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...Chapter 2 System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Entering CMOS setup 10 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 10 Setup Utility Menus 11 BIOS Recovery 25 Disassembly Requirements 27 Chapter 3 System Disassembly 27 Pre-disassembly Procedure 28 Main Unit Disassembly 29 Removing the Side Panel ... System Check Procedures 50 Power System Check 50 System External Inspection 50 System Internal Inspection 50 Checkpoints 51 Viewing BIOS checkpoints 51 Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 51 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints 52 POST Code Checkpoints 53 DIM Code Checkpoints ...
...Chapter 2 System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Entering CMOS setup 10 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 10 Setup Utility Menus 11 BIOS Recovery 25 Disassembly Requirements 27 Chapter 3 System Disassembly 27 Pre-disassembly Procedure 28 Main Unit Disassembly 29 Removing the Side Panel ... System Check Procedures 50 Power System Check 50 System External Inspection 50 System Internal Inspection 50 Checkpoints 51 Viewing BIOS checkpoints 51 Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 51 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints 52 POST Code Checkpoints 53 DIM Code Checkpoints ...
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... (32/64-bit) • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) • Applications • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) • Acer Arcade Live • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 Trial version • NTI MediaMaker System BIOS • SPI Flash ROM 16 MB Power supply • 220-watts (115/230 Vac) power supply...
... (32/64-bit) • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) • Applications • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) • Acer Arcade Live • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 Trial version • NTI MediaMaker System BIOS • SPI Flash ROM 16 MB Power supply • 220-watts (115/230 Vac) power supply...
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... memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in your system. The screenshots used in CMOS. Before you have saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after you...
... memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in your system. The screenshots used in CMOS. Before you have saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after you...
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Chapter 2 11 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Product Information • Standard CMOS Features • Advanced BIOS Features • Advanced Chipset Features • Integrated Peripherals • Power Management Setup • PC Health Status • Frequency/Voltage Control • BIOS Security Features • Load Default Settings • Save & Exit Setup • Exit Without Saving In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Chapter 2 11 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Product Information • Standard CMOS Features • Advanced BIOS Features • Advanced Chipset Features • Integrated Peripherals • Power Management Setup • PC Health Status • Frequency/Voltage Control • BIOS Security Features • Load Default Settings • Save & Exit Setup • Exit Without Saving In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
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...Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of the CPU installed on the system. Date when the BIOS setup utility was released Asset tag number of this system. 12 Chapter 2... Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. Product name of the BIOS setup utility. Version number of the system.
...Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of the CPU installed on the system. Date when the BIOS setup utility was released Asset tag number of this system. 12 Chapter 2... Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. Product name of the BIOS setup utility. Version number of the system.
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...Disk CD^DVD Removable Device LAN Press Enter to boot the computer by shortening Enabled or skipping certain standard booting process. Advanced BIOS Features Parameter Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device ... submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Disabled Enabled 14 Chapter 2 On Off Enables or disables BIOS to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Press Enter to ...
...Disk CD^DVD Removable Device LAN Press Enter to boot the computer by shortening Enabled or skipping certain standard booting process. Advanced BIOS Features Parameter Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device ... submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Disabled Enabled 14 Chapter 2 On Off Enables or disables BIOS to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Press Enter to ...
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...entry then press Enter again. 4. Press Enter to save the new password and close the Setup Utility. Retype the password to the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10. 5. Select Yes to change the Supervisor password. Retype the password to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)... Enter. Changing the system password 1. Press Enter to save the new password and close the Setup Utility. 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Security Features Parameter Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Description Indicates the status of the user password. Indicates...
...entry then press Enter again. 4. Press Enter to save the new password and close the Setup Utility. Retype the password to the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10. 5. Select Yes to change the Supervisor password. Retype the password to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)... Enter. Changing the system password 1. Press Enter to save the new password and close the Setup Utility. 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Security Features Parameter Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Description Indicates the status of the user password. Indicates...
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Setup defaults are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of resources consumption. If you are quite demanding in terms of low-performance components and you to load these settings, the system might not function properly. 22 Chapter 2 Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters.
Setup defaults are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of resources consumption. If you are quite demanding in terms of low-performance components and you to load these settings, the system might not function properly. 22 Chapter 2 Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters.
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... a USB port on the system. 3. Save the AMIBoot.ROM to boot the system, then press Ctrl + Home. The system initializes the BIOS recovery process. BIOS Recovery AMIBIOS8 supports a "recovery flash" mode, which can be restored from the boot block. After saving the file, unplug the USB storage ...device. 2. This is used to a USB port on your computer. (2). Connect the USB storage device containing the DOK to flash update a BIOS from the DOK. 4. Once the process is the process that user should follow to an operating system. Chapter 2 25 The following is completed,...
... a USB port on the system. 3. Save the AMIBoot.ROM to boot the system, then press Ctrl + Home. The system initializes the BIOS recovery process. BIOS Recovery AMIBIOS8 supports a "recovery flash" mode, which can be restored from the boot block. After saving the file, unplug the USB storage ...device. 2. This is used to a USB port on your computer. (2). Connect the USB storage device containing the DOK to flash update a BIOS from the DOK. 4. Once the process is the process that user should follow to an operating system. Chapter 2 25 The following is completed,...
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... making contact that all the peripherals connected to System External Inspection. Turn off the system and all cable connectors inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify that could short out power. 4. Verify that components are properly seated. 8. For the LED locations... on a flat, stable surface. 6. Replace the system covers. 11. Power on the front panel, which can try viewing the POST messages and BIOS event logs during the system startup. 50 Chapter 4 System External Inspection 1. Place the system unit on page 27. 7. Remove the system covers....
