Aspire 6935 Series Quick Guide
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... your hands when you use the computer. Speakers 2.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. CineDash media The CineDash media console.... Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for launching frequently used program. Easy-launch button Buttons for certain models). 5 English...
... your hands when you use the computer. Speakers 2.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. CineDash media The CineDash media console.... Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for launching frequently used program. Easy-launch button Buttons for certain models). 5 English...
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... Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 20 Acer eAudio Management 21 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 24 Acer eRecovery Management 26 Acer eSettings Management 28 Using the System Utilities 30 Hardware Specification and Configurations 33 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Invoking BIOS Setup 40 Information 41 Main 42 Advanced 44 Security...
... Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 20 Acer eAudio Management 21 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 24 Acer eRecovery Management 26 Acer eSettings Management 28 Using the System Utilities 30 Hardware Specification and Configurations 33 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Invoking BIOS Setup 40 Information 41 Main 42 Advanced 44 Security...
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...) Error Message 73 Index of Error Messages 74 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 77 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 81 Intermittent Problems 85 Undetermined Problems 86 Jumper and Connector Locations 87 Top View 87 Bottom View 88 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 Aspire 6935G Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire 6935G FRU List 108 VIII
...) Error Message 73 Index of Error Messages 74 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 77 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 81 Intermittent Problems 85 Undetermined Problems 86 Jumper and Connector Locations 87 Top View 87 Bottom View 88 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 Aspire 6935G Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire 6935G FRU List 108 VIII
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Hotkey + + + + + + + + + > + To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
Hotkey + + + + + + + + + > + To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 28 Chapter 1 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. 28 Chapter 1 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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three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification Built-in ICH8M 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm One Left Side PCI Express Specification Intel PM975/GM975 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8M 2 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the left ...
three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification Built-in ICH8M 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm One Left Side PCI Express Specification Intel PM975/GM975 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8M 2 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the left ...
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... utility. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom...Boot Menu is set the parameter to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 39 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to "enabled". ...
... utility. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom...Boot Menu is set the parameter to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 39 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to "enabled". ...
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... features are found in square brackets. Security Provides security settings of the system. Read this carefully when making changes to different models. 40 Chapter 2 Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: Please...
... features are found in square brackets. Security Provides security settings of the system. Read this carefully when making changes to different models. 40 Chapter 2 Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: Please...
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ParameterItem CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed ...an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the mofel name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on primary IDE master. Information NOTE: The system information is subject to different models....
ParameterItem CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed ...an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the mofel name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on primary IDE master. Information NOTE: The system information is subject to different models....
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The table below describes the parameters in BIOS. Parameter Serial port Parallel port Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the settings of the parallel port Format/Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled 44 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
The table below describes the parameters in BIOS. Parameter Serial port Parallel port Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the settings of the parallel port Format/Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled 44 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
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Shows the setting of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to change the value of the user password. The user can not either enter the Setup ...menu only and does not have right to set the supervisor password. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the ...
Shows the setting of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to change the value of the user password. The user can not either enter the Setup ...menu only and does not have right to set the supervisor password. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the ...
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...computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Press e. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press e twice without... typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and ...
...computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Press e. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press e twice without... typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and ...
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... boot parameter. 6. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Retype...
... boot parameter. 6. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Retype...
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... install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore...becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 51 Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash ...
... install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore...becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 51 Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash ...
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This index can also help you make changes in the computer. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 86. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Power-On Self-... 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Chapter 4 ...
This index can also help you make changes in the computer. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 86. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Power-On Self-... 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Chapter 4 ...
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..., no message will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board see... Configuration Error causes: 1. System board Chapter 4 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch. 2. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will show message. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system....
..., no message will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board see... Configuration Error causes: 1. System board Chapter 4 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch. 2. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will show message. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system....
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...beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings"... Chapter 4 75 run SETUP System cache error - Ensure every connector is defined with the proper diskette type in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - FRU/Action in...
...beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings"... Chapter 4 75 run SETUP System cache error - Ensure every connector is defined with the proper diskette type in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - FRU/Action in...
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... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
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...video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected ... 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 78 Chapter 4
...video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected ... 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 78 Chapter 4
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Code E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode 80 Chapter 4
Code E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode 80 Chapter 4