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...11 Windows Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 13 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 CMOS Setup Utility 24 Product Information 25 Standard CMOS Features 26 Advanced BIOS Features 27 Advanced Chipset Features 28 Integrated Peripherals 29 Power Management ...Features 30 PC Health 31 Frequency Voltage Control 32 BIOS Security Features 33 BIOS Flash Utilities 36 DOS Flash Utility 37 Win Flash Utility 38 Using DMI Tools 39 Machine Disassembly and ...
...11 Windows Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 13 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 CMOS Setup Utility 24 Product Information 25 Standard CMOS Features 26 Advanced BIOS Features 27 Advanced Chipset Features 28 Integrated Peripherals 29 Power Management ...Features 30 PC Health 31 Frequency Voltage Control 32 BIOS Security Features 33 BIOS Flash Utilities 36 DOS Flash Utility 37 Win Flash Utility 38 Using DMI Tools 39 Machine Disassembly and ...
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Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations 175 Mainboard Top View 175 BIOS Recovery 176 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 177 Exploded Diagrams 178 FRU List 180 Model Definition and Configuration 188 Test Compatible Components 190 Online Support Information 192 Index 193 IX
Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations 175 Mainboard Top View 175 BIOS Recovery 176 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 177 Exploded Diagrams 178 FRU List 180 Model Definition and Configuration 188 Test Compatible Components 190 Online Support Information 192 Index 193 IX
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Chapter 1 5 Software • Productivity: • Acer Touch Suite • Adobe® Reader® • eSobi™ • Microsoft® Office 2007 Trial with Microsoft® Works • Microsoft...: • McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial9 • MyWinLocker® • Entertainment • Oberon TouchGames • Utilities • Acer eRecovery Management Security • • Kensington lock slot Hardware and BIOS passwords Dimensions and Weight • 570 (W) x 484.0 (H) x 84.6 (D) mm System Compliance • PC 2001 • ENERGY STAR®...
Chapter 1 5 Software • Productivity: • Acer Touch Suite • Adobe® Reader® • eSobi™ • Microsoft® Office 2007 Trial with Microsoft® Works • Microsoft...: • McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial9 • MyWinLocker® • Entertainment • Oberon TouchGames • Utilities • Acer eRecovery Management Security • • Kensington lock slot Hardware and BIOS passwords Dimensions and Weight • 570 (W) x 484.0 (H) x 84.6 (D) mm System Compliance • PC 2001 • ENERGY STAR®...
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...33G 2 3.33G 2 3.46G 2 i5 750 i7 860 i7 870 2.66G 4 2.8G 4 2.93G 4 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Features System Memory Item Memory controller DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size ... 4M 4M 4M 8M 8M 8M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Acer P/N KC.53001.CI3 KC.54001.CI3 KC.65001.CI5 KC.66001.CI5 KC.66101.CI5 ...87001.CI7 Specification American Megatrends 3.0 16Mbits, 8 pin SOIC package • PC/AT Compatible System BIOS. • ACPI 3.0 Compliance/Support, S0, S1, S3, S4, S5. • Boot Block Recovery mode ...
...33G 2 3.33G 2 3.46G 2 i5 750 i7 860 i7 870 2.66G 4 2.8G 4 2.93G 4 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Features System Memory Item Memory controller DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size ... 4M 4M 4M 8M 8M 8M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Acer P/N KC.53001.CI3 KC.54001.CI3 KC.65001.CI5 KC.66001.CI5 KC.66101.CI5 ...87001.CI7 Specification American Megatrends 3.0 16Mbits, 8 pin SOIC package • PC/AT Compatible System BIOS. • ACPI 3.0 Compliance/Support, S0, S1, S3, S4, S5. • Boot Block Recovery mode ...
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... to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 23 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can also press F10...F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the ...
... to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 23 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can also press F10...F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the ...
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... (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends Inc. Product Information PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Frequency Voltage Control Advanced Bios Features BIOS Security Features Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings Integrated Peripherals Save and Exit Setup Power Management Features Exit Without Saving :Move Enter:...
... (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends Inc. Product Information PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Frequency Voltage Control Advanced Bios Features BIOS Security Features Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings Integrated Peripherals Save and Exit Setup Power Management Features Exit Without Saving :Move Enter:...
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... Product Information Overview Help Item Processor Type Intel (R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number EC Firmware Version 860 @ 2.80GHz 2.80GHz 4096MB ZX6910 PWGJNJNJNJ00500F4D6900 P01-A3 04/21/2010 R1.03 :Move... field displays the asset tag number. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number EC Firmware Version Description This field shows the system processor type. This field reports the ...
... Product Information Overview Help Item Processor Type Intel (R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number EC Firmware Version 860 @ 2.80GHz 2.80GHz 4096MB ZX6910 PWGJNJNJNJ00500F4D6900 P01-A3 04/21/2010 R1.03 :Move... field displays the asset tag number. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number EC Firmware Version Description This field shows the system processor type. This field reports the ...
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... during boot up for your reference only. Format/Option Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/ day/year) Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Instructs the BIOS to set the system time and date as well as set HDD and ODD options.
... during boot up for your reference only. Format/Option Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/ day/year) Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Instructs the BIOS to set the system time and date as well as set HDD and ODD options.
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... Disabled Press Enter to set the order priority On or Off Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2 27 CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive ... boot up. Parameter Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Description Allows BIOS to set the boot driver priority. Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message [On] [Disabled] :Move Enter:Select - / + / Va:lu e F 1 0 : vSea E S C : E x i t F 1 : G e n earl H e l p F 9 : O p t i...
