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... and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 36 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 37 Removing BIOS Passwords 38 Miscellaneous...
... and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 36 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 37 Removing BIOS Passwords 38 Miscellaneous...
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... 5 V +/- 5% With DVD Diskette Sustained: BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS Features Specification Insyde 3.5 • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel...
... 5 V +/- 5% With DVD Diskette Sustained: BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS Features Specification Insyde 3.5 • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel...
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... enter Setup message is subject to different models. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. In this carefully when making changes to parameter values. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is ...set the parameter to "enabled". Your computer is enclosed in any of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to enter setup. The...
... enter Setup message is subject to different models. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. In this carefully when making changes to parameter values. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is ...set the parameter to "enabled". Your computer is enclosed in any of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to enter setup. The...
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...the installed ODD drive. This field displays the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial ... MHz WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXE409NM6664 TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A v0.14 ATI VGA VER01.022.002.002.033268 12345656780 Chassis Asset Tag Aspire 5538G Acer 65E9A02C-F302-62AB-07B1-00235A9C17AE F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu...
...the installed ODD drive. This field displays the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial ... MHz WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXE409NM6664 TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A v0.14 ATI VGA VER01.022.002.002.033268 12345656780 Chassis Asset Tag Aspire 5538G Acer 65E9A02C-F302-62AB-07B1-00235A9C17AE F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu...
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...table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date. Memory size is from LAN (remote ...server). Shows the video memory size. Control the mode in this screen. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore ...
...table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date. Memory size is from LAN (remote ...server). Shows the video memory size. Control the mode in this screen. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore ...
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...making settings to items on these pages may cause the system to boot up normally. Parameter PCI Configuration Description Enter the PCI Configuration menu Boot Configuration Enter the Boot Configuration menu. PnP ISA cards are the default and suggested parameter settings... incorrect settings to items on these settings at the default values. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 XPCI Configuration XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/...
...making settings to items on these pages may cause the system to boot up normally. Parameter PCI Configuration Description Enter the PCI Configuration menu Boot Configuration Enter the Boot Configuration menu. PnP ISA cards are the default and suggested parameter settings... incorrect settings to items on these settings at the default values. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 XPCI Configuration XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/...
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... ATA Port (0-5) • Channel 4 Master and Slave • Primary Video Adaptor • internal Video Mode • UMA Sharing memory size • Special features • IGD-Boot Type • USB 2.0 • USB Legacy • PCI Express Configurations GPP Slots Power Limit, W Port 2-10 Features: • Gen2 High Speed Mode • Link ASPM...
... ATA Port (0-5) • Channel 4 Master and Slave • Primary Video Adaptor • internal Video Mode • UMA Sharing memory size • Special features • IGD-Boot Type • USB 2.0 • USB Legacy • PCI Express Configurations GPP Slots Power Limit, W Port 2-10 Features: • Gen2 High Speed Mode • Link ASPM...
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear HDD Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 HDD Password Item ...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear HDD Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 HDD Password Item ...
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... the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. The Set Password...
... the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. The Set Password...
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When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. The Set Password box appears. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. ...
When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. The Set Password box appears. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. ...
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... Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] These items control various CPU parameters. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 XAdvanced CPU Control Item Specific Help ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control...
... Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] These items control various CPU parameters. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 XAdvanced CPU Control Item Specific Help ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control...
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...Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit 32 Chapter 2 IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. IDE0 : WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 2. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to... move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.
...Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit 32 Chapter 2 IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. IDE0 : WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 2. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to... move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.
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... and save your changes to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes...
... and save your changes to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes...
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...Menu. 2. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Chapter 2 35 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE0 : WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 2. USB HDD : 6. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to continue. 5. NOTE... If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Plug in the AC power to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to move it up the list. Network...
...Menu. 2. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Chapter 2 35 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE0 : WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 2. USB HDD : 6. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to continue. 5. NOTE... If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Plug in the AC power to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to move it up the list. Network...
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An Unlock Password displays. 3. For instructions on changing boot priority see "Boot" on page 32. 5. Reboot to the hard disk and wait for example 46548274. 6. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE. 10. Chapter 2 37 Select ... system reports the following steps: 1. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. Make a note of the result, for the error code to complete the process. Boot up the system to display the Select Item screen. 8. Press Enter to a removable bootable drive containing DOS and the UnlockHD.EXE program and open a DOS...
An Unlock Password displays. 3. For instructions on changing boot priority see "Boot" on page 32. 5. Reboot to the hard disk and wait for example 46548274. 6. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE. 10. Chapter 2 37 Select ... system reports the following steps: 1. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. Make a note of the result, for the error code to complete the process. Boot up the system to display the Select Item screen. 8. Press Enter to a removable bootable drive containing DOS and the UnlockHD.EXE program and open a DOS...
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... The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be used in the DMI pool for example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending... following write examples (2 to 5) require a system reboot to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Execute BS.exe to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for hardware management. Enter into DOS. 2.
... The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be used in the DMI pool for example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending... following write examples (2 to 5) require a system reboot to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Execute BS.exe to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for hardware management. Enter into DOS. 2.
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...Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire 5538 xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Example 3: Write Serial ...01234567890123456789 Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown:...
...Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire 5538 xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Example 3: Write Serial ...01234567890123456789 Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown:...
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... following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are free of obstructions. 5. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on page 191...
... following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are free of obstructions. 5. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on page 191...
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...; Status LEDs light up If there is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by checking at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5 (on page 153. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST...
...; Status LEDs light up If there is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by checking at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5 (on page 153. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST...
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... Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the... Boot menu. 6. b. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more ...
... Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the... Boot menu. 6. b. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more ...