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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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... 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 ...
... 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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...and components. 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... Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), ...
...and components. 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... Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), ...
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...double-clicking a mouse button); Main Touch Pad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the 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 scroll up...finger on the Touch Pad is sensitive to drag the cursor. and your fingers - Right Button (3) Click once. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the Touch Pad (2) to move left or right a page. Tapping on the Touch ...
...double-clicking a mouse button); Main Touch Pad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the 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 scroll up...finger on the Touch Pad is sensitive to drag the cursor. and your fingers - Right Button (3) Click once. Touch Pad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the Touch Pad (2) to move left or right a page. Tapping on the Touch ...
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...save power. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on and off . Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in ...the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. 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 ...in Acer Empowering...
...save power. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on and off . Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in ...the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. 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 ...in Acer Empowering...
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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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...) ws desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to SAtacretr´GrAidlVl Pistraograms and click on... same screen. For more information refer to confirm the new settings aEnxdtecnldicmk Oy wKintodocwoms dpelesktetotpheonptrooctheisssm. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple ...
...) ws desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to SAtacretr´GrAidlVl Pistraograms and click on... same screen. For more information refer to confirm the new settings aEnxdtecnldicmk Oy wKintodocwoms dpelesktetotpheonptrooctheisssm. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple ...
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... SPI Flash 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 Specification 1.1/2.0 USB Boot Up support Support HD audio ...
... SPI Flash 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 Specification 1.1/2.0 USB Boot Up support Support HD audio ...
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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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... a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this... menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter setup. In this utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter, ...
... a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this... menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter setup. In this utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter, ...
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... 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 ...the manufacturer of the system. 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...
... 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 ...the manufacturer of the system. 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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... the Video Configuration menu. 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 malfunction. Settings in this screen. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Enter the IDE Configuration menu...; LAN • 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.
... the Video Configuration menu. 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 malfunction. Settings in this screen. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Enter the IDE Configuration menu...; LAN • 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.
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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
... • 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
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... Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter setup... The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be less than eight...
... Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter setup... The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be less than eight...
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... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Chapter 2 45 Removing a Password Follow these...and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password:...
... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Chapter 2 45 Removing a Password Follow these...and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password:...
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.... Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears. 2. Changing a Password 1.
.... Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears. 2. Changing a Password 1.
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... Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and...
... Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and...
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... system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the .... 1. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 51 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: If you do not have...
... system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the .... 1. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 51 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: If you do not have...
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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2