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Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. 36 - Recovery 2. 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. - To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc.
Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. 36 - Recovery 2. 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. - To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc.
User Manual
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...your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you are recovering from the factory. Acer eRecovery Management opens. - The Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 40 - OR - If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-..., insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Click on your computer from your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery To recover your hard drive or the backup you have created...
...your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you are recovering from the factory. Acer eRecovery Management opens. - The Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 40 - OR - If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-..., insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Click on your computer from your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery To recover your hard drive or the backup you have created...
User Manual
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...specified. You can access important files on Next, then Finish. If you can reinstall using either your system to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to its factory condition If your computer experiences ...problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you want, click on your system. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, ...
...specified. You can access important files on Next, then Finish. If you can reinstall using either your system to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to its factory condition If your computer experiences ...problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you want, click on your system. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, ...
User Manual
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... you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on OK. Recovering from your recovery discs" on Yes, then Start. Click on page 44. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. This process may take...
... you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on OK. Recovering from your recovery discs" on Yes, then Start. Click on page 44. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. This process may take...
User Manual
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...is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. 3. ... to select the Exit menu. 5. Select OK to Enabled. 4. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on Restore system from factory default. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Turn on your computer, then press Alt+F10 ...
...is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. 3. ... to select the Exit menu. 5. Select OK to Enabled. 4. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on Restore system from factory default. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Turn on your computer, then press Alt+F10 ...
User Manual
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Your computer will restart. 3. Use your arrow keys to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. The boot menu allows you inserted. 5. Windows installs from the recovery disc you to select which device to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the boot menu. Recovery - 45 6. During startup, press F12 to complete the recovery.
Your computer will restart. 3. Use your arrow keys to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. The boot menu allows you inserted. 5. Windows installs from the recovery disc you to select which device to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the boot menu. Recovery - 45 6. During startup, press F12 to complete the recovery.
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...available for that region. Important! Playing DVD movies The DVD movie will remain permanent. You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to a region code, it will only play after which the last region code set . 68 - PLAYING DVD MOVIES... When the DVD drive module is set to enter the region code. Once your computer. 1. Insert a DVD. 2. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the ...
...available for that region. Important! Playing DVD movies The DVD movie will remain permanent. You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to a region code, it will only play after which the last region code set . 68 - PLAYING DVD MOVIES... When the DVD drive module is set to enter the region code. Once your computer. 1. Insert a DVD. 2. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the ...
Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide
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MIC Removal 3-24 LCD Module Removal 3-25 Battery Pack Removal 3-27 Hard Disk Drive Removal 3-29 LCD Bezel Removal 3-32 Fan Thermal Assembly Removal 3-33 LCD Hinge Removal 3-35 LCD Bracket Removal 3-37 LCD Module Removal ... 3-58 Combo Module Installation 3-59 Solid State Disk (SSD) Installation 3-60 MIC Installation 3-62 Audio Board Installation 3-63 Battery Pack Installation 3-65 Hard Disk Drive Installation 3-67 Audio Board Installation 3-69 Fan Thermal Assembly Installation 3-70 Audio Board Installation 3-72 LCD Bracket Installation 3-73 LCD Panel Installation 3-74 ...
MIC Removal 3-24 LCD Module Removal 3-25 Battery Pack Removal 3-27 Hard Disk Drive Removal 3-29 LCD Bezel Removal 3-32 Fan Thermal Assembly Removal 3-33 LCD Hinge Removal 3-35 LCD Bracket Removal 3-37 LCD Module Removal ... 3-58 Combo Module Installation 3-59 Solid State Disk (SSD) Installation 3-60 MIC Installation 3-62 Audio Board Installation 3-63 Battery Pack Installation 3-65 Hard Disk Drive Installation 3-67 Audio Board Installation 3-69 Fan Thermal Assembly Installation 3-70 Audio Board Installation 3-72 LCD Bracket Installation 3-73 LCD Panel Installation 3-74 ...
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...;MPEG-2/DVD decoding WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding MPeG-4 Part 2 DivX® decoding Storage 0 Hard disk drive 320/500/640/750 GB or larger 2-in-1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, eXtended-Capacity...6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 640 x 480 ...
...;MPEG-2/DVD decoding WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding MPeG-4 Part 2 DivX® decoding Storage 0 Hard disk drive 320/500/640/750 GB or larger 2-in-1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, eXtended-Capacity...6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 640 x 480 ...
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... Dimensions Length 24.5 cm 9.65 in Width 34.0 cm 13.39 in Height (front to rear) 2.0 cm 0.81 in Weight (equipped with optical 1.95 kg drive, hard drive, and battery) 4.30 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 65W Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C ~ 32°C 32°F ~ 95...
... Dimensions Length 24.5 cm 9.65 in Width 34.0 cm 13.39 in Height (front to rear) 2.0 cm 0.81 in Weight (equipped with optical 1.95 kg drive, hard drive, and battery) 4.30 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 65W Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C ~ 32°C 32°F ~ 95...
Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide
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... logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer BW7T_A10B FinteTip keyboard US, UK 129 keys, JP 132 keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Support Application keys for Windows Vista / Windows 7 Multi-Langue support Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Specification Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" 5400rpm...
... logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer BW7T_A10B FinteTip keyboard US, UK 129 keys, JP 132 keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Support Application keys for Windows Vista / Windows 7 Multi-Langue support Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Specification Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" 5400rpm...
Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide
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... Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-5 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 of HDD0 (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master HDD0 Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of ...
... Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-5 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 of HDD0 (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master HDD0 Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of ...
Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide
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USB FDD: 4. HDD: Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. Network Boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5. BIOS Boot Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-13 ATAPI CDROM: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ8A2AS 3. USB CDROM: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help USe or to select a device, ... Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. USB HDD: 6. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up the...
USB FDD: 4. HDD: Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. Network Boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5. BIOS Boot Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-13 ATAPI CDROM: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ8A2AS 3. USB CDROM: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help USe or to select a device, ... Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. USB HDD: 6. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up the...
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Figure 3-1. Audio FFC Preparation 2. HDD Cable Removal 3-29 Disconnect the HDD cable. Figure 3-2. Hard Disk Drive Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Audio Board Removal 1. Disconnect the Audio Board FFC and move away.
Figure 3-1. Audio FFC Preparation 2. HDD Cable Removal 3-29 Disconnect the HDD cable. Figure 3-2. Hard Disk Drive Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Audio Board Removal 1. Disconnect the Audio Board FFC and move away.
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HDD Screw Installation 3-67 HDD Bracket Installation 3. Secure with the screw(s). Secure with the screw(s). B Figure 3-2. Install the HDD in the chassis. 4. Install the HDD carrier on the HDD. 2. Hard Disk Drive Installation 0 1. A Figure 3-1.
HDD Screw Installation 3-67 HDD Bracket Installation 3. Secure with the screw(s). Secure with the screw(s). B Figure 3-2. Install the HDD in the chassis. 4. Install the HDD carrier on the HDD. 2. Hard Disk Drive Installation 0 1. A Figure 3-1.
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... error is found , replace the FRU. 3. Perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ...
... error is found , replace the FRU. 3. Perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ...