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...; H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21 Video Interface 1-22 BIOS 1-22 LAN Interface 1-22 Keyboard 1-22 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-23 Super-Multi Drive 1-25 LCD 21.5" (AUO M215HW01 VB 1-27 Display Supported Resolution...
...; H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21 Video Interface 1-22 BIOS 1-22 LAN Interface 1-22 Keyboard 1-22 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-23 Super-Multi Drive 1-25 LCD 21.5" (AUO M215HW01 VB 1-27 Display Supported Resolution...
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... Management 1-33 Card Reader 1-33 System LED Indicator 1-34 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Main 2-4 Advanced 2-6 Power 2-7 Security 2-8 Boot Options 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFBB Utility 2-18 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-23 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25...
... Management 1-33 Card Reader 1-33 System LED Indicator 1-34 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Main 2-4 Advanced 2-6 Power 2-7 Security 2-8 Boot Options 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFBB Utility 2-18 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-23 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25...
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... 3-49 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Common Problems 4-4 LCD Failure 4-5 Wireless Function Failure 4-8 Component Failure 4-9 Other Functions Failure 4-11 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 BIOS Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard 5-3 Clearing Password and...
... 3-49 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Common Problems 4-4 LCD Failure 4-5 Wireless Function Failure 4-8 Component Failure 4-9 Other Functions Failure 4-11 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 BIOS Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard 5-3 Clearing Password and...
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...; H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21 Video Interface 1-22 BIOS 1-22 LAN Interface 1-22 Keyboard 1-22 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-23 Super-Multi Drive 1-25 LCD 21.5" (AUO M215HW01 VB 1-27 Display Supported Resolution...
...; H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21 Video Interface 1-22 BIOS 1-22 LAN Interface 1-22 Keyboard 1-22 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-23 Super-Multi Drive 1-25 LCD 21.5" (AUO M215HW01 VB 1-27 Display Supported Resolution...
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Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate Specification Seymour XT M2 FCBGA-962P LVDS ANSI/TIA/EIA-644 60Hz BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification American Megatrends, Inc. 2.10.1208 Winbond (W25Q32BVSSIG) MXIC (MX25L3206EM2I-12G) 32Mbits 8 pin SOIC8 package LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector...
Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate Specification Seymour XT M2 FCBGA-962P LVDS ANSI/TIA/EIA-644 60Hz BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification American Megatrends, Inc. 2.10.1208 Winbond (W25Q32BVSSIG) MXIC (MX25L3206EM2I-12G) 32Mbits 8 pin SOIC8 package LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Main 2-4 Advanced 2-6 Power 2-7 Security 2-8 Boot Options 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFBB Utility 2-18 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-23 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Main 2-4 Advanced 2-6 Power 2-7 Security 2-8 Boot Options 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFBB Utility 2-18 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-23 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 2-2
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...occur, the setup utility may need to run . Parameter help carefully when making changes to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options ... Esc NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. The default parameter of screen. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program...
...occur, the setup utility may need to run . Parameter help carefully when making changes to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options ... Esc NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. The default parameter of screen. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program...
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... values may differ by model. Figure 2-1. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Use Tab to switch between Time elements. BIOS 0 The following screens contain descriptions of the tabs found...
... values may differ by model. Figure 2-1. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Use Tab to switch between Time elements. BIOS 0 The following screens contain descriptions of the tabs found...
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BIOS Main Parameter Description Version BIOS version Build Date Creation date of BIOS EC Firmware System EC version Processor CPU (central processing unit) type Core Frequency Speed of system Count Amount of cores Memory Size Memory size available Product Name Product name of the system System Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system System Date BIOS system date System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-1. Table 2-1. Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Utilities 2-5
BIOS Main Parameter Description Version BIOS version Build Date Creation date of BIOS EC Firmware System EC version Processor CPU (central processing unit) type Core Frequency Speed of system Count Amount of cores Memory Size Memory size available Product Name Product name of the system System Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system System Date BIOS system date System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-1. Table 2-1. Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Utilities 2-5
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... 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. . Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. BIOS Advanced Parameter Description Miscellaneous Configure miscellaneous functions Advanced Chipset Configuration Configure advanced chipset settings Integrated Peripherals... Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Advanced 0 BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Miscellaneous Select Screen Select Item Enter...
... 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. . Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. BIOS Advanced Parameter Description Miscellaneous Configure miscellaneous functions Advanced Chipset Configuration Configure advanced chipset settings Integrated Peripherals... Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Advanced 0 BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Miscellaneous Select Screen Select Item Enter...
