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...Special Key 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 eMachines G630/G430 BIOS 22 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utilities 29 DOS Flash Utility 30 WinFlash Utility 31 ...Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 32 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements...
...Special Key 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 eMachines G630/G430 BIOS 22 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utilities 29 DOS Flash Utility 30 WinFlash Utility 31 ...Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 32 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements...
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... the SD Dummy Card 114 Replacing the Battery 115 Troubleshooting 117 Common Problems 117 Power On Issue 118 No Display Issue 119 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 120 LCD Failure 121 Built-In Keyboard Failure 121 TouchPad Failure 122 Internal Speaker Failure 122 HDD Not Operating Correctly 124 ODD Failure 125...
... the SD Dummy Card 114 Replacing the Battery 115 Troubleshooting 117 Common Problems 117 Power On Issue 118 No Display Issue 119 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 120 LCD Failure 121 Built-In Keyboard Failure 121 TouchPad Failure 122 Internal Speaker Failure 122 HDD Not Operating Correctly 124 ODD Failure 125...
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... Board 140 Lid Board 140 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 141 Clearing Password Check 141 Clear CMOS Jumper 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 eMachines G630/G430 Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144 Base Assembly ...146 Rear Assembly 147 eMachines G630/G430 FRU List 148 Model Definition and Configuration 156 eMachines G430 156 eMachines G630G 157 eMachines G630 166 ...
... Board 140 Lid Board 140 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 141 Clearing Password Check 141 Clear CMOS Jumper 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 eMachines G630/G430 Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144 Base Assembly ...146 Rear Assembly 147 eMachines G630/G430 FRU List 148 Model Definition and Configuration 156 eMachines G430 156 eMachines G630G 157 eMachines G630 166 ...
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Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh PES-certified battery • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-...
Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh PES-certified battery • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-...
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Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. ...
Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. ...
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Northbridge Item Chipset Features AMDRS880M HDCP EEPROM Specification Southbridge Item Chipset Features AMD SB710 N/A Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Features Specification Phoenix BIOS V0.11T04 Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot ...; ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Supports PXE • Supports Y2K solution • Supports Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 •...
Northbridge Item Chipset Features AMDRS880M HDCP EEPROM Specification Southbridge Item Chipset Features AMD SB710 N/A Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Features Specification Phoenix BIOS V0.11T04 Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot ...; ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Supports PXE • Supports Y2K solution • Supports Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 •...
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... to "disabled". Read this menu, user can also press F10 to enter multi-boot menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets. Please also refer to parameter values.... Your computer is set the parameter to "enabled". You can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
... to "disabled". Read this menu, user can also press F10 to enter multi-boot menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets. Please also refer to parameter values.... Your computer is set the parameter to "enabled". You can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
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...Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 dual-core 2.0Ghz HTS545016B9A300 HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT30N V1.00 ATI VGA VER010.094.001.013.032530 eMachines G630/G430 eMachines 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help... information. This field shows the model name of this system. This field shows the speed of your reference only. eMachines G630/G430 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of the CPU. This field displays the serial number of the Optical device installed ...
...Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 dual-core 2.0Ghz HTS545016B9A300 HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT30N V1.00 ATI VGA VER010.094.001.013.032530 eMachines G630/G430 eMachines 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help... information. This field shows the model name of this system. This field shows the speed of your reference only. eMachines G630/G430 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of the CPU. This field displays the serial number of the Optical device installed ...
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...in this group happened. Press Enter to enter setup. Enter HDD Password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are prompted to enter a password, you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes... The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to change the value of ...
...in this group happened. Press Enter to enter setup. Enter HDD Password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are prompted to enter a password, you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes... The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to change the value of ...
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Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, you can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case ... ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, you can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case ... ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following message. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following message. Set Supervisor Password Enter...
... Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following message. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following message. Set Supervisor Password Enter...
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... Changes Save Changes [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
... Changes Save Changes [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
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...use the Flash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 29 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette....
...use the Flash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 29 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette....
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Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS in DOS mode. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to position 1. Press F2 during boot to move it down the list. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ...
Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS in DOS mode. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to position 1. Press F2 during boot to move it down the list. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ...
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Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Chapter 2 31 4. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Chapter 2 31 4. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
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... :46548274 4. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD [Encode code] with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated for 4 seconds. 5. Turn on the computer and... to obtain the password. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. This password which can be used for unlocking the HDD. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with the code noted in the previous step, as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 3.
... :46548274 4. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD [Encode code] with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated for 4 seconds. 5. Turn on the computer and... to obtain the password. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. This password which can be used for unlocking the HDD. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with the code noted in the previous step, as follows: UnlockHD 76943488 3.
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Chapter 2 33 Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
Chapter 2 33 Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
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To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 34 Chapter 2 Enter into DOS. 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS.
To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 34 Chapter 2 Enter into DOS. 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS.
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... Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the system to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Chapter 2 35 Read DMI Information from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max. 16 characters) • dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom (max..../wp Acer Write Serial Number to make the new DMI data effective. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to eeprom (max. 32 characters) The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information.
... Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the system to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Chapter 2 35 Read DMI Information from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max. 16 characters) • dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom (max..../wp Acer Write Serial Number to make the new DMI data effective. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to eeprom (max. 32 characters) The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information.
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.... Replace the Motherboard. 6. Minimize or close all Windows. c. Click and drag the Resolution slider to correct the problem. 1. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not running on page 183. 10. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, ...cables between devices. e. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. See the User Manual for instructions on page 38. 4. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. See "Disassembly Process" ...
.... Replace the Motherboard. 6. Minimize or close all Windows. c. Click and drag the Resolution slider to correct the problem. 1. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not running on page 183. 10. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, ...cables between devices. e. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. See the User Manual for instructions on page 38. 4. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. See "Disassembly Process" ...