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Aspire 4752/4752G/4752Z/4752ZG/4352/4352G CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and ... 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Keyboard 1-18 D2D Recovery 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the...
Aspire 4752/4752G/4752Z/4752ZG/4352/4352G CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and ... 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Keyboard 1-18 D2D Recovery 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the...
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... Utilities 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly...
... Utilities 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly...
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... 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Error Codes 4-20 BIOS Beep Codes 4-21 POST Codes 4-26 Component Codes 4-26 Progress Codes 4-31 CHAPTER 5 Jumper & Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and...
... 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Error Codes 4-20 BIOS Beep Codes 4-21 POST Codes 4-26 Component Codes 4-26 Progress Codes 4-31 CHAPTER 5 Jumper & Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and...
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... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-27 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-27 System BIOS 1-28 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive 1-29 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 BD Drive 1-30 1-2
... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-27 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-27 System BIOS 1-28 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive 1-29 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 BD Drive 1-30 1-2
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... networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...Broadcom NetLink® BCM57785X controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 ... Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 Aspire AC4T Flat keyboard Overlay numeric keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
... networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...Broadcom NetLink® BCM57785X controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 ... Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 Aspire AC4T Flat keyboard Overlay numeric keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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... your computer. 1. System Block Diagram 0 Figure 1-11. During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press Alt+F10 to select the Main menu. 4. Press to enter the... system recovery partition. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. System Block Diagram 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Restart the computer. 2. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk...
... your computer. 1. System Block Diagram 0 Figure 1-11. During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press Alt+F10 to select the Main menu. 4. Press to enter the... system recovery partition. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. System Block Diagram 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Restart the computer. 2. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk...
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...by OEM customer 1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v2.1 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance ...BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support Keyboard Item Specification Type Aspire...
...by OEM customer 1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v2.1 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance ...BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support Keyboard Item Specification Type Aspire...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-12 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-12 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 2-2
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...enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the computer model. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...;Exit Perform the following actions to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to Enabled. During the next POST, ...
...enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the computer model. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...;Exit Perform the following actions to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to Enabled. During the next POST, ...
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Figure 2-1. Hardware Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the ...processor Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer's hardware information. Information 0 This tab...
Figure 2-1. Hardware Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the ...processor Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer's hardware information. Information 0 This tab...
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Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE 2-6 System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total ...
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE 2-6 System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total ...
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BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Supervisor ... Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to its dealer. System Utilities 2-7 Figure 2-3. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts...
BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Supervisor ... Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to its dealer. System Utilities 2-7 Figure 2-3. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts...
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... 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-8 System Utilities Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password.... or supervisor passwords. 1. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4.
... 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-8 System Utilities Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password.... or supervisor passwords. 1. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4.
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Press Enter. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. ...
Press Enter. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. ...
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External USB optical drive 6. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. Figure 2-8. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot 2-10 System Utilities Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. External USB hard drive 5.
External USB optical drive 6. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. Figure 2-8. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot 2-10 System Utilities Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. External USB hard drive 5.
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Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility and save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-9. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4.
Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility and save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-9. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4.
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...61472;New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...any USB port. 5. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. ...
...61472;New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...any USB port. 5. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. ...
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Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Execute to position 1. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. BIOS Boot 3. System Utilities 0 2-13 Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. WinFlash Utility Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Click OK to begin the update. Figure 2-10.
Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Execute to position 1. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. BIOS Boot 3. System Utilities 0 2-13 Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. WinFlash Utility Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Click OK to begin the update. Figure 2-10.
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Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Figure 2-13. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Password Encoding 2-14 System Utilities Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Unlock Key Code 3. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options.
Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Figure 2-13. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Password Encoding 2-14 System Utilities Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Unlock Key Code 3. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options.
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In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Write down the generated master password. 6. G2201 Hardware Gap System Utilities 2-15 Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to the "Clearing the BIOS Passwords" on the mainboard. 4. Reboot the computer. 7. Refer to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on page 5-6 section for detailed instructions. G2201 Figure 2-14.
In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Write down the generated master password. 6. G2201 Hardware Gap System Utilities 2-15 Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to the "Clearing the BIOS Passwords" on the mainboard. 4. Reboot the computer. 7. Refer to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on page 5-6 section for detailed instructions. G2201 Figure 2-14.