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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with the code noted in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated. Note down this key. 3. The command generates a password which can be used for unlocking utilities. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to unlock ...the HDD as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 4. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. After the error is generated for unlocking the HDD. Key in the password from the previous step to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format...
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with the code noted in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated. Note down this key. 3. The command generates a password which can be used for unlocking utilities. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to unlock ...the HDD as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 4. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. After the error is generated for unlocking the HDD. Key in the password from the previous step to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format...
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..., prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 139 Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as...
..., prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 139 Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as...
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... batteries and confirm there is ok. 3. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Try an alternative program to check the events log for errors. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers...
... batteries and confirm there is ok. 3. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Try an alternative program to check the events log for errors. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers...
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... hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any error is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. NOTE: Verify that all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack...verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Power-on page 140.): 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage. Follow these procedures to do not isolate non-defective FRU)....
... hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any error is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. NOTE: Verify that all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack...verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Power-on page 140.): 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage. Follow these procedures to do not isolate non-defective FRU)....
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... 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 33 34 35 Description Error report device initialization USB host controller initialization USB BUS driver initialization USB device driver initialization Console device initial fail Display logo or system information IDE...
... 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 33 34 35 Description Error report device initialization USB host controller initialization USB BUS driver initialization USB device driver initialization Console device initial fail Display logo or system information IDE...