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Wake-on-LAN ready 340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) 2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ...
Wake-on-LAN ready 340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) 2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ...
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... 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 31 Exit 32... BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 36 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 37 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly ...
... 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 31 Exit 32... BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 36 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 37 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly ...
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... Replacing the Lower Covers 105 Replacing the Battery 106 Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD Failure 111 Built-In Keyboard Failure 111 TouchPad Failure 112 Internal Speaker Failure 112 Internal Microphone Failure 114 HDD Not Operating Correctly...
... Replacing the Lower Covers 105 Replacing the Battery 106 Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD Failure 111 Built-In Keyboard Failure 111 TouchPad Failure 112 Internal Speaker Failure 112 Internal Microphone Failure 114 HDD Not Operating Correctly...
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... 129 Top View 129 Bottom View 130 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 131 Clearing Password Check 131 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 132 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133 eMachines D720/D520 Exploded Diagrams 134 Main Assembly 134 LCD Panel 135 eMachines D720/D520 FRU List 136 Screw List 140 Model Definition and Configuration 142...
... 129 Top View 129 Bottom View 130 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 131 Clearing Password Check 131 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 132 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133 eMachines D720/D520 Exploded Diagrams 134 Main Assembly 134 LCD Panel 135 eMachines D720/D520 FRU List 136 Screw List 140 Model Definition and Configuration 142...
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Communication • Integrated webcam* • WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g • LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* ...
Communication • Integrated webcam* • WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g • LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* ...
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... button); dry and clean. The TouchPad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - TouchPad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger on the TouchPad on the second tap and drag the cursor. These two buttons are similar to perform...
... button); dry and clean. The TouchPad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - TouchPad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger on the TouchPad on the second tap and drag the cursor. These two buttons are similar to perform...
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... return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off . Turns the internal TouchPad on hotkeys. Chapter 1 13 Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Decreases the...
... return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off . Turns the internal TouchPad on hotkeys. Chapter 1 13 Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Decreases the...
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...RTL8111C-GR for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit. OFF=78°C • BIOS OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version V0.15T2 BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 1 MB Supported protocols • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ...and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for High Definition Audio Codec. Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40 REALTEK ALC268 for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 ...
...RTL8111C-GR for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit. OFF=78°C • BIOS OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version V0.15T2 BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 1 MB Supported protocols • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ...and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for High Definition Audio Codec. Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40 REALTEK ALC268 for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 ...
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...on the bottom of screen). In this carefully when making changes to parameter values. You can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. Please note that system information is set the parameter to change boot device without entering... BIOS SETUP Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. The default parameter of ...
...on the bottom of screen). In this carefully when making changes to parameter values. You can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. Please note that system information is set the parameter to change boot device without entering... BIOS SETUP Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. The default parameter of ...
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...Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843... The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number...
...Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843... The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number...
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... you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration...; LAN • IDE Controller • HDC Configure as • ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options.
... you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration...; LAN • IDE Controller • HDC Configure as • ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options.
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... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 25 ACPI Table/ Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control Features Control menu.
... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 25 ACPI Table/ Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control Features Control menu.
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...have right to your computer from unauthorized access. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Defines whether a password is set the user password. If you forget your password, you may have ... and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to set , this group happened. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Press Enter to enter a password, you are the default ...
...have right to your computer from unauthorized access. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Defines whether a password is set the user password. If you forget your password, you may have ... and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to set , this group happened. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Press Enter to enter a password, you are the default ...
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... Utility. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you set the user or ...
... Utility. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you set the user or ...
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... . Press Enter. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 28 Chapter 2 The Set...
... . Press Enter. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 28 Chapter 2 The Set...
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... System Setup and save or discard any changes you to save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
... System Setup and save or discard any changes you to save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
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...bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Chapter 2 33 NOTE: If you do not have a...
...bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Chapter 2 33 NOTE: If you do not have a...
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... or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. Press to update BIOS. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S 3 . Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB...
... or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. Press to update BIOS. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S 3 . Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB...
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Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Chapter 2 35 Flash is not connected, the following message displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Chapter 2 35 Flash is not connected, the following message displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
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...the key to display the Select Item screen. 2. Enter the unlock code generated by pressing F2 when prompted. 7. Reboot and enter the BIOS by UnlockHD.EXE as the current password, 46548274 in the example, and complete the New Password and Confirm fields to user. Select Enter Unlock... error code to create a new HDD password. 9. Boot up the system and open a DOS prompt. 5. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following steps: ...
...the key to display the Select Item screen. 2. Enter the unlock code generated by pressing F2 when prompted. 7. Reboot and enter the BIOS by UnlockHD.EXE as the current password, 46548274 in the example, and complete the New Password and Confirm fields to user. Select Enter Unlock... error code to create a new HDD password. 9. Boot up the system and open a DOS prompt. 5. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following steps: ...