System Utilities, Bios Setup Utility | Acer 650 guide

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 (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Press m to enter setup. Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

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Contents

Acer TravelMate 650 Series Revision History Date Chapter Updates Disclaimer Copyright Screen Messages Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsAppendix C Online Support Information Index 101 Chapter Features Expansion P4-M System Block Diagram LPT Board LayoutTop View CRT Bottom View Outlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Front Panel Left Panel Right Panel Icon Description Connects to a phone line Rear Panel Bottom Panel Icon Function Description Indicators Lock Key Description Lock Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Key Icon Description Windows Keys Hot Keys Chapter Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro Symbol Launch Keys Launch Key Default application Touchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Chapter Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Processor Modem Interface Wireless Module 802.11b optional deviceMemory Combinations LAN Interface DVD-ROM Interface Wireless Module 802.11a/b optional deviceFour-in-One Card Reader Hard Disk Drive Interface Video Interface Video Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRTAudio Interface Speakers Ieee 1394 Port Video MemoryParallel Port USB Port Keyboard Pcmcia PortSmart Card Reader System Board Major Chips Battery Simultaneously by software specificationLCD Inverter Address Map System Power ManagementAC Adaptor Memory Address Map IRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel AssignmentInterrupt Channel FunctionHardware System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description Info Main Parameter Description Format/Option DMA3/DMA1 AdvancedParameter Description Options IRQ7/IRQ5 Security Parameter Description Option Clear or Set Removing a Password Chapter Boot Exit System Diagnostic Diskette Bios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information ODD Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Screw M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK Screw M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOKScrew M1.7X3.5-I-BZN Screw M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Module Removing the LCD Module Remove the function key board and the keyboard Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the logic upper assembly Disassembling the logic lower assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External Modules Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To Troubleshooting Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Memory check Power System Check Touchpad check Check the Battery Pack Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related Symptoms Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined Problems Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Modem /BLUETOOTH Combo Board Ambit Battery Sanyo LI-ION 8CELL 4UR18650F-2Battery Simplo LI-ION 8CELL LI-ION Battery Sanyo LI-ION 6CELL 3UF103450P Middle Cover W/ Name Plate Cover Switch CableTouchpad Cable Modem Cable Wireless LAN Antenna Wireless Board CoverBluetooth Antenna Wireless LAN Antenna Y Cable Hornet 16L MHS2030AT HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA HDD 20GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA TitanMK2018GAP HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/HITACHI Eucalyptus DK23EA/30 HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/FUJITSU LCD Module 15 TFT XGA AU B150XG01 LCD LCD Module 14.1 TFT XGA QDILCD Module 14.1 TFT XGA Samsung LTN141XB LCD Module 14.1 TFT XGA Hannstar LCD Bezel LCD Bracket 14.1 Left W/HINGELCD Panel with LOGO-14 LCD Panel with LOGO-15 CD-ROM Module 24X Samsung SN-124P Memory SO-DIMM DDR266/128MBMemory SO-DIMM DDR266/512MB/0.14U CD-ROM Module 24X QSI SCR-242-S Smart Card Reader TouchpadSpeaker SET Heatsink W/FAN 86.T23V7.012 Chapter TravelMate 650 Series Appendix a Main Features Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible Components Keypad SpecificationsMicrosoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test Keyboard LAN+Modem Card Wireless LAN CardModem Card LAN Card USB Printer USB MouseUSB Keyboard USB Camera Appendix B Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Scsi USB HDD Appendix B Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix C Index Index