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... Management 26 Windows Mobility Center 27 Using the System Utilities 28 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 28 Launch Manager 29 Norton Internet Security 30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 31 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Navigating the BIOS Utility 39 Information 40 Main 41 Advanced 42 Security 44 Power 47 Boot 49...
... Management 26 Windows Mobility Center 27 Using the System Utilities 28 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 28 Launch Manager 29 Norton Internet Security 30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 31 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Navigating the BIOS Utility 39 Information 40 Main 41 Advanced 42 Security 44 Power 47 Boot 49...
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... and SD Card Trays 149 Troubleshooting 151 Common Problems 151 Power On Issue 152 No Display Issue 153 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 154 LCD Failure 155 Built-In Keyboard Failure 155 Touch Pad Failure 156 Internal Speaker Failure 156 Internal Microphone Failure ...View 169 Bottom View 170 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 171 Clearing Password Check 171 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 172 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 Aspire 4930 Exploded Diagram 174 Model Definition and Configuration 182 Aspire 4930 Series 182 Test Compatible Components 205 Microsoft®...
... and SD Card Trays 149 Troubleshooting 151 Common Problems 151 Power On Issue 152 No Display Issue 153 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 154 LCD Failure 155 Built-In Keyboard Failure 155 Touch Pad Failure 156 Internal Speaker Failure 156 Internal Microphone Failure ...View 169 Bottom View 170 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 171 Clearing Password Check 171 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 172 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 Aspire 4930 Exploded Diagram 174 Model Definition and Configuration 182 Aspire 4930 Series 182 Test Compatible Components 205 Microsoft®...
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...x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* ...) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 ...
...x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* ...) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 ...
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...into your computer. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 Icon Item CIR receiver 5-in-1 card reader ... signals from a remote control. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
...into your computer. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 Icon Item CIR receiver 5-in-1 card reader ... signals from a remote control. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
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... double-clicking a mouse button); The Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left or right a page. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the Touch Pad... (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 drag ...
... double-clicking a mouse button); The Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left or right a page. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the Touch Pad... (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 drag ...
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...before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output... to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Hotkey... Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Description Displays help...
...before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output... to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Hotkey... Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Description Displays help...
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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 your system. 26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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 your system. 26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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... has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Finally, click Apply to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. onitor Apply OK Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start... Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of the four ...
... has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Finally, click Apply to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. onitor Apply OK Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start... Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of the four ...
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... part Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI 2.2 or later System/HDD Password Security Control INT 13h Extensions PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4 or later· BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel) Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB... Program Interface (BIS) 1.0· PC2002/2005 compliant Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology AHCI support. BIOS password control Set by setup manual Chapter 1 31 OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core ...
... part Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI 2.2 or later System/HDD Password Security Control INT 13h Extensions PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4 or later· BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel) Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB... Program Interface (BIS) 1.0· PC2002/2005 compliant Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology AHCI support. BIOS password control Set by setup manual Chapter 1 31 OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core ...
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...-GDDR3/NB9MGS-256MBGDDR2 256 MB Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the left side/one on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Controller Intel® Cantiga (GM-45 & PM-45)/ICH9M Express Chipset UMA Realtek RTL8111C-GR Intel ICH9M N/A Foxconn/LSI AM5 V2 1.5_3.3V Broadcom...
...-GDDR3/NB9MGS-256MBGDDR2 256 MB Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the left side/one on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Controller Intel® Cantiga (GM-45 & PM-45)/ICH9M Express Chipset UMA Realtek RTL8111C-GR Intel ICH9M N/A Foxconn/LSI AM5 V2 1.5_3.3V Broadcom...
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...is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of screen). The default parameter of the screen. In this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "disabled". If you are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and... (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose...
...is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of screen). The default parameter of the screen. In this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "disabled". If you are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and... (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose...
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... HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change...
... HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change...
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...; IDE Controller • HDC Configure as • ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open... BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally. XASF Configuration F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select ...
...; IDE Controller • HDC Configure as • ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open... BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally. XASF Configuration F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select ...
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... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 43 ASF Configuration Enter the ASF Configuration menu. Express Card PCI Express Root...
... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 43 ASF Configuration Enter the ASF Configuration menu. Express Card PCI Express Root...
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... three tries before the system halts. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Enter HDD Password. Defines whether a password is set the user password. Option Clear or Set ... boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be less than eight words. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password ...
... three tries before the system halts. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Enter HDD Password. Defines whether a password is set the user password. Option Clear or Set ... boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be less than eight words. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password ...
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... Password and Confirm New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter 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). Use the w and y keys to save the changes... and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the...
... Password and Confirm New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter 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). Use the w and y keys to save the changes... and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the...
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... password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
... password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
... Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
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Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before... it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. ...
Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before... it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. ...
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Select "2" 3. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. • If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
Select "2" 3. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. • If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.