Gateway NV-53 Support Question
Gateway NV-53 Support Question
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Question posted by taahpete on March 11th, 2014
Cant Get My Gateway Nv53 To Boot Into Setup
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 6th, 2014 3:16 AM
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If you mean you just need to get into BIOS, power the computer on and press F2 to enter the setup utility. If you mean the computer won't power on at all, read on.
Typically when a laptop won't turn on, it's one of three things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, or the motherboard.
Typically when a laptop won't turn on, it's one of three things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, or the motherboard.
You can rule out the battery easily by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
The motherboard is the most expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to get a new AC adapter/charger and see if the laptop powers up with that. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Here is a link to the service manual for the NV53:
- Gateway NV53 Service Guide (PDF)
Related Gateway NV-53 Manual Pages
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 57
...must give each computer on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com
4 Click the plus (+) in front of your network. The wireless Ethernet device installed ...banking information. Check your access point documentation for your network, you are using your current setup. Establishing your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of ...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 66
... The password feature is preventing your notebook to steal. Because it's light-weight and compact, it easy for someone else to Gateway so we can reset it . Kensington lock slot
The first step in the Documents folder.
60 You can remember but you cannot... user accounts
Windows lets you . These passwords are set in computer security is keeping your notebook's BIOS setup utility.
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 83
...notebook, be able to make that notebook and from other computers on -screen instructions to finish the setup.
• To change an account, click the account name, then click the option you want...each person who uses your notebook. The account is accessible from all accounts on that account limited. www.gateway.com
4 To change a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or ...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 57
...box opens. 4 Click Change.
51 Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware
Making sure your current setup. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. This means that you have... on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have connected the network cabling. www.gateway.com
4 Click the plus (+) in front of wireless equipment you are setting up a...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 66
Data security
The second step in your notebook's BIOS setup utility. If you forget your password, you set up user accounts, Windows sets up a...owner can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. You have to return your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. The password feature is preventing your notebook. Kensington lock slot
The first step in the ...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 83
... a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to finish the setup.
• To change between user accounts without turning off your notebook. To add, delete, or modify user... then change a pen option.
5 To change an input panel option.
6 Click or tap OK. www.gateway.com
4 To change .
• To delete an account, click the account name, then click Delete the account
...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 18
... your computer. You should also make regular visits to upgrade your computer's components and useful tips on how to www.gateway.com and check out the Support section: it will start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings.
Other options allow you access to provide an improved media experience. Windows Media...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 43
... sure all other applications are securely connected to the printer and computer.
These requirements can run .
Double-click on the Setup (or Install) icon and follow the
on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
b. Select the program... to the printer
The printer cable is damaged Your printer is faulty. Gateway cannot be held responsible for the software.
1.
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 47
..." on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you may take several ...minutes. You can select which device to start from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. The boot...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 8
... topics:
• Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Gateway contact information
Contacting Gateway Customer Care
Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care.
2 For all other
software
• Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 74
...password. If you forget your password, you need to Gateway for service. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility.
3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER... and
serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in a safe place. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 75
...from your
notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving... you start your computer, you are
prompted to recharge the
battery. www.gateway.com
Important
You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your notebook if it...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French - Page 89
...startup
To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time
system setup.
This process will be recovered to.
Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your...box prompts you its progress. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Completely Restore System to restart your computer, then continues by ...
Service Guide - Page 2
... their respective companies. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are available on the NV53 service guide. Revision History
Please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
Copyright
© 2009...
Service Guide - Page 35
These include: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. The
values displayed may not be the same as those in your way through the various menu and submenu screens.
Help for illustration only. BIOS setup utility menus
The Setup utility has five menus for illustration only. www.gateway.com
Navigating the BIOS setup utility
Use the keys...
Service Guide - Page 37
...
Enables or disables the Boot menu during POST and while booting. www.gateway.com
Main
Use the Main menu to set the system time and date, and other basic options. The time is expressed in graphical mode and displays only the computer brand logo during Disabled
POST. When enabled, BIOS setup is in conventional...
Service Guide - Page 39
... required to boot up or when waking from Sleep. Setting a password Note the following menus will be set before you have three tries before creating a user password. www.gateway.com
Parameter
...:
• System Time and System Date • All Exit menu options excluding Load Setup Defaults
Note: A supervisor password must enter the user password each typed
character are prompted ...
Service Guide - Page 41
www.gateway.com
Removing a password To remove a password:
1 Press ↑ or ↓ to save the password and close the Setup Utility or you forget the HDD password. You will be able to boot up the .... Go to your hard drive. To regain access to page 40 for instructions.
35 Go to the Setup utility.
To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you need to generate a master ...
Service Guide - Page 43
...: F10
Discards changes made to CMOS.
www.gateway.com
Exit
The Exit menu screen lists options for all Setup parameters. Loads the factory-default settings for quitting from the Setup Utility.
Information
Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility
Main
Security
Boot
Exit
Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
Item Specific...
Service Guide - Page 133
... dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional)
127 www.gateway.com
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