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...Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, ...High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+...
...Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, ...High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad ... the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 37 Removing BIOS Passwords 39 Machine Disassembly ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad ... the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 37 Removing BIOS Passwords 39 Machine Disassembly ...
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... Top View 151 Bottom View 152 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 153 Clearing Password Check 153 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration...
... Top View 151 Bottom View 152 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 153 Clearing Password Check 153 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration...
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..., featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD...
..., featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD...
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... right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to finger ...movement; Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. The touchpad is the same ...
... right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to finger ...movement; Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. The touchpad is the same ...
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...brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen... hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Displays help on and off to save power. Increases the screen brightness...
...brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen... hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Displays help on and off to save power. Increases the screen brightness...
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... the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to complete the process. To access this monitor. Utilizing the uniqueness of... the four display settings indicated below: 16 Chapter 1 With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to three applications/websites from...
... the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to complete the process. To access this monitor. Utilizing the uniqueness of... the four display settings indicated below: 16 Chapter 1 With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to three applications/websites from...
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BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols Specification InsydeH20 v1.03-T2 Flash 1 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 ...8226; ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number ...
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols Specification InsydeH20 v1.03-T2 Flash 1 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 ...8226; ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number ...
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...if it is prompted on the bottom of screen). Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can also press F10 to save any of the screen... enclosed in square brackets. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Read this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. Your computer is set the parameter to "enabled". The default parameter of F12 ...
...if it is prompted on the bottom of screen). Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can also press F10 to save any of the screen... enclosed in square brackets. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Read this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. Your computer is set the parameter to "enabled". The default parameter of F12 ...
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... Model Name: WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXHY07373693 TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633A System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v1.03-T2 Intel V1625 LXJAW500068221C97C1601 Aspire 4730Z Acer 309E6330-6B60-16FA-ADF9-001EEC448964 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select... Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter 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 Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed...
... Model Name: WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXHY07373693 TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633A System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v1.03-T2 Intel V1625 LXJAW500068221C97C1601 Aspire 4730Z Acer 309E6330-6B60-16FA-ADF9-001EEC448964 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select... Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter 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 Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed...
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... not have to return your notebook computer to set the user password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If you forget your dealer to set the supervisor password. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select... Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Press Enter to reset it. 30 Chapter 2 Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor...
... not have to return your notebook computer to set the user password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If you forget your dealer to set the supervisor password. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select... Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Press Enter to reset it. 30 Chapter 2 Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor...
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...steps: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter... and press Enter. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The Set Password box appears: 2. IMPORTANT:Be very...
...steps: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter... and press Enter. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The Set Password box appears: 2. IMPORTANT:Be very...
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... will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 5. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the...
... will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 5. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the...
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... Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit utility without saving setup data to save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu...
... Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit utility without saving setup data to save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu...
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..., for the following steps to use the Phlash. Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system... xxxxx.fd to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Press F2 during boot to Memory). NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the...
..., for the following steps to use the Phlash. Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system... xxxxx.fd to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Press F2 during boot to Memory). NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the...
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Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 36 Chapter 2 4. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays.
Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 36 Chapter 2 4. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays.
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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. Press 2. 3. Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Chapter 2 37 See the image below. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4.
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. Press 2. 3. Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Chapter 2 37 See the image below. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4.
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Select one string from the list. 38 Chapter 2 See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen.
Select one string from the list. 38 Chapter 2 See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen.
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3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. Chapter 2 39 Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1.
3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. Chapter 2 39 Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1.
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... cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the...
... cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the...