... Disabled Press Enter to set the order priority On or Off Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2 27 CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive ... boot up. Parameter Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Description Allows BIOS to set the boot driver priority. Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message [On] [Disabled] :Move Enter:Select - / + / Va:lu e F 1 0 : vSea E S C : E x i t F 1 : G e n earl H e l p F 9 : O p t i...
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... halts. When set , this password prompts the user to set the security option. BIOS Security Features The BIOS Security Features screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Do ... 1 0 : vSea E S C : E x i t F 1 : G e n earl H e l p F 9 : O p t i m i zeedf aDu l t s The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. This option is only available if a supervisor password has been specified. This option is only available if a supervisor password has...
... halts. When set , this password prompts the user to set the security option. BIOS Security Features The BIOS Security Features screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Do ... 1 0 : vSea E S C : E x i t F 1 : G e n earl H e l p F 9 : O p t i m i zeedf aDu l t s The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. This option is only available if a supervisor password has been specified. This option is only available if a supervisor password has...
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... screen. 3. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 34 Chapter 2 Press Enter. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type a password in the "Confirm... setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
... screen. 3. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 34 Chapter 2 Press Enter. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type a password in the "Confirm... setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... as following message. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight...
... as following message. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight...
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BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore BIOS when it becomes corrupted. This section contains instructions for the following BIOS utilities: • DOS flashit utility • WinPhlash utility • DMI Tools 36 Chapter 2
BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore BIOS when it becomes corrupted. This section contains instructions for the following BIOS utilities: • DOS flashit utility • WinPhlash utility • DMI Tools 36 Chapter 2
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... / + / Va:lu e F 1 0 : vSea E S C : E x i t F 1 : G e n earl H e l p F 9 : O p t i m i zeedf aDu l t s 5. Navigate to boot the system. The flash process will reduce the time needed to the BIOS file in DOS mode (FAT 16 or FAT 32 partitions only) CMOS Setup Utility - Press F1 to load the CMOS defaults or press Del to...] [Enabled] [HDD PO-WDC WD20FAD] [CD/DVD:P1-Slimtype] [Removable Device] [LAN] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item Allows BIOS to skip certain steps during boot to Continue". 8. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update...
... / + / Va:lu e F 1 0 : vSea E S C : E x i t F 1 : G e n earl H e l p F 9 : O p t i m i zeedf aDu l t s 5. Navigate to boot the system. The flash process will reduce the time needed to the BIOS file in DOS mode (FAT 16 or FAT 32 partitions only) CMOS Setup Utility - Press F1 to load the CMOS defaults or press Del to...] [Enabled] [HDD PO-WDC WD20FAD] [CD/DVD:P1-Slimtype] [Removable Device] [LAN] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item Allows BIOS to skip certain steps during boot to Continue". 8. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update...
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...defaults or press Del to restart. 4. Once the flash process has finished, shutdown the system and press the power button to go BIOS SETUP and manually configure BIOS. 38 Chapter 2 Type "fbbwin64" to open command mode. 2. The process will not function. 3. Open the Start menu and ...type CMD to flash BIOS. Win Flash Utility Perform the following steps to Continue". 5. When the system boots, then it will display "Press Del to Enter BIOS Setup" and "Press F1 to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
...defaults or press Del to restart. 4. Once the flash process has finished, shutdown the system and press the power button to go BIOS SETUP and manually configure BIOS. 38 Chapter 2 Type "fbbwin64" to open command mode. 2. The process will not function. 3. Open the Start menu and ...type CMD to flash BIOS. Win Flash Utility Perform the following steps to Continue". 5. When the system boots, then it will display "Press Del to Enter BIOS Setup" and "Press F1 to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
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Check that the ODD device is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD ...
Check that the ODD device is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD ...
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Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the ...
Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the ...
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...to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is enabled. If the BIOS settings are free of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Microphone Problems If ...is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 192. Select the microphone then click Properties. Select the microphone type from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 5. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page ...
...to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is enabled. If the BIOS settings are free of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Microphone Problems If ...is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 192. Select the microphone then click Properties. Select the microphone type from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 5. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page ...
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...press F2 to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Click Next. h. Check the BIOS settings are required. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. See the mouse user manual. 3. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5.... an alternative mouse. 2. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. Remove any key to start to locate and resolve issues with the computer. For more information see Windows Help and Support. ...
...press F2 to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Click Next. h. Check the BIOS settings are required. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. See the mouse user manual. 3. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5.... an alternative mouse. 2. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. Remove any key to start to locate and resolve issues with the computer. For more information see Windows Help and Support. ...
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...Description If boot block debugger is enabled, CPU cache-as-RAM functionality is disabled. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Copying Main BIOS into memory. See POST Code Checkpoints section of RAM. Early Boot Strap Processor (BSP) initialization like microcode update, frequency and other... power-on CPUID value in PMM. Disable CACHE before memory detection. Test base 512KB memory. Copies BIOS from ACPI S3 state OEM memory detection/configuration error. If BIOS recovery is waking from ROM to checkpoint E0. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints section of document for...
...Description If boot block debugger is enabled, CPU cache-as-RAM functionality is disabled. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Copying Main BIOS into memory. See POST Code Checkpoints section of RAM. Early Boot Strap Processor (BSP) initialization like microcode update, frequency and other... power-on CPUID value in PMM. Disable CACHE before memory detection. Test base 512KB memory. Copies BIOS from ACPI S3 state OEM memory detection/configuration error. If BIOS recovery is waking from ROM to checkpoint E0. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints section of document for...