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... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 v
... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 v
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... 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System 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...
... 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System 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...
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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 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 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 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List viii
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... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 Display Supported...
... CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 LED 10.0 1-33 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-33 Display Supported...
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...;, 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 Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting...
...;, 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 Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting...
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Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 2048 Slot 2 (MB) N/A N/A Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Intel GMA 3150 UMA UMA Fully compliant with the electrical specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-644 200MHz Specification Insyde 0.07 MX25L3205A, MX25L3206A, W25X32A, W25Q32BV, EN25F32, Atmel26DF321 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support ISIPP 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 2048 Slot 2 (MB) N/A N/A Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Intel GMA 3150 UMA UMA Fully compliant with the electrical specifications of ANSI/TIA/EIA-644 200MHz Specification Insyde 0.07 MX25L3205A, MX25L3206A, W25X32A, W25Q32BV, EN25F32, Atmel26DF321 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support ISIPP 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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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 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 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 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26 2-2
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...press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. Exit - Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. use the left and right arrow keys Item - Refer to Disabled. press ... to run . If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to parameter values. System Utilities 2-3 To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Navigation keys appear ...
...press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. Exit - Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. use the left and right arrow keys Item - Refer to Disabled. press ... to run . If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to parameter values. System Utilities 2-3 To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Navigation keys appear ...
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... following is a description of the tabs found 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 unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of ...system 2-4 System Utilities Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of HDD installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of...
... following is a description of the tabs found 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 unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of ...system 2-4 System Utilities Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of HDD installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of...
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BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter Description 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 Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1.
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... 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.../day/year) N/A N/A Option: Switchable or Discrete Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to use boot menu during system boot instead of traditional POST screen...
... 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.../day/year) N/A N/A Option: Switchable or Discrete Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to use boot menu during system boot instead of traditional POST screen...
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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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... 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 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting...parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Table 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.
... 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 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting User Password Is User password setting HDD Password Is HDD password setting...parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Table 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.
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Figure 2-4. Passwords are allowed before system halts. Press F10 to dealer. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be set to Enabled to set user or supervisor passwords: 1. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to Set. Retype ... Enter. NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive and the length must be returned to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Type a new password in the Confirm New Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. After...
Figure 2-4. Passwords are allowed before system halts. Press F10 to dealer. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be set to Enabled to set user or supervisor passwords: 1. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to Set. Retype ... Enter. NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive and the length must be returned to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Type a new password in the Confirm New Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. After...
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... Password parameter to Clear. 4. Computer will show as follows. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to activate the password feature. 5. If the password entered...
... Password parameter to Clear. 4. Computer will show as follows. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to activate the password feature. 5. If the password entered...
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BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities 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. Figure 2-10. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value.
BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities 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. Figure 2-10. Boot 0 The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to change the value.
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... 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting BIOS utility. Table 2-4. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items. Save Changes... setup item changes without saving setup item changes to system. System Utilities 2-13 Figure 2-11. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save setup item changes to system.
... 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting BIOS utility. Table 2-4. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items. Save Changes... setup item changes without saving setup item changes to system. System Utilities 2-13 Figure 2-11. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save setup item changes to system.
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... utility. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. Boot system from bootable USB HDD. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has... function. 2-14 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Copy ZE6_018.exe to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. If battery pack does not contain power to bootable USB HDD...
... utility. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. Boot system from bootable USB HDD. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has... function. 2-14 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Copy ZE6_018.exe to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. If battery pack does not contain power to bootable USB HDD...
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...(Figure 2-13). NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following to modify boot priority order. Plug in Figure 2-13. 6. BIOS Boot 3. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 5. System will restart automatically when finished. Figure 2-13. Example: If using USB HDD to Update... BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Figure 2-12. Execute ZE6_018.exe to position 1. Flash process begins as shown in the AC power to a bootable USB HDD. 4....
...(Figure 2-13). NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following to modify boot priority order. Plug in Figure 2-13. 6. BIOS Boot 3. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 5. System will restart automatically when finished. Figure 2-13. Example: If using USB HDD to Update... BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Figure 2-12. Execute ZE6_018.exe to position 1. Flash process begins as shown in the AC power to a bootable USB HDD. 4....
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...(Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15. In DOS mode, execute unlockPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-16. Clear BIOS Password System Utilities 2-17 Press any key to exit the menu. 2. See Crisis Disk Recovery. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOC password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is... enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the...
...(Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15. In DOS mode, execute unlockPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-16. Clear BIOS Password System Utilities 2-17 Press any key to exit the menu. 2. See Crisis Disk Recovery. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOC password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is... enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the...