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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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...to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Press to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Press F10... to select the Main menu. 4. During POST, press Alt+F10 to enter the system recovery partition. Restart the computer. 2. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery ...
...to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Press to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Press F10... to select the Main menu. 4. During POST, press Alt+F10 to enter the system recovery partition. Restart the computer. 2. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery ...
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... 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... key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? 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 ...
... 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... key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? 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 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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...run . Read the item specific help on the bottom of screen. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. 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...
...run . Read the item specific help on the bottom of screen. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. 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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...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...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. Information 0 ...
...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...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. Information 0 ...
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Figure 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 ... 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. Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Main 0 Use this tab to...
Figure 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 ... 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. Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Main 0 Use this tab to...
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...the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Figure 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...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 ...
...the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Figure 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...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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... Enter New Password field and press Enter. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password...
... Enter New Password field and press Enter. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password...
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... Confirm New Password field. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. 4. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Setup Notice 5. Set Supervisor Password...
... Confirm New Password field. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. 4. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Setup Notice 5. Set Supervisor Password...
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Hard disk drive 2. External USB hard drive 5. Figure 2-8. Network boot 4. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. External USB optical drive 6. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Optical disc drive 3.
Hard disk drive 2. External USB hard drive 5. Figure 2-8. Network boot 4. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. External USB optical drive 6. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Optical disc drive 3.
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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. 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 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. Figure 2-9. 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. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. 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 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. Figure 2-9. BIOS Exit Table 2-4.
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...If battery pack does not contain power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS..., EMS, DPMI) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Turn off the computer. 4. Release the Fn + Esc ...
...If battery pack does not contain power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS..., EMS, DPMI) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Turn off the computer. 4. Release the Fn + Esc ...
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Figure 2-10. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Select Boot Menu to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Click OK to modify boot priority order. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Execute to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
Figure 2-10. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Select Boot Menu to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Click OK to modify boot priority order. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Execute to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
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... 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. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Password Error Status To reset the HDD password...
... 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. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Password Error Status To reset the HDD password...
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In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. 4. 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. Figure 2-14. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Write down the generated master password. 6. Reboot the computer. 7.
In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. 4. 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. Figure 2-14. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Write down the generated master password. 6. Reboot the computer. 7.