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...Hardware Specifications Features ...5 Operating system ...5 Platform ...5 System Memory...5 Display ...5 Privacy Control ...5 Storage Subsystem ...5 Graphics ...5 Audio Subsystem...6 Optical Media Drive ...6 Communication ...6 Dimensions and weight...6 Power Adapter and Battery 6 I/O Ports ...6 Special Keys and Controls 6 Environment ...6 Warranty...6 Optional Items...7 Software ...7 Web links and utilities ...7 Computer Tour 8 Top View ...8 Front View ...9 Left View...10 Right View ...11 Base View...12 Using the Keyboard ...14 Windows Keys ...15 Quick Launch Keys ...16 System Block Diagram...
...Hardware Specifications Features ...5 Operating system ...5 Platform ...5 System Memory...5 Display ...5 Privacy Control ...5 Storage Subsystem ...5 Graphics ...5 Audio Subsystem...6 Optical Media Drive ...6 Communication ...6 Dimensions and weight...6 Power Adapter and Battery 6 I/O Ports ...6 Special Keys and Controls 6 Environment ...6 Warranty...6 Optional Items...7 Software ...7 Web links and utilities ...7 Computer Tour 8 Top View ...8 Front View ...9 Left View...10 Right View ...11 Base View...12 Using the Keyboard ...14 Windows Keys ...15 Quick Launch Keys ...16 System Block Diagram...
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... ...5 Operating system ...5 Platform ...5 System Memory...5 Display ...5 Privacy Control ...5 Storage Subsystem ...5 Graphics ...5 Audio Subsystem...6 Optical Media Drive ...6 Communication ...6 Dimensions and weight...6 Power Adapter and Battery 6 I/O Ports ...6 Special Keys and Controls 6 Environment ...6 Warranty...6 Optional Items...7 Software ...7 Web links and utilities ...7 Computer Tour 8 Top View ...8 Front View ...9 Left View...10 Right View ...11 Base View...12 Using the Keyboard ...14 Windows Keys ...15 Quick Launch Keys ...16 System Block Diagram 18 Specification Tables...
... ...5 Operating system ...5 Platform ...5 System Memory...5 Display ...5 Privacy Control ...5 Storage Subsystem ...5 Graphics ...5 Audio Subsystem...6 Optical Media Drive ...6 Communication ...6 Dimensions and weight...6 Power Adapter and Battery 6 I/O Ports ...6 Special Keys and Controls 6 Environment ...6 Warranty...6 Optional Items...7 Software ...7 Web links and utilities ...7 Computer Tour 8 Top View ...8 Front View ...9 Left View...10 Right View ...11 Base View...12 Using the Keyboard ...14 Windows Keys ...15 Quick Launch Keys ...16 System Block Diagram 18 Specification Tables...
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... Type : Intel LGA1155 pin socket Processor Type: Pentium G620 , Pentium G84x , Core i3-21xx and Core i5-24xx (65W)Processors. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following expansion options: Two PCI Express x2 slot Four 7-pin SATA connectors Seria 2 ATA Transfer rate support: maximum transfer rate up to 8 GB Storage Subsystem Graphics Onboard graphic solution: w/ Intel CPU One VGA(D-sub) port on rear The motherboard comes...
... Type : Intel LGA1155 pin socket Processor Type: Pentium G620 , Pentium G84x , Core i3-21xx and Core i5-24xx (65W)Processors. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following expansion options: Two PCI Express x2 slot Four 7-pin SATA connectors Seria 2 ATA Transfer rate support: maximum transfer rate up to 8 GB Storage Subsystem Graphics Onboard graphic solution: w/ Intel CPU One VGA(D-sub) port on rear The motherboard comes...
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...-in Optical Media Drive Type : Realtek RTL8201E PCI-E 4KV LAN controller Supports Giga MB Ethernet environment Communication Controller : Intel H67 USB Type : 2.0/1.1 Connectors Quantity: 4 Real Panel : 4 Controller : Etron USB Type : 3.0 Connectors Quantity: 2 Side Panel : 2 Dimensions and weight Dimensions:522 (H) x 370(D) x 60(W) mm (without bezel) Weight:8.0Kg Power Adapter and Battery I/O Ports P/S2 Keboard P/S2 Mouse LAN USB port ...
...-in Optical Media Drive Type : Realtek RTL8201E PCI-E 4KV LAN controller Supports Giga MB Ethernet environment Communication Controller : Intel H67 USB Type : 2.0/1.1 Connectors Quantity: 4 Real Panel : 4 Controller : Etron USB Type : 3.0 Connectors Quantity: 2 Side Panel : 2 Dimensions and weight Dimensions:522 (H) x 370(D) x 60(W) mm (without bezel) Weight:8.0Kg Power Adapter and Battery I/O Ports P/S2 Keboard P/S2 Mouse LAN USB port ...
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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 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification American Megatrends, Inc. 2.10.1207 Winbond (W25Q32BV) 32Mbits 8 pin SOIC8 package Specification RTL8111E-VC-CG RJ45 Base Integrated Gigabit LAN Controller Supports PCI Express1.1 Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Support Wireless keyboard 107 keys Yes Specification Yes...
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 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification American Megatrends, Inc. 2.10.1207 Winbond (W25Q32BV) 32Mbits 8 pin SOIC8 package Specification RTL8111E-VC-CG RJ45 Base Integrated Gigabit LAN Controller Supports PCI Express1.1 Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Support Wireless keyboard 107 keys Yes Specification Yes...
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... Model Type Specification Chicony CNF 9250 Foxlink FO20FF-232H-3 1.3M Mini Card Item Number supported Features 2 WLAN TV Card Specification Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification ALC272 supports Azalia function Onboard Mono HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes / 5W x2 Wireless Module - 802.11 b/g/n(optional...
... Model Type Specification Chicony CNF 9250 Foxlink FO20FF-232H-3 1.3M Mini Card Item Number supported Features 2 WLAN TV Card Specification Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification ALC272 supports Azalia function Onboard Mono HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes / 5W x2 Wireless Module - 802.11 b/g/n(optional...
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... parameter to enter the multi-boot menu. Refer to specific models. 40 The default parameter of screen. use the up and down arrow keys Select - press F7 Save as User-defined - To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to parameter values. press F8 Optimized Defaults - Press Esc NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. Parameter help carefully when making changes to Disabled. press Enter Change options - Read parameter...
... parameter to enter the multi-boot menu. Refer to specific models. 40 The default parameter of screen. use the up and down arrow keys Select - press F7 Save as User-defined - To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to parameter values. press F8 Optimized Defaults - Press Esc NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. Parameter help carefully when making changes to Disabled. press Enter Change options - Read parameter...
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... password 45 Table 2-4. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Not Installed Not Installed [Press Enter] Valid Keys: (1)a-z (A-Z) non case Sensitive. (2)0,1-9 (3)11 special keys: '-=[]\;',./ (4)Key pad:0-9 support And */-+. (5) Only support scan code. F7:Load User Defaults Setting F8:Save as User Default Setting F9:Load Optimized Defaults Setting F10:Save & Exit Setup ECS:Discard Change and Exit Setup Version 2.10.1207. © Copyright 2002-2011, Acer Inc...
... password 45 Table 2-4. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Not Installed Not Installed [Press Enter] Valid Keys: (1)a-z (A-Z) non case Sensitive. (2)0,1-9 (3)11 special keys: '-=[]\;',./ (4)Key pad:0-9 support And */-+. (5) Only support scan code. F7:Load User Defaults Setting F8:Save as User Default Setting F9:Load Optimized Defaults Setting F10:Save & Exit Setup ECS:Discard Change and Exit Setup Version 2.10.1207. © Copyright 2002-2011, Acer Inc...
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... be set a new user or supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Dash = Equal Sign [ Left Bracket ] Right Bracket . Period , Comma ; Semi-colon / Slash \ Back-slash + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Use the and keys to Changing a Password. Type a new password in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - Characters do not appear on Boot must be used in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password...
... be set a new user or supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Dash = Equal Sign [ Left Bracket ] Right Bracket . Period , Comma ; Semi-colon / Slash \ Back-slash + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Use the and keys to Changing a Password. Type a new password in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - Characters do not appear on Boot must be used in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password...
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... highlight Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. c. Use the and keys to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. If it is shown as Clear. b. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match. b. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 47 Press Enter to return to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Press F10 to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-7. If new password and confirm new password strings match, the Setup Notice dialog screen is...
... highlight Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. c. Use the and keys to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. If it is shown as Clear. b. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match. b. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 47 Press Enter to return to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Press F10 to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-7. If new password and confirm new password strings match, the Setup Notice dialog screen is...
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... Change and Exit Setup Version 2.10.1207. © Copyright 2002-2011, Acer Inc. BIOS Boot Options 50 Figure 2-13. Bootable devices include the: Onboard hard disk drive Optical disk drive in the module bay BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device [EFI Device] [Hard Disk] [CD&DVD] [Removeable Device] [LAN] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from EFI Boot Devices. EFT Device Priority [Press Enter] Hard Disk Driver...
