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Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. If your computer when needed, you through each process. 34 - To ensure you can recover your computer experiences problems that are not ...recoverable by other methods, you may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Recovery Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • ...
Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. If your computer when needed, you through each process. 34 - To ensure you can recover your computer experiences problems that are not ...recoverable by other methods, you may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Recovery Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • ...
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Recovery OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. 36 - 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc.
Recovery OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. 36 - 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc.
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Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help fix your computer to list, then click Next. 3. Insert ... restore your problem, you keep the discs in the Backup to the 38 - Make sure you can use the Acer Recovery Management program. The drive ejects each disc, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Continue ... the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Recovery If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help fix your computer to list, then click Next. 3. Insert ... restore your problem, you keep the discs in the Backup to the 38 - Make sure you can use the Acer Recovery Management program. The drive ejects each disc, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Continue ... the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Recovery If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
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... not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system: 1. To recover your system to its factory condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped ..., see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Recovery - 39 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Returning to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem...
... not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system: 1. To recover your system to its factory condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped ..., see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Recovery - 39 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Returning to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem...
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... recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. Recovery If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and...
... recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. Recovery If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and...
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... - 41 Click on the install icon for each time you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Click on -screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item...
... - 41 Click on the install icon for each time you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Click on -screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item...
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... about using either your system. Click on Recovery. 2. Returning your system to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you can reinstall using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovery Click on Start...
... about using either your system. Click on Recovery. 2. Returning your system to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you can reinstall using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovery Click on Start...
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...on your hard drive. 4. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. Caution: Continuing the process... to factory default. Recovery - 43 Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to your computer. ...recovery discs" on page 44. This process may take a while, but a Acer Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering... Follow the on Yes, then Start. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup....
...on your hard drive. 4. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. Caution: Continuing the process... to factory default. Recovery - 43 Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to your computer. ...recovery discs" on page 44. This process may take a while, but a Acer Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering... Follow the on Yes, then Start. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup....
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...drive. 3. Turn on Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Select OK to select the Exit menu. 5. Recovering from factory default. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your hard drive. 2. Caution: Continuing the ... and press Enter. This process will erase all files on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows ...
...drive. 3. Turn on Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Select OK to select the Exit menu. 5. Recovering from factory default. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your hard drive. 2. Caution: Continuing the ... and press Enter. This process will erase all files on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows ...
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Traveling with your computer - 59 What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as if you were taking the computer home, follow these ...
Traveling with your computer - 59 What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as if you were taking the computer home, follow these ...
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... with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you need to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
... with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you need to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
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... for ADCs. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33 Features Item Specification 24-bit, 2 pairs of independent DACs and 3 pairs of independent ADCs ProCoustic headphone driver delivers 50 mW into 32 _ load with no pop, eliminating the need for an external amplifier and DC-blocking capacitors Integrated 5 V to 3.3 V low-dropout...
... for ADCs. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33 Features Item Specification 24-bit, 2 pairs of independent DACs and 3 pairs of independent ADCs ProCoustic headphone driver delivers 50 mW into 32 _ load with no pop, eliminating the need for an external amplifier and DC-blocking capacitors Integrated 5 V to 3.3 V low-dropout...
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... Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Prepare a bootable USB device. 2. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-15 Boot system from bootable USB device. NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has...
... Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Prepare a bootable USB device. 2. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-15 Boot system from bootable USB device. NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has...
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... correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. 7. Refer to its highest level. Roll back the video driver to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. If the Issue is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Start the computer. Remove the...
... correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. 7. Refer to its highest level. Roll back the video driver to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. If the Issue is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Start the computer. Remove the...
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... to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to 50. Make sure that 4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following : 1. Boot the computer. 2. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 ...
... to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to 50. Make sure that 4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following : 1. Boot the computer. 2. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 ...
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Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. 8. d. Select Repair your computer. When the System Recovery Options screen appears, click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Confirm all external devices. 2. Remove any key to ...
Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. 8. d. Select Repair your computer. When the System Recovery Options screen appears, click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Confirm all external devices. 2. Remove any key to ...
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... BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_ROM BDS_ACPI_S3SAVE BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT Phase Post Code Description BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS 1D Display logo or system information ... IDE controller initialization BDS 1F SATA controller initialization BDS 20 SIO controller initialization BDS 21 ISA BUS driver initialization BDS 22 Floppy device initialization BDS 23 Serial device initialization BDS 24 IDE device initialization BDS...
... BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_ROM BDS_ACPI_S3SAVE BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT Phase Post Code Description BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS 1D Display logo or system information ... IDE controller initialization BDS 1F SATA controller initialization BDS 20 SIO controller initialization BDS 21 ISA BUS driver initialization BDS 22 Floppy device initialization BDS 23 Serial device initialization BDS 24 IDE device initialization BDS...