screen brightness. Stop Previous Next D2D Recovery + Stops media file. Function Communication Switch Display Toggle Screen Blank Table 1:3. Plays the previous media file in the play sequence. Turns the display screen backlight off . Enter...
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... the whole system. Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) • Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™ • Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO • xD Picture Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-30 System saves all system states and data onto the...
... the whole system. Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) • Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™ • Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO • xD Picture Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-30 System saves all system states and data onto the...
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... item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change the value of the screen. However, if configuration problems occur, you can change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility. You can be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. • Press Enter to expand this menu, users can load default settings by...
... item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change the value of the screen. However, if configuration problems occur, you can change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility. You can be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. • Press Enter to expand this menu, users can load default settings by...
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... 123456789 Aspire E1 Acer F0CC9FDD27BF11E187CADC0EA129FAC0 Rev. 3.7 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:1. Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. Displays the model name of the HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary SATA master. System Utilities Displays the serial number of the menu tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen. Displays the speed of the computer hardware information. Displays the KBC BIOS version. BIOS The...
... 123456789 Aspire E1 Acer F0CC9FDD27BF11E187CADC0EA129FAC0 Rev. 3.7 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:1. Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. Displays the model name of the HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary SATA master. System Utilities Displays the serial number of the menu tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen. Displays the speed of the computer hardware information. Displays the KBC BIOS version. BIOS The...
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... Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 System Time : System Date : Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:03:49] [01/01/2012] 6144 MB 128MB [Enable] [Enable] [Disable] [Enable] [AHCI Mode] Item Specific Help This is only active in 24-hour format. Enable or disable the use the function keys to F12 keys. Enable or disable system boot from 0 to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot option, and enable or disable recovery. When enabled, displays the...
... Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 System Time : System Date : Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:03:49] [01/01/2012] 6144 MB 128MB [Enable] [Enable] [Disable] [Enable] [AHCI Mode] Item Specific Help This is only active in 24-hour format. Enable or disable the use the function keys to F12 keys. Enable or disable system boot from 0 to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot option, and enable or disable recovery. When enabled, displays the...
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... Comma Semi-colon Slash Back-slash IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. The following to set the supervisor password: 1. A - Press Enter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-7 System Utilities Press F10 to complete the password setting. Setting a Password Perform the following characters may be used in the Enter New Password field. Set Supervisor Password 2. NOTE: Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must...
... Comma Semi-colon Slash Back-slash IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. The following to set the supervisor password: 1. A - Press Enter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-7 System Utilities Press F10 to complete the password setting. Setting a Password Perform the following characters may be used in the Enter New Password field. Set Supervisor Password 2. NOTE: Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must...
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... Changes Description Save the changes and exit the BIOS utility. Exit The Exit tab allows the user to the system. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Uitility. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
... Changes Description Save the changes and exit the BIOS utility. Exit The Exit tab allows the user to the system. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Uitility. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
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.... HDD : XXXXXX 3. Press Enter to Main on page 2-5). System Utilities 2-12 NOTE: Boot Manager is available only if the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main menu is set to Enabled (refer to select and continue with the boot procedure. Boot Manager Boot Option Menu 1. Boot Manager Screen 3. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to highlight a boot device. 4. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 2. The Boot Manager screen appears. Start the computer. 2. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility.
.... HDD : XXXXXX 3. Press Enter to Main on page 2-5). System Utilities 2-12 NOTE: Boot Manager is available only if the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main menu is set to Enabled (refer to select and continue with the boot procedure. Boot Manager Boot Option Menu 1. Boot Manager Screen 3. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to highlight a boot device. 4. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 2. The Boot Manager screen appears. Start the computer. 2. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility.
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A B Figure 3:32. Remove the screw from the WLAN module connectors. Disconnecting the Antenna Cables 3. Figure 3:33. Removing the WLAN Module Screw 3-26 Service and Maintenance WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 1. Disconnect the main (A, black) and auxiliary (B, white) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Locate the WLAN Module (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2.
A B Figure 3:32. Remove the screw from the WLAN module connectors. Disconnecting the Antenna Cables 3. Figure 3:33. Removing the WLAN Module Screw 3-26 Service and Maintenance WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 1. Disconnect the main (A, black) and auxiliary (B, white) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Locate the WLAN Module (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2.
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...-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. • Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. Verified Symptoms See Figure 4:1. Wireless Function Failure on page 4-17 Page 4-18 4. Cosmetic Failure on page 4-13 Figure 4:10. Symptoms Power on Issues No Display Issues LCD Picture Failure Internal Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Internal Microphone Failure USB Failure Wireless Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure 4-in -1 Card Function...
...-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. • Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. Verified Symptoms See Figure 4:1. Wireless Function Failure on page 4-17 Page 4-18 4. Cosmetic Failure on page 4-13 Figure 4:10. Symptoms Power on Issues No Display Issues LCD Picture Failure Internal Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Internal Microphone Failure USB Failure Wireless Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure 4-in -1 Card Function...
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... power button for specific model procedures. 2. If there is no power, refer to Power On Issues on OK RAM module well connected OK RAM module OK OK Lcd cable well connected OK Go to no power NG Trouble shooting step NG Connect it well NG Replace RAM module NG Connect it well Figure 4:2. Switching between the internal display and the external display is selected. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 6. Otherwise, continue to the computer and switch between internal and external...
... power button for specific model procedures. 2. If there is no power, refer to Power On Issues on OK RAM module well connected OK RAM module OK OK Lcd cable well connected OK Go to no power NG Trouble shooting step NG Connect it well NG Replace RAM module NG Connect it well Figure 4:2. Switching between the internal display and the external display is selected. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 6. Otherwise, continue to the computer and switch between internal and external...
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... may reduce display brightness. 2. Refer to the desired resolution. • Click Apply and check the display. Check the Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart on adjusting the settings. Remove the drives (refer to determine that the computer is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Reseat the memory modules. 12. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: •...
... may reduce display brightness. 2. Refer to the desired resolution. • Click Apply and check the display. Check the Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart on adjusting the settings. Remove the drives (refer to determine that the computer is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Reseat the memory modules. 12. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: •...
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... computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Other Functions Failure If other functions such as the CRT switch, HDMI switch, LAN connection, external microphone, external speaker, or USB 3.0, perform the following : 1. Check if the test utility is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information on...
... computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Other Functions Failure If other functions such as the CRT switch, HDMI switch, LAN connection, external microphone, external speaker, or USB 3.0, perform the following : 1. Check if the test utility is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information on...
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... the system board in loop mode at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. If any FRU. 3. Apply power to Power On Issues on page 2-2) for damage. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices until failing FRU is detected, replace the FRU...
... the system board in loop mode at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. If any FRU. 3. Apply power to Power On Issues on page 2-2) for damage. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices until failing FRU is detected, replace the FRU...
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...; An overview of all your technical queries. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are : • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For...
...; An overview of all your technical queries. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are : • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For...