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Table of Contents Chapter 1. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 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 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 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 ...
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... external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN... connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • 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...
... external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN... connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • 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...
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CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic Utilities System Utilities 2-2 BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 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 2 Diagnostic Utilities System Utilities 2-2 BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 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
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...Specific Help part of the screen. message is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). To change the boot device without entering the BIOS utility, press F12 during POST (power-on-self-test) when the "Press to expand this utility. NOTE: ... found in square brackets [ ]. Navigating the Bios Setup Utility The BIOS utility has seven menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. The BIOS utility is subject to run this item. •...
...Specific Help part of the screen. message is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). To change the boot device without entering the BIOS utility, press F12 during POST (power-on-self-test) when the "Press to expand this utility. NOTE: ... found in square brackets [ ]. Navigating the Bios Setup Utility The BIOS utility has seven menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. The BIOS utility is subject to run this item. •...
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...Processing Unit) type. Displays the serial number of the HDD installed on primary SATA master. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: KBC BIOS ...UUID: Intel (R) Pentium (R) CPU B970 @ 2.30GHz 2.30GHz Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 091023PBH306Q6DBBJDV MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ V0.22F1 V0.21 Intel V2126 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 ...
...Processing Unit) type. Displays the serial number of the HDD installed on primary SATA master. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: KBC BIOS ...UUID: Intel (R) Pentium (R) CPU B970 @ 2.30GHz 2.30GHz Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 091023PBH306Q6DBBJDV MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ V0.22F1 V0.21 Intel V2126 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 ...
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... Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Displays the video memory installed. When enabled, displays the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of the F1 to -disc recovery by one of the traditional POST screen. Enable or disable disc-to F12 keys. Select "Special ...POST. 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 Recovery SATA Mode Function Key Behavior Description Sets the system time in Windows. 2-5 System Utilities Enable or disable system...
... Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Displays the video memory installed. When enabled, displays the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of the F1 to -disc recovery by one of the traditional POST screen. Enable or disable disc-to F12 keys. Select "Special ...POST. 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 Recovery SATA Mode Function Key Behavior Description Sets the system time in Windows. 2-5 System Utilities Enable or disable system...
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..., three attempts are allowed before system halts. NOTE: When prompted to configure and protect the computer from unauthorized use. System Utilities 2-6 Password on Boot Description Displays "Set" if the supervisor password is set . Displays "Set" if the HDD password is set and "Clear" if the HDD ...Save and Exit Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot [Disabled] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:3. Option to set the ...
..., three attempts are allowed before system halts. NOTE: When prompted to configure and protect the computer from unauthorized use. System Utilities 2-6 Password on Boot Description Displays "Set" if the supervisor password is set . Displays "Set" if the HDD password is set and "Clear" if the HDD ...Save and Exit Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot [Disabled] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:3. Option to set 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 change a password: NOTE: Below are enabled for changing the supervisor password. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to ...
When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot parameters are the procedures for users to change a password: NOTE: Below are enabled for changing the supervisor password. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to ...
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HDD0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Boot priority order: 1. ATAPI CDROM : MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ 3. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 5. USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move ... Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:10. Press to move it up the list. Boot The Boot tab allows the user to configure the order of boot devices used to change the value. BIOS Boot F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit System Utilities 2-10 USB HDD : 6. Use ↑...
HDD0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Boot priority order: 1. ATAPI CDROM : MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ 3. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 5. USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move ... Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:10. Press to move it up the list. Boot The Boot tab allows the user to configure the order of boot devices used to change the value. BIOS Boot F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit System Utilities 2-10 USB HDD : 6. Use ↑...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... the following to select and continue with the boot procedure. Start the computer. 2. Boot Manager Boot Option Menu 1. Press Enter to use the F12 Boot menu: 1. The Boot Manager screen appears. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to Main on page 2-5). NOTE: Boot Manager is available only if the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main menu is set...
... the following to select and continue with the boot procedure. Start the computer. 2. Boot Manager Boot Option Menu 1. Press Enter to use the F12 Boot menu: 1. The Boot Manager screen appears. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to Main on page 2-5). NOTE: Boot Manager is available only if the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main menu is set...
