Acer 8331, 8371 manual Invoking Bios Setup, Information

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Invoking BIOS Setup

The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST.

The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system. The features are divided into 5 parts as follows:

Information

Display the system informations.

Main

allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

Security

Provides security settings of the system.

Boot

Allows the user to specify the boot options.

Exit

Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup.

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.

Information

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter

Description

CPU Type

This field shows the CPU type of the system.

 

 

CPU Speed

This field shows the CPU speed of the system.

 

 

HDD0 Mode Name

This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary

 

master.

 

 

HDD0 Serial Number

This filed displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary

 

master.

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 8371/8331 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Features ChapterCommunication Dimensions and weightPower subsystem Privacy controlEnvironment DiagramBlockSystem PLLBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View CN9Your Acer Notebook tour Closed Front View HDDRear view Left ViewRight View Base view Touchpad Basicswith fingerprint reader Touchpad basics with two-click buttonsFunction Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows Keys Hot Keys Special KeyEuro symbol US dollar signUsing the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection only for certain modelsAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementBurn backup discs Restore Restore Windows Vista from backup discsAcer Arcade Deluxe Player controls General controlsNavigation controls CinemaHomeMedia Live UpdateSettings AdvancedEditing Pictures Slideshow settingsAlbums HelpOnline Media YouTubeFlickr Hardware Specifications and Configurations Audio Interface Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface LCD panelButton Power ManagementKeyboard SoftwareLED Status Indicator Security FeaturesPhysical Characteristics Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesInvoking Bios Setup InformationMain Post Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a PasswordBoot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchard Main unit disassembly flow chartLCM module disassembly flow chart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD and RAM Remove the Battery Remove keyboard Remove FFC of main board and sub board Page Type M2.5*34.5D*0.8T M2*34.5D*0.8T Remove Panel Disassembling the External Module Disassembling the HDD ModuleTroubleshooting External CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckCheck the Battery Pack Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Memory checkTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description 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 SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Accessory TravelMate 8371/8331 FRU ListAdapter Battery Sanyo 6 Cell 5200MAH Main Common W/ Halogen FreeBoard Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD Cover HDD/SSD Heatsink LCD Microphone Screw