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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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...press Alt+F10 to factory condition. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to Enabled. 5. Restart the computer. 2. Press to select the D2D ... field and make sure it is set to troubleshoot your computer to enter the system recovery partition. Press F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the...
...press Alt+F10 to factory condition. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to Enabled. 5. Restart the computer. 2. Press to select the D2D ... field and make sure it is set to troubleshoot your computer to enter the system recovery partition. Press F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the...
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... size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE specification v2.1 SMBIOS reference specification v2.5 or later USB ...Specifications and Configurations 1-27 and 3.0 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 v2.0 AHCI support ...
... size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE specification v2.1 SMBIOS reference specification v2.5 or later USB ...Specifications and Configurations 1-27 and 3.0 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 v2.0 AHCI support ...
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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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... System Utilities 2-3 The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to the parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...;Exit Perform the following actions to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to select an item in the menu...
... System Utilities 2-3 The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to the parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...;Exit Perform the following actions to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to select an item in the menu...
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...are for reference only. 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 processor ... 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. Actual values ...
...are for reference only. 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 processor ... 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. Actual values ...
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Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities 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 ... during POST D2D Recovery Option to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or disable the D2D recovery feature. BIOS Main Table 2-2. Main 0 Use this tab to use the D2D Recovery function Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/...
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities 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 ... during POST D2D Recovery Option to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or disable the D2D recovery feature. BIOS Main Table 2-2. Main 0 Use this tab to use the D2D Recovery function Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/...
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...tab to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot...set a user password Option to set the hard drive password Option to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Enabled or ...
...tab to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot...set a user password Option to set the hard drive password Option to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Enabled or ...
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... press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears...
... press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears...
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Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Setup Notice 5. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Retype the password in the ...
Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Setup Notice 5. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Retype the password in the ...
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Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-8. Optical disc drive 3. External USB hard drive 5. Network boot 4. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6.
Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-8. Optical disc drive 3. External USB hard drive 5. Network boot 4. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6.
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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. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. Figure 2-9. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities
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. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. Figure 2-9. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities
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... the following to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New ...features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. Press and hold ...
... the following to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New ...features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. Press and hold ...
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Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Figure 2-10. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Click OK to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Execute to position 1. BIOS Boot 3. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities
Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Figure 2-10. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Click OK to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Execute to position 1. BIOS Boot 3. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities
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... Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Figure 2-13. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. ...
... Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Figure 2-13. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. ...
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G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Reboot the computer. 7. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Figure 2-14. 4. Write down the generated master password. 6. 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. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5.
G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Reboot the computer. 7. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Figure 2-14. 4. Write down the generated master password. 6. 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. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5.