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

 

 

 

 

Quiet 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).

 

 

 

 

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, disables D2D Recovery function. The

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

function allows the user to create a hidden

 

 

partition on hard disc drive to store operation

 

 

system and restore the system to factory

 

 

defaults.

 

 

 

 

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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8920 specifications

The Acer 8920 is a versatile and powerful laptop designed to cater to the needs of multimedia enthusiasts and professionals alike. Launched as part of Acer's gem series, the 8920 stands out with its sleek design and impressive features.

One of the main highlights of the Acer 8920 is its 18.4-inch high-definition display, which boasts a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. This screen delivers stunning visuals, making it ideal for watching movies, playing games, or working on graphic design projects. The Full HD capability enhances the viewing experience with vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring that every image looks crystal clear.

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