Acer 1520 manual Parameter Description Format/Option, Post

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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

Format/Option

 

 

 

System Time

Sets the system time. The hours are displayed

Format: HH:MM:SS

 

with 24-hour format.

(hour:minute:second) System Time

 

 

 

System Date

Sets the system date.

Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/

 

 

year)

 

 

System Date

 

 

 

System Memory

This field reports the memory size of the system.

 

 

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

 

 

 

 

Extended Memory

This field reports the memory size of the

 

 

extended memory in the system.

 

 

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

 

 

 

 

VGA Memory

Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory

 

 

size=64/128MB

 

 

 

 

Fast Boot

Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or

 

 

enabled.

 

 

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and

 

 

Summary Screen is disabled.

 

 

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and

 

 

Summary Screen is enabled.

 

 

 

 

Power on display

Auto: During power process, the system will

Option: Auto or Both

 

detect if any display device is connected on

 

 

external video port. If any external display device

 

 

is connected, the power on display will be in CRT

 

 

(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in

 

 

LCD only mode.

 

 

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated

 

 

LCD screen and the system’s external video port

 

 

(for an external CRT or projector).

 

 

 

 

LCD Auto Dim

Determines if the system will automatically dim

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

the LCD brightness in order to save power when

 

 

AC is not present.

 

 

The system will support an automatic dimming of

 

 

the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT

 

 

available (running on battery power).

 

 

 

 

Network Boot

Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

(remote server).

 

F12 Boot Menu

Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

Option: Disabled or Enabled

 

 

 

D2D Recovery

Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during

 

 

POST.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Contents Aspire 1360/1520 Series Service GuideRevision History Date Chapter UpdatesCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Page Chapter FeaturesExpansion Yuhina 4W Block Diagram Top View Board LayoutBottom View Panel Front ViewDescription Icon Item/ Port Description Left viewItem/ Port Description Right ViewPort Description Rear PanelBottom View Icon Function Description IndicatorsKeyboard Special keysLock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKeys Description Windows keysHot Keys Click on the Language tab and click on Details Launch Keys Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major Chips ProcessorSystem Memory Second Level CacheMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Modem InterfaceVIA VT8235CE MK4025GAS MK6021GASItems Specification CD-ROM InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface Combo Drive Interface IDEKME UJDA750 DVD Dual Interface Low Speed CD-RW High Speed CD-RWUltra Speed CD-RW VGA Display Resolution Audio InterfaceVideo Interface CRT Display Resolutions LCD Display ResolutionResolution Bit Bits 256colors Hi color True color Video MemoryUSB Port BatteryPcmcia Port KeyboardAC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification Chapter System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitPost Parameter Description Format/OptionParameter Description Options AdvancedIRQ3/IRQ4 DMA/DMA3DMA3/DMA1 Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Clear or SetRemoving a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Info Main Advanced Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartLCD Screw ListScrew MAC Flat M2.5*L4 NI Nylok Screw M2*3 Nylon 1JMCPCRemoving the Battery Removing the Memory Module Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive ModuleRemoving the LCD Module Removing the Middle CoverRemoving the Launch Board Removing the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD BezelRemoving the Inverter Board 15 LCD Removing the 15 TFT LCD Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable Removing the LCD BracketsRemoving the LCD Hinges Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the RTC BatteryRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Middle Cover Hook /FanRemoving the Processor Removing the Thermal ModuleRemoving the Upper Case Assemly Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Touchpad Cable Removing the Touchpad BoardRemoving the CPU Heatsink Plate Removing the VGA Thermal PlateRemoving the Second Fan Bracket Removing the ODD Module1Removing the ODD Module2 Removing the Main Board Removing the HDD BracketRemoving the I/O Port Bracket Removing the DC BoardRemoving the Pcmcia Slot Removing the Speaker Set Base Unit to Wireless Unit System Upgrade ProcedureSymptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID Cmos DimmCRT No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Post CodeChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM 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 SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsCD to Disk Recovery How to Build Napp Master Hard Disc DriveChapter Page Disk to Disk Recovery Page Chapter Page Chapter Lout LIN1JK1 FAN1SW1-8 SW2-7 SW3-6 SW SettingsFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram Aspire MODEM/BLUETOOTH Board Ambit Wireless LAN Board 802.11BGPower Cord 10A 125V US Cover Switch CableHinge CAP Left Upper Case W/COVERSWITCHHDD Support Bracket Optical Device SupportWireless Antenna LEFT/RIGHT Bluetooth AntennaLower Case W/DIMM Cover Speaker W/O MDC Cover Dimm Cover W/SCREWSCPU Thermal Plate HDD BracketCPU Heatsink W/FAN VGA Thermal PlateGerman Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0K Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0GKorean Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0L Greek Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0MLCD Bracket Assembly 15.1 Left LCD Bracket AssemblyLCD Bracket 15.4 Right Right LCD Bracket 15.4 LeftTouchpad Button Hinge Pack 15 LEFT/RIGHTLCD Screw CAP Lower LCD Screw Rubber UpperDVD-RW Module CDRW/DVD Combo ModuleCDRW/DVD Combo Drive Panasonic UJDA760 DVD-RW 4X QSI SDW-042 DualScrew M2.5*4L NI Scrw M2.5*3 Wafer NIChapter 112 42.A30V1.002 113 Chapter Chapter 114 Wireless Antenna Right Black Italian Antennahitachi LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/O French Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0GAntennaqdi LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/O Antennaau LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/OMainboard Yuhina 4 W/LAUNCH M470L6524BT0-CB3 Optical Drive Chapter 120 121 Chapter Appendix a WirelessModel Name Definition MemoryODD/Card ModelAppendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsIsdn Sanyo BTP-60A1Appendix B Pcmcia Pcmcia ATA Pcmcia USBPCMCIA-SCSI 119 Appendix C Online Support Information 121 Index BiosPcmcia
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