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F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is pressed. BIOS Power Parameter Description Deep Power Off Mode Can enable or disable deep power off mode Power On RTC Wakeup Support Can enable or disable ... ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Figure 2-3. Power 0 BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit ACPI Aware O/S ACPI Suspend Mode RTC Wakeup Support Power On by Onboard LAN Wake Up...
F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is pressed. BIOS Power Parameter Description Deep Power Off Mode Can enable or disable deep power off mode Power On RTC Wakeup Support Can enable or disable ... ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Figure 2-3. Power 0 BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit ACPI Aware O/S ACPI Suspend Mode RTC Wakeup Support Power On by Onboard LAN Wake Up...
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...User Password User password status Change Supervisor Password Change status of supervisor password 2-8 System Utilities Table 2-4. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Supervisor Password : User Password : Change Supervisor Password Not Installed Not Installed Valid...-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. BIOS Security Table 2-4 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-4. Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer...
...User Password User password status Change Supervisor Password Change status of supervisor password 2-8 System Utilities Table 2-4. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Supervisor Password : User Password : Change Supervisor Password Not Installed Not Installed Valid...-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. BIOS Security Table 2-4 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-4. Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer...
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... ] Right Bracket . Passwords are allowed before system halts. Use the and keys to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive. Resetting BIOS password may be alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), not longer than 12 characters. Password on the screen. 3.
... ] Right Bracket . Passwords are allowed before system halts. Use the and keys to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive. Resetting BIOS password may be alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), not longer than 12 characters. Password on the screen. 3.
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...Continue] Figure 2-6. Press Enter to return to set a new password again, repeat steps 1 through 3. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. 4. b. To try to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. If it is shown. (Figure 2-8) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Figure 2-8.... and press Enter. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-7. c. b. Use the and keys to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not, go to the...
...Continue] Figure 2-6. Press Enter to return to set a new password again, repeat steps 1 through 3. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. 4. b. To try to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. If it is shown. (Figure 2-8) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Figure 2-8.... and press Enter. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-7. c. b. Use the and keys to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not, go to the...
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...61472;keys to Clear. 4. Type current password in Confirm New Password field and press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype new password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. c. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] Figure 2-11.... Supervisor Password and press Enter. Type new password in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 6. Changing a Password: Invalid Password System Utilities 2-11 Changing a Password 0 1. Press Enter to return to step 6. If...
...61472;keys to Clear. 4. Type current password in Confirm New Password field and press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype new password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. c. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] Figure 2-11.... Supervisor Password and press Enter. Type new password in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 6. Changing a Password: Invalid Password System Utilities 2-11 Changing a Password 0 1. Press Enter to return to step 6. If...
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..., the Setup Warning dialog is shown as Clear. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-12. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. Changing a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. b. To try to change the password again, repeat steps 1 through...
..., the Setup Warning dialog is shown as Clear. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-12. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. Changing a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. b. To try to change the password again, repeat steps 1 through...
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Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Figure 2-13. Bootable devices include the: Onboard hard disk drive Optical disk drive in the module bay BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [All, but Keyboard] Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. BIOS Boot Options System Utilities 2-13 F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: ...
Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Figure 2-13. Bootable devices include the: Onboard hard disk drive Optical disk drive in the module bay BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [All, but Keyboard] Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. BIOS Boot Options System Utilities 2-13 F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: ...
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...defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. BIOS Exit Table 2-5 describes the parameters in Figure 2-14. Table 2-5. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows... users to save setup item changes to system Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system Save setup item...
...defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. BIOS Exit Table 2-5 describes the parameters in Figure 2-14. Table 2-5. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows... users to save setup item changes to system Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system Save setup item...
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...New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. System Utilities 2-15 Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. If battery pack does not contain power to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Do not install ...Boot system from bootable USB HDD. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run BIOS Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function....
...New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. System Utilities 2-15 Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. If battery pack does not contain power to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Do not install ...Boot system from bootable USB HDD. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run BIOS Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function....
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...: NOTE: Two DOS batch files are included to DOS mode. Change BIOS Boot priority Order 4. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. DOS Flash Utility 0 To use the DOS Flash Utility, perform the following: 1. Press F12 during boot to Boot Options menu) BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Boot Priority Order...
...: NOTE: Two DOS batch files are included to DOS mode. Change BIOS Boot priority Order 4. Copyright (C) 2002-2011, Acer Inc. DOS Flash Utility 0 To use the DOS Flash Utility, perform the following: 1. Press F12 during boot to Boot Options menu) BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Boot Priority Order...