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Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips...
Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips...
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Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
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... Technology" on hotkeys. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on...
... Technology" on hotkeys. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on...
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..., please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Important! Note: If your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes...original software content that is installed when you first turn on your notebook. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer ...
..., please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Important! Note: If your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes...original software content that is installed when you first turn on your notebook. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer ...
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... access. English 70 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on page 79.... Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of protection for a security lock. Do not forget your computer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password with a Kensington-compatible...
... access. English 70 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on page 79.... Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of protection for a security lock. Do not forget your computer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password with a Kensington-compatible...
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.... You have three chances to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When ...
.... You have three chances to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When ...
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...Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into.... However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen...
...Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into.... However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen...
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...keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. type error I/O parity error Contact...the computer. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Do...
...keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. type error I/O parity error Contact...the computer. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Do...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
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... a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. it launches the Start menu. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help...
... a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. it launches the Start menu. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help...
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... (rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phoenix Specification Flash ROM 1MB 8 pin SOIC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control..., INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
... (rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phoenix Specification Flash ROM 1MB 8 pin SOIC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control..., INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
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... a+b+g+n PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller 34 Specification Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; three on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification IIntel® PM965 Chipset Broadcom 5787M Built in ICH8M...
... a+b+g+n PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller 34 Specification Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; three on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification IIntel® PM965 Chipset Broadcom 5787M Built in ICH8M...
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... Name : ST980811AS IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values...
... Name : ST980811AS IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values...
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...value of a parameter if it is subject to different models. 38 Chapter 2 T In any menu, you are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to save any of the menu options to go to parameter values. ...instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). You can change the value of the screen. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and...
...value of a parameter if it is subject to different models. 38 Chapter 2 T In any menu, you are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to save any of the menu options to go to parameter values. ...instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). You can change the value of the screen. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and...
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... Name : ST980811AS IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
... Name : ST980811AS IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v0.2412 VGA BIOS Version: nVidia 0.84.41.00.08 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
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... the user password. The user can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to save the changes and exit the...computer to your password, you set the hard disk password. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Setting a ...
... the user password. The user can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to save the changes and exit the...computer to your password, you set the hard disk password. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Setting a ...
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...the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the ...e key. If desired, you the Setup Warning. 44 Chapter 2 When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show...
...the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the ...e key. If desired, you the Setup Warning. 44 Chapter 2 When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show...
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...bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 48 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when... you run the Phlash. 1. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create ...
...bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 48 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when... you run the Phlash. 1. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create ...
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... 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. 72 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective ...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 84. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
... 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. 72 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective ...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 84. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.