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... View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 v
... View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 v
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... Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 ...
... Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 ...
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... Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU List V3-771/V3-771G Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-13 CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows...
... Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU List V3-771/V3-771G Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-13 CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows...
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.../Tj105 1-28 UMA CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj85/Tj90/Tj100/Tj105 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Graphics Controller 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-31 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 Super-Multi Drive Interface 1-32 1-2
.../Tj105 1-28 UMA CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj85/Tj90/Tj100/Tj105 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Graphics Controller 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-31 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 Super-Multi Drive Interface 1-32 1-2
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...-R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-R L to H, 2X BD-RE, 2X BD-RE DL, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: 1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution Supports 720P resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ...;BT4.0 Atheros WB222 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Privacy Control 0 HDD password BIOS user, supervisor password Kensington lock slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
...-R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-R L to H, 2X BD-RE, 2X BD-RE DL, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: 1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution Supports 720P resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ...;BT4.0 Atheros WB222 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Privacy Control 0 HDD password BIOS user, supervisor password Kensington lock slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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...BIOS Type BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde UEFI WINBOND W25Q32BVSSIG 4MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer... Various hotkeys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3 ,PCI2.2. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Support PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 ...
...BIOS Type BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde UEFI WINBOND W25Q32BVSSIG 4MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer... Various hotkeys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3 ,PCI2.2. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Support PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 ...
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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 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 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 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 2-2
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...Press F10 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises. Parameter help carefully when making changes to specific models. To change boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, Press during POST when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is subject to parameter values. press F5 or F6. ...61472;Exit - System Utilities 2-3 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter multi-boot menu. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Read ...
...Press F10 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises. Parameter help carefully when making changes to specific models. To change boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, Press during POST when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is subject to parameter values. press F5 or F6. ...61472;Exit - System Utilities 2-3 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter multi-boot menu. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Read ...
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BIOS Information 2-4 System Utilities Information 0 This tab shows a summary of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Figure 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of computer hardware information. Actual values may differ by model.
BIOS Information 2-4 System Utilities Information 0 This tab shows a summary of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Figure 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of computer hardware information. Actual values may differ by model.
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...Number The asset tag number of the system. Parameters Parameter Description CPU Type The CPU type and speed of the system. VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Manufacturer Name The manufacturer Name of the system UUID Universally Unique... Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. System Utilities 2-5 Serial Number The serial number of the CPU. CPU Speed The speed of this unit.
...Number The asset tag number of the system. Parameters Parameter Description CPU Type The CPU type and speed of the system. VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Manufacturer Name The manufacturer Name of the system UUID Universally Unique... Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. System Utilities 2-5 Serial Number The serial number of the CPU. CPU Speed The speed of this unit.
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BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. Table 2-2. System Date Sets the system date. The hours are shown with 24-hour format. Total Memory Shows the total memory available. Video Memory Shows the available memory for Video. Main 0 This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Figure 2-2.
BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. Table 2-2. System Date Sets the system date. The hours are shown with 24-hour format. Total Memory Shows the total memory available. Video Memory Shows the available memory for Video. Main 0 This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Figure 2-2.
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..., disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Description Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during system...
..., disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Description Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during system...
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... the Supervisor password for changes and should be returned to enter setup. Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. N/A Password on Boot Defines whether a password is set the supervisor password. When set the user password. When user...of the user password. Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password. The following sub-options are allowed before the system halts. Resetting the BIOS password may require the computer be grayed out if the user password was used to the dealer. 2-8 System Utilities...
... the Supervisor password for changes and should be returned to enter setup. Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. N/A Password on Boot Defines whether a password is set the supervisor password. When set the user password. When user...of the user password. Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password. The following sub-options are allowed before the system halts. Resetting the BIOS password may require the computer be grayed out if the user password was used to the dealer. 2-8 System Utilities...
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... current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter key. Set Supervisor...
... current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter key. Set Supervisor...
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... appears. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The computer sets User Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10 to Set. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. Figure 2-7. If the...
... appears. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The computer sets User Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10 to Set. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. Figure 2-7. If the...
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Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it up or down the list. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system.
Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it up or down the list. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system.
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Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to the system. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save changes to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup data. Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to. System Utilities 2-13 Table 2-4. Discard Changes Load previous values all setup item. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11.
Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to the system. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save changes to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup data. Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to. System Utilities 2-13 Table 2-4. Discard Changes Load previous values all setup item. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11.
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.... NOTE: NOTE: The Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, ... install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when the Flash is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Use the Flash utility to finish loading of system programs New features or options ...
.... NOTE: NOTE: The Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, ... install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when the Flash is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Use the Flash utility to finish loading of system programs New features or options ...
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System Utilities 2-15 BIOS Boot 3. Figure 2-12. Press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to modify the boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
System Utilities 2-15 BIOS Boot 3. Figure 2-12. Press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to modify the boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
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Figure 2-13. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE: Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Figure 2-14. Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. 2-16 System Utilities In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. DOS Flash 4.
Figure 2-13. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE: Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Figure 2-14. Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. 2-16 System Utilities In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. DOS Flash 4.