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... Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Infomation 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin...
... Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Infomation 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin...
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... Mobile AthlonTM 64 packing in 754-pin Lidless µ PGA 0.9V/1.2V VIA K8T800+VIA VT8235CE BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control...module combinations Phneoix Specification Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always ...
... Mobile AthlonTM 64 packing in 754-pin Lidless µ PGA 0.9V/1.2V VIA K8T800+VIA VT8235CE BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control...module combinations Phneoix Specification Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always ...
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...OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification VIA VT8235CE 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset Interface USB Compliancy Level Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control ... compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification PC87393 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as...
...OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification VIA VT8235CE 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset Interface USB Compliancy Level Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control ... compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification PC87393 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as...
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...Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MRG467K4HAKAKH MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3C14 ATi 008.017M.123.000 1A26 LXT123456704360014EF00 N/A Ferrari 3400 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte ...properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press m to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering...
...Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MRG467K4HAKAKH MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3C14 ATi 008.017M.123.000 1A26 LXT123456704360014EF00 N/A Ferrari 3400 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte ...properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press m to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering...
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..., use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the menu..., you the information of the system. 32 Chapter 2 You can load default settings by pressing t. Read this item. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
..., use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the menu..., you the information of the system. 32 Chapter 2 You can load default settings by pressing t. Read this item. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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...+ 2000 MHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MRG467K4HAKAKH MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3C14 ATi 008.017M.123.000 1A26 LXT123456704360014EF00 N/A Ferrari 3400 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte...
...+ 2000 MHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MRG467K4HAKAKH MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3C14 ATi 008.017M.123.000 1A26 LXT123456704360014EF00 N/A Ferrari 3400 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte...
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... channel [Enabled] [2F8] [IRQ 3] [DMA1] [Enabled] [ECP] [378] [IRQ 7] [DMA3] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
... channel [Enabled] [2F8] [IRQ 3] [DMA1] [Enabled] [ECP] [378] [IRQ 7] [DMA3] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
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...the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of security concern. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. This feature is written to HDD when both passwords can use HDD Master ID and MasterID program ...together to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. User password is available to enabled. Please request Remove HDD SOP via tracking system--http://csd.acer.com.tw Press Enter to remove HDD password. When set the user ...
...the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of security concern. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. This feature is written to HDD when both passwords can use HDD Master ID and MasterID program ...together to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. User password is available to enabled. Please request Remove HDD SOP via tracking system--http://csd.acer.com.tw Press Enter to remove HDD password. When set the user ...
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...because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password ...can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). 2. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key...
...because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password ...can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). 2. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key...
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... password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 3. Press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is...
... password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 3. Press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is...
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... the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 43 justmanuals.com The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you...before you run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system ...
... the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 43 justmanuals.com The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you...before you run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system ...
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...in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The ...following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 77. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Some of them display information...
...in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The ...following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 77. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Some of them display information...
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... Chapter 4 Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC batter Main baord. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad -... system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board.
... Chapter 4 Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC batter Main baord. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad -... system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board.
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...registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
...registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
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...video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected ... Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 69 justmanuals.com
...video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected ... Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 69 justmanuals.com
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... in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
... in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
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...Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. The system cannot power-off , then the main board is OK. See "Power...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is overheat (Heat sink or fan). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board 72 Chapter 4
...Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. The system cannot power-off , then the main board is OK. See "Power...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is overheat (Heat sink or fan). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board 72 Chapter 4
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... System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence PCMCIA... Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system.
... System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence PCMCIA... Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system.
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...Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms...mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Check if the battery is low. Refresh battery (continue use battery...
...Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms...mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Check if the battery is low. Refresh battery (continue use battery...
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.... In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Also contained on this website are: T Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For...
.... In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Also contained on this website are: T Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For...