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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Closed front view 6 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 8 Base view 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad ...for certain models 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 22 Information 23 Main 24 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utility 31 Remove HDD Password 32 Disassembly Requirements 33 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33 General Information 34...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Closed front view 6 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 8 Base view 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad ...for certain models 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 22 Information 23 Main 24 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utility 31 Remove HDD Password 32 Disassembly Requirements 33 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33 General Information 34...
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... 99 Undetermined Problems 100 Connector Locations 101 Main Board 101 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 103 Clearing Password Check 103 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 104 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 109 Exploded Diagram 110 FRU List 111 Model Definition and Configuration 118 Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 119 Test Compatible Components 151 Hardware Device Tests...
... 99 Undetermined Problems 100 Connector Locations 101 Main Board 101 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 103 Clearing Password Check 103 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 104 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 109 Exploded Diagram 110 FRU List 111 Model Definition and Configuration 118 Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 119 Test Compatible Components 151 Hardware Device Tests...
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.... If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter a password, you need to know how to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Settings in boldface are... prompted to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you...
.... If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter a password, you need to know how to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Settings in boldface are... prompted to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you...
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...the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears: Chapter 2 27 Use the up /down keys ... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter twice without...
...the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears: Chapter 2 27 Use the up /down keys ... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter twice without...
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... parameter. 6. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does not match the...
... parameter. 6. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does not match the...
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... Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Chapter 4 87 Incorrect password is dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM ... battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary ...
... Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Chapter 4 87 Incorrect password is dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM ... battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary ...
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...and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase...(optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Chapter 4
...and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase...(optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Chapter 4
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... hardware gap on the main board as shown in Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series is finished. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides the standard operating procedures for clearing the password and BIOS recovery for the password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the power button to short...
... hardware gap on the main board as shown in Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series is finished. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides the standard operating procedures for clearing the password and BIOS recovery for the password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the power button to short...
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...8226; If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is used to boot up another computer loaded with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. It is cleared. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Steps for Creating the Crisis... Disk in Windows XP/Vista" section below) and keep it ready in Windows Follow these steps for enabling the BIOS Recovery process at system ...
...8226; If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is used to boot up another computer loaded with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. It is cleared. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Steps for Creating the Crisis... Disk in Windows XP/Vista" section below) and keep it ready in Windows Follow these steps for enabling the BIOS Recovery process at system ...
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... included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists •...user i.d. In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are : • Detailed information on all of our technical material. Appendix C 155 and password. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services...
... included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists •...user i.d. In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are : • Detailed information on all of our technical material. Appendix C 155 and password. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services...
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... Security 25 System Security 30 brightness hotkeys 13 button/indicator bluetooth 10 wireless LAN 10 buttons easy-launch 10 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 103 Clearing Password 103 computer on indicator 5, 6, 10 CPU removing 72 CPU Fan True Value Table 14 Index Crisis Disk 31 creating 104 D DIMM Module 38...
... Security 25 System Security 30 brightness hotkeys 13 button/indicator bluetooth 10 wireless LAN 10 buttons easy-launch 10 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 103 Clearing Password 103 computer on indicator 5, 6, 10 CPU removing 72 CPU Fan True Value Table 14 Index Crisis Disk 31 creating 104 D DIMM Module 38...
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... Exit 30 Information 23 Security 26 Middle cover removing 47 Model 119 Model Definition 118 N notebook tour 5 num lock on indicator 6 O Online Support Information 155 P password changing 27 removing 27 setting 27 Power System Check 85 Battery Pack 86 Power Adapter 85 158 Processor 14 S Screw List 34 speakers hotkey 13... Procedures 84 System Memory 14 System Utilities 21 T Test Compatible Components 151 Touchpad Check 86 Troubleshooting 83 TV Tuner Board 40 U Undetermined Problems 100 utility BIOS 21-31 V view front 7 left 7 rear 7 right 8 view top 5
... Exit 30 Information 23 Security 26 Middle cover removing 47 Model 119 Model Definition 118 N notebook tour 5 num lock on indicator 6 O Online Support Information 155 P password changing 27 removing 27 setting 27 Power System Check 85 Battery Pack 86 Power Adapter 85 158 Processor 14 S Screw List 34 speakers hotkey 13... Procedures 84 System Memory 14 System Utilities 21 T Test Compatible Components 151 Touchpad Check 86 Troubleshooting 83 TV Tuner Board 40 U Undetermined Problems 100 utility BIOS 21-31 V view front 7 left 7 rear 7 right 8 view top 5
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... • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100... MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords...
... • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100... MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords...