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... The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- with mute and hold keys. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of wireless LAN ... For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right...
... The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- with mute and hold keys. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of wireless LAN ... For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right...
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... WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm (17.34 x 11.62 ...AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • IEEE 1394 port •...
... WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm (17.34 x 11.62 ...AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • IEEE 1394 port •...
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... 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 35 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35 Information 36 Main 37 Security 38 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utilities 43 DOS Flash Utility... 44 WinFlash Utility 46 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 47 Machine Disassembly and ...
... 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 35 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35 Information 36 Main 37 Security 38 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utilities 43 DOS Flash Utility... 44 WinFlash Utility 46 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 47 Machine Disassembly and ...
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... Card 193 Replacing the Battery 193 Troubleshooting 195 Common Problems 195 Power On Issue 196 No Display Issue 197 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 198 LCD Failure 199 Built-In Keyboard Failure 200 TouchPad Failure 201 Internal Speaker Failure 202 Internal Microphone Failure 203 HDD ... and Connector Locations 211 Top View 211 Bottom View 212 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 213 Clearing Password Check 213 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 214 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 215 Acer SM80 Exploded Diagrams 216 Main Chassis 216 LCD Assembly 217 LCD Assembly (Non-Bezel...
... Card 193 Replacing the Battery 193 Troubleshooting 195 Common Problems 195 Power On Issue 196 No Display Issue 197 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 198 LCD Failure 199 Built-In Keyboard Failure 200 TouchPad Failure 201 Internal Speaker Failure 202 Internal Microphone Failure 203 HDD ... and Connector Locations 211 Top View 211 Bottom View 212 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 213 Clearing Password Check 213 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 214 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 215 Acer SM80 Exploded Diagrams 216 Main Chassis 216 LCD Assembly 217 LCD Assembly (Non-Bezel...
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Wake-on -Ring ready Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • User, supervisor, and HDD password control • Kensington Lock (7.5mm) Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh battery •... built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in microphone Digital Camera • 1 megapixel digital camera, built-in Dimensions and Weight • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 ...
Wake-on -Ring ready Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • User, supervisor, and HDD password control • Kensington Lock (7.5mm) Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh battery •... built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in microphone Digital Camera • 1 megapixel digital camera, built-in Dimensions and Weight • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 ...
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Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 6-in-1 card reader(SD/MMC/MMC4.0/MS/MS Pro/XD) • 4* USB 2.0 jacks • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • ...
Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 6-in-1 card reader(SD/MMC/MMC4.0/MS/MS Pro/XD) • 4* USB 2.0 jacks • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • ...
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... Click buttons (left, The left and right center* and right) mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. ...14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Power* Indicates...
... Click buttons (left, The left and right center* and right) mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. ...14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Power* Indicates...
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NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - The TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the ...
NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - The TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the ...
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VGA Subsystem Item Chipset Vendor Features BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Package Specification • Intel Cantiga GMCH GM45 for integrated system • MXM3.0 for discrete system Intel / MSI • Intel Cantiga • Intel Gen 5.0 ...
VGA Subsystem Item Chipset Vendor Features BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Package Specification • Intel Cantiga GMCH GM45 for integrated system • MXM3.0 for discrete system Intel / MSI • Intel Cantiga • Intel Gen 5.0 ...
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... Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to form other combinations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)... • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4,C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on ...
... Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to form other combinations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)... • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4,C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on ...
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...Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items...options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Chapter 2 35 Your computer is subject to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. In this utility. Press F2 to "disabled". Read this item. • Press Esc while you do not need ...
...Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items...options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Chapter 2 35 Your computer is subject to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. In this utility. Press F2 to "disabled". Read this item. • Press Esc while you do not need ...
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...: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel(R) CPU Core(TM)2 Duo CPU 2530 MHz Toshiba MK5055GSX 294DT06WT WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXE209T27982 HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20N V0.2202 Montevina 1718 P8700 @ 2.53GHz T Acer 63623032-6261-3964-6338-...displays the manufacturer of the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE Model Name IDE Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of this...
...: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel(R) CPU Core(TM)2 Duo CPU 2530 MHz Toshiba MK5055GSX 294DT06WT WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXE209T27982 HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20N V0.2202 Montevina 1718 P8700 @ 2.53GHz T Acer 63623032-6261-3964-6338-...displays the manufacturer of the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE Model Name IDE Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of this...
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...to change the value of the user password. If you forget your password, you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password ...can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. Shows the ...
...to change the value of the user password. If you forget your password, you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password ...can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. Shows the ...
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...8595; keys to "Clear". 4. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. When you can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When you... the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter twice without typing ...
...8595; keys to "Clear". 4. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. When you can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When you... the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter twice without typing ...
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... password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. When you the Setup Warning. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and...
... password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. When you the Setup Warning. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and...
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... previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 42 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
... previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 42 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
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... you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 43 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 ...utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you...
... you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 43 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 ...utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you...
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... MK5055GSX-(S1) 2. USB KEY: Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE CD: HL-DT... v11.4.1 Slot 0600 5. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown. 44 Chapter 2 Press F2 during boot to escape the menu Excluded from boot order: F1 Help ESC Exit Select...
... MK5055GSX-(S1) 2. USB KEY: Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE CD: HL-DT... v11.4.1 Slot 0600 5. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown. 44 Chapter 2 Press F2 during boot to escape the menu Excluded from boot order: F1 Help ESC Exit Select...
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In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. Chapter 2 45 4. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. Chapter 2 45 4. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
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... upper case or lower case ASCII code for unlocking the HDD. 3. On a different machine, run the HDD_PW.EXE file along with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you with the error code generated. Two strings are generated as the HDD user password. Remove HDD.../BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error code is generated. To reset the HDD password, perform ...
... upper case or lower case ASCII code for unlocking the HDD. 3. On a different machine, run the HDD_PW.EXE file along with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you with the error code generated. Two strings are generated as the HDD user password. Remove HDD.../BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error code is generated. To reset the HDD password, perform ...