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... 65 Connectivity options 65 Fax/data modem 65 Built-in network feature 66 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 66 PC Card slot 67 Installing memory 68 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69
... 65 Connectivity options 65 Fax/data modem 65 Built-in network feature 66 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 66 PC Card slot 67 Installing memory 68 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69
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Empowering Technology 11 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
Empowering Technology 11 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
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... Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the...
... Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the...
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... the volume. Nothing should be muted. See "Hotkeys" on page 28 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole...
... the volume. Nothing should be muted. See "Hotkeys" on page 28 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole...
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... your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure... the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Follow the steps below to rebuild...
... your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure... the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Follow the steps below to rebuild...
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...your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. Important! See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for a security lock.... security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 68. • User Password secures...
...your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. Important! See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for a security lock.... security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 68. • User Password secures...
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... prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter.... Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password ...
... prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter.... Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password ...
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... configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Then turn the computer over to run this utility. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the...the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter....
... configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Then turn the computer over to run this utility. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the...the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter....
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Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. English 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. English 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
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...Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error 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. ... center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 44. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service...
...Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error 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. ... center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 44. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English 76 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 76 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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Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio troubleshooting 42 B battery pack caring for xiv BIOS utility 37, 68 brightness hotkeys 29 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually ...
Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio troubleshooting 42 B battery pack caring for xiv BIOS utility 37, 68 brightness hotkeys 29 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually ...
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... 19 Acer ePower Management 19 Acer ePresentation Management 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 22 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Acer ePerformance Management 26 Acer OrbiCam 27 Using the System Utilities 31 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 31 Launch Manager 32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 33 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup...
... 19 Acer ePower Management 19 Acer ePresentation Management 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 22 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Acer ePerformance Management 26 Acer OrbiCam 27 Using the System Utilities 31 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 31 Launch Manager 32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 33 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup...
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... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 84 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 89 Intermittent Problems 93 Undetermined Problems 94 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 95 Top View 95 Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050...
... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 84 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 89 Intermittent Problems 93 Undetermined Problems 94 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 95 Top View 95 Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050...
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... Audio AMP Audio AMP MAX4411 MAX9710 Page: 23 Page: 23 Page: 24 X'TAL 32.768KHz LPC 33MHZ KBC NS PC97541V 176-Pins Package Page: 25 BIOS SST39VF080 Page: 25 LINEOUT Page: 24 SPEAKER Page: 24 RJ11 (External) Touchpad Page: 26 Keyboard Page: 26 FAN Page: 26 3 4 5 6 REALTEK 8100SBL/CL 10/100...
... Audio AMP Audio AMP MAX4411 MAX9710 Page: 23 Page: 23 Page: 24 X'TAL 32.768KHz LPC 33MHZ KBC NS PC97541V 176-Pins Package Page: 25 BIOS SST39VF080 Page: 25 LINEOUT Page: 24 SPEAKER Page: 24 RJ11 (External) Touchpad Page: 26 Keyboard Page: 26 FAN Page: 26 3 4 5 6 REALTEK 8100SBL/CL 10/100...
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G1: CMOS clear Jumper 6 Chapter 1 Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.
G1: CMOS clear Jumper 6 Chapter 1 Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.
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.... Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. it launches the Start menu. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon ...Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; Fn-F3 Acer ePower Management Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with other key in...
.... Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. it launches the Start menu. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon ...Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; Fn-F3 Acer ePower Management Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with other key in...
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H/W shot down at 110° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead... TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM ...
H/W shot down at 110° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead... TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM ...
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... Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in ATI SB460 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the left side/two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB714/1410 Specification Chapter 1 39
... Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in ATI SB460 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the left side/two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB714/1410 Specification Chapter 1 39
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..., if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. The default parameter of screen). In this utility. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message... IDE1 Serial Number : MP20XAX0K6K97S System BIOS Version: V0.1105 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 008.050I .038.000 KBC BIOS Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5050/3050 Acer Inc. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter ...
..., if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. The default parameter of screen). In this utility. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message... IDE1 Serial Number : MP20XAX0K6K97S System BIOS Version: V0.1105 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 008.050I .038.000 KBC BIOS Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5050/3050 Acer Inc. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter ...