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How To Clear Bios Password Manuel Acer Aspire One D257-1497

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Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 6

... DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 8

... Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List viii
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 9

Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-7 Screw List 6-28 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire One D257 7-1 Aspire One Happy 2 7-109 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 ix
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 15

... Pack 1) Platform 0 Intel Tiger Point Aspire One D257 Intel Atom™ Series processor N455/N475... (512 KB L2 cache, 1.66/183 GHz, DDR3 667 MHz, 6.5 W) (for models with DDR3 support only) Intel Atom™ Series processor N550/N570 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.5/1.66 GHz, DDR3 667 MHz, 8.5 W) Aspire... Aspire One D257 10.1" SD 1024 x 600 ...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 17

... Subsystem 0 Hard disk drive: 2.5" (9.5mm) 250/320/500 (Aspire One D257) 250/320 GB or larger (Aspire One Happy 2) 5-in-1 card reader: Supports Secure Digital™ ...BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 18

... D257 Aquamarine, Diamond Black, Seashell White Aspire One Happy 2 Banana Cream, Papaya Milk, Strawberry Yogurt, Blueberry Shake Power Adapter and Battery 0 Product Safety Electric Appliance and Materials (PSE) certified for battery pack Power adapter 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter: 93.2 (W) x 32.2 (D) x 42.5 (H) mm (3.66 x 1.26 x 1.67 inches) 180 g (0.39 lbs.) with 250...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 56

... Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 62

... 2-3. CAUTION: If Power-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. Refer to set HDD password Password on -Password authentication is required during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled ! BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 63

...: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive and the length must be returned to dealer. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Characters do not appear on Boot...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 64

... follows. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to Clear. 4. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Figure 2-7. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Setup Notice The password setting is OK, the screen will set to Enabled...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 71

...an error is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. In DOS mode, execute unlockPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-16. Clear BIOS Password System Utilities 2-17 Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 ! This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Password Error Status To reset the BIOS password, perform the following...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 72

... Error System Utilities Removing BIOS Passwords 0 (Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, remove lower cover and use a metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper. 1 Figure 2-17. CMOS Jumper Item 1 Clear CMOS Jumper Description (Software method) If wrong supervisor password is displayed on screen. 2-18 Figure 2-18. CMOS Jumper Table 2-5. is entered three times, the...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 73

... methods to DOS and execute unlockPw.exe. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19. Method 1: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is displayed, supervisor password has been removed. Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is set to Disabled...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 74

... user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the error code: Figure 2-20. UnlockHD.exe 3. Figure 2-22. example here is the Unlock password error code; Enter this password at the prompt. The exe will generate a unlock password. Removing Insyde HDD Password 0 Clear the BIOS Password as follows: To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Figure 2-21...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 146

Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 5-2
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 149

... procedures of the CMOS jumper. 7. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for the Aspire One D257/Happy 2. Remove lower cover. 4. Press F2 to BIOS Setup menu. Press Power Button until BIOS POST is cleared. 11. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 155

Part number changes will not be noted on the regional web or channel. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, the Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations for the Aspire One D257/Happy 2. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-3 NOTE: NOTE: WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, check the most up-to...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 266

ODD, Extra SW1, Card Reader (Continued) Model Country Acer Part No ODD Extra SW1 Card Reader AOD257-N57Dws Japan LU.SFW0D.008 N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in AOD257-N578Qws Philippines LU.SFW08.001 N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in AOD257-13DQws GCTWN LU.SFW0D.001 N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in AOD257-13Dws USA LU.SFW0D.005 N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 391

... under Windows® 7 environment. Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire One D257/Happy 2. Test Compatible Components 8-3 Test Compatible Components This computer...
Aspire One AOD257 and Happy 2 Netbook Service Guide - Page 403

...password. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are : Detailed information on Acer... Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. Also contained on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios...

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