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... 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utility 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Removing BIOS Passwords 37 Miscellaneous Utilities 38 Machine Disassembly and...
... 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utility 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Removing BIOS Passwords 37 Miscellaneous Utilities 38 Machine Disassembly and...
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... Replacing the Battery 128 Replace the Dummy Card 129 Troubleshooting 131 Common Problems 131 Power On Issue 132 No Display Issue 133 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 134 LCD Failure 135 Built-In Keyboard Failure 136 TouchPad Failure 137 Internal Speaker Failure 138 Internal Microphone Failure 139 HDD Not Operating Correctly...
... Replacing the Battery 128 Replace the Dummy Card 129 Troubleshooting 131 Common Problems 131 Power On Issue 132 No Display Issue 133 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 134 LCD Failure 135 Built-In Keyboard Failure 136 TouchPad Failure 137 Internal Speaker Failure 138 Internal Microphone Failure 139 HDD Not Operating Correctly...
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Table of Contents POST Code Reference Tables 143 Jumper and Connector Locations 147 Mainboard Top View 147 Mainboard Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Mainboard CMOS Discharge 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 1810T/1410 Series Exploded Diagrams 151 Main Assembly 152 LCD Assembly 153 Screw List 159 Model Definition and Configuration 161 Test Compatible Components 219 Online Support Information 223 Index 225 IX
Table of Contents POST Code Reference Tables 143 Jumper and Connector Locations 147 Mainboard Top View 147 Mainboard Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Mainboard CMOS Discharge 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 1810T/1410 Series Exploded Diagrams 151 Main Assembly 152 LCD Assembly 153 Screw List 159 Model Definition and Configuration 161 Test Compatible Components 219 Online Support Information 223 Index 225 IX
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.../HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/ 1800/1900 MHz)* Privacy control • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Dimensions and Weight) • 285 (W) x 204 (D) x 22.1/30 (H) mm (11.22 x 8.03 x 0.87/1.18 inches) • 1.35 kg (2.97 lbs.) with...-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting 0.3-megapixel resolution • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 •...
.../HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/ 1800/1900 MHz)* Privacy control • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Dimensions and Weight) • 285 (W) x 204 (D) x 22.1/30 (H) mm (11.22 x 8.03 x 0.87/1.18 inches) • 1.35 kg (2.97 lbs.) with...-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting 0.3-megapixel resolution • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 •...
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...Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS Features LCD 11.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm...Fall Time) msec Specifications 5400 8 MB SATA N/A 300 5V ±5% Specification Insyde 3.5 • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support ...
...Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS Features LCD 11.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm...Fall Time) msec Specifications 5400 8 MB SATA N/A 300 5V ±5% Specification Insyde 3.5 • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support ...
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... can also press F10 to enter multi-boot menu. Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to "enabled".... has sub-items. Press Enter to "disabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow ...
... can also press F10 to enter multi-boot menu. Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to "enabled".... has sub-items. Press Enter to "disabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow ...
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...Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Solo CPU 1.40GHz ...Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 090515PB5C06QDGYRDWG None v0.1108h Intel V1800 ZH7OSK01C1924125A42500 2020202020202020202020202020202020 Acer 497CDC77E0224E159D78ACE77B820EBC F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change...
...Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Solo CPU 1.40GHz ...Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 090515PB5C06QDGYRDWG None v0.1108h Intel V1800 ZH7OSK01C1924125A42500 2020202020202020202020202020202020 Acer 497CDC77E0224E159D78ACE77B820EBC F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change...
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... Enter to enter setup. When set the user password. The following sub-options are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on...Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Enter HDD password. Defines whether a password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget the password. If you forget the password, you have to change the value of the ...
... Enter to enter setup. When set the user password. The following sub-options are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on...Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Enter HDD password. Defines whether a password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget the password. If you forget the password, you have to change the value of the ...
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... password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. When you have ...changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. Chapter 2 29 ...
