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... Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC/DC Mode 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 LCD 10.1 1-29 v
... Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC/DC Mode 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 LCD 10.1 1-29 v
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... 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-40 System IO Address Map 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 2-19 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 vi
... 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-40 System IO Address Map 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 2-19 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 vi
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... 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 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 viii
... 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 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 viii
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... Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC/DC Mode 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 LCD 10.1 1-29 LCD 10.1" (Continued 1-30 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-31 Display...
... Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC/DC Mode 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 LCD 10.1 1-29 LCD 10.1" (Continued 1-30 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-31 Display...
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... with adapter: miniSD™, microSD™, Memory Stick Duo™, Reduced-Size MultiMedia Card (RS-MMC), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... with adapter: miniSD™, microSD™, Memory Stick Duo™, Reduced-Size MultiMedia Card (RS-MMC), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Intel ...MX25L1606EM2I-12G, EN25F16-100HIP 2MB Flash ROM Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification New Acer FineTip keyboard 84-/85-/88-keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad...
Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Intel ...MX25L1606EM2I-12G, EN25F16-100HIP 2MB Flash ROM Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification New Acer FineTip keyboard 84-/85-/88-keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad...
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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 2-19 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 Using DMITools 2-20 Using UUID Tools 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26 2-2
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 2-19 Miscellaneous Tools 2-20 Using DMITools 2-20 Using UUID Tools 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26 2-2
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.... To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Enabled. System Utilities 2-3 use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Refer... System information is subject to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Read parameter help is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area...
.... To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Enabled. System Utilities 2-3 use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Refer... System information is subject to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Read parameter help is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area...
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... Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of unit 2-4 System Utilities Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU ...(hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master HDD Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of the tabs found on the InsydeH20...
... Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. BIOS 0 The following is a description of unit 2-4 System Utilities Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU ...(hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master HDD Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of the tabs found on the InsydeH20...
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Table 2-1. BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter Description Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5
Table 2-1. BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter Description Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5
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... Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Total memory available Available memory for video Shows graphic mode options Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot ...
... Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Total memory available Available memory for video Shows graphic mode options Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot ...
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Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7
Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7
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BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting Set Supervisor Password Option ... to set user password Set HDD Password Option to Crisis Disk Recovery. 2-8 System Utilities CAUTION: If Power-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. Table 2-3. Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer...
BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting Set Supervisor Password Option ... to set user password Set HDD Password Option to Crisis Disk Recovery. 2-8 System Utilities CAUTION: If Power-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. Table 2-3. Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer...
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... Password parameter and press Enter. Press F10 to Changing a Password. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears: Figure 2-5. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Set Supervisor Password 2. Characters do not appear on Boot must ...feature. 4. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following : 1. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. NOTE: NOTE: Password on the screen. 3. Set Supervisor Password System Utilities 2-9...
... Password parameter and press Enter. Press F10 to Changing a Password. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears: Figure 2-5. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Set Supervisor Password 2. Characters do not appear on Boot must ...feature. 4. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following : 1. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. NOTE: NOTE: Password on the screen. 3. Set Supervisor Password System Utilities 2-9...
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... in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set the Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Press F10 to Clear. 4. Retype new password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Figure 2-7. Type current password in Confirm ...to activate the password feature. 5. Setup Notice The password setting is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
... in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set the Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Press F10 to Clear. 4. Retype new password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Figure 2-7. Type current password in Confirm ...to activate the password feature. 5. Setup Notice The password setting is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
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Figure 2-10. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities
Figure 2-10. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to load the operating system. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities
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... 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items. Save Changes Save setup ... changes to system. Figure 2-11. System Utilities 2-13 Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save setup item changes to system. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting BIOS utility. Table 2-4.
... 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items. Save Changes Save setup ... changes to system. Figure 2-11. System Utilities 2-13 Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save setup item changes to system. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting BIOS utility. Table 2-4.
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... bootable USB HDD. NOTE: NOTE: Flash Utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Copy Flash Utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available... supply when running Flash utility. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
... bootable USB HDD. NOTE: NOTE: Flash Utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Copy Flash Utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available... supply when running Flash utility. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
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... 4. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following to continue. AC Power Warning System Utilities 2-15 Copy ZE7_025.exe to update BIOS. 6. System will restart automatically when finished. Figure 2-12. Plug in the AC power to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility ...0 Perform the following message is shown. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. BIOS Boot 3. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown (Figure 2-13). Figure 2-13. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu...
... 4. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following to continue. AC Power Warning System Utilities 2-15 Copy ZE7_025.exe to update BIOS. 6. System will restart automatically when finished. Figure 2-12. Plug in the AC power to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility ...0 Perform the following message is shown. Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. BIOS Boot 3. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown (Figure 2-13). Figure 2-13. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu...
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...entered three times, 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 Password Error Status To reset... the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication ...
...entered three times, 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 Password Error Status To reset... the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication ...