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...; Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 323 (W) x 236 (D) x 20/25.4(H) mm (...Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad- 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics Audio Storage ...
...; Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 323 (W) x 236 (D) x 20/25.4(H) mm (...Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad- 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics Audio Storage ...
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...8226; 82.8 W 5600 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker...65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
...8226; 82.8 W 5600 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker...65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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... into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide iii Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered... described in this guide is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any defect in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the...
... into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide iii Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered... described in this guide is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any defect in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the...
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iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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System Utilities Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 Accessing the Setup Utility 18 Navigating through the Setup Utility 19 Setup Utility Menus 19 Chapter 3 - Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons 2 Software 3 Ergonomics and Security 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Top View 4 Close Front ... the LCD Module 40 Removing the Upper Case 43 Removing the Speakers 45 Removing the Thermal Bracket 46 Removing the Fingerprint Reader Board 47 vii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
System Utilities Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 Accessing the Setup Utility 18 Navigating through the Setup Utility 19 Setup Utility Menus 19 Chapter 3 - Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons 2 Software 3 Ergonomics and Security 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Top View 4 Close Front ... the LCD Module 40 Removing the Upper Case 43 Removing the Speakers 45 Removing the Thermal Bracket 46 Removing the Fingerprint Reader Board 47 vii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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... Intel Celeron 2 Series Processor • Mobile Intel GM45 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on -LAN ready • WLAN: Intel WiFi Link 5100 (512AG_MMWG or 512AN_HMWG) ...Hardware Component Processor System chipset Memory Expansion options Media storage Connectivity I /O Controller Hub 9M (ICH9M) - The exact configuration of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. or 1.8-in -1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD), Memory ...
... Intel Celeron 2 Series Processor • Mobile Intel GM45 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on -LAN ready • WLAN: Intel WiFi Link 5100 (512AG_MMWG or 512AN_HMWG) ...Hardware Component Processor System chipset Memory Expansion options Media storage Connectivity I /O Controller Hub 9M (ICH9M) - The exact configuration of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. or 1.8-in -1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD), Memory ...
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Component Power supply Physical specifications Description • 4-cell 42.9 W 2900 mAh or 8-cell 85.8 W 5800 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack • 3-...;600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Keyboard and Pointing Device Component Keyboard Pointing device Description •...8226; Caps Lock (blue) • Media activity (blue) • Power (blue/orange) • Battery (blue/orange) 2 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
Component Power supply Physical specifications Description • 4-cell 42.9 W 2900 mAh or 8-cell 85.8 W 5800 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack • 3-...;600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Keyboard and Pointing Device Component Keyboard Pointing device Description •...8226; Caps Lock (blue) • Media activity (blue) • Power (blue/orange) • Battery (blue/orange) 2 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...Hard drive Memory Video VGA memory Audio Wireless LAN Antenna WWAN (3G) Ethernet Modem Bluetooth Keyboard Card reader Fingerprint reader CardBus Specification Integrated in the ICH9M Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Intel UMA... Sensor Richtek RTS5159-GR Video Item Video controller FSB speed Dual Independent Display support Graphics output Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 667 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz Yes LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 9
...Hard drive Memory Video VGA memory Audio Wireless LAN Antenna WWAN (3G) Ethernet Modem Bluetooth Keyboard Card reader Fingerprint reader CardBus Specification Integrated in the ICH9M Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Intel UMA... Sensor Richtek RTS5159-GR Video Item Video controller FSB speed Dual Independent Display support Graphics output Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 667 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz Yes LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 9
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...Draft-N WWAN Item Model Connector interface Supported protocols GPS function Radio on/off control5 Specification Option GTM382 E Qualcomm UNDP-1 (Gobi) Mini Card form factor, based on ...Specification Broadcom NetLink BCM5784 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with PCI Express 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Onboard Fast Ethernet, Wake on LAN ready Bluetooth Item Model Version EDR support Practical data rate Specification Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth 2.0 (backward compatible with 1.1, 1.2) Yes 2.1 Mbit/s Broadcom BCM2046 Bluetooth 2.1 (backward compatible with 2.0, 1.1, 1.2) 10 Acer Aspire 3935...