... password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. When you have ...changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. Chapter 2 29 ...
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Press Enter. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Changing a Password 1. ...
Press Enter. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Changing a Password 1. ...
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... Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
... Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
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Chapter 2 33 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Chapter 2 33 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
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.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit 3. Flash is not connected, the following steps to Update BIOS, move it bios ver.fd/dc The flash process begins as shown. 4. Or enter C:\ Flash it up the list. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority... Utility Perform the following message displays. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. USB HDD 5. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. IDE1 : 3. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit 3. Flash is not connected, the following steps to Update BIOS, move it bios ver.fd/dc The flash process begins as shown. 4. Or enter C:\ Flash it up the list. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority... Utility Perform the following message displays. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. USB HDD 5. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. IDE1 : 3. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
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.... 5. From the DOS prompt, enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to complete the process. 36 Chapter 2 Save and exit the BIOS to create an unlock code. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen. 2. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen. 8. Reboot to...code generated by UnlockHD.EXE. 10. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the example. 4. Make a note of the result, for the ...
.... 5. From the DOS prompt, enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to complete the process. 36 Chapter 2 Save and exit the BIOS to create an unlock code. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen. 2. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen. 8. Reboot to...code generated by UnlockHD.EXE. 10. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the example. 4. Make a note of the result, for the ...
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To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. Chapter 2 37 Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. See the image below. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2.
To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. Chapter 2 37 Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. See the image below. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2.
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Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be changes without accessing the BIOS. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following write examples (2 to 5) require a system reboot to take effect 38 Chapter 2 Execute BS.exe to the operating ... example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to display the usage screen. 3.
Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be changes without accessing the BIOS. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following write examples (2 to 5) require a system reboot to take effect 38 Chapter 2 Execute BS.exe to the operating ... example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to display the usage screen. 3.
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... driver. 8. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. If the Issue is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is... old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. e. Check the Device Manager to the desired resolution. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Reseat the memory modules. 7. If desktop display resolution is missing from the operating system DVD ...
... driver. 8. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. If the Issue is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is... old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. e. Check the Device Manager to the desired resolution. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Reseat the memory modules. 7. If desktop display resolution is missing from the operating system DVD ...
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Select the microphone type from a known good date using up-to-date software to enter the BIOS Utility. If the Issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate ... menu. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 165. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. Click Next. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Check the BIOS settings are required. If the issue is set correctly. 7. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Disk...
Select the microphone type from a known good date using up-to-date software to enter the BIOS Utility. If the Issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate ... menu. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 165. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. Click Next. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Check the BIOS settings are required. If the issue is set correctly. 7. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Disk...
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... all user settings. 1. The Hardware Open Gap on page 75. 3. Remove the RTC battery. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 71. 2. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides a procedure for clearing the password and...
... all user settings. 1. The Hardware Open Gap on page 75. 3. Remove the RTC battery. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 71. 2. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides a procedure for clearing the password and...
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... have the AC adapter and Battery present. When CRISIS is enabled, the system will overwrite all data on during BIOS POST. Modify the archive name from USB Storage Before performing this procedure, prepare a Crisis USB key. Users can be made by ..., called Boot Block. Steps for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to "ZH7X64.fd" 2. Press Power button to the root directory of BIOS. Update the latest version BIOS for BIOS Recovery from "zh7 bios" to the factory settings if a BIOS flash process fails. The Power button flashes once. 5. Plug the USB storage ...
... have the AC adapter and Battery present. When CRISIS is enabled, the system will overwrite all data on during BIOS POST. Modify the archive name from USB Storage Before performing this procedure, prepare a Crisis USB key. Users can be made by ..., called Boot Block. Steps for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to "ZH7X64.fd" 2. Press Power button to the root directory of BIOS. Update the latest version BIOS for BIOS Recovery from "zh7 bios" to the factory settings if a BIOS flash process fails. The Power button flashes once. 5. Plug the USB storage ...