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... Keys and Controls 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Optional Items 1-7 Environment 1-7 Software 1-8 Computer Tour 1-9 Front View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19...
... Keys and Controls 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Optional Items 1-7 Environment 1-7 Software 1-8 Computer Tour 1-9 Front View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19...
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... Keys and Controls 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Optional Items 1-7 Environment 1-7 Software 1-8 Computer Tour 1-9 Front View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19...
... Keys and Controls 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Optional Items 1-7 Environment 1-7 Software 1-8 Computer Tour 1-9 Front View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Platform 0 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor (65 W) ... high brightness (250 nits) LED-backlit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio 5 ms response time Touchscreen Integrated Windows® 7 compliant multi-touch capable optical solution Storage Subsystem 0 Hard disk drive Serial ATA hard disk up to 2 TB Multi-...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Platform 0 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor (65 W) ... high brightness (250 nits) LED-backlit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio 5 ms response time Touchscreen Integrated Windows® 7 compliant multi-touch capable optical solution Storage Subsystem 0 Hard disk drive Serial ATA hard disk up to 2 TB Multi-...
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Software 0 Acer clear.fi Acer eRecovery Management Acer Game Zone Acer TouchPortal Adobe® Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Bing™ Bar Cyberlink® YouCam™ ... Starter 2010 MyWinLocker® Nero® 10 Essentials Netflix newsXpresso™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Software 0 Acer clear.fi Acer eRecovery Management Acer Game Zone Acer TouchPortal Adobe® Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Bing™ Bar Cyberlink® YouCam™ ... Starter 2010 MyWinLocker® Nero® 10 Essentials Netflix newsXpresso™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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...+ Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu + R: Open the Run dialog box + M: Minimizes all windows Shift + + M: Undo minimize all windows + F1: Show the help window + E: Open Windows Explorer + F: Search for a file... + Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: + Break: Show the System Properties dialog box + U: Open Ease of functions. Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...
...+ Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu + R: Open the Run dialog box + M: Minimizes all windows Shift + + M: Undo minimize all windows + F1: Show the help window + E: Open Windows Explorer + F: Search for a file... + Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: + Break: Show the System Properties dialog box + U: Open Ease of functions. Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...
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... Gigabit LAN Controller Supports PCI Express1.1 Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Support Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Wireless keyboard 105 keys Yes Yes Specification 2.4G wireless keyboard USB nano-dongle receiver ...
... Gigabit LAN Controller Supports PCI Express1.1 Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Support Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Wireless keyboard 105 keys Yes Yes Specification 2.4G wireless keyboard USB nano-dongle receiver ...
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Windows Start Menu 3. Select Accessories > Command Prompt. (Figure 2-20) 2-18 Figure 2-20. WinFBB Utility 0 NOTE: NOTE: Two DOS batch files are included to flash system BIOS: WinFBB.BAT only updates system BIOS WinFBBME.BAT updates system BIOS and Intel ME firmware. Click on the Windows Start icon. 2. To use the WinFBB Utility, perform the following: 1. Start Menu Accessories System Utilities Click on All Programs in the Start Menu. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19.
Windows Start Menu 3. Select Accessories > Command Prompt. (Figure 2-20) 2-18 Figure 2-20. WinFBB Utility 0 NOTE: NOTE: Two DOS batch files are included to flash system BIOS: WinFBB.BAT only updates system BIOS WinFBBME.BAT updates system BIOS and Intel ME firmware. Click on the Windows Start icon. 2. To use the WinFBB Utility, perform the following: 1. Start Menu Accessories System Utilities Click on All Programs in the Start Menu. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19.
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....bat Figure 2-32. MACID.BAT 7. Type A:\MACID\WRITEID.BAT. System Utilities 2-25 Reboot the computer. 4. Copy the MACID file to enter Setup Menu. 5. Boot Device Window 6. Insert a bootable USB HDD. 2. Select USB HDD as the boot device and press Enter. (Figure 2-31) Please Select boot device SATA: ST3250318AS SATA: Slimtype BD...
....bat Figure 2-32. MACID.BAT 7. Type A:\MACID\WRITEID.BAT. System Utilities 2-25 Reboot the computer. 4. Copy the MACID file to enter Setup Menu. 5. Boot Device Window 6. Insert a bootable USB HDD. 2. Select USB HDD as the boot device and press Enter. (Figure 2-31) Please Select boot device SATA: ST3250318AS SATA: Slimtype BD...
