Acer Aspire 5517 Support Question
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How Do I Delete My Acer 5517 Bios Password
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Acer Aspire 5517 Notebook Series Quick Guide - Page 2
... documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer's liability with respect to this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5517 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of liability set out in any form or...
Acer Aspire 5517 Notebook Series Quick Guide - Page 10
...-in jack for AC adapter Wake-on-LAN ready
372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches)
2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®*
99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device
USB 2.0 port...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 1
Aspire 5517 Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 2
Date
Chapter
Updates
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5517 service guides.
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 7
... System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5
Front View...Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17
System Utilities
25
BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25
Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32
BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35
Remove HDD/BIOS Password...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 9
... 139 Bottom View 140 Power Board 141 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 142 Clearing Password Check 142 Clear CMOS Jumper 142 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 143
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
145
Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 Base Assembly 148 Rear Assembly 149
Aspire 5517 FRU List 150
Model Definition and Configuration
160...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 12
.../100M LAN • WOL (AC mode S5) support
• Modem • External USB 2.0 modem • Support Wake on Ring (S3)
Privacy control
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
• 65W • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A
Special keys and controls
• 99-/100...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 24
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.
Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Decreases the screen brightness.
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Chapter 1
Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen,...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 27
...;C, Off=80°C
• OS Shutdown: 95°C
• H/W Shutdown: 92°C
Northbridge
Item
Chipset Package
ATI RS780MN 465 BGA
Specification
Core Voltage 15W
20W
Acer P/N KC.ATF02.200 KC.ATK02.420
Southbridge Item
Chipset Package
BIOS Item
BIOS vendor BIOS Version
ATI SB710 549 BGA
Phoenix BIOS V0.11T04
Specification Specification
Chapter 1
17
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 28
...; Supports SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with various
18
Chapter 1 Item BIOS ROM type Features
System Memory Item
Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size ... • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • ...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 36
... Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name:
System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version:
Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:
AMD Athlon(tm) X2 ZM-84 2300 Mhz
ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD
V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00
Aspire 5517 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item F5/F6...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 46
Shut down the computer by pressing down this code.
2. An error code is generated. This password which can be used for unlocking the HDD.
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
This section provides you with the code noted in the previous step, as follows: UnlockHD 76943488
3. Turn on the computer and key in the ...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 47
... 2 to short the J1 jumper. Removing BIOS Passwords:
To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe
2.
Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 49
...Acer Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the system to EEPROM Input:
dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789
4 ).
The following messages report to screen to confirm completion:
• dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios... Offset04h): Acet Asstag
Write Product Name to EEPROM Input:
dmitools /wp Acer
Write Serial Number to make the new DMI data effective. Chapter 2
...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 152
... only for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to enter BIOS Setup menu. 6. Disconnect the RTC Battery cable and locate the J1 jumper. 3. Use an electric conductivity tool to power on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for Aspire 5517. Power Off the system, and...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 155
... in the FRU list of Aspire 5517. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel.
You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to this printed Service ...return the defective parts, you should follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global ...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 156
Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams
Main Assembly
1 2
3
4
5
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Chapter 6
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 160
Aspire 5517 FRU List
CATEGORY Board
POWER BOARD
Description
AcerPN 55.N2802.001
Cable
WLAN CARD-XB63 WLAN CARD-BCM4312
TP FFC
NI.23600.007 NI.23600....
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 173
All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the Aspire 5517 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 ...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 177
and password.
We are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. These can download information on Acer's International ...; Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. Acer's Website offers you convenient and...
