Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using... 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 33 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using... 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 33 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities ...
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... 137 Bottom View 138 Power Board 139 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 140 Clearing Password Check 140 Clear CMOS Jumper 140 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 141 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 Aspire 5532 Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144 Base Assembly 146 Rear Assembly 147 Aspire 5532 FRU List 148 Model Definition and Configuration 156...
... 137 Bottom View 138 Power Board 139 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 140 Clearing Password Check 140 Clear CMOS Jumper 140 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 141 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 Aspire 5532 Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144 Base Assembly 146 Rear Assembly 147 Aspire 5532 FRU List 148 Model Definition and Configuration 156...
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...-E 10/100M LAN • WOL (AC mode S5) support • Modem • External USB 2.0 modem • Support Wake on Ring (S3) Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 support • 3 pin 65W AC • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A •...
...-E 10/100M LAN • WOL (AC mode S5) support • Modem • External USB 2.0 modem • Support Wake on Ring (S3) Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 support • 3 pin 65W AC • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A •...
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...F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Press Enter to boot up when Pawword on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] ... n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD0 Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Password on boot is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can...
...F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Press Enter to boot up when Pawword on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] ... n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD0 Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Password on boot is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. IMPORTANT...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. IMPORTANT...
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... Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and...
... Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and...
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...file to unlock the HDD. 34 Chapter 2 Password :46548274 4. Turn on the computer and key in the password to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD [Encode code] with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the previous step, ...as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 3. An error code is generated. Shut down the computer by pressing down this code. 2. This password which can be used for unlocking the HDD....
...file to unlock the HDD. 34 Chapter 2 Password :46548274 4. Turn on the computer and key in the password to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD [Encode code] with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the previous step, ...as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 3. An error code is generated. Shut down the computer by pressing down this code. 2. This password which can be used for unlocking the HDD....
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Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen. Chapter 2 35 From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1.
Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen. Chapter 2 35 From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1.
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...B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h Beeps Chapter 4 POST Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers ...display function Initialize system error handler 135 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check...
...B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h Beeps Chapter 4 POST Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers ...display function Initialize system error handler 135 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check...
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... when systems enter to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the standard operating procedures of the HW Gap. 4. However, once it is cleared. The machine provides one Hotkey for Aspire 5532. Then remove the tool from the machine. 2.
... when systems enter to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the standard operating procedures of the HW Gap. 4. However, once it is cleared. The machine provides one Hotkey for Aspire 5532. Then remove the tool from the machine. 2.
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... • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to your local Acer branch office. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you ... material. We are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries. and password. In the Technical Information section you need them. Appendix C 187 Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. These can download information on...
... • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to your local Acer branch office. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you ... material. We are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries. and password. In the Technical Information section you need them. Appendix C 187 Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. These can download information on...
Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide
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Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 54 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 41 Password 41 Using software 42 Playing DVD movies 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before ...digital antenna 39 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only ...
Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 54 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 41 Password 41 Using software 42 Playing DVD movies 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before ...digital antenna 39 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only ...
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...; Utilizing the uniqueness of accessing your computer with Acer FingerLaunch. a single finger swipe will launch only one 's fingerprint, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. and fast application/website launching and login with centralized password management via Acer MyLaunch*; Notes: * Acer ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, MyLaunch and FingerNav are only...
...; Utilizing the uniqueness of accessing your computer with Acer FingerLaunch. a single finger swipe will launch only one 's fingerprint, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. and fast application/website launching and login with centralized password management via Acer MyLaunch*; Notes: * Acer ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, MyLaunch and FingerNav are only...
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... Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Do not forget your computer...locks - Learn how to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of ...
... Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Do not forget your computer...locks - Learn how to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of ...
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... . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to... shut down the computer. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • ...
... . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to... shut down the computer. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • ...
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... the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this value to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen.... Password To set this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this ...
... the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this value to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen.... Password To set this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this ...