Acer Aspire 1820PT, Aspire 1820PTZ, Aspire 1420P Quick Guide
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...1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN: ... audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Multi-in-1 card reader BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 285 (W) 208.9 (D) 28.5/34.5 (H) mm (11.22 x 8.22 x 1.12/1.36 inches) 1.72 kg (3.79 lbs.) (...
...1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN: ... audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Multi-in-1 card reader BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 285 (W) 208.9 (D) 28.5/34.5 (H) mm (11.22 x 8.22 x 1.12/1.36 inches) 1.72 kg (3.79 lbs.) (...
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... 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utility 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 33 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 34 Removing BIOS Passwords 35 Miscellaneous Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39...
... 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utility 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 33 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 34 Removing BIOS Passwords 35 Miscellaneous Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 143 Common Problems 143 Power On Issue 144 No Display Issue 145 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 146 LCD Failure 147 Built-In Keyboard Failure 148 TouchPad Failure 149 Internal Speaker Failure 150 Internal Microphone Failure 151 ...Undetermined Problems 154 Post Codes 155 Jumper and Connector Locations 165 Mainboard Top View 165 Mainboard Bottom View 166 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 167 Mainboard CMOS Discharge 167 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 168 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 169 Exploded Diagram 169 Fru List 171 Model ...
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 143 Common Problems 143 Power On Issue 144 No Display Issue 145 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 146 LCD Failure 147 Built-In Keyboard Failure 148 TouchPad Failure 149 Internal Speaker Failure 150 Internal Microphone Failure 151 ...Undetermined Problems 154 Post Codes 155 Jumper and Connector Locations 165 Mainboard Top View 165 Mainboard Bottom View 166 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 167 Mainboard CMOS Discharge 167 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 168 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 169 Exploded Diagram 169 Fru List 171 Model ...
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... Rate* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 The exact configuration of the PC depends on -LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight • 285 (W) 208.9 (D) 28.5/34.5 (H) mm (11.22 x 8.22 x 1.12/1.36 inches) • 1.72 kg (3.79...
... Rate* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 The exact configuration of the PC depends on -LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight • 285 (W) 208.9 (D) 28.5/34.5 (H) mm (11.22 x 8.22 x 1.12/1.36 inches) • 1.72 kg (3.79...
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...) Performance 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 ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported Protocols BIOS password control LCD 11.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical...
...) Performance 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 ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported Protocols BIOS password control LCD 11.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical...
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... group happened. Defines whether a password is 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 password [Disabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of the user password. If you forget your password, you have three tries before...
... group happened. Defines whether a password is 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 password [Disabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of the user password. If you forget your password, you have three tries before...
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... not appear on boot parameter. 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Press Enter. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, ...0-9, not case sensitive). When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor...
... not appear on boot parameter. 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Press Enter. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, ...0-9, not case sensitive). When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor...
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Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 5. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the...
Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 5. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the...
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.... 7. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE. 10. 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. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Reboot to the hard disk and wait for example...
.... 7. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE. 10. 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. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Reboot to the hard disk and wait for example...
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From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Chapter 2 35 To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. See the image below.
From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Chapter 2 35 To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. See the image below.
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... clears the CMOS of all user settings. 1. Turn the mainboard over, lift up the DIMM protective cover, and short the G3 pad. 4. Chapter 5 167 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides a procedure for clearing the...
... clears the CMOS of all user settings. 1. Turn the mainboard over, lift up the DIMM protective cover, and short the G3 pad. 4. Chapter 5 167 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides a procedure for clearing the...
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...your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 199 We are always looking for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates ...• Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. These can download information on Acer's...improve our services, so if you need them. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources ...Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access ...
...your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 199 We are always looking for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates ...• Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. These can download information on Acer's...improve our services, so if you need them. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources ...Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access ...