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... lock 61 Using passwords 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 67 Entering passwords 62 Playing DVD movies 68 Connecting to a network 63 BIOS utility 69 Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69 Wireless networks 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Connecting to the Internet... 64 Setting passwords 69 Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions 70 Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 ...
... lock 61 Using passwords 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 67 Entering passwords 62 Playing DVD movies 68 Connecting to a network 63 BIOS utility 69 Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69 Wireless networks 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Connecting to the Internet... 64 Setting passwords 69 Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions 70 Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 ...
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...computer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the... BIOS utility. Securing your computer from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. Some keyless models are also available...passwords. Once set, you need to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility.
...computer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the... BIOS utility. Securing your computer from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. Some keyless models are also available...passwords. Once set, you need to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility.
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... . • Type the User Password and press to use . If you forget your computer You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use the computer. If you enter...the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. Try again and press . Important! • ...
... . • Type the User Password and press to use . If you forget your computer You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use the computer. If you enter...the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. Try again and press . Important! • ...
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... keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to...then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and...
... keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to...then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and...
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Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is installed when you purchased your system is connected securely to a power outlet and that it works, contact your C: drive. (Your C: ... restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. Note: If your computer. The printer does not work. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when...
Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is installed when you purchased your system is connected securely to a power outlet and that it works, contact your C: drive. (Your C: ... restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. Note: If your computer. The printer does not work. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when...
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...front cover of the ITW passport. Frequently asked questions - 73 Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! Place your hard disk. To start the recovery process: 1. While the Acer logo is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you a helping hand.... Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 15 GB in this passport thoroughly. A list ...
...front cover of the ITW passport. Frequently asked questions - 73 Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! Place your hard disk. To start the recovery process: 1. While the Acer logo is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you a helping hand.... Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 15 GB in this passport thoroughly. A list ...
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... service keyboard connected center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service... (bootable) disk, then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the...
... service keyboard connected center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service... (bootable) disk, then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-1 Notebook Tour 1-8 Top View 1-8 Specification Tables 1-20 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove Password Utilities 2-20 Remove HDD Password 2-20 Removing BIOS Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-23 CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-1 Notebook Tour 1-8 Top View 1-8 Specification Tables 1-20 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove Password Utilities 2-20 Remove HDD Password 2-20 Removing BIOS Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-23 CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table...
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...can be configured via software setup: BIOS Password, Boot Order, and Import/Export BIOS Settings under Acer ProShield BIOS-Settings Module File Encryption & Decryption and Personal Secure Drive under Acer ProShield Data Protection Module File Shredder ... international language support. It's a single-client console application that integrates key security and management features under Acer ProShield Data Removal Module BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter 0 ACPI 3.0 ...
...can be configured via software setup: BIOS Password, Boot Order, and Import/Export BIOS Settings under Acer ProShield BIOS-Settings Module File Encryption & Decryption and Personal Secure Drive under Acer ProShield Data Protection Module File Shredder ... international language support. It's a single-client console application that integrates key security and management features under Acer ProShield Data Removal Module BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter 0 ACPI 3.0 ...
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Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate 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 NVidia N13P-LP 973-pins BGA PCIE X 16 Fully ...
Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate 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 NVidia N13P-LP 973-pins BGA PCIE X 16 Fully ...
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supports audio formats ranging from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit, 192 kHz for DACs, and from the BIOS. Exceeds Windows Vista and Windows 7 Desktop and Notebook Premium Logo Requirements, WLP4.0 D-Flex power management exceeds Intel ECR 15B requirements, and features ...
supports audio formats ranging from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit, 192 kHz for DACs, and from the BIOS. Exceeds Windows Vista and Windows 7 Desktop and Notebook Premium Logo Requirements, WLP4.0 D-Flex power management exceeds Intel ECR 15B requirements, and features ...
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...NOTE: System information is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is subject to specific models. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information ...of screen. Press Esc Load default settings - use the left and right arrow keys Item - Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-3 Navigation keys appear at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is found in square brackets [ ]....
...NOTE: System information is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is subject to specific models. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information ...of screen. Press Esc Load default settings - use the left and right arrow keys Item - Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-3 Navigation keys appear at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is found in square brackets [ ]....
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...BIOS Information 2-4 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Actual values may differ by model. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3517U CPU @ 1.90GHz 1.90GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS...Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 ...
...BIOS Information 2-4 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Actual values may differ by model. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3517U CPU @ 1.90GHz 1.90GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS...Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 ...
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... system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of Optical device installed in Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU HDD0 Model Name Model name... master HDD0 Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-5
... system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of Optical device installed in Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU HDD0 Model Name Model name... master HDD0 Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-5
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... Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time System Date [09:00:00] ... F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Total memory available Available memory for video Format/Option Format:...
... Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time System Date [09:00:00] ... F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Total memory available Available memory for video Format/Option Format:...
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... to wake up system through LAN (local area network) Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-7 BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Graphic Mode Option for Integrated or Switchable graphic mode. Table 2-2.
... to wake up system through LAN (local area network) Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-7 BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Graphic Mode Option for Integrated or Switchable graphic mode. Table 2-2.
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... Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is required during system boot Disabled or Enabled 2-8 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Table 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item...Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set HDD0 password N/A Password on Boot Shows if password is enabled. BIOS Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting Clear or Set User Password Is User password setting Clear or Set ...
... Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is required during system boot Disabled or Enabled 2-8 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Table 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item...Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set HDD0 password N/A Password on Boot Shows if password is enabled. BIOS Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting Clear or Set User Password Is User password setting Clear or Set ...
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Setting a Password 0 Perform the following characters may require computer be alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), not longer than 12 characters. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-9 Resetting BIOS password may be set a new user or supervisor password: 1. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. NOTE: NOTE: The following to set ...
Setting a Password 0 Perform the following characters may require computer be alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), not longer than 12 characters. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-9 Resetting BIOS password may be set a new user or supervisor password: 1. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. NOTE: NOTE: The following to set ...
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...and confirm new password strings do not match. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not, go to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Retype password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. 4. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice a. Setup...following: 1. If it is shown. (Figure 2-7) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities b. Press Enter to return to set a new password again, repeat steps 1 through 3. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure...
...and confirm new password strings do not match. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not, go to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Retype password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. 4. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice a. Setup...following: 1. If it is shown. (Figure 2-7) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities b. Press Enter to return to set a new password again, repeat steps 1 through 3. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure...
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... password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is not shown, go to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If it is shown (Figure 2-10). Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-11 Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. ...The Set Supervisor Password dialog is not shown, go to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [...
... password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is not shown, go to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If it is shown (Figure 2-10). Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-11 Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. ...The Set Supervisor Password dialog is not shown, go to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [...