Acer 510 manual Other System Restore Modes

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Restoring System to Factory Default

Select to restore the computer to its original state. All previously installed programs and saved data will be lost. When selected, the computer reboots and restores the system from the image in the hidden hard disk drive partition.

Restoring System from User’s Backup

This allows you to restore the system using the most recent backup image you created. When selected, the backup image information will appear below the option.

Recovering System from CD/DVD

This allows you to restore the system using the backup image on the optical disk. When selected, the computer reboots from the optical drive. The utility prompts you to insert the backup disk, if not loaded in the optical drive.

Reinstalling Applications/Drivers

This allows you to reinstall a damaged application or device driver. Acer eRecovery Management extracts the data from the hidden hard disk drive partition. This process may take a few minutes and may disable the keyboard and mouse to ensure system stability.

Other System Restore Modes

You may also restore the system from the WinPE environment or through the hidden partition main page.

Restoring the System from WinPE Environment

If the system fails to boot, you can restore the system from WinPE environment. The system boots from the hidden hard disk drive partition to start recovery.

Note: You are prompted to enter the password before system restore starts. Failure to enter the correct password three times reboots the computer to the operating system.

Hidden Partition Main Page

Press <Alt> + <F10> on the keyboard or the Stop and Record buttons on the front panel during POST to boot the system from the hidden hard disk drive partition and access the hidden partition main page.

Note: You must enter the password to access the hidden partition main page.

The hidden partition main page offers three options to restore the system: restore to factory default settings, restore from user’s backup, or restore from backup CD/DVD.

Restoring System to Factory Default Settings

1.Select this option, then enter the password. The utility restores the system from the factory default settings image in the hidden hard disk drive partition.

2.When prompted, confirm system recovery. A message appears to tell you that you will lose all data on the drive. The utility then restores the system to its original state.

Restoring System to User’s Backup

1.Select this option, then enter the password. The utility restores the system from the user’s backup image in the second hard drive partition.

2.When prompted, confirm system recovery. A message will appear to inform you that you will lose all data on the primary partition. The utility then restores the system to the most recent user backup.

Restoring System from CD/DVD

1.Select this option, then enter the password. The utility restores the system from the user’s backup image in the second hard drive partition.

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Contents Acer Aspire iDea 500/510 Series Service GuideRevision History Copyright Disclaimer Following conventions are used in this manual ConventionsPreface Table of Contents Machine Disassembly and Replacement Setup UtilityFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Troubleshooting Jumper and Connector InformationChapter SpecificationTV Tuner Subsystem Front Panel Indicators and ButtonsDisplay Subsystem DV Camcorder ProcessingAcoustic Estimation Power SubsystemFront I/O Dimension and Weight Block Diagram Main Board Placement Chapter Description Component Description Front Panel ViewSmall form factor memory cards, such as Hdmi Rear Panel ViewRemote Control Using the Remote Control Wireless Keyboard Component Description Connecting the Power Cable Setting up the SystemConnecting Display Devices Scart Hdmi DVI Select My TV More TV Selecting an A/V Input SourceTwo Speakers Connecting Audio DevicesAudio System and 7.1 Audio System Setting up the Wireless Devices Configuring Audio Output SettingsInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Wireless KeyboardSynchronizing the Keyboard Installing the Wlan AntennaOpening Media Center Windows XP Media CenterMedia Center Home Closing Media Center Configuring Your Set-Top BoxLaunching Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery ManagementCopying the Factory Default Settings Image Creating System BackupsCopying to Disks Creating an Incremental BackupRestoring the System Other System Restore Modes Restoring System from CD/DVD Acer ePerformance Management Main Acer ePerformance ManagementMemory Optimization Memory Usage CheckMajor Chips Hardware Specification and ConfigurationProcessor Wake-Up Event Specification Bios HotkeyAC’97 Audio Codec ALC883DD System MemoryIDE Interface Read Write ODD InterfaceEnvironment Requirements USB InterfaceDrop Test Device Standby Mode Power Management Function Acpi Support FunctionGlobal Standby Mode Suspend ModeStandard Configuration About the Setup UtilityPress DEL to enter Setup Entering the Setup UtilityBios Navigation Keys Product Information Date and Time Standard Cmos FeaturesIDE Devices Hard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up NumLock StatusConfiguration Table Silent BootSecurity Option Small Logo EPA ShowDvmt Mode Advanced Chipset FeaturesPEG / OnChip VGA Control Onchip Frame Buffer SizeIntegrated Peripherals Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard LAN ControllerAcpi Function Power Management SetupAcpi Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNPower On After Power Fail Resume by AlarmEnergy Lake Function Resume by PCI PMEReset Configuration Date PnP/PCI ConfigurationResources Controlled By Auto INT Pin 1-8 Assignment PCI/VGA Palette SnoopMaximum Payload Size PC Health Status Shutdown TemperatureCPU and System Smart Fan Control CPU Speed Frequency/Voltage ControlAuto Detect PCI Clk Spread SpectrumLoad Default Settings Enter Password Set Supervisor/User PasswordPassword Disabled Exit without Saving Save and Exit SetupBefore You Begin General InformationRemoving the Memory Disassembly ProcedureRemoving the Upper Case Removing the ODD Module Removing the HDD Module Removing the System Power SupplyRemoving the RCA Board Removing the Add-on Cards Page Removing the MXM Card Removing the VFD Board Removing the CPU Fan Removing the Card Reader Board Removing the Main Board and the Split Board Troubleshooting Upper Side of Main Board Introduction of ConnectorsLower Side of Main Board Jumper Setting and Power button FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Parts Category Part Name Description Acer Part no Remote ControlCategory Part Name Description Acer Part no Communication Module DVD-RW Drive Category Part Name Description Acer Part no Keyboard Main Board Power Supply
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