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... System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 Boot Manager 2-12 Boot Sequence SOP 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN...
... System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 Boot Manager 2-12 Boot Sequence SOP 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN...
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... LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • DMI utility for BIOS... logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification.
... LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • DMI utility for BIOS... logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification.
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CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic Utilities System Utilities 2-2 BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 Boot Manager 2-12 Boot Sequence SOP 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-20 HDD/BIOS Password 2-22 Unlocking the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-24 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26
CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic Utilities System Utilities 2-2 BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3 Main 2-5 Security 2-6 Boot 2-10 Exit 2-11 Boot Manager 2-12 Boot Sequence SOP 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-20 HDD/BIOS Password 2-22 Unlocking the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-24 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26
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... choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change the boot device without entering the BIOS utility, press F12 during POST (power-on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. •... part of screen. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are shown on -self-test) when the "Press to enter Setup." To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: • Parameter values can also press F10 to parameter values. • System information is prompted on the bottom...
... choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change the boot device without entering the BIOS utility, press F12 during POST (power-on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. •... part of screen. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are shown on -self-test) when the "Press to enter Setup." To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: • Parameter values can also press F10 to parameter values. • System information is prompted on the bottom...
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.... System Utilities Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: KBC BIOS ...: Intel (R) Pentium (R) CPU B970 @ 2.30GHz 2.30GHz Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 091023PBH306Q6DBBJDV MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ V0.22F1 V0.21 Intel V2126 123456789 Aspire E1 Acer F0CC9FDD27BF11E187CADC0EA129FAC0 Rev. 3.7 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:1. NOTE: The...
.... System Utilities Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: KBC BIOS ...: Intel (R) Pentium (R) CPU B970 @ 2.30GHz 2.30GHz Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 091023PBH306Q6DBBJDV MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ V0.22F1 V0.21 Intel V2126 123456789 Aspire E1 Acer F0CC9FDD27BF11E187CADC0EA129FAC0 Rev. 3.7 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:1. NOTE: The...
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... LAN (local area network). F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Enable or disable system boot from 0 to F12 keys. Enable or disable the use the function keys to perform special functions by pressing and holding the Fn key followed by... by one of the F1 to 59. Sets the system date. Enable or disable disc-to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot option, and enable or disable recovery. This feature is the help of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. INCREASE/ REDUCE : F6/F5. Select the SATA controller...
... LAN (local area network). F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Enable or disable system boot from 0 to F12 keys. Enable or disable the use the function keys to perform special functions by pressing and holding the Fn key followed by... by one of the F1 to 59. Sets the system date. Enable or disable disc-to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot option, and enable or disable recovery. This feature is the help of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. INCREASE/ REDUCE : F6/F5. Select the SATA controller...
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...disable the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. NOTE: When prompted to prompt for the password on Boot [Disabled] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:3. Option to the dealer... password is only prompted when entering the BIOS Setup Utility. When disabled, the password is set . System Utilities 2-6 Password on system boot. Resetting the BIOS password may require the computer to be greater or equal one word. Option to set the supervisor password. Option to...
...disable the computer to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. NOTE: When prompted to prompt for the password on Boot [Disabled] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:3. Option to the dealer... password is only prompted when entering the BIOS Setup Utility. When disabled, the password is set . System Utilities 2-6 Password on system boot. Resetting the BIOS password may require the computer to be greater or equal one word. Option to set the supervisor password. Option to...
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.... 5. Press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot parameters are the procedures for users to change a password: NOTE: Below are enabled for changing the supervisor password. NOTE: The same procedures apply in setting...
.... 5. Press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot parameters are the procedures for users to change a password: NOTE: Below are enabled for changing the supervisor password. NOTE: The same procedures apply in setting...
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... Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:10. ATAPI CDROM : MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ 3. USB HDD : 6. USB FDD : 4. Press to change the value. Boot The Boot tab allows the user to configure the order of boot devices used to move it up the list. USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press... to move it down the list, or to load the operating system. BIOS Boot F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit System Utilities...
... Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:10. ATAPI CDROM : MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ 3. USB HDD : 6. USB FDD : 4. Press to change the value. Boot The Boot tab allows the user to configure the order of boot devices used to move it up the list. USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press... to move it down the list, or to load the operating system. BIOS Boot F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit System Utilities...
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... values of all setup items. Load the previous values of all setup items. Save all changes to the system. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard...
... values of all setup items. Load the previous values of all setup items. Save all changes to the system. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard...
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... to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility. System Utilities 2-12 Boot Manager Screen 3. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to highlight a boot device. 4. Boot Manager Boot Option Menu 1. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 2. NOTE: Boot Manager is available only if the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main...CDROM : XXXXXX ʅandʆto change option, ENTER to Main on page 2-5). Press Enter to use the F12 Boot menu: 1. Perform the following to select and continue with the boot procedure. The Boot Manager screen appears. HDD : XXXXXX 3.
