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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... PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information Refer to Acer BIOS specification.
... 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... PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information Refer to Acer BIOS specification.
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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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... Parameter help carefully when making changes to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises. To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of the ... to specific models. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - To change boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, Press during POST when prompted at the bottom of the screen. press F5 or F6. Exit - If configuration problems...
... Parameter help carefully when making changes to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises. To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of the ... to specific models. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - To change boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, Press during POST when prompted at the bottom of the screen. press F5 or F6. Exit - If configuration problems...
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Figure 2-1. 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. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS 0 The following is a description of computer hardware information.
Figure 2-1. 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. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS 0 The following is a description of computer hardware information.
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... CPU. Product Name The product name of the system. Parameters Parameter Description CPU Type The CPU type and speed of the system. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. Asset Tag Number The asset tag number of this unit. HDD Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master... 2-1 Table 2-1. Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the system.
... CPU. Product Name The product name of the system. Parameters Parameter Description CPU Type The CPU type and speed of the system. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. Asset Tag Number The asset tag number of this unit. HDD Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master... 2-1 Table 2-1. Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the system.
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BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. The hours are shown with 24-hour format. Table 2-2. Total Memory Shows the total memory available. Video Memory Shows the available memory for Video. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 System Utilities Figure 2-2. System Date Sets the system date. Main 0 This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2.
BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. The hours are shown with 24-hour format. Table 2-2. Total Memory Shows the total memory available. Video Memory Shows the available memory for Video. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 System Utilities Figure 2-2. System Date Sets the system date. Main 0 This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2.
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... to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. 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...
... to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. 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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... enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. The following sub-options are allowed before the system halts. BIOS Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Set Supervisor Password... the computer be grayed out if the user password was used to the dealer. 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right ...
... enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. The following sub-options are allowed before the system halts. BIOS Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Set Supervisor Password... the computer be grayed out if the user password was used to the dealer. 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right ...
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...User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter key. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to set the user or supervisor password: 1. Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password ...2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press Enter twice without typing anything...
...User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter key. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to set the user or supervisor password: 1. Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password ...2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press Enter twice without typing anything...
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... Password field. The computer sets User Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. This Setup Warning The password setting is OK, the screen will show as following. The Set Supervisor Password box appears. Set Supervisor Password...
... Password field. The computer sets User Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. This Setup Warning The password setting is OK, the screen will show as following. The Set Supervisor Password box appears. Set Supervisor Password...
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Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities 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.
Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities 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.
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Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. System Utilities 2-13 Figure 2-11. Discard Changes Load previous values all setup item. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup data. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to the system. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save changes to .
Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. System Utilities 2-13 Figure 2-11. Discard Changes Load previous values all setup item. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup data. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to the system. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save changes to .
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...the following to run the Flash: 1. Perform the following conditions: New versions of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the...System Utilities If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: NOTE: Do ...
...the following to run the Flash: 1. Perform the following conditions: New versions of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the...System Utilities If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: NOTE: Do ...
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DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to update BIOS. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. System Utilities 2-15 Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to modify the boot priority order. Figure 2-12. The flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13. Select Boot Menu to position 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. BIOS Boot 3.
DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to update BIOS. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. System Utilities 2-15 Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to modify the boot priority order. Figure 2-12. The flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13. Select Boot Menu to position 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. BIOS Boot 3.
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Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown. Figure 2-14. DOS Flash 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. 2-16 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE: Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Figure 2-13.
Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown. Figure 2-14. DOS Flash 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. 2-16 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE: Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Figure 2-13.