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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T System Block Diagram 3 Aspire 4810TG System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the ...Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 30 Security 32 Boot 35 Exit 36...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T System Block Diagram 3 Aspire 4810TG System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the ...Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 30 Security 32 Boot 35 Exit 36...
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... Problems 91 Undetermined Problems 92 Connector Locations 93 Top and Bottom Views 93 Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T Top View 93 Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T Bottom View 94 Aspire 4810TG Top View 95 Aspire 4810TG Bottom View 96 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 97 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 98 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 101...
... Problems 91 Undetermined Problems 92 Connector Locations 93 Top and Bottom Views 93 Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T Top View 93 Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T Bottom View 94 Aspire 4810TG Top View 95 Aspire 4810TG Bottom View 96 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 97 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 98 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 101...
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... Key (only for displaying system information. Chapter 1 15 Either press < > at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at the...
... Key (only for displaying system information. Chapter 1 15 Either press < > at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at the...
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H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Insyde H2O 1.06 Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports ...-3800 3800-4100 4100-4800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 29 33 38 40 40 Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400 (1.4G) Aspire 4810TG (DIS): Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 1.4G;
H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Insyde H2O 1.06 Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports ...-3800 3800-4100 4100-4800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 29 33 38 40 40 Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400 (1.4G) Aspire 4810TG (DIS): Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 1.4G;
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.../4810TZ/4410T) /AMD M92LP (Aspire 4810TG) 512M DDR3 (Aspire 4810TG) Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the right side/one on the front Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless ...802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5-in-1 Card Reader Audio Codec Controller NB Chipset Intel CS GS45NB + SB Chipset Intel CS AM82801IUX AMD M92LP (Aspire 4810TG)/UMA (Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T...
.../4810TZ/4410T) /AMD M92LP (Aspire 4810TG) 512M DDR3 (Aspire 4810TG) Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the right side/one on the front Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless ...802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5-in-1 Card Reader Audio Codec Controller NB Chipset Intel CS GS45NB + SB Chipset Intel CS AM82801IUX AMD M92LP (Aspire 4810TG)/UMA (Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T...
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... Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. The default parameter of screen). If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run Setup. In this ...utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device ...
... Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. The default parameter of screen). If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run Setup. In this ...utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device ...
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... There are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) ...
... There are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) ...
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...the asset tag number of the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and... field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Displays system BIOS version. Chapter 2 29 If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will be visible only when...
...the asset tag number of the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and... field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Displays system BIOS version. Chapter 2 29 If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will be visible only when...
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... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select►Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to set the supervisor password. Shows the setting of password must be grayed out if the ...user password was used to set the user password. Press Enter to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When set , this password ...
... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select►Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to set the supervisor password. Shows the setting of password must be grayed out if the ...user password was used to set the user password. Press Enter to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When set , this password ...
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... "Enter New Password" field. When you are prompted to "Set". 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful... sets the User Password parameter to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Chapter 2 33
... "Enter New Password" field. When you are prompted to "Set". 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful... sets the User Password parameter to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Chapter 2 33
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... after the user presses Enter. Use the up/down keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the new password and...
... after the user presses Enter. Use the up/down keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the new password and...
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.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select►Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit...
.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select►Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit...
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... release Fn + ESC key. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to run the Flash utility. Chapter 2 37 BIOS Flash Utility BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform... a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash utility. cold boot) while holding down the Fn...
... release Fn + ESC key. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to run the Flash utility. Chapter 2 37 BIOS Flash Utility BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform... a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash utility. cold boot) while holding down the Fn...
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See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Select "2" 3. Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2
See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Select "2" 3. Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2
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See the image below. • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" as your BIOS user password. Remove BIOS Password • If you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Chapter 2 39 Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2.
See the image below. • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" as your BIOS user password. Remove BIOS Password • If you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Chapter 2 39 Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2.
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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. The following lists the error messages that the... BIOS displays on page 92. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Most of ...
... 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. The following lists the error messages that the... BIOS displays on page 92. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Most of ...
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... 46 46 47 48 4A 4B 4D 4D 4E 84 Description Prepare PEI Event Log service (bios debug purpose) OEM service Initialization (bios debug purpose) Status code report service initialization (bios debug purpose) CPU IO and PCI IO (bios debug purpose) CPU Initialization PC Init at stage 1 (SB related init) Firmware Flash Device (for...
... 46 46 47 48 4A 4B 4D 4D 4E 84 Description Prepare PEI Event Log service (bios debug purpose) OEM service Initialization (bios debug purpose) Status code report service initialization (bios debug purpose) CPU IO and PCI IO (bios debug purpose) CPU Initialization PC Init at stage 1 (SB related init) Firmware Flash Device (for...
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... Keyboard Service VGA device Service The service of monitor insert key from Keyboard (bios debug purpose) EFI CSM service (bios debug purpose) EFI CSM service (bios debug purpose) PCI Bus platform policy relative services initialization (bios debug purpose) Acer INT15 Hook Acer WMI USB relative initialization USB relative initialization USB relative initialization USB Keyboard USB Mass...
... Keyboard Service VGA device Service The service of monitor insert key from Keyboard (bios debug purpose) EFI CSM service (bios debug purpose) EFI CSM service (bios debug purpose) PCI Bus platform policy relative services initialization (bios debug purpose) Acer INT15 Hook Acer WMI USB relative initialization USB relative initialization USB relative initialization USB Keyboard USB Mass...
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... Management Mode service for ICH S3 resume HD Password Acer Int15 Function System Password relative Initialization System Password relative Initialization DataHub relative service (bios debug purpose) TPM Module BIOS Human Interface Services (bios debug purpose) Prepare services for Firmware File Extract (bios debug purpose) OEM service Initialization (bios debug purpose) RAM accessed in System Management Mode...
... Management Mode service for ICH S3 resume HD Password Acer Int15 Function System Password relative Initialization System Password relative Initialization DataHub relative service (bios debug purpose) TPM Module BIOS Human Interface Services (bios debug purpose) Prepare services for Firmware File Extract (bios debug purpose) OEM service Initialization (bios debug purpose) RAM accessed in System Management Mode...
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... inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery...
... inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery...