Acer 5920G Series manual Navigating the BIOS Utility

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:

To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).

To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Contents Aspire 5920G Series Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWANRevision History Copyright DisclaimerConventions SCREEN MESSAGESPreface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Operating systemAudio Storage subsystemInput devices CommunicationLine-in jack RF-in port optionalHumidity non-condensing EnvironmentTemperature System Block Diagram Board Layout Top View1820 29 25 26 27Bottom View Subwoofer ConnectorYour Acer Notebook tour Front ViewClosed Front View Button to launch your internet browser andTo play, pause, record, rewind, fast forward infrared printer and IR-aware computerLeft View Accepts audio line-in devices e.g., audioAccepts input from external microphones Connects to a display device e.g., externalConnects to an AC adapter Right ViewRear view The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators IndicatorsBase view Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Easy-Launch ButtonsIndicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active Touchpad Basics Windows Keys Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad This key has the same effect as clicking the right Hot KeysWindows key The US dollar sign Special KeyThe Euro symbol Acer eNet Management Acer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology password Chapter Acer ePower Management DC Mode Battery modeTo create new power plan AC Mode Adapter modeAcer ePresentation Management Battery statusAcer eDataSecurity Management Chapter Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolutionUsing the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Hardware Specifications and Configurations BIOSProcessor CPU Fan True Value TableSystem Memory Memory CombinationsBluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/nLAN Interface Modem InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface Audio InterfaceUSB Port PCMCIA PortSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardBattery LCD 15.4” inchSystem Power Management Power ManagementSpecification LCD InverterSystem Utilities BIOS Setup Utility BootSecurity ExitNavigating the BIOS Utility Information Main System TimeShows system base memory size Shows extended memory sizeChapter Security Set Supervisor PasswordSet User Password Set Hard Disk PasswordSetting a Password Clear or SetRemoving a Password Changing a PasswordChapter Boot BootBoot priority order Excluded from boot orderExit Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit Exit Saving ChangesBIOS Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Assembly WirelessLCD Module LCD Bezel2. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery Removing the Battery Pack1. Unlock the battery lock move the battery lock to the right Removing the ODD Module Removing the Memory and Wireless LAN CardRemoving the HDD Module Removing the VGA Board and Thermal Module 17. Remove one screw from inside the battery compartment Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 11. Detach the LCD module from the main unit 9. Pull out the wireless LAN antennas from the cable holders as shown10. Remove the four screws securing the hinges Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyDisassembling the Main Unit Removing the Power BoardRemoving the Subwoofer Removing the MDC Card Module10. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the main board 11. Remove the four screws fastening the subwooferRemoving the Main Board Removing the USB BoardRemoving the CPU Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Removing the Touchpad BoardRemoving the DC Cable and Jack Removing the Email BoardRemoving the Launch Key Board Removing the Speaker31. Remove the four screws fastening the launch key board 32. Disconnect the launch key board cable as shownDisassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the ODD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module Chapter Go To TroubleshootingSymptoms Verified System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test POST Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes CodeBeeps POST Routine Description2-1-2-3 POST Routine Description CodeBeeps Chapter Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 29 25 26 27 Jumper and Connector Locations1820 Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire Chapla Exploded Diagram CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part NoAcer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No CategoryPart Name and Description Acer Part No SCREW M1.6*4.0-I NINYLOK