System Utilities, Bios Setup Utility | Acer 8371, 8331 instruction

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

Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

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

TravelMate 8371/8331 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter Features Power subsystem Dimensions and weightCommunication Privacy control Environment PLL DiagramBlockSystem Top View Board Layout CN9 Bottom View Your Acer Notebook tour HDD Closed Front View Left View Rear view Right View Base view Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Touchpad Basicswith fingerprint reader Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the Keyboard Windows Keys Special Key Hot Keys US dollar sign Euro symbol Acer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Management Power management Burn backup discs Restore Windows Vista from backup discs Restore Acer Arcade Deluxe Navigation controls General controlsPlayer controls Cinema Settings Live UpdateHomeMedia Advanced Albums Slideshow settingsEditing Pictures Help Flickr Online MediaYouTube Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hard Disk Drive Interface Bluetooth InterfaceAudio Interface LCD panel Keyboard Power ManagementButton Software Physical Characteristics LED Status IndicatorSecurity Features System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Information Invoking Bios Setup Main Post Security Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a Password Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information LCM module disassembly flow chart Disassembly Procedure FlowchardMain unit 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 HDD Module Disassembling the External Module Troubleshooting External Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Check the Power Adapter Power System CheckCheck the Battery Pack Memory check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Modem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top View Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Adapter AccessoryTravelMate 8371/8331 FRU List Sanyo 6 Cell 5200MAH Main Common W/ Halogen Free Battery Board Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD Cover HDD/SSD Heatsink LCD Microphone Screw