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... 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. Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing ... Start menu. 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.
... 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. Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing ... Start menu. 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.
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...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification ...1 (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 InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control...
...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification ...1 (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 InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control...
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... ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB...
... ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB...
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... HDD Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
... HDD Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
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Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. T In any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of the menu ... to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. Please note that system information is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. T In any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of the menu ... to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. Please note that system information is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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...models. Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and ... ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rev. 3.0 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6...
...models. Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and ... ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rev. 3.0 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6...
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...computer to set the hard disk password. The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password. Shows the setting of parameters. Retype the password in ...can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Press Enter to enter setup. Type a password in the "...
...computer to set the hard disk password. The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password. Shows the setting of parameters. Retype the password in ...can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Press Enter to enter setup. Type a password in the "...
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... press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the...
... press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the...
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..., or By Day of every day, or disables this screen. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Settings in BIOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Auto wake on...
..., or By Day of every day, or disables this screen. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Settings in BIOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Auto wake on...
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...drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adapter power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 51... Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create...
...drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adapter power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 51... Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. 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. 76 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following...
... 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. 76 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following...
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.... Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110...specified. Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time ...
.... Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110...specified. Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time ...
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... from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings"... in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default...
... from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings"... in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default...
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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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...Check 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 interrupts Initialize... 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 81
...Check 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 interrupts Initialize... 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 81
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... Description Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset 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...
... Description Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset 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...
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... key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains...
... key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains...
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... if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom...
... if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom...
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... for 2 hours. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of.... Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related...
... for 2 hours. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of.... Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related...
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...95 96 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 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 84 Error messages 84 ...
...95 96 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 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 84 Error messages 84 ...