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... System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor 1-27 Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 v
... System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor 1-27 Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 v
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CHAPTER 2 System Utilities 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...
CHAPTER 2 System Utilities 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...
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... 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 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 6-7 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire V3-471 7-3 Acer Aspire V3-471G 7-52 ix
... 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 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 6-7 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire V3-471 7-3 Acer Aspire V3-471G 7-52 ix
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... System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor 1-27 Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-33 DVD Super-Multi Drive...
... System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor 1-27 Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-33 DVD Super-Multi Drive...
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...8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and Networking 0 ...™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0+HS Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords...
...8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and Networking 0 ...™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0+HS Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords...
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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 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Built-in Intel ... for W25Q16BVSSIG; 4MB Serial Flash Memory for W25Q32BVSSIG Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer GF4P_A10S keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect ...
Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Built-in Intel ... for W25Q16BVSSIG; 4MB Serial Flash Memory for W25Q32BVSSIG Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer GF4P_A10S keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect ...
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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 2-28 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-29 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 2-28 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-29 2-2
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... run . To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. press F9. The utility is set the... parameter to Disabled. The default parameter of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To navigate through...
... run . To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. press F9. The utility is set the... parameter to Disabled. The default parameter of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To navigate through...
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...Actual values may differ by model. Table 2-1. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system 2-4 System Utilities BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing ...primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. ...3.7 CPU Type: CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Inten (R) Pentium ...
...Actual values may differ by model. Table 2-1. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system 2-4 System Utilities BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing ...primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. ...3.7 CPU Type: CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Inten (R) Pentium ...
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BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter Description System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1.
BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter Description System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1.
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...N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu Total memory available Available ...memory for the hour field. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable ...
...N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu Total memory available Available ...memory for the hour field. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable ...
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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 Table 2-2.
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...] [Enter] [Disabled] 3.7 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be greater or equal one word. BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting Set Supervisor Password Option... or Set N/A N/A N/A 2-8 System Utilities Table 2-3. Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3.
...] [Enter] [Disabled] 3.7 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be greater or equal one word. BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting Set Supervisor Password Option... or Set N/A N/A N/A 2-8 System Utilities Table 2-3. Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3.
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... computer sets the User Password parameter to Crisis Disk Recovery. CAUTION: If Password-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be returned to activate password feature. 4. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following to set to Enabled to...Supervisor Password 2. Press Enter. Characters do not appear on Boot must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). System Utilities 2-9 Resetting BIOS password may require computer be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to...
... computer sets the User Password parameter to Crisis Disk Recovery. CAUTION: If Password-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be returned to activate password feature. 4. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following to set to Enabled to...Supervisor Password 2. Press Enter. Characters do not appear on Boot must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). System Utilities 2-9 Resetting BIOS password may require computer be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to...
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... Confirm New Password fields. Set Supervisor Password 2. Figure 2-6. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Confirm New Password field. 4. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to Clear. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog...
... Confirm New Password fields. Set Supervisor Password 2. Figure 2-6. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Confirm New Password field. 4. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to Clear. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog...
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...: 1. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it down the list. Network Boot: Realtek PXE B04 D00 5. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities USB HDD: 6. USB CDROM: 3.7 Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or...
...: 1. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it down the list. Network Boot: Realtek PXE B04 D00 5. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities USB HDD: 6. USB CDROM: 3.7 Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or...
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Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to system. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save setup item changes to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help ... Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items. Save Changes Save setup item changes to system. Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system without exiting. System Utilities 2-13...
Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to system. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save setup item changes to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help ... Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items. Save Changes Save setup item changes to system. Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system without exiting. System Utilities 2-13...
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BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is .... Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy Flash Utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities Prepare a bootable USB HDD...
BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is .... Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy Flash Utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities Prepare a bootable USB HDD...
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... ZQS_106.EXE under DOS mode to position 1. 3.7 Boot priority order: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. 6. USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 ...
... ZQS_106.EXE under DOS mode to position 1. 3.7 Boot priority order: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. 6. USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 ...
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... can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. Password Error Status To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOS password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-16. In DOS mode...
... can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. Password Error Status To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOS password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-16. In DOS mode...