...Draft-N WWAN Item Model Connector interface Supported protocols GPS function Radio on/off control5 Specification Option GTM382 E Qualcomm UNDP-1 (Gobi) Mini Card form factor, based on ...Specification Broadcom NetLink BCM5784 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with PCI Express 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Onboard Fast Ethernet, Wake on LAN ready Bluetooth Item Model Version EDR support Practical data rate Specification Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth 2.0 (backward compatible with 1.1, 1.2) Yes 2.1 Mbit/s Broadcom BCM2046 Bluetooth 2.1 (backward compatible with 2.0, 1.1, 1.2) 10 Acer Aspire 3935...
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...8226; Multilanguage support • Spill-proof Fingerprint Reader Item Model Sensor packaging Active imaging size Scanner resolution Interface Operating voltage RoHS compliant Specification Validity VFS201 Fingerprint Sensor Kapton Chip-On-Flex (COF) 10 mm (200 pixel) wide image 20 pixels/mm (508 DPI) ...module combinations Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 2 8 GB using two 4 GB SO-DIMMs 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) 204-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide...
...8226; Multilanguage support • Spill-proof Fingerprint Reader Item Model Sensor packaging Active imaging size Scanner resolution Interface Operating voltage RoHS compliant Specification Validity VFS201 Fingerprint Sensor Kapton Chip-On-Flex (COF) 10 mm (200 pixel) wide image 20 pixels/mm (508 DPI) ...module combinations Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 2 8 GB using two 4 GB SO-DIMMs 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) 204-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide...
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Memory Module Item Brand Part name Density Data rate RoHS compliant Specification Elpida EBJ11UE6BAU0-AE-E 1 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT8JSF12864HY-1G1 Samsung M471B2874DZ1-CF8, M471B2873EH1-CF8 Brand Part name Density Data ...Temperature, operating Height (mm) Dimension (W x D, mm) Weight (g) Specification Samsung Spinpoint N3C HS06VHF HS08VHF 60 80 SATA 1.5 1.8 inch 512 16 5400 8.3 1.5 14 600 G/2ms 0 to 60 °C 5.0 78.5 x 54.0 52 Toshiba MKxx17GSG Series MK8017GSG 80 8 5400 5.55 1.5 15 500 G/2ms 5 to 55 °C 8.0 78.5 x 54.0 60 12 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
Memory Module Item Brand Part name Density Data rate RoHS compliant Specification Elpida EBJ11UE6BAU0-AE-E 1 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT8JSF12864HY-1G1 Samsung M471B2874DZ1-CF8, M471B2873EH1-CF8 Brand Part name Density Data ...Temperature, operating Height (mm) Dimension (W x D, mm) Weight (g) Specification Samsung Spinpoint N3C HS06VHF HS08VHF 60 80 SATA 1.5 1.8 inch 512 16 5400 8.3 1.5 14 600 G/2ms 0 to 60 °C 5.0 78.5 x 54.0 52 Toshiba MKxx17GSG Series MK8017GSG 80 8 5400 5.55 1.5 15 500 G/2ms 5 to 55 °C 8.0 78.5 x 54.0 60 12 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...inch 2.5-inch 512 5400 250-GB HDD Item Product Model Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Toshiba Hitachi Travelstar MKxx29GSG Series 5K500.B Seagate Momentus 5400.6 MK2529GSG HTS545025B9A300 ST9250315AS SATA 1.5 SATA 3.0 1.8 inch 2.5 inch 512... Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13
...inch 2.5-inch 512 5400 250-GB HDD Item Product Model Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Toshiba Hitachi Travelstar MKxx29GSG Series 5K500.B Seagate Momentus 5400.6 MK2529GSG HTS545025B9A300 ST9250315AS SATA 1.5 SATA 3.0 1.8 inch 2.5 inch 512... Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13
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...) 8 Optical coating Anti-glare Interface LVDS LPL LP133WH2 13.3 Wide XGA LED 500:1 16 Anti-glare 14 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 500-GB HDD Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9500325AS WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT...
