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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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Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to Enabled. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Restart the computer. 2. During POST, press ...Main menu. 4. Press to enter the system recovery partition. Press F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 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 select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to Enabled. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Restart the computer. 2. During POST, press ...Main menu. 4. Press to enter the system recovery partition. Press F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 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...
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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 F12 to run . NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. Navigation keys appear on the computer model. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...optimized so most users do not need to be change. System Utilities 2-3 The utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change ...
...press F12 to run . NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. Navigation keys appear on the computer model. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...optimized so most users do not need to be change. System Utilities 2-3 The utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change ...
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... 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...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 ...
... 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...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 ...
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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 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. Figure 2-2.
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BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD ...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 Clear...the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. BIOS Security Table 2-3. Figure 2-3.
BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD ...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 Clear...the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. BIOS Security Table 2-3. Figure 2-3.
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... 3. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the... BIOS Setup Utility. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. System Utilities 2-9 The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. NOTE: NOTE...
... 3. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the... BIOS Setup Utility. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. System Utilities 2-9 The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. NOTE: NOTE...
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... the Confirm New Password field. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press to Set. Press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Setup Notice 5. Changing a Password 0 1. Press F10 to...
... the Confirm New Password field. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press to Set. Press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Setup Notice 5. Changing a Password 0 1. Press F10 to...
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External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Network boot 4. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-8. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. External USB optical drive 6. Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1.
External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Network boot 4. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-8. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. External USB optical drive 6. Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1.
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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. 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. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Figure 2-9. 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 Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Figure 2-9. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes.
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... power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI...) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Copy...
... power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI...) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Copy...
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Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to position 1. Figure 2-10. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Select Boot Menu to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Click OK to modify boot priority order. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to update BIOS. BIOS Boot 3. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Execute to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to position 1. Figure 2-10. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Select Boot Menu to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Click OK to modify boot priority order. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to update BIOS. BIOS Boot 3. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Execute to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
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... is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Figure 2-13. Unlock Key Code 3. Remove HDD...
... is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Figure 2-13. Unlock Key Code 3. Remove HDD...
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Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Reboot the computer. 7. Figure 2-14. 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. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities 4. Write down the generated master password. 6.
Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Reboot the computer. 7. Figure 2-14. 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. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities 4. Write down the generated master password. 6.