Acer 1300 Series manual System Utilities, Navigating the Bios Setup Utility

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press mduring POST.

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility

There are two menu options: Startup and Exit

Follow these instructions:

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

To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).

Use <Tab> key to select a control. Then press <OK> button or e key to accept entries.

To change the value of a parameter, please follow the directions on each screen. If you like to assign the boot device, please go to Boot Device then use the cursor up/down keys ( wy) to select a boot device.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1300 Series Service GuideRevision History Date Chapter UpdatesCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations Features System SpecificationsChapter Expansion System Block Diagram System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutNorth Bridge VT8362 Headphone Jack RTC Battery Socket Bottom View Front View Outlook ViewDescription Page Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Lock Key Description KeyboardKey Description Desired Access Num Lock OnHot Key Function Keyboard ErgonomicsTouchpad Basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Righ Button Tap Chapter Launch Keys Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor System MemoryLAN Interface Memory CombinationsModem Interface Floppy Disk Drive InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceVideo Interface ItemResolution SpecificationVideo Memory Parallel PortUSB Port BatteryPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsDC-AC LCD inverter AC AdapterPower Saving Mode Phenomenon Power ManagementEnvironmental Requirements Mechanical SpecificationMemory Address Map Address MapDMA Channel Assignment IRQ Assignment MapInterrupt Channel FunctionHardware DMA Channel FunctionHardwareNavigating the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilitySystem Utilities Parameter Description StartupExit System Diagnostic Diskette Bios Flash UtilityMachine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory/HDD Module Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module-14.1 Inch Disassembling the LCD Module-15.1 Inch Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module Disassembling the Optical Drive ModuleChapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System CheckMemory Check Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram FDD Assy LCD 14.1 TFT XGA Samsung LTN141X8-L04 Picture Partname And Description Part NumberAssy 14.1 Hinge R/L FDD Assy FDD HOLDER-PANASONIC ODD Bracket Aspire 1300 Keyboard Jimmold US Hinge Cover KIT-14.1 SCREW, MM25060PCI5 Chapter Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 1300 series Main Features Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment Test SpecificationsAppendix B Appendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C Index Bios
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