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... 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 v
... 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 v
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... Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly...
... Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly...
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... 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Error Codes 4-20 BIOS Beep Codes 4-21 POST Codes 4-26 Component Codes 4-26 Progress Codes 4-31 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and...
... 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Error Codes 4-20 BIOS Beep Codes 4-21 POST Codes 4-26 Component Codes 4-26 Progress Codes 4-31 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and...
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... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 Card Reader 1-29 LCD Panel 1-30 1-2
... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 Card Reader 1-29 LCD Panel 1-30 1-2
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...×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...;Realtek RTL8411 EN controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin 65 W AC...
...×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...;Realtek RTL8411 EN controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin 65 W AC...
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During POST, press Alt+F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to enter the system recovery partition. Press F10 to select the Main menu. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to return ... will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Restart the computer. 2. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Press to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press to...
During POST, press Alt+F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to enter the system recovery partition. Press F10 to select the Main menu. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to return ... will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Restart the computer. 2. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Press to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press to...
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... ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2...Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE ...
... ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2...Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE ...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
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... To change the parameter value. Press Esc to exit from the Setup Utility. System Utilities 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...;Press to Enabled. Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The default setting of screen. During the next POST, press F12 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem ...
... To change the parameter value. Press Esc to exit from the Setup Utility. System Utilities 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...;Press to Enabled. Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The default setting of screen. During the next POST, press F12 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem ...
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...Information Table 2-1. Hardware Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the installed ... Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer's hardware information. Figure 2-1. NOTE:...
...Information Table 2-1. Hardware Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the installed ... Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer's hardware information. Figure 2-1. NOTE:...
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Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total ...
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total ...
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... are allowed before system halts. Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot ...password Option to set a user password Option to set the hard drive password Option to its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set ...
... are allowed before system halts. Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot ...password Option to set a user password Option to set the hard drive password Option to its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set ...
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Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Set ... The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must not exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Type a...
Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Set ... The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must not exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Type a...
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... Password field. 4. Press to Set. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press F10 to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. The Set...
... Password field. 4. Press to Set. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press F10 to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. The Set...
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Optical disc drive 3. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. External USB optical drive 6. External USB hard drive 5. Hard disk drive 2. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1.
Optical disc drive 3. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. External USB optical drive 6. External USB hard drive 5. Hard disk drive 2. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1.
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Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility and save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities Figure 2-9.
Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility and save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities Figure 2-9.
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...execution function. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create.... 5. Turn off the computer. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. System Utilities 2-13...
...execution function. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create.... 5. Turn off the computer. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. System Utilities 2-13...
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Figure 2-10. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to position 1. Execute to update BIOS. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
Figure 2-10. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to position 1. Execute to update BIOS. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
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Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Unlock Key Code 3. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Figure 2-13. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords.
Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Unlock Key Code 3. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Figure 2-13. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords.
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Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard. Write down the generated master password. 6. Figure 2-14. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Reboot the computer. 7. 4. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter.
Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard. Write down the generated master password. 6. Figure 2-14. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Reboot the computer. 7. 4. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter.