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... View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 v
... View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 v
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... Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 ...
... Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 ...
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... Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU List V3-771/V3-771G Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-13 CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows®...
... Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU List V3-771/V3-771G Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-13 CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows®...
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.../Tj105 1-28 UMA CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj85/Tj90/Tj100/Tj105 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Graphics Controller 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-31 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 Super-Multi Drive Interface 1-32 1-2
.../Tj105 1-28 UMA CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj85/Tj90/Tj100/Tj105 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Graphics Controller 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-31 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-32 Super-Multi Drive Interface 1-32 1-2
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...-R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-R L to H, 2X BD-RE, 2X BD-RE DL, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: 1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution Supports 720P resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ...;BT4.0 Atheros WB222 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Privacy Control 0 HDD password BIOS user, supervisor password Kensington lock slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
...-R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-R L to H, 2X BD-RE, 2X BD-RE DL, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: 1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution Supports 720P resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ...;BT4.0 Atheros WB222 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Privacy Control 0 HDD password BIOS user, supervisor password Kensington lock slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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... & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde UEFI WINBOND W25Q32BVSSIG 4MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to Acer BIOS specification. Specification Atheros AR8151L RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Specification Chicklet keyboard 103-US/104-UK...
... & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde UEFI WINBOND W25Q32BVSSIG 4MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to Acer BIOS specification. Specification Atheros AR8151L RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Specification Chicklet keyboard 103-US/104-UK...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 2-2
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...- System Utilities 2-3 If configuration problems occur, users may need to parameter values. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security ...enter multi-boot menu. use the left and right arrow keys Item - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 A hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Refer to specific models. press F9. Press F10 to disabled. To ...
...- System Utilities 2-3 If configuration problems occur, users may need to parameter values. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security ...enter multi-boot menu. use the left and right arrow keys Item - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 A hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Refer to specific models. press F9. Press F10 to disabled. To ...
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Figure 2-1. BIOS Information 2-4 System Utilities BIOS 0 The following is a description of computer hardware information. Information 0 This tab shows a summary of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model.
Figure 2-1. BIOS Information 2-4 System Utilities BIOS 0 The following is a description of computer hardware information. Information 0 This tab shows a summary of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model.
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HDD Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. Product Name The product name of this unit. Serial Number The serial number of the system. CPU Speed The speed of the installed ODD ...drive. HDD Model Name The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. ATAPI Model Name The model name of the CPU. VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the system. Asset Tag Number The asset tag number of the system. Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in software...
HDD Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. Product Name The product name of this unit. Serial Number The serial number of the system. CPU Speed The speed of the installed ODD ...drive. HDD Model Name The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. ATAPI Model Name The model name of the CPU. VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the system. Asset Tag Number The asset tag number of the system. Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in software...
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Table 2-2. Video Memory Shows the available memory for Video. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 System Utilities The hours are shown with 24-hour format. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. System Date Sets the system date. Figure 2-2. Total Memory Shows the total memory available. Main 0 This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery.
Table 2-2. Video Memory Shows the available memory for Video. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 System Utilities The hours are shown with 24-hour format. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. System Date Sets the system date. Figure 2-2. Total Memory Shows the total memory available. Main 0 This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery.
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Format/Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Description Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during system ...
Format/Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Description Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during system ...
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...HDD Password Enter HDD Password. Table 2-3. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Resetting the BIOS password may require the computer be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. N/A Password on Boot Defines whether a ... password for changes and should be returned to change the value of the user password. Press Enter to set , N/A this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Figure 2-3. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to the dealer. 2-8 System Utilities...
...HDD Password Enter HDD Password. Table 2-3. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Resetting the BIOS password may require the computer be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. N/A Password on Boot Defines whether a ... password for changes and should be returned to change the value of the user password. Press Enter to set , N/A this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Figure 2-3. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to the dealer. 2-8 System Utilities...
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...Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Set Supervisor Password 2. Password length is not to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set ...New Password field. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following : 1. Use the and keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a new password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Characters do not appear on boot parameter. 4. Press F10...
...Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Set Supervisor Password 2. Password length is not to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set ...New Password field. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following : 1. Use the and keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a new password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Characters do not appear on boot parameter. 4. Press F10...
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... Warning The password setting is OK, the screen will show as following. Use the and keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Figure 2-6. Figure 2-7. Figure 2-8. The computer sets User Password parameter to Set. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password...
... Warning The password setting is OK, the screen will show as following. Use the and keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Figure 2-6. Figure 2-7. Figure 2-8. The computer sets User Password parameter to Set. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password...
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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 load the operating system. Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities
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 load the operating system. Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities
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Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save changes to . Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to the system. Discard Changes Load previous values all setup item. Figure 2-11. System Utilities 2-13 BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup data.
Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save changes to . Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to the system. Discard Changes Load previous values all setup item. Figure 2-11. System Utilities 2-13 BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup data.
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...when the Flash is used . Copy the Flash utilities to finish loading of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE... Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: NOTE: The Flash utility has auto execution function. ...
...when the Flash is used . Copy the Flash utilities to finish loading of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE... Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: NOTE: The Flash utility has auto execution function. ...
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BIOS Boot 3. Press F2 during boot to modify the boot priority order. The flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13. Select Boot Menu to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Figure 2-12. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to position 1. System Utilities 2-15 Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to update BIOS.
BIOS Boot 3. Press F2 during boot to modify the boot priority order. The flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13. Select Boot Menu to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Figure 2-12. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to position 1. System Utilities 2-15 Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to update BIOS.
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Figure 2-14. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE: Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. 2-16 System Utilities Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. Figure 2-13. DOS Flash 4.
Figure 2-14. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE: Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. 2-16 System Utilities Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. Figure 2-13. DOS Flash 4.