Gate A20 Option, Security Option, Apic Mode | Acer E700 instruction

Gate A20 Option

This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier generation of processors. Set this item for the default value.

Security Option

If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.

APIC Mode

This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems.

MPS Version Control For OS

This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this main board will use. Set this item for its default setting.

Silent Boot

This item enables or disables the Silent Boot function.

Configuration Table

This item enables or disables the Configuration Table in BIOS setting.

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Contents

Acer Aspire E700 Service Guide Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Screen Messages Conventions Preface Table of Contents Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Board ChapterOverview LAN CIR & IR blaster Special Design Specification Wake-Up Event Specification Default Setting in Bios LGA775 Processor Block Diagram Main Board Placement CPUFAN1 BUZ1 Front Panel Rear Panel Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Chapter Acer ePerformance Management Create Backup Acer eRecoveryRestore from Backup Create Factory Default Image CD Change Password Re-install Bundled Software without CD Multilingual Operating System Installation Acer Disc-to-Disc RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Processor Hardware Specification and ConfigurationSystem Main Chipset North Bridge System Clock South Bridge USB Interface System MemorySuper I/O Interface Audio Interface Hardware Monitor Function LAN Interface Environment Requirements Bios Hotkey List Device Standby Mode Power Management Function Acpi Support FunctionGlobal Standby Mode Suspend Mode Control Keys About the Setup Utility Entering the Setup Utility Product Information Standard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features CPU Features Quick Power On Self Test Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Silent Boot Apic ModeConfiguration Table Gate A20 Option Dvmt Mode Advanced Chipset FeaturesPEG / OnChip VGA Control OnChip Frame Buffer Size Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA Transfer Access IDE HDD Block ModeOnChip IDE Device On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE USB Controller Onboard DeviceUSB 2.0 Support USB Keyboard Support Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROMSuper I/O Device Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Run VGA Bios if S3 Resume Power Management SetupAcpi Function Acpi Suspend Type Resume by Alarm Power On by RingSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Energy Lake Function Maximum Payload Size PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI/VGA Palette Snoop Advanced Fan Control PC Health Status Spread Spectrum CPU Clock RatioAuto Detect PCI Clk Set Supervisor/User Password Load Default SettingsSave and Exit Setup Exit without Saving Before You Begin General Information Aspire E700 Disassembly Procedure Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Troubleshooting Jumper and Connector Location DIMM1 System Board Jumper Setting Introduction of Connectors and HeadersSystem Board Header Setting Front Panel Front Audio AC’97 Front USB CPU Fan FrontSystem Fan Clear Cmos One Button Recovery OBRIntruder J10 TPM Siorsmrstj Resetconj FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Rotate Cover Mainboard Parts Partname Description Acer Part no DVD-ROM Drive Keyboard USB Keyboard SK-9610 Dutch VER USB Keyboard KU-0355 S.CHINESE USB Keyboard KU-0355 Portugese USB Keyboard KU-0355 Turkey USB KEYBOARD,KU-0355,UK USB KEYBOARD,KU-0355,DENMARK Wireless KB, COCOON, Czech VER RAJ56A Memory Speaker