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...] => [LAN] => [Floppy] BS 4: [LAN] => [Floppy] => [HardDisk] => [CD-ROM] Figure 2:13. Execute BS.exe 3. C:\>BS 1 Set successfully. Boot Sequence SOP The Boot Sequence SOP allows users to execute the BS.exe. A "Set successful" message appears if the setting is successful. Type BS to select the sequence... of boot device from the command prompt. 1. Select Boot Sequence Status 2-13 System Utilities Select desired boot sequence in the following format: BS [selection 1to 4]. The Boot Sequence Selection screen appears. *** Boot Sequence Selecter by SMI *** ...
...] => [LAN] => [Floppy] BS 4: [LAN] => [Floppy] => [HardDisk] => [CD-ROM] Figure 2:13. Execute BS.exe 3. C:\>BS 1 Set successfully. Boot Sequence SOP The Boot Sequence SOP allows users to execute the BS.exe. A "Set successful" message appears if the setting is successful. Type BS to select the sequence... of boot device from the command prompt. 1. Select Boot Sequence Status 2-13 System Utilities Select desired boot sequence in the following format: BS [selection 1to 4]. The Boot Sequence Selection screen appears. *** Boot Sequence Selecter by SMI *** ...
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... the battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. • Flash utility has auto execution function. Download and copy the Flash utilities to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD...
... the battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. • Flash utility has auto execution function. Download and copy the Flash utilities to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD...
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... 2:15. Copy Flash.BAT to modify the boot priority order. 4. HDD0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. Changing the BIOS Boot Priority Order 5. Select Boot menu to the USB HDD. 2. Insert the...source. • Do not disconnect the AC power adapter. 2-15 System Utilities Press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. C:\>BIOS.bat_ Figure 2:16. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 5. Perform the following to enter the BIOS Setup Utility....
... 2:15. Copy Flash.BAT to modify the boot priority order. 4. HDD0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. Changing the BIOS Boot Priority Order 5. Select Boot menu to the USB HDD. 2. Insert the...source. • Do not disconnect the AC power adapter. 2-15 System Utilities Press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. C:\>BIOS.bat_ Figure 2:16. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 5. Perform the following to enter the BIOS Setup Utility....
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WinFlash Utility NOTE: Plug the AC power adaptor to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Boot from the OS and search for WinFlash Utility file. 2. InsydeFlash Screen CAUTION: • Do not turn off the computer during the Flash process. • Do ...
WinFlash Utility NOTE: Plug the AC power adaptor to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Boot from the OS and search for WinFlash Utility file. 2. InsydeFlash Screen CAUTION: • Do not turn off the computer during the Flash process. • Do ...
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Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet...and the corresponding output information: 1. Miscellaneous Tools Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer 3. Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM and used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Read DMI Information from DOS. 2.
Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet...and the corresponding output information: 1. Miscellaneous Tools Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer 3. Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM and used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Read DMI Information from DOS. 2.
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... ↓ keys to DOS. Enter Unlock Password 3. In Figure 2:26 example, the key code is required to generate the unlock password. 4. On the separate computer, boot to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. System Utilities 2-22 Select Item 2. Harddisk Security SATA Port0 ST9160314AS Lock Figure 2:24. On the Harddisk Security...
... ↓ keys to DOS. Enter Unlock Password 3. In Figure 2:26 example, the key code is required to generate the unlock password. 4. On the separate computer, boot to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. System Utilities 2-22 Select Item 2. Harddisk Security SATA Port0 ST9160314AS Lock Figure 2:24. On the Harddisk Security...
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.... 5. If the issue is properly connected to check the Thermal Unit (See Unit Thermal Failure on page 4-16) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to Online Support Information on NG OK Swap AC/Battery Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap Power/B Figure 4:1. Plug the computer...
.... 5. If the issue is properly connected to check the Thermal Unit (See Unit Thermal Failure on page 4-16) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to Online Support Information on NG OK Swap AC/Battery Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap Power/B Figure 4:1. Plug the computer...
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... for one until the failure point is discovered. 4-4 Troubleshooting Otherwise, continue to the next step. 4. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. 7. Switching between the internal display and the external display is no power NG Trouble shooting step...
... for one until the failure point is discovered. 4-4 Troubleshooting Otherwise, continue to the next step. 4. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. 7. Switching between the internal display and the external display is no power NG Trouble shooting step...
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... 8-2. Abnormal Video If the video appears abnormal, perform the following: 1. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-2. Boot the computer. • If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. •...
... 8-2. Abnormal Video If the video appears abnormal, perform the following: 1. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-2. Boot the computer. • If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. •...