... Change and Exit Setup Version 2.10.1207. © Copyright 2002-2011, Acer Inc. BIOS Boot Options 50 Figure 2-13. Bootable devices include the: Onboard hard disk drive Optical disk drive in the module bay BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device [EFI Device] [Hard Disk] [CD&DVD] [Removeable Device] [LAN] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from EFI Boot Devices. EFT Device Priority [Press Enter] Hard Disk Driver...
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... Enter:Select +/-/space:Change Opt. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer to USB HDD. 5. F7:Load User Defaults Setting F8:Save as User Default Setting F9:Load Optimized Defaults Setting F10:Save & Exit Setup ECS:Discard Change and Exit Setup Version 2.10.1207. © Copyright 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Copy the BIOS file to DOS mode. 6. NOTE: During update, do not press any keys. 7. DOS Flash Utility...
... Enter:Select +/-/space:Change Opt. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer to USB HDD. 5. F7:Load User Defaults Setting F8:Save as User Default Setting F9:Load Optimized Defaults Setting F10:Save & Exit Setup ECS:Discard Change and Exit Setup Version 2.10.1207. © Copyright 2002-2011, Acer Inc. Copy the BIOS file to DOS mode. 6. NOTE: During update, do not press any keys. 7. DOS Flash Utility...
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... removing the power cable and battery. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Connect an external monitor to its highest level. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is by one of the following : 1. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Adjust the brightness to the computer and switch between the internal display...
... removing the power cable and battery. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Connect an external monitor to its highest level. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is by one of the following : 1. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Adjust the brightness to the computer and switch between the internal display...
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...; The device is properly installed. If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Check the Device Manager to Online Support Information. 111 Roll back the video driver to Online Support Information. 8. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the Issue is listed under Other Devices 7. Readjust if necessary. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. ...
...; The device is properly installed. If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Check the Device Manager to Online Support Information. 111 Roll back the video driver to Online Support Information. 8. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the Issue is listed under Other Devices 7. Readjust if necessary. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. ...
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... using up-to-date software to confirm the computer is properly connected to locate and resolve issues with the computer. d. Select Startup Repair. Insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. f. e. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. b. c. Makes sure the power cable is virus free. 3. Other Functions Failure Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following : 1. When the System Recovery Options screen...
... using up-to-date software to confirm the computer is properly connected to locate and resolve issues with the computer. d. Select Startup Repair. Insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. f. e. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. b. c. Makes sure the power cable is virus free. 3. Other Functions Failure Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following : 1. When the System Recovery Options screen...
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... Removable Storage panel. 4. Confirm all cables and jumpers on the Boot menu. 3. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Make sure that the ODD device is set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in My Computer or the BIOS setup LED does not flash when the computer starts up The tray does not eject Access failure screen...
... Removable Storage panel. 4. Confirm all cables and jumpers on the Boot menu. 3. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Make sure that the ODD device is set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in My Computer or the BIOS setup LED does not flash when the computer starts up The tray does not eject Access failure screen...
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... to StartControl PanelHardware and SoundAutoPlay. Select Use AutoPlay for all media and devices. In the Audio CD and DVD Movie fields, select the desired player from the drop down menu. 5. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be changed even when Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. If using different software, refer to Start...
... to StartControl PanelHardware and SoundAutoPlay. Select Use AutoPlay for all media and devices. In the Audio CD and DVD Movie fields, select the desired player from the drop down menu. 5. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be changed even when Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. If using different software, refer to Start...
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... specified in Hardware Specifications and Configurations. Remove power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Maintenance Flowchart. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Check for each ATA Device shown if applicable. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Repeat for bent or broken pins on the Information page. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be...
... specified in Hardware Specifications and Configurations. Remove power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Maintenance Flowchart. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Check for each ATA Device shown if applicable. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Repeat for bent or broken pins on the Information page. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be...
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... is a good connection. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following : 1. Restart the computer. 6. Remove recently added hardware and associated software. 7. If the ODD works properly with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. Refer to the mouse user manual. 3. If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables. 5. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Refer to Maintenance Flowchart. If...
... is a good connection. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following : 1. Restart the computer. 6. Remove recently added hardware and associated software. 7. If the ODD works properly with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. Refer to the mouse user manual. 3. If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables. 5. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Refer to Maintenance Flowchart. If...
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... (do not replace any problems are supported by variety of 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. Remove or disconnect all of reasons that all attached devices are found . 121 Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Apply power to verify that the power supply being used at least 10...
... (do not replace any problems are supported by variety of 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. Remove or disconnect all of reasons that all attached devices are found . 121 Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Apply power to verify that the power supply being used at least 10...