... making contact that all the peripherals connected to System External Inspection. Turn off the system and all cable connectors inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify that could short out power. 4. Verify that components are properly seated. 8. For the LED locations... on a flat, stable surface. 6. Replace the system covers. 11. Power on the front panel, which can try viewing the POST messages and BIOS event logs during the system startup. 50 Chapter 4 System External Inspection 1. Place the system unit on page 27. 7. Remove the system covers....
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...CPUID value in cards that flat mode is uncompressed into memory. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that flat mode is done. Determine whether to flat mode with 4GB limit and ... Test base 512KB memory. Set stack. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in Bootblock code. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Checkpoints A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I /O initialization is done including RTC and keyboard controller. The ...
...CPUID value in cards that flat mode is uncompressed into memory. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that flat mode is done. Determine whether to flat mode with 4GB limit and ... Test base 512KB memory. Set stack. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in Bootblock code. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Checkpoints A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I /O initialization is done including RTC and keyboard controller. The ...
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.... The flash has been updated successfully. Disable ATAPI hardware. Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to the current configuration of the flash part. NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on media. Enable ATAPI.... Disable L1 cache. Check the validity of the recovery file configuration to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. Restore CPUID value back into register. Checkpoint E0 E9 EA EB EF E9 or EA F0 F1 F2 F3 F5...
.... The flash has been updated successfully. Disable ATAPI hardware. Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to the current configuration of the flash part. NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on media. Enable ATAPI.... Disable L1 cache. Check the validity of the recovery file configuration to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. Restore CPUID value back into register. Checkpoint E0 E9 EA EB EF E9 or EA F0 F1 F2 F3 F5...
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... CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Set the window for system timer interrupt. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Initializes data variables that may differ between different platforms based on CMOS setup questions. Detects and initializes...modules for ADM. Displaying sign-on POST entry and GPNV area. NOTE: Please note that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in PCI devices. The BAT test is OK. Activate ADM module. USB ...
... CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Set the window for system timer interrupt. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Initializes data variables that may differ between different platforms based on CMOS setup questions. Detects and initializes...modules for ADM. Displaying sign-on POST entry and GPNV area. NOTE: Please note that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in PCI devices. The BAT test is OK. Activate ADM module. USB ...
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... initialization of chipset registers. Test for error. Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Generate and write contents of ESCD in CPU, ... Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Passes control to ...needs an adjustment in the system. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Prepare BBS for different BIOS modules. Program the peripheral parameters. Prepares the runtime language module. Display boot option popup menu. Also, Check for Extended...
... initialization of chipset registers. Test for error. Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Generate and write contents of ESCD in CPU, ... Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Passes control to ...needs an adjustment in the system. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Prepare BBS for different BIOS modules. Program the peripheral parameters. Prepares the runtime language module. Display boot option popup menu. Also, Check for Extended...
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... 7. 0 = func#0, disable all device nodes, PCI devices, and PnP ISA cards. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in PCI devices.
... 7. 0 = func#0, disable all device nodes, PCI devices, and PnP ISA cards. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in PCI devices.
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.... Beep codes are used for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. This display method is ready. Not all computers using AMIBIOS enable this feature. BIOS damaged. One long beep then two short beep Two short beeps Cause and Description System is limited, since it only displays checkpoints ...error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video adapter) 56 Chapter 4 AMIBIOS displays the checkpoints in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of the screen during POST. Beep Symptom One short beep Continuous one long beep One long beep and two short ...
.... Beep codes are used for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. This display method is ready. Not all computers using AMIBIOS enable this feature. BIOS damaged. One long beep then two short beep Two short beeps Cause and Description System is limited, since it only displays checkpoints ...error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video adapter) 56 Chapter 4 AMIBIOS displays the checkpoints in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of the screen during POST. Beep Symptom One short beep Continuous one long beep One long beep and two short ...
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... are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter. Chapter 4 57 Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of the system board, the board may be faulty. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 If the system video adapter is an...
... are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter. Chapter 4 57 Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of the system board, the board may be faulty. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 If the system video adapter is an...
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... data transfer. Memory Message Displayed Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory Size Wrong Description The BIOS is not configured as a bootable diskette. Boot Message Displayed Boot Failure ... A diskette was unable to a bad cable or faulty ... to configure the A: drive during POST. This may indicate a defective memory module. This message is listed with the motherboard. The BIOS attempted to a bad cable or faulty diskette drive. Error Messages The following tables describes the error messages that may appear during POST...
... data transfer. Memory Message Displayed Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory Size Wrong Description The BIOS is not configured as a bootable diskette. Boot Message Displayed Boot Failure ... A diskette was unable to a bad cable or faulty ... to configure the A: drive during POST. This may indicate a defective memory module. This message is listed with the motherboard. The BIOS attempted to a bad cable or faulty diskette drive. Error Messages The following tables describes the error messages that may appear during POST...
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... in POST. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 3rd IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the... compatibility test. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 6th IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the...
... in POST. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 3rd IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the... compatibility test. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 6th IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the...
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...will prompt the user. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. Virus Related Message Displayed BootSector Write !! Command Failed S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate... failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T. Description The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to a hard disk, but the command transaction failed. Message Displayed 3rd Slave Drive...
...will prompt the user. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. Virus Related Message Displayed BootSector Write !! Command Failed S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate... failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T. Description The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to a hard disk, but the command transaction failed. Message Displayed 3rd Slave Drive...