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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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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 F10 to troubleshoot your computer to select the Main menu. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer.... 1. Press to factory condition. During POST, press Alt+F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. During POST, press F1 to enter the system recovery partition. Press ...
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 F10 to troubleshoot your computer to select the Main menu. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer.... 1. Press to factory condition. During POST, press Alt+F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. During POST, press F1 to enter the system recovery partition. Press ...
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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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...this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the right area of screen. 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 ...
...this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the right area of screen. 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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...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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... Table 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 ...
... Table 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 ...
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... the user to return the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. BIOS Security Table 2-3. Figure 2-3. Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set...
... the user to return the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. BIOS Security Table 2-3. Figure 2-3. Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set...
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...Press to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field and press... Password parameter and press Enter. Set Supervisor Password 2. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. ...
...Press to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field and press... Password parameter and press Enter. Set Supervisor Password 2. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. ...
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... the Confirm New Password field. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Press F10 to Set. Set Supervisor Password 2. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Changing...
... the Confirm New Password field. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Press F10 to Set. Set Supervisor Password 2. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Changing...
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Hard disk drive 2. External USB hard drive 5. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Optical disc drive 3. Figure 2-8. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 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. External USB hard drive 5. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Optical disc drive 3. Figure 2-8. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 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.
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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 BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Figure 2-9. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes.
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 BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Figure 2-9. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes.
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... of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS... the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. 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. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. If battery pack does not contain power to a bootable...
... of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS... the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. 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. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. If battery pack does not contain power to a bootable...
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Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 3. Execute to position 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to enter Setup Menu. 2. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4.
Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 3. Execute to position 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to enter Setup Menu. 2. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4.
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Unlock Key Code 3. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Figure 2-13. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11.
Unlock Key Code 3. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Figure 2-13. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11.
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4. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Reboot the computer. 7. 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. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Figure 2-14. Write down the generated master password. 6.
4. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Reboot the computer. 7. 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. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Figure 2-14. Write down the generated master password. 6.