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... lock 61 Using passwords 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 67 Entering passwords 62 Playing DVD movies 68 Connecting to a network 63 BIOS utility 69 Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69 Wireless networks 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Connecting to the Internet... 64 Setting passwords 69 Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions 70 Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 ...
... lock 61 Using passwords 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 67 Entering passwords 62 Playing DVD movies 68 Connecting to a network 63 BIOS utility 69 Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69 Wireless networks 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Connecting to the Internet... 64 Setting passwords 69 Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions 70 Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 ...
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.... Securing your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . Learn how... as a table or handle of your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the...
.... Securing your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . Learn how... as a table or handle of your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the...
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Important! Do not forget your computer If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you forget your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at...
Important! Do not forget your computer If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you forget your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at...
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...screen. Setting passwords To set this value to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the...enable this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it...
...screen. Setting passwords To set this value to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the...enable this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it...
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Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your system is the multilingual ... you purchased your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Check to see if Acer disk-to a USB port on the printer. Frequently asked questions The printer does not work. I want to restore my computer to rebuild your computer. Make...
Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your system is the multilingual ... you purchased your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Check to see if Acer disk-to a USB port on the printer. Frequently asked questions The printer does not work. I want to restore my computer to rebuild your computer. Make...
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... available, authorized service centers is in this passport thoroughly. Place your computer. Restart the system. 2. Read this handy booklet. Please visit www.acer.com. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3. ... system recovery. An ITW passport comes with our offices worldwide. A list of the ITW passport. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This feature occupies 15 GB in does not have your hard disk. 3. Frequently asked questions - 73 Exit the...
... available, authorized service centers is in this passport thoroughly. Place your computer. Restart the system. 2. Read this handy booklet. Please visit www.acer.com. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3. ... system recovery. An ITW passport comes with our offices worldwide. A list of the ITW passport. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This feature occupies 15 GB in does not have your hard disk. 3. Frequently asked questions - 73 Exit the...
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Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized ... configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service...
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized ... configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-1 Notebook Tour 1-8 Top View 1-8 Specification Tables 1-20 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove Password Utilities 2-20 Remove HDD Password 2-20 Removing BIOS Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-23 CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-1 Notebook Tour 1-8 Top View 1-8 Specification Tables 1-20 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove Password Utilities 2-20 Remove HDD Password 2-20 Removing BIOS Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-23 CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table...
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...business notebooks and desktops. It's a single-client console application that integrates key security and management features under Acer ProShield Data Removal Module BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter 0 ACPI 3.0 ... and Configurations The following modules are available with Acer ProShield Security Manager and can be configured via software setup: BIOS Password, Boot Order, and Import/Export BIOS Settings under Acer ProShield BIOS-Settings Module File Encryption & Decryption...
...business notebooks and desktops. It's a single-client console application that integrates key security and management features under Acer ProShield Data Removal Module BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter 0 ACPI 3.0 ... and Configurations The following modules are available with Acer ProShield Security Manager and can be configured via software setup: BIOS Password, Boot Order, and Import/Export BIOS Settings under Acer ProShield BIOS-Settings Module File Encryption & Decryption...
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Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification NVidia N13P-LP 973-pins BGA PCIE X 16 Fully ...
Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification NVidia N13P-LP 973-pins BGA PCIE X 16 Fully ...
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... 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit, 192 kHz for DACs, and from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to disable the bit in microphone from the BIOS. Exceeds Windows Vista and Windows 7 Desktop and Notebook Premium Logo Requirements, WLP4.0 D-Flex power management exceeds Intel ECR 15B requirements, and features ...
... 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit, 192 kHz for DACs, and from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to disable the bit in microphone from the BIOS. Exceeds Windows Vista and Windows 7 Desktop and Notebook Premium Logo Requirements, WLP4.0 D-Flex power management exceeds Intel ECR 15B requirements, and features ...
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...NOTE: System information is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information Main Security Boot ...61472;Exit To navigate through the following: Menu - Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Press Esc Load default settings...
...NOTE: System information is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Six menu options are: Information Main Security Boot ...61472;Exit To navigate through the following: Menu - Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Press Esc Load default settings...
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...Type: CPU Speed: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3517U CPU @ 1.90GHz 1.90GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: V1.02 nVidia VGA REV80.07.23.00.11 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx... Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-1. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS Information 2-4 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Information 0 Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1.
...Type: CPU Speed: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3517U CPU @ 1.90GHz 1.90GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: V1.02 nVidia VGA REV80.07.23.00.11 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx... Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-1. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS Information 2-4 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Information 0 Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1.
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Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU HDD0 Model Name Model name ... on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset...
Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system CPU Speed Speed of the CPU HDD0 Model Name Model name ... on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset...
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...to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Total memory available Available memory for video Format/Option Format: ...HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities InsydeH20 Setup...
...to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Total memory available Available memory for video Format/Option Format: ...HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities InsydeH20 Setup...
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BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Graphic Mode Option for Integrated or Switchable graphic mode. Table 2-2. Option: Integrated or Switchable Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original ... to wake up system through LAN (local area network) Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-7
BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Graphic Mode Option for Integrated or Switchable graphic mode. Table 2-2. Option: Integrated or Switchable Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original ... to wake up system through LAN (local area network) Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-7
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...Supervisor Password Option to set supervisor password N/A Set User Password Option to set user password N/A Set HDD Password Option to the whole setup utility. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD ... [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set HDD0 password N/A Password on boot is required during system boot Disabled or Enabled 2-8 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Table 2-3.
...Supervisor Password Option to set supervisor password N/A Set User Password Option to set user password N/A Set HDD Password Option to the whole setup utility. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD ... [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set HDD0 password N/A Password on boot is required during system boot Disabled or Enabled 2-8 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Table 2-3.
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... 1. Type a new password in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - Semi-colon / Slash \ Back-slash + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-9 Setting a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Use the and keys to Changing a Password. Period , Comma ; Set Supervisor... parameter and press Enter. Password on the screen. NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive. Resetting BIOS password may be returned to dealer.
... 1. Type a new password in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - Semi-colon / Slash \ Back-slash + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-9 Setting a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Use the and keys to Changing a Password. Period , Comma ; Set Supervisor... parameter and press Enter. Password on the screen. NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are not case sensitive. Resetting BIOS password may be returned to dealer.
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...try to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not, go to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-5. b. c. b. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice a. The ... it is shown. (Figure 2-7) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-6. If new password and confirm new password strings match, the Setup Notice...
...try to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is not, go to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-5. b. c. b. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice a. The ... it is shown. (Figure 2-7) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-6. If new password and confirm new password strings match, the Setup Notice...
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...Utility. 6. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown (Figure 2-9). c. If it is not shown, go to step 6. Press F10 to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Use the and keys to Clear. 4. Type new password in Confirm New Password field and... is shown (Figure 2-10). Press Enter twice without typing anything in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Changing a Password 0 1. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-11 Computer will set Supervisor Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Type current password in...
...Utility. 6. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown (Figure 2-9). c. If it is not shown, go to step 6. Press F10 to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Use the and keys to Clear. 4. Type new password in Confirm New Password field and... is shown (Figure 2-10). Press Enter twice without typing anything in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Changing a Password 0 1. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-11 Computer will set Supervisor Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Type current password in...