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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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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. 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.
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... power. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See...
... power. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See...
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... press during POST. This recovery process helps you purchase your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to back up all data will be erased.) It is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose ...The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. 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 to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without ...
... press during POST. This recovery process helps you purchase your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to back up all data will be erased.) It is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose ...The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. 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 to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without ...
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... from Hibernation for your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. If you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Important! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your computer against unauthorized... use of protection for maximum security. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the...
... from Hibernation for your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. If you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Important! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your computer against unauthorized... use of protection for maximum security. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the...
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... . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message... a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to shut down the computer.
... . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message... a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to shut down the computer.
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..., then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Boot sequence To set ...a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may...
..., then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Boot sequence To set ...a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may...
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...reports to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer... or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
...reports to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer... or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
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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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.... Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. 16 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. Puts the... computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows Start button; Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. To activate ...
.... Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. 16 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. Puts the... computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows Start button; Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. To activate ...
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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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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 ...
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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... 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 Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST ...
... 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 Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST ...
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... the menu options to go to different models. 38 Chapter 2 T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can change...
... the menu options to go to different models. 38 Chapter 2 T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can change...
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...system. This field displays the asset tag number of the installed ATAPI drive. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 39 Displays system BIOS version. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is subject to different models. Information Information Main Phoenix ...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...
...system. This field displays the asset tag number of the installed ATAPI drive. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 39 Displays system BIOS version. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is subject to different models. Information Information Main Phoenix ...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...
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...to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press e. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password ...is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and...
...to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press e. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password ...is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and...
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... Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you...user presses u. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set ...
... Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you...user presses u. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set ...
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... auto-execution function. 48 Chapter 2 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you...should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run...
... auto-execution function. 48 Chapter 2 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you...should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run...
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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 This index can also help you make.... Some 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.
... 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 This index can also help you make.... Some 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.