Acer 5540, 5560 manual Parameter Description Format/Option

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

Description

Format/Option

 

 

 

System Time

Sets the system time. The hours are displayed

Format: HH:MM:SS

 

with 24-hour format.

(hour:minute:second) System Time

 

 

 

System Date

Sets the system date.

Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/

 

 

year)

 

 

System Date

 

 

 

System Memory

This field reports the memory size of the system.

 

 

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

 

 

 

 

Extended Memory

This field reports the memory size of the

 

 

extended memory in the system.

 

 

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

 

 

 

 

VGA Memory

Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory

 

 

size=64/128MB

 

 

 

 

Quiet Boot

Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or

 

 

enabled.

 

 

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and

 

 

Summary Screen is disabled.

 

 

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and

 

 

Summary Screen is enabled.

 

 

 

 

Power on display

Auto: During power process, the system will

Option: Auto or Both

 

detect if any display device is connected on

 

 

external video port. If any external display device

 

 

is connected, the power on display will be in CRT

 

 

(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in

 

 

LCD only mode.

 

 

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated

 

 

LCD screen and the system’s external video port

 

 

(for an external CRT or projector).

 

 

 

 

Network Boot

Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

(remote server).

 

F12 Boot Menu

Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

Option: Disabled or Enabled

 

 

 

D2D Recovery

Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

function allows the user to create a hidden

 

 

partition on hard disc drive to store operation

 

 

system and restore the system to factory

 

 

defaults.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Contents Aspire 5540/5560 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Chapter System SpecificationsFeatures Audio Block Diagram System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View KBCMATRIX2 DescriptionKBCMATRIX1 Communication for Aspire Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsHDD Icon Function DescriptionTouchpad Basics Launch key Default applicationEasy-Launch Buttons Page Windows Keys Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyUS dollar sign Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Processor0MB Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device DVD/CDRW Hlds GCC-4244N Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface Audio InterfacePcmcia Port Video InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortKeyboard BatteryExpress Card Interface System Board Major ChipsQDI Samsung LCD 14.1 inchAC Adaptor System Power ManagementLCD Inverter Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationSystem Time MainParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Clear or SetChanging a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Information Main Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the LCD Module with video camera Page Chapter Disassembling the ODD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID Cmos DimmCRT No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View Jumper Settings Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Aspire 5540/5560 Exploded DiagramAspire 5540/5560 FRU List Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Speaker Power Cord 2.5A 250V SouthAfrica BK Power Code 7A 125V Japan 2PIN Lowercase W/SPEAKEROptical FIX Holder Bracket Touchpad BracketUpper Case Combo ModuleCPU CEL-M380 1.6GMHZ Intel CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ IntelCPU DOTHAN725A 1.6GMHZ Intel CPU CEL-M370 1.5G MHZ IntelHDD 40GB Hgst Assy HDD Bracket AG1HDD 40GB Seagate ST9402112A HDD 40GB Toshiba MK4025GASKeyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FANCPU Heatsink W/O FANAD1 DiscreteH3M0W Sweden Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK H3M0S SP Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSKH3M0T Turkish Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK H3M0U UK Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSKAEK1B BR Keyboard Darfon NSK-N7082 Wireless Antenna LEFT/RIGHTAEK0W Sweden Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSKLTN141W1-L01 None Glare LCD Bezel 14.1 W/LOGOHinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT None Glare LCD 14 Wxga SamsungCCD Panel CCD Inverter Board 15.4 FoxconnInverter Board 15.4 YEC YNV CCD HingeCCD Latch W/SPRING LCD Cable 14.1 CCDCCD Camera 1.3M Logitech LCD Bezel 14.1 CCD W/LOGOPcmcia Sloy Pcmcia Slot & RTC BatteryRTC Battery Mainboard AG1910 W/O CPU WScrw M2*L3 Black LCD Screw RubberName Plate Scrw Mach Wafer M2.5*L3 ZN S106 Chapter
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