Acer 4732Z/4332 manual Performing a Bios Recovery

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Performing a BIOS Recovery

1.Shut down the BIOS failed-computer.

2.Connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS recovery crisis disk files to the failed computer.

3.Press and hold <Fn> + <Esc> keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button.

The system will now execute the BIOS recovery process. When the process is complete the computer will automatically reboot.

4.Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer.

5.Perform a BIOS flash procedure to update the BIOS firmware.

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Contents Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Service Guide Coverage Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Table of Contents Chapter Field Replaceable Unit FRU List Component Description FeaturesHardware LED Indicators and Buttons Display and CameraKeyboard and Pointing Device SoftwareErgonomics and Security Environmental RequirementsIcon Component Function System TourTop View Hotkey Icon Function Description Closed Front ViewHotkeys Component Function Rear ViewLeft View Right View Base ViewVideo SpecificationsSpecification Wireless LAN BluetoothAudio EthernetElpida Hynix Micron Nanya Samsung System MemoryMemory Module Hard Disk Drive GB HDDMK5055GSX WD5000BEVT Specification Brand Delta Hipro Lite-On Optical Disc DriveAcpi mode Description ADP-65JH DB aPhoenix SecureCore Setup Utility System UtilitiesAccessing the Setup Utility KBCKey Function Navigating through the Setup UtilitySetup Utility Menus Information Field DescriptionEnabled DisabledMain Field Description ValueSecurity Field Description ValueSetting a system password Resetting a system password Boot IDE0Exit Field DescriptionDisassembly Tools Stages of the Disassembly ProcessEquivalent Torque Values Kgf-cm In-lbCode Part Number Type Color Pre-disassembly ProcedureSystem Screw List External Modules Disassembly External Modules Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the xD Dummy CardRemoving the Lower Case Cover Type Quantity Color Torque Part NumberRemoving the Memory Modules Removing the Hard Disk Drive Removing the Wlan Module Type Quantity Color Torque Part Number Removing the Optical Disc Drive Remove the screw securing the ODD bracket Main Unit Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the Middle Cover Removing the KeyboardRemoving the LCD Module Page Type Quantity Color Torque Part Number Removing the Upper Case M2 x L4 Black Kgf-cm 86.00E13.524 Removing the Speakers Removing the Power Board Removing the Touchpad Board Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Removing the Heat Sink Fan HSF Assembly Removing the MainboardRemoving the Processor Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide LCD Module Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the Lid Magnet Removing the LCD Panel Removing the LCD-CCD Coaxial Cable Removing the LCD Panel Brackets Removing the Wlan AntennasRemoving the CCD Board Error Messages Check or do the following in sequence Post Error IndicatorsPost Error Messages Post Post Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionCode Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Bios Beep Codes for Boot Block in Flash ROM Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROMTroubleshooting Procedure System Check ProceduresExternal CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckTouchpad Check Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Block Diagram System ArchitectureMainboard Layout Code Component Bottom View Clearing a Bios Password To clear a Bios passwordUnlocking the HDD Bios RecoveryCreating the Bios Crisis Recovery Disk Performing a Bios Recovery Field Replaceable Unit FRU List Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Exploded Diagram Component Part Name Part Number Continuation HDD 160GB 5400RPM Sata Seagate ST9160310AS F Power cord Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 FRU ListCategory Part Name Part Number AdapterBattery pack BoardsCase/cover/bracket assembly CablesLED LCD Cover 14 IMR Blue W/ANTENNA*2 Processor Heat sink fan assemblyMemory module DVD-RW drive Hard disk driveKeyboard Category Part Name Part Number Model Definition and Configurations USB Port Test Compatible DeviceDisplay Port Test Memory Card Test MMC, SD, xD, MS, MS Pro Wlan Access Point TestLine-out Jack Test Compatible Software Online Support Information Index Components list 78 exploded view Connector Sleep mode Description 14 hotkey Software specifications