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BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting tips 80 Error messages 80 Regulations and safety ...
BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting tips 80 Error messages 80 Regulations and safety ...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for selected Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. 13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management models) (for your system.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for selected Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. 13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management models) (for your system.
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... 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness... Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or ...
... 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness... Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or ...
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... want to restore my computer to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is showing, press... 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system...
... want to restore my computer to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is showing, press... 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system...
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...handle of protection for a security lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password... slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important! ...
...handle of protection for a security lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password... slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important! ...
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...computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the ...password on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message ...
...computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the ...password on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message ...
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... password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and ... run it. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value to enable this utility.
... password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and ... run it. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value to enable this utility.
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.... type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. See... keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service ...
.... type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. See... keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 81 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 81 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 75 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 75 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
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... Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. 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 ...
... Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. 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 ...
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... 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 15 Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), Acer WMI, Acer LED, Acer VRAM, Acer MDA 2007 requirements, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS...
... 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 15 Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), Acer WMI, Acer LED, Acer VRAM, Acer MDA 2007 requirements, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS...
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... 87383 Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Foxconn TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC268S Winbond WPC8769 Specification 35 two on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification Controller nVidia MCP67MV Realtek RTL8211B PHY Integrated with MCP67M...
... 87383 Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Foxconn TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC268S Winbond WPC8769 Specification 35 two on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification Controller nVidia MCP67MV Realtek RTL8211B PHY Integrated with MCP67M...
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...when problem arises. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : Mobile AMD Sempron(tm... : v0.3204 VGA BIOS Version : nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 KBC Version : V0.013 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...
...when problem arises. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : Mobile AMD Sempron(tm... : v0.3204 VGA BIOS Version : nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 KBC Version : V0.013 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...
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Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets. You can ... Item Specific Help part of the screen. T To choose an option, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Read this item. NOTE: You can change an option format, press...
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets. You can ... Item Specific Help part of the screen. T To choose an option, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Read this item. NOTE: You can change an option format, press...
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... : v0.3204 VGA BIOS Version : nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 KBC Version : V0.013 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu NOTE: The system information is presenting. F9 ...
... : v0.3204 VGA BIOS Version : nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 KBC Version : V0.013 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu NOTE: The system information is presenting. F9 ...
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...appear on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The table... below describes the parameters in boldface are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings in this group happened. When set the supervisor password. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change ...
...appear on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The table... below describes the parameters in boldface are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings in this group happened. When set the supervisor password. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change ...
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.... Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the...Warning. 46 Chapter 2 The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Removing a Password Follow ...
.... Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the...Warning. 46 Chapter 2 The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Removing a Password Follow ...
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... boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 52 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system...hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
... boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 52 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system...hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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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. 74 Chapter 4 If the symptom is listed first...Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 86. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function....
... 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. 74 Chapter 4 If the symptom is listed first...Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 86. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function....