...) 8 Optical coating Anti-glare Interface LVDS LPL LP133WH2 13.3 Wide XGA LED 500:1 16 Anti-glare 14 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 500-GB HDD Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9500325AS WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT...
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...B FJA 19.5 V 65 W Hipro HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W Lite-On PA-1650-02AC 19 V 65 W Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic 2900 mAh 5800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh 8 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P Lithium-ion, 4S2P 2800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P...system mode code is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 The system dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute.
...B FJA 19.5 V 65 W Hipro HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W Lite-On PA-1650-02AC 19 V 65 W Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic 2900 mAh 5800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh 8 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P Lithium-ion, 4S2P 2800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P...system mode code is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 The system dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute.
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...displays. On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays. When you press this section are not displayed on the legend bar. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 19 A parameter that are for the currently selected field (only if it is password-protected. The right side of the following reasons: ...183; The field value is informational only. The field is user-configurable). This panel displays the help panel-Item Specific Help panel. The table below lists these keys repeatedly to work your computer. Indicates a submenu field.
...displays. On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays. When you press this section are not displayed on the legend bar. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 19 A parameter that are for the currently selected field (only if it is password-protected. The right side of the following reasons: ...183; The field value is informational only. The field is user-configurable). This panel displays the help panel-Item Specific Help panel. The table below lists these keys repeatedly to work your computer. Indicates a submenu field.
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...: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/05/2009] 632 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Field System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D ... disables D2D Recovery function. Main The Main menu screen allows you see the system initialization details on the hard drive to factory defaults. Disabled Enabled Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 21 Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATAMode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] F1 Help ...
...: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/05/2009] 632 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Field System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D ... disables D2D Recovery function. Main The Main menu screen allows you see the system initialization details on the hard drive to factory defaults. Disabled Enabled Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 21 Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATAMode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] F1 Help ...
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...When set this password will be set to boot up time. Press Enter to speed up the boot-up the system. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Value AHCI IDE NOTE: If you do not intend to use . Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit... the Setup Utility. It will restrict a user's access to as power-on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Press Enter to IDE, the SATA controller disables its AHCI and RAID features when the...
...When set this password will be set to boot up time. Press Enter to speed up the boot-up the system. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Value AHCI IDE NOTE: If you do not intend to use . Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit... the Setup Utility. It will restrict a user's access to as power-on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Press Enter to IDE, the SATA controller disables its AHCI and RAID features when the...
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... FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the boot sequence. 3. Hard disk drive 1 2. External USB keyboard 8. Press F10 to highlight a bootable device. 2. External USB floppy drive 7. Optical disc drive 4. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Hard disk drive 2 3. External USB...
... FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the boot sequence. 3. Hard disk drive 1 2. External USB keyboard 8. Press F10 to highlight a bootable device. 2. External USB floppy drive 7. Optical disc drive 4. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Hard disk drive 2 3. External USB...
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...(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to the Setup Utility and loads previous configuration settings. Loads the factory-default ...Discards changes made and closes the Setup Utility. Exit The Exit menu screen lists the exit options to the Setup Utility. 26 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Field Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made and closes ...
...(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to the Setup Utility and loads previous configuration settings. Loads the factory-default ...Discards changes made and closes the Setup Utility. Exit The Exit menu screen lists the exit options to the Setup Utility. 26 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Field Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made and closes ...
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... drive sequence 25 Boot menu 25 Exit menu 26 General Help window 19 hardware information display 20 Information menu 20 Item Specific Help panel 19 legend bar 18 Main menu 21 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide menu bar 18 navigation keys 19 POST error indicators 65 Security menu 22 system defaults 26 system passwords...
... drive sequence 25 Boot menu 25 Exit menu 26 General Help window 19 hardware information display 20 Information menu 20 Item Specific Help panel 19 legend bar 18 Main menu 21 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide menu bar 18 navigation keys 19 POST error indicators 65 Security menu 22 system defaults 26 system passwords...