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... Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 v
... Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 v
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... 1-38 System LED Indicator 1-39 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-40 System IO Address Map 1-41 System I/O Address Specifications 1-42 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD...
... 1-38 System LED Indicator 1-39 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-40 System IO Address Map 1-41 System I/O Address Specifications 1-42 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD...
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... Mainboard 5-3 USB Board 5-5 Power Board 5-6 Card Reader 5-7 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-8 Clearing Password Check 5-8 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-10 CHAPTER 6 FRU List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-23 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5755 7-3 Aspire 5755G 7-28 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment...
... Mainboard 5-3 USB Board 5-5 Power Board 5-6 Card Reader 5-7 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-8 Clearing Password Check 5-8 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-10 CHAPTER 6 FRU List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-23 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5755 7-3 Aspire 5755G 7-28 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment...
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... Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32...
... Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32...
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... to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Privacy Control 0 ...
... to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Privacy Control 0 ...
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...logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK /107-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.11 SPI 4MB ... Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend ...
...logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK /107-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.11 SPI 4MB ... Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend ...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-20 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-22 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-20 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-22 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 2-2
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... of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To... run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to enter the multi-boot menu. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Press...
... of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To... run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to enter the multi-boot menu. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Press...
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Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: ...Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7300 2.00GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: V1.11 ATI V008.050I.0-26.00 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Max: 22 Byte) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Max: 32 ...
Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: ...Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7300 2.00GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: V1.11 ATI V008.050I.0-26.00 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Max: 22 Byte) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Max: 32 ...
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... number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU HDD Model Name Model name...
... number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU HDD Model Name Model name...
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... allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Total memory available Available memory for video Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS...
... allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Total memory available Available memory for video Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS...
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BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Graphic Mode Allows to switch from text mode to graphics mode Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen ...
BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Graphic Mode Allows to switch from text mode to graphics mode Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen ...
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...to set user password N/A Set HDD Password Option to set HDD password N/A Password on Boot Shows if password is enabled. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be used to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Security 0 The Security tab shows ...; Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password ...
...to set user password N/A Set HDD Password Option to set HDD password N/A Password on Boot Shows if password is enabled. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be used to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Security 0 The Security tab shows ...; Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password ...
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... 2-9 Retype the password in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - NOTE: NOTE: The following to set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Period , Comma ; Press Enter. Press F10 to activate password feature. 4. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following characters may be set supervisor password: 1. Passwords are...
... 2-9 Retype the password in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - NOTE: NOTE: The following to set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Period , Comma ; Press Enter. Press F10 to activate password feature. 4. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following characters may be set supervisor password: 1. Passwords are...
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... Clear. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog is shown (Figure 2-7). The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not shown, go to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
... Clear. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog is shown (Figure 2-7). The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not shown, go to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... Warning dialog is shown as Set. Press Enter to return to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 6. b. To try to step 7. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. c. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-8. b. If new... [Continue] Figure 2-9. System Utilities 2-11 Changing a Password: Setup Notice a. Changing a Password: Invalid Password a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. c. Setup Warning Passwords do not match. The Supervisor Password parameter...
... Warning dialog is shown as Set. Press Enter to return to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 6. b. To try to step 7. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. c. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-8. b. If new... [Continue] Figure 2-9. System Utilities 2-11 Changing a Password: Setup Notice a. Changing a Password: Invalid Password a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. c. Setup Warning Passwords do not match. The Supervisor Password parameter...
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... Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. HDD1: 3. USB HDD: 6. USB FDD: 4. Press to change the value...
... Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. HDD1: 3. USB HDD: 6. USB FDD: 4. Press to change the value...
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... Utility. System Utilities 2-13 Exit utility without saving setup item changes to system. Table 2-4. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving Setup Data. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup item changes to system....; Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values of all SETUP item....
... Utility. System Utilities 2-13 Exit utility without saving setup item changes to system. Table 2-4. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving Setup Data. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup item changes to system....; Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values of all SETUP item....
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...NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Boot system from bootable USB HDD. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. Use the Flash utility to bootable USB HDD. 3. ...Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities If battery pack does not contain power to Chapter 5, BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs ...
...NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Boot system from bootable USB HDD. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. Use the Flash utility to bootable USB HDD. 3. ...Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System Utilities If battery pack does not contain power to Chapter 5, BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs ...
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Execute FLASH.BAT to USB HDD. 5. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5. Copy FLASH.BAT to update BIOS. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-13. HDD: WDC WD 2500BPVT-22ZEST0 2. USB CDROM: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help USe or to select a device, then press to move it ...down the list, or to modify boot priority order. 3. Select Boot Menu to move it up the list. USB FDD: 4. Changing BIOS Boot Priority Order 4. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default...
Execute FLASH.BAT to USB HDD. 5. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5. Copy FLASH.BAT to update BIOS. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-13. HDD: WDC WD 2500BPVT-22ZEST0 2. USB CDROM: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help USe or to select a device, then press to move it ...down the list, or to modify boot priority order. 3. Select Boot Menu to move it up the list. USB FDD: 4. Changing BIOS Boot Priority Order 4. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default...