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... 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 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 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
... 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 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 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
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Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 ...
Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 ...
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Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25 Jumper and Connector Locations 3 Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Test Compatible Components 3 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3 Online Support Information 3 viii
Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25 Jumper and Connector Locations 3 Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Test Compatible Components 3 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3 Online Support Information 3 viii
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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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... Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Press to Enabled. 5. 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 troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press F10 to access... the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. During POST, press Alt+F10 to enter the system recovery partition. This...
... Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Press to Enabled. 5. 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 troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press F10 to access... the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. During POST, press Alt+F10 to enter the system recovery partition. This...
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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 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 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 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 2-2
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...;Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...61472;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 ...
...;Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...61472;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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...the computer 2-4 System Utilities 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 ...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. Hardware Information...
...the computer 2-4 System Utilities 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 ...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. Hardware Information...
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Figure 2-2. 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 Total ... 0 Use this tab to use the D2D Recovery function Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) - - BIOS Main Table 2-2.
Figure 2-2. 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 Total ... 0 Use this tab to use the D2D Recovery function Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) - - BIOS Main Table 2-2.
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... user to return the computer to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities 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 Description...
... user to return the computer to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities 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 Description...
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... Password on the screen. 4. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. System Utilities 2-9 Set Supervisor Password 2. Press .... 1. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-5. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears.
... Password on the screen. 4. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. System Utilities 2-9 Set Supervisor Password 2. Press .... 1. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-5. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears.
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... Enter New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Setup Notice 5.
... Enter New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Setup Notice 5.
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By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. External USB optical drive 6. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Hard disk drive 2. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Optical disc drive 3. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8.
By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. External USB optical drive 6. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Hard disk drive 2. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Optical disc drive 3. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8.
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Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Figure 2-9. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities BIOS Exit Table 2-4. 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.
Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Figure 2-9. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities BIOS Exit Table 2-4. 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.
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...System Utilities 2-13 Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to run Flash.... 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . Turn off the ...
...System Utilities 2-13 Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to run Flash.... 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . Turn off the ...
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Figure 2-10. Execute to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Click OK to update BIOS. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
Figure 2-10. Execute to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Click OK to update BIOS. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
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Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 ...: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Unlock Key Code 3. Figure 2-13.
Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 ...: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Unlock Key Code 3. Figure 2-13.
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Reboot the computer. 7. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. 4. Figure 2-14. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. 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.
Reboot the computer. 7. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. 4. Figure 2-14. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. 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.