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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Chapter 1 21 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates ... a normal manner. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Chapter 1 21 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates ... a normal manner. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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... 1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7-M µ FCBGA-1466 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control... package Memory module combinations Specification Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block,...
... 1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7-M µ FCBGA-1466 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control... package Memory module combinations Specification Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block,...
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... simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 3 Three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB714 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7M Built in Intel®...
... simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 3 Three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB714 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7M Built in Intel®...
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... refer to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to "enabled". To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to run Setup. Press during POST (when "Press to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Information... Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help ...
... refer to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to "enabled". To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to run Setup. Press during POST (when "Press to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Information... Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help ...
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... the Exit menu. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to save any of the screen. T A plus sign... screen. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets.
... the Exit menu. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to save any of the screen. T A plus sign... screen. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets.
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...Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type... Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help ...
...Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type... Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help ...
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... Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Infrared Port (FIR) [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto Option 48 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your...
... Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Infrared Port (FIR) [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto Option 48 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your...
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...set , this screen. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of parameters. Press Enter to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The ...settings. If desired, you have three tries before the system halts. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When set the user password. Don't forget your dealer...
...set , this screen. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of parameters. Press Enter to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The ...settings. If desired, you have three tries before the system halts. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When set the user password. Don't forget your dealer...
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... Enter New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. When you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the... screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e....
... Enter New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. When you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the... screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e....
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... diskette. 1. The systme will completed automatically. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you have to run the Phlash utility. Follow the steps to the computer. 2. The process will execute the file automatically. Chapter ...2 55 Use the Phlash utility to the notebook under Windows mode. 2. Insert a floppy disk to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Wait for few minutes the system will reboot as the entire process completed. Fellow the steps below to create a crisis diskette...
... diskette. 1. The systme will completed automatically. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you have to run the Phlash utility. Follow the steps to the computer. 2. The process will execute the file automatically. Chapter ...2 55 Use the Phlash utility to the notebook under Windows mode. 2. Insert a floppy disk to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Wait for few minutes the system will reboot as the entire process completed. Fellow the steps below to create a crisis diskette...
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... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 78 Chapter 4 The most likely cause is not listed... indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 90.
... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 78 Chapter 4 The most likely cause is not listed... indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 90.
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... type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 79 ...:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation...
... type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 79 ...:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation...
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...-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk ...and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with ...
...-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk ...and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with ...
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... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
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...Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize... external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 83
...Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize... external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 83
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... Description Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
... Description Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
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... Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 75. See "Power System Check" on page 75. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is...
... Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 75. See "Power System Check" on page 75. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is...
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... standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the computer. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 87 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be...
... standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the computer. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 87 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be...
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...in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an ...board System hangs intermittently. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in...
...in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an ...board System hangs intermittently. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in...
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... 76 Index 77 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60... Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default image CD 62 Re-install bundled software without CD 62 Change ...
... 76 Index 77 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60... Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default image CD 62 Re-install bundled software without CD 62 Change ...