Acer 3400 Series manual Clear or Set, Parameter Description 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

Option

 

 

 

Supervisor Password is

Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

Clear or Set

User Password is

Shows the setting of the uer password.

Clear or Set

 

 

 

HDD Password is

This feature is available to user when

Disabled or Enabled

 

Supervisor password is set. Password can be

 

 

written on HDD only when Supervisor

 

 

password or user password is set and

 

 

password on HDD is set to enabled.

 

 

Supervisor Password is written to HDD only

 

 

when Supervisor password is being set. User

 

 

password is written to HDD when both

 

 

passwords are set. When both Supervisor and

 

 

user password are present, both passwords

 

 

can unlock the HDD.

 

 

 

 

HDD Master ID

You can use HDD Master ID and MasterID

 

 

program together to remove HDD password.

 

 

Note: Remove HDD password SOP wll not be

 

 

released in service guide because of security

 

 

concern. Please request Remove HDD SOP

 

 

via tracking system--http://csd.acer.com.tw

 

 

 

 

Set Supervisor Password

Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

 

 

When set, this password protects the BIOS

 

 

Setup Utility from unauthorized access.

 

 

 

 

Set User Password

Press Enter to set the user password. When

 

 

set, this password protects the BIOS Setup

 

 

Utility from unauthorized access.

 

 

Note: The user password may not be set

 

 

unless the supervisor password is set. If the

 

 

user wishes to have only one password,

 

 

please set supervisor password.

 

 

 

 

Set HDD Password

Press Enter to set the HDD password. When

 

 

set, this password protects the internal hard

 

 

disk from unauthorized access.

 

 

 

 

Password on Boot

Defines whether a password is required or not

Disabled or Enabled

 

while the events defined in this group

 

 

happened. The following sub-options are all

 

 

requires the Supervisor password for changes

 

 

and should be grayed out if the user password

 

 

was used to enter setup.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

1.Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

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Contents Acer Ferrari 3400 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Table of Contents Appendix a Model Definition and Configuration TroubleshootingJumper and Connector Locations FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListFeatures ChapterExpansion System Block Diagram CRT Board LayoutTop View FIRBottom View Front Open View Outlook ViewIcon Description Front Panel Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLock Keys Using the KeyboardLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionChapter Euro Symbol Click on the Language tab and click on DetailsLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Chapter Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheLAN Interface Bluetooth-MODEM InterfaceDimm Combinations Modem InterfaceFour-in-One Card Reader Wireless Module 802.11g optional deviceHard Disc Drive Interface Speakers DVD InterfaceAudio Interface Video InterfaceIeee 1394 Port Parallel PortUSB Port VIA VT8235CEPcmcia Port BatteryKeyboard CMO IDT N150P3 System Power ManagementAC Adaptor QDI QD15FL02Power Management Environmental RequirementsMechanical Specification Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Infomation Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option PostIRQ7/IRQ5 AdvancedParameter Description Options DMA3/DMA1Boot Exit SecurityClear or Set Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Chapter Boot +Hard DriveInfo Main Advanced Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart ODDScrew List Screw M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK Screw M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOKScrew M1.7X3.5-I-BZN Screw M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOKRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Module Removing the LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function key board and the keyboardDisassembling the logic upper assembly Disassembling the logic lower assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleChapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Post Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmHow to Build Napp Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk RecoveryPage Chapter Disk to Disk Recovery Chapter Page Chapter Top View Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Modem /BLUETOOTH Combo Board Ambit Battery Sanyo LI-ION 8CELL 4UR18650FBattery Simplo LI-ION 8CELL LI-ION Adapter LITE- on PA-1900-05QA 3PIN WPower Cord Italian 3 PIN Cover Switch CablePower Cord UK 3 PIN Power Cord Danish 3 PINBracket W/MICROPHONE Wireless Board CoverBluetooth Antenna Touchpad Board ButtonKeyboard Darfon Italian Keyboard Darfon UKKeyboard Darfon German Keyboard Darfon FrenchMainboard 128MB VGA K8T800 W/SMART LCD Panel with LOGO-15LCD Bezel Card READER,PCMCI SLOT,W/O CPU Memory Pcmcia SlotDVD Super Multi Bezel for MKE DVD Super Multi Module 4X MKE-825CQB DVD Super Multi 4X MKE-825-CQB Optical Device BracketLCD Screw Rubber Upper 1 ReaderLCD Latch W/O Spring LCD Screw Rubber LowerModel Appendix aFerrari 3400 Series MemoryTest Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment Test SpecificationsLCD SXGA+ TFT USB LAN Jmtek USB Drive 128MBSilitek GMUS-03Pcmcia Scsi AOC Stereo Dynamic Headphones AHP-850Pcmcia LAN Pcmcia ATAOnline Support Information Appendix C102 Index Bios 105