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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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... select the Main menu. 4. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Restart the computer. 2. Press to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to Enabled. 5. Press to select the D2D Recovery field... instructions to return your computer. 1. During POST, press Alt+F10 to factory condition. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3.
... select the Main menu. 4. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Restart the computer. 2. Press to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to Enabled. 5. Press to select the D2D Recovery field... instructions to return your computer. 1. During POST, press Alt+F10 to factory condition. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3.
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... configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 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 ... 2.0. 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...
... configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 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 ... 2.0. 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...
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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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... System Utilities 2-3 Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to the parameter values. The utility is a ... from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to Enabled. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...
... System Utilities 2-3 Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to the parameter values. The utility is a ... from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to Enabled. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...
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...chapter 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 Model...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.
...chapter 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 Model...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.
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... 2-2. Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities 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 ...
... 2-2. Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities 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 ...
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...user to return the computer to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - 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 ... its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3. Security 0 Use this tab to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts.
...user to return the computer to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - 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 ... its dealer. 2-8 System Utilities Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3. Security 0 Use this tab to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts.
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... characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Press F10 to set the user or supervisor ...passwords. 1. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3....
... characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Press F10 to set the user or supervisor ...passwords. 1. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3....
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... Password field and press Enter. 3. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Set Supervisor Password 2. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Setup Notice 5. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password...
... Password field and press Enter. 3. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Set Supervisor Password 2. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Setup Notice 5. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password...
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Figure 2-8. External USB optical drive 6. Optical disc drive 3. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. External USB hard drive 5. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Hard disk drive 2.
Figure 2-8. External USB optical drive 6. Optical disc drive 3. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. External USB hard drive 5. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Hard disk drive 2.
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Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save 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 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. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Figure 2-9.
Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save 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 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. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Figure 2-9.
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... is not available, create one before Flash utility is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST....USB port. 5. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Turn off the computer. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is...
... is not available, create one before Flash utility is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST....USB port. 5. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Turn off the computer. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is...
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Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. BIOS Boot 3. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Execute to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Figure 2-10. Click OK to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to position 1. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. BIOS Boot 3. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Execute to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Figure 2-10. Click OK to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to position 1. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
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Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Unlock Key Code 3. Figure 2-13. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11.
Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Unlock Key Code 3. Figure 2-13. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. 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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In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Write down the generated master password. 6. 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. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. 4. Figure 2-14.
In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Write down the generated master password. 6. 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. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. 4. Figure 2-14.