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... optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 16 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Touchpad 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 21 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Information 30 Main 32 Advanced 34 Security 35 Boot 38 Exit 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 40 General Information 41 Disassembly...
... optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 16 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Touchpad 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 21 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Information 30 Main 32 Advanced 34 Security 35 Boot 38 Exit 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 40 General Information 41 Disassembly...
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...screen brightness. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen ...symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressinFgnthe other key ...
...screen brightness. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen ...symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressinFgnthe other key ...
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... interface Conexant Codec ATI M26P(Manufacturing option) UMA ICH6-M KBC 97551 SIO 87383 CH7307 TI PCI7411 915PM/915GM BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level...
... interface Conexant Codec ATI M26P(Manufacturing option) UMA ICH6-M KBC 97551 SIO 87383 CH7307 TI PCI7411 915PM/915GM BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level...
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...Allows the user to specify the boot options Allows the user to parameter values. Read this utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for parameters are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot ...and Exit. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to specify standard IBM ...
...Allows the user to specify the boot options Allows the user to parameter values. Read this utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for parameters are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot ...and Exit. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to specify standard IBM ...
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... Model Name: ST9100822A HDD Serial Number: 3LG0Y4FE HATAPI Device: Slimtype DVDRW S0SW-833S System BIOS Version: 3A02 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 009.010.002.023 KBC Version: Serial Number: 1A11 LXT123456705270008EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 5510 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 003B4852C5630010A0EA00C09FAE9B34 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
... Model Name: ST9100822A HDD Serial Number: 3LG0Y4FE HATAPI Device: Slimtype DVDRW S0SW-833S System BIOS Version: 3A02 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 009.010.002.023 KBC Version: Serial Number: 1A11 LXT123456705270008EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 5510 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 003B4852C5630010A0EA00C09FAE9B34 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
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...Infrared Port:: [Auto] Item Specific Help Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...suggested parameter settings. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Option Disabled Enabled Auto 34 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced ...
...Infrared Port:: [Auto] Item Specific Help Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...suggested parameter settings. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Option Disabled Enabled Auto 34 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced ...
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... your computer from unauthorized access. [Set]: System password is set [Clear]: System password is not set the administrator password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter...
... your computer from unauthorized access. [Set]: System password is set [Clear]: System password is not set the administrator password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter...
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Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is listed first. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the ... 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. 61 Chapter 4
Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is listed first. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the ... 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. 61 Chapter 4
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...W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 62 Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type ...does not match CMOS - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment ...
...W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 62 Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type ...does not match CMOS - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment ...
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...Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 57. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board ...Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in...
...Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 57. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board ...Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in...
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... in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
... in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
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... cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 58. See "Power System Check...
... cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 58. See "Power System Check...
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..., multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the...
..., multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the...
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... more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board ...System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Hard disk ...
... more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board ...System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Hard disk ...
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... 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 60 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 63 BIOS utility 65 Boot sequence 65 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 66 Using software 66 Playing DVD movies 66 Power management 67... Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 68 Restore from backup 68 Create factory default image CD 68 Re-install bundled software without CD 69 Change password...
... 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 60 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 63 BIOS utility 65 Boot sequence 65 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 66 Using software 66 Playing DVD movies 66 Power management 67... Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 68 Restore from backup 68 Create factory default image CD 68 Re-install bundled software without CD 69 Change password...
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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. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-...
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. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-...
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...; The volume may be too low. The printer does not work . Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for printing to an infrared...
...; The volume may be too low. The printer does not work . Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for printing to an infrared...
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... installation of your Operating System. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and... when you purchase your notebook. I want 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.
... installation of your Operating System. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and... when you purchase your notebook. I want 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.
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Security features include hardware and software locks - Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. If you forget your password, please get ... a table or handle of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. English 56 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to protect and take care of the computer, lets you connect...
Security features include hardware and software locks - Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. If you forget your password, please get ... a table or handle of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. English 56 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to protect and take care of the computer, lets you connect...
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... passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...
... passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...