Acer CQ60 manual Bios Setup Utility

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BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system software settings. Your computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operating system.

Your computer's BIOS includes a built-in setup utility called Insyde Soft- ware SCU (system configuration utility). It can be started shortly after you turn the computer on, by pressing the F2 key during POST.

The BIOS setup utility displays summary information on your computer, its devices, processor and memory.

Your computer is already configured for optimal performance, so you should not need to run this utility. However, you may need to change the BIOS settings if you encounter configuration problems in the future. Refer to “Frequently asked questions” on page 79.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1800 Series Page First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Peripherals and options Battery powerMoving with your computer SoftwareAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 103 TroubleshootingPage Your computer Page Open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view English Left viewRight view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion Display Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock keys KeyboardShift + Windows keysFn + F1 Function keysEuro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Description Default ApplicationEnglish Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem English Audio Aspire Media Console Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing battery life Conditioning a new battery packTo install a battery pack Installing and removing the battery packChecking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life To remove a battery packBattery-low warning Power management English Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsTaking the computer home Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Special considerationsWhat to take with you Traveling with with computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Acer eManager System utilityLaunch Manager Instant-on Arcade Features and BenefitsCinema Music AlbumFile type compatibility Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Arcade remote controller Album Mode Music Mode Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls Cinema DVD settingsVideo Language Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file VideoEditing a video file Music Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionTVOptional BurnerData store files simply and easily Audio create your own greatest hits CDsVideo your world in pictures DVD/ Svcd DTS Bios Setup Utility Software Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen My external microphone does not work There is no audio coming from my computerKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and VideoPower Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBREnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralExposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirement101 2004/7/5 Index 104