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... 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 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...
... 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 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...
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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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... Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 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 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models...
... Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 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 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models...
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... and make sure it is set to factory condition. Press F10 to troubleshoot your computer to Enabled. 5. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press to select the Main menu. 4. This will display the...
... and make sure it is set to factory condition. Press F10 to troubleshoot your computer to Enabled. 5. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press to select the Main menu. 4. This will display the...
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...: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Figure 2-2. 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/YYYY (month/day/year) - - BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time... boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or disable the D2D...
...: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Figure 2-2. 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/YYYY (month/day/year) - - BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time... boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or disable the D2D...
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... Flash utility has auto execution function. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed... BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. System Utilities 2-13 NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . BIOS ...
... Flash utility has auto execution function. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed... BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. System Utilities 2-13 NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . BIOS ...
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... (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults (optional) 6Ch Display shadow-area message 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 76h Check for keyboard errors 7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present...
... (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults (optional) 6Ch Display shadow-area message 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 76h Check for keyboard errors 7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present...
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... Unknown interrupt E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC...
... Unknown interrupt E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC...
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... represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_RECOVERY (0xe7) - Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. No permanent memory found at the end of DXE. POSTCODE_EC_PEI_IPL (0xec) - POSTCODE_EC_DXE_ARCH (0xef) - POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering PEI Dispatch. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - Reset vector. Exiting...
... represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_RECOVERY (0xe7) - Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. No permanent memory found at the end of DXE. POSTCODE_EC_PEI_IPL (0xec) - POSTCODE_EC_DXE_ARCH (0xef) - POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering PEI Dispatch. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - Reset vector. Exiting...
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Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 5-2
Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 5-2
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... slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and locate the G2201 gap. 4. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides procedures for: Clearing the BIOS passwords Performing a BIOS recovery Clearing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you made and close...
... slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and locate the G2201 gap. 4. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides procedures for: Clearing the BIOS passwords Performing a BIOS recovery Clearing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you made and close...
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... running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 operating system and plug in the USB flash drive's root directory. 7. Startup.nsh File 5. Performing a BIOS Recovery 0 Boot Block 0 An interruption during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. Type startup.nsh. Prepare a removable USB flash drive. Creating the Crisis Disk... 0 NOTE: NOTE: The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be used to boot up a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 OS. 1. Save this file as startup.nsh ...
... running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 operating system and plug in the USB flash drive's root directory. 7. Startup.nsh File 5. Performing a BIOS Recovery 0 Boot Block 0 An interruption during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. Type startup.nsh. Prepare a removable USB flash drive. Creating the Crisis Disk... 0 NOTE: NOTE: The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be used to boot up a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 OS. 1. Save this file as startup.nsh ...
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... Make sure the battery pack is installed to the system and that the computer is connected to enable the BIOS recovery process when system is powered On during the BIOS recovery process. The function hotkey sequence Fn+Esc is enabled, the system will automatically reboot. 4. Jumper and Connector Locations... 5-9 To perform a BIOS recovery: 1. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button . Perform a BIOS ...
... Make sure the battery pack is installed to the system and that the computer is connected to enable the BIOS recovery process when system is powered On during the BIOS recovery process. The function hotkey sequence Fn+Esc is enabled, the system will automatically reboot. 4. Jumper and Connector Locations... 5-9 To perform a BIOS recovery: 1. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button . Perform a BIOS ...