Acer 49.49C02.001 manual Bios Setup Utility, Navigating the Bios Utility

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).

BIOS Utility

System Information

Basic System Settings

Startup Configuration

Onboard Device Configuration

System Security

Loading Default Settings

−↓ = Move highlight bar, Enter = Select, Esc = Exit

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard Device Configuration, System Security and Load Default Settings.

Use the cursor up/down (−↓) keys to select a menu item, then press Enter.

Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:

Press the cursor up/down (−↓) keys to move between parameters.

6Press the cursor left/right (→←) keys to change the value of a parameter.

Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets.

NOTE: Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen.

At the main menu, press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes, the following dialog box displays:

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Contents TravelMate Service GuideDisclaimer CopyrightConventions Preface Table of Contents Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter TroubleshootingSW4 Settings Appendix C Online Support Information 101 Index 103Features System SpecificationsVideo performance CPU System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Icon Port Connects to PanelLeft Panel Rear Panel DockMate V mini docking station Bottom PanelRight Panel Icon Function Description IndicatorsHot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysHardware Specifications and Configurations Memory Combinations Floppy Disk Drive Interface DVD-ROM Interface Video Interface Video Resolutions ModeVideo Memory Parallel PortUSB Port Serial PortIrDA Port Pcmcia PortDC-AC LCD Inverter BatteryAC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification Address Map Memory Address MapMemory Address Size Function Address FunctionDMA Channel Assignment IRQ Assignment MapInterrupt Channel Function DMA Channel FunctionNavigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup UtilityParameter Description Format System InformationUuid Basic System SettingsParameter Description Options Startup ConfigurationSetting the Boot Drive Sequence Onboard Device ConfigurationSystem Security System SecuritySetting a Password Removing a Password Load Default SettingsExecuting Flash Program Flash UtilityPanel ID Utility System Utility DisketteThermal and Fan Utility Main Board Data UtilityDisk System Diagnostic DisketteRunning PQA Diagnostics Program Diag Result Diag Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationIs a S S E M B L Y FLO W C H a R T O F TM Disassembly Procedure FlowchartScrew List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the External Dimm Module Removing the External Modem Combo Card Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module Removing the Keyboard Disassembling the Main UnitRemoving the TouchPad Module Removing the LCD ModuleRemoving the CPU Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case Removing the RTCRemoving the DC-DC Charger Board Removing the FanRemoving the System Board Removing the Modem Power CableRemoving the Audio Jack Cover Removing the Pcmcia SocketRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the Speaker Assembly ModuleDisassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bracket Removing the Inverter BoardRemoving the Microphone Removing the LED BoardRemoving the Left and Right Hinges Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory Check Power System CheckTouchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Index of Error MessagesError Message List LCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceLCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsError Message Action in Sequence Index of AFlash Bios Error MessageError Code Message Action in Sequence Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, MessagePCB 99202-SB Top ViewSetting SW4 SettingsBottom View Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Chapter Memory Picture Partname Description ProcessorLCD Picture Partname DescriptionSpeaker to LED Speaker Assembly Assy Speaker MIC Cable Microphone WM-60A LCD Assembly Assy LCD Module LCD Bracket R Brkt -R CPT SUS MODULE15 Hitachi HDD FDD Mechanical Parts Middle Cover CVR Middle KU2-1518 Picture Partname Description Touchpad Cable Picture Partname Description KeyboardMiscellaneous PowerOthers ScrewsModel Model Number DefinitionsExt ModuleAppendix a Test Compatible Components Windows 95 Environment Test SpecificationsWindows 98 Environment Test Windows 2000 Environment Test Windows NT Environment Test 100 Online Support Information 102 Index Online Support Information Page 106

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