... to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility. System Utilities 2-12 Boot Manager Screen 3. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to highlight a boot device. 4. Boot Manager Boot Option Menu 1. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 2. NOTE: Boot Manager is available only if the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main...CDROM : XXXXXX ʅandʆto change option, ENTER to Main on page 2-5). Press Enter to use the F12 Boot menu: 1. Perform the following to select and continue with the boot procedure. The Boot Manager screen appears. HDD : XXXXXX 3.
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... SMI *** Created by Miles Chen 2011/12/28. Execute BS.exe 3. For example, to display the command prompt. 2. Boot the computer to select set 1, type BS 1, then press Enter. 4. Figure 2:14. Boot Sequence SOP The Boot Sequence SOP allows users to execute the BS.exe. Version 1.0 Usage: BS [ 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 ] BS 1: [... => [Floppy] => [HardDisk] => [CD-ROM] Figure 2:13. A "Set successful" message appears if the setting is successful. Type BS to select the sequence of boot device from the command prompt. 1. Select desired boot sequence in the following format: BS [selection 1to 4].
... SMI *** Created by Miles Chen 2011/12/28. Execute BS.exe 3. For example, to display the command prompt. 2. Boot the computer to select set 1, type BS 1, then press Enter. 4. Figure 2:14. Boot Sequence SOP The Boot Sequence SOP allows users to execute the BS.exe. Version 1.0 Usage: BS [ 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 ] BS 1: [... => [Floppy] => [HardDisk] => [CD-ROM] Figure 2:13. A "Set successful" message appears if the setting is successful. Type BS to select the sequence of boot device from the command prompt. 1. Select desired boot sequence in the following format: BS [selection 1to 4].
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... 2-14 BIOS Flash may be performed by one before BIOS Flash utility is used . Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. • Flash utility has auto execution function.
... 2-14 BIOS Flash may be performed by one before BIOS Flash utility is used . Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. • Flash utility has auto execution function.
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...Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. USB HDD : 6. Copy Flash.BAT to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Press F2 during boot to the USB HDD. 2. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 4. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer. 6. ...Order 5. C:\>BIOS.bat_ Figure 2:16. Move the USB HDD to position 1 (refer to modify the boot priority order. 4. Select Boot menu to Boot on page 2-10). Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 5. Press to the power source. • Do not disconnect the...
...Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. USB HDD : 6. Copy Flash.BAT to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Press F2 during boot to the USB HDD. 2. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 4. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer. 6. ...Order 5. C:\>BIOS.bat_ Figure 2:16. Move the USB HDD to position 1 (refer to modify the boot priority order. 4. Select Boot menu to Boot on page 2-10). Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 5. Press to the power source. • Do not disconnect the...
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... the following to a power source before performing the WinFlash Utility. Double-click on the utility file. When the warning message appears, click OK to continue. Boot from the OS and search for WinFlash Utility file. 2. Warning Message 2-17 System Utilities InsydeFlash Screen CAUTION: • Do not turn off the computer during...
... the following to a power source before performing the WinFlash Utility. Double-click on the utility file. When the warning message appears, click OK to continue. Boot from the OS and search for WinFlash Utility file. 2. Warning Message 2-17 System Utilities InsydeFlash Screen CAUTION: • Do not turn off the computer during...
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...perform the following arguments: • /r ==> Read DMI information from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag 2. Boot from DOS. 2. Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 2-19 System Utilities Miscellaneous Tools Using ...
...perform the following arguments: • /r ==> Read DMI information from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag 2. Boot from DOS. 2. Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 2-19 System Utilities Miscellaneous Tools Using ...
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... BIOS passwords. Select Item Enter Unlock Passowrd System continue Figure 2:25. Enter Unlock Password (Key: 54986933) Figure 2:26. Enter Unlock Password 3. On the separate computer, boot to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to DOS. In Figure 2:26 example, the key code is locked...
... BIOS passwords. Select Item Enter Unlock Passowrd System continue Figure 2:25. Enter Unlock Password (Key: 54986933) Figure 2:26. Enter Unlock Password 3. On the separate computer, boot to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to DOS. In Figure 2:26 example, the key code is locked...
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... system powers off at intervals, perform the following : Start OK Check AC/Batt only power on page 4-16) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet.
... system powers off at intervals, perform the following : Start OK Check AC/Batt only power on page 4-16) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet.
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Make sure that internal display is selected. Otherwise, continue to the next step. 8. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 6. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 5. Start the computer. Switching between the internal display and the ...
Make sure that internal display is selected. Otherwise, continue to the next step. 8. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 6. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 5. Start the computer. Switching between the internal display and the ...
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... User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 8. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices 7. Boot the computer. • If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. 3. NOTE...
... User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 8. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices 7. Boot the computer. • If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. 3. NOTE...