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... 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
... 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
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Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 ...
Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 ...
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Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25 Jumper and Connector Locations 3 Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Test Compatible Components 3 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3 Online Support Information 3 viii
Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25 Jumper and Connector Locations 3 Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Test Compatible Components 3 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3 Online Support Information 3 viii
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... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 Card Reader 1-29 LCD Panel 1-30 1-2
... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 Card Reader 1-29 LCD Panel 1-30 1-2
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...×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...;Realtek RTL8411 EN controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin 65 W AC...
...×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...;Realtek RTL8411 EN controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin 65 W AC...
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... instructions to return your computer. 1. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer...
... instructions to return your computer. 1. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer...
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... 1-27 and 3.0 ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI... key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE ...
... 1-27 and 3.0 ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI... key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE ...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
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...menu. To change . Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. The default setting of screen. The utility is pre-...configured and optimized so most users do not need to the parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...
...menu. To change . Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. The default setting of screen. The utility is pre-...configured and optimized so most users do not need to the parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot ...
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...the computer model. Hardware Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the installed ...Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer's hardware information. Hardware Information ...
...the computer model. Hardware Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the installed ...Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer's hardware information. Hardware Information ...
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Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total ... enable or disable the D2D recovery feature. Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2. Main 0 Use this tab to use the D2D Recovery function Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY...
Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total ... enable or disable the D2D recovery feature. Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities BIOS Main Table 2-2. Main 0 Use this tab to use the D2D Recovery function Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY...
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... before system halts. Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear... or Set - - - BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description...
... before system halts. Enabled or Disabled NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear... or Set - - - BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description...
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...Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. Set Supervisor Password 2. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. ...and press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. Retype ...
...Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. Set Supervisor Password 2. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. ...and press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. Retype ...
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... and press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Set Supervisor Password 2. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Press Enter. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Press F10 to enable the...
... and press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Set Supervisor Password 2. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Press Enter. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-6. Press F10 to enable the...
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External USB hard drive 5. Optical disc drive 3. External USB optical drive 6. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Hard disk drive 2.
External USB hard drive 5. Optical disc drive 3. External USB optical drive 6. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Hard disk drive 2.
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Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility and save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility. Figure 2-9. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities
Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility and save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility. Figure 2-9. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all setup items. Save the setup changes. 2-12 System Utilities
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...a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when... Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the...
...a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is used . BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when... Flash is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the...
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Select Boot Menu to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to modify boot priority order. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 3. Execute to enter Setup Menu. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2.
Select Boot Menu to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to modify boot priority order. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 3. Execute to enter Setup Menu. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2.
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.... Figure 2-13. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15...
.... Figure 2-13. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15...
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In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Figure 2-14. Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Reboot the computer. 7. 4. Write down the generated master password. 6.
In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Figure 2-14. Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5. Reboot the computer. 7. 4. Write down the generated master password. 6.