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... external monitor to the previous version if updated. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that the computer is faulty and should be replaced. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location...
... external monitor to the previous version if updated. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that the computer is faulty and should be replaced. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location...
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If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 8. Troubleshooting 4-7 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on-screen prompts. 9. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is listed under Other Devices 7. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is properly installed. 6.
If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 8. Troubleshooting 4-7 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on-screen prompts. 9. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is listed under Other Devices 7. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is properly installed. 6.
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... all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that CD/DVD drive is properly connected to the failure point. 6. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. d. e. f. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to the operating system DVD. Confirm all cables and jumpers... at intervals, perform the following : 1. Disconnect the power and open the casing to resolve the problem. 1. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to confirm the computer is still not resolved, refer...
... all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that CD/DVD drive is properly connected to the failure point. 6. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. d. e. f. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to the operating system DVD. Confirm all cables and jumpers... at intervals, perform the following : 1. Disconnect the power and open the casing to resolve the problem. 1. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to confirm the computer is still not resolved, refer...
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... ATA/ATAPI controllers. Use an different disc. 3. If the device shows a down arrow, right click on the device and click Enable. 7. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using System Restore. 8. If a device shows a down arrow, right click on the ...device and click Enable. 6. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. 4. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Replace the HDD. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that there are no yellow...
... ATA/ATAPI controllers. Use an different disc. 3. If the device shows a down arrow, right click on the device and click Enable. 7. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using System Restore. 8. If a device shows a down arrow, right click on the ...device and click Enable. 6. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. 4. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Replace the HDD. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that there are no yellow...
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Check that the Regional Code is correct for the selected media: + IMPORTANT: Region can not be changed even when Windows is reinstalled or the drive is record enabled: Navigate to the software's user manual. Confirm that the label on the disc is the ...
Check that the Regional Code is correct for the selected media: + IMPORTANT: Region can not be changed even when Windows is reinstalled or the drive is record enabled: Navigate to the software's user manual. Confirm that the label on the disc is the ...
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..., perform the following: 1. Replace the ODD. Refer to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. 4. Drive Not Detected 0 If Windowscannot detect the drive, perform the following . 1. Verify that the entry is set to the ODD. Drive Read Failure 0 If discs cannot be read...
..., perform the following: 1. Replace the ODD. Refer to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. 4. Drive Not Detected 0 If Windowscannot detect the drive, perform the following . 1. Verify that the entry is set to the ODD. Drive Read Failure 0 If discs cannot be read...
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.... Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. 9. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is still not resolved, refer to Windows Help and Support. 11. If the mouse uses a USB connection, use a different USB port. 4. For more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Roll...
.... Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. 9. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is still not resolved, refer to Windows Help and Support. 11. If the mouse uses a USB connection, use a different USB port. 4. For more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Roll...
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... executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with minimum BIOS initialization. The AC adapter and battery are required to boot up the system with Windows® 7 OS. Users can enable this process. Format USB HDD using USB HDD 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to restore the BIOS firmware if a previous BIOS flashing...
... executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with minimum BIOS initialization. The AC adapter and battery are required to boot up the system with Windows® 7 OS. Users can enable this process. Format USB HDD using USB HDD 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to restore the BIOS firmware if a previous BIOS flashing...
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FRU List (Continued) Category Description OPTICAL DRIVE ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT34N LF W/O bezel SATA Zero Power Supported, PCC LD (HF + Windows 7) ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A5SH LF+HF W/O bezel SATA With TI + Rohm Solution (HF + Windows 7) ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT30N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-6E2SH LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Win7 + 3D) P/N KU.0080D.057 KU.0080F.014 KO.0040D.005 KO.0040F.006 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-21 Table 6-2.
FRU List (Continued) Category Description OPTICAL DRIVE ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT34N LF W/O bezel SATA Zero Power Supported, PCC LD (HF + Windows 7) ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A5SH LF+HF W/O bezel SATA With TI + Rohm Solution (HF + Windows 7) ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT30N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-6E2SH LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Win7 + 3D) P/N KU.0080D.057 KU.0080F.014 KO.0040D.005 KO.0040F.006 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-21 Table 6-2.