Acer Aspire 1600 Service Guide

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Primary Master
The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk.
CAUTION:  The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to 
change the values in this screen.The default setting of 
Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard disk.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in 
boldface are the default and 
suggested parameter settings.
NOTE:  When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be hidden.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Type The setting of detail functions stands on  type.
Note: Auto= Autotype Hard-Disk drive installed here.Auto/None/ ATAPI 
Removable/User
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Primary Master    [FUJITSU MHS2040AT D-(PM)]
Item Specific Help
Type:
                        LBA
  Total Sectors:
  Maximum Capacity:
Multi-Sector Transfers:
LBA Mode Control:
32 Bit I/O:
Transfer Mode:
Ultra DMA Mode:[Auto]
Format
78140160
40008MB
[16 Sectors]
[Enablde]
[Disabled]
[Fast PIO 4]
[Mode 5]Sel ect ATA/ATAPI dri ve installed
here
[Auto]
The BIOS auto-types the drive on
boot time.
Except [Auto]
You enter parameters of the drive.
[None]
The drive is disabled.
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Secondary Master
The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive.
CAUTION:  The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to 
change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media 
bay drive. 
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in 
boldface are the default and 
suggested parameter settings.
NOTE:  When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be hidden.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Type The setting of detail functions stands on type.
Note: Auto= Autotype Hard-Disk drive installed hereAuto/ None/ ATAPI 
Removable/ User
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
ID E  Secon dary M aster   [U JD A 74 0 D V D /C D R W -(SM )]
Item  Specific H elp
Type:
Multi-Sector Transfers:
LBA Mode Control:
   32 Bit I/O :
   Transfer Mode:
   U ltra  D M A  M ode :[Auto]
[D isab led ]
[D isab led ]
[D isab led ]
[F ast PIO  4 ]
[Mode 2]S e le c t ATA /ATA P I d riv e  in s ta lle d
here.
[Auto]
The BIOS auto-types the drive on
boot tim e.
Except [Auto]
Yo u en ter p aram eters of the drive.
[N one ]
The drive is disabled.
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PCI IRQ Routing
The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQ for PCI devices.  
CAUTION:  The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
PIRQ A-H# Set default IRQ of PCI device.
Note: PCI devices can use hardware interrupt called 
IRQs. A PCI device cannot use IRQs already in use 
by ISA or EISA devices. Use “Auto Select” only if no 
ISA or EISA legacy cards are installed.IRQ11, Disabled, Auto 
Select, IRQ3, IRQ7, IRQ10
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
PCI IRQ Routing Item Specific Help
PCI IRQ A# :
PCI IRQ B# :
PCI IRQ C# :
PCI IRQ D# :
PCI IRQ E# :
PCI IRQ F# :
PCI IRQ G# :
PCI IRQ H# :[11]
[11]
[11]
[11]
[11]
[11]
[11]
[11]PCI devices can use hardware
interrupts called IRQs. A PCI
device cannot use IRQs already in
use by ISA or EISA devices. Use
‘Auto’ only if no ISA or Eisa legacy
cards are installed.
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System Security
The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from 
unauthorized use.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in 
boldface are the default and 
suggested parameter settings.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps: 
1.Use the cursor 
w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password, 
Password on boot or Primary Hard Disk Password) and press the
e key. The password box appears 
as below if choosing Set Supervisor Password:
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Set Supervisor Password While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter 
supervisor password if set.
This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from 
unauthorized entry.Enter 
Set User Password During POST, BIOS need to check user password if set.
This password protects the system from unauthorized user 
entry before OS boots up.Enter 
Password on Boot During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set.
This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry 
during boot-up.Disabled or Enabled
Set Primary Hard Disk 
PasswordDuring POST, BIOS need to check hard disk password if set.
This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry 
during boot-up if a second Hard disk is inserted.Enter
Processor Serial Number Display the process serial number.
Enabled or Disabled
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information       Main        Advanced           
Security         Boot        Exit
Item Specific HelpSet Supervisor Password
Set User Password
   Password on boot:
  Set Primary Hard Disk Password
   Processor Serial Number[Enter]
[Enter]
[Disabled]
[Enter]
[Enabled]Press  key to set
Supervisor Password to enable any
password features.
Then password entry is required to
enter BIOS Setup.
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2.Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and then press 
e.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the 
screen. 
3.Retype password to verify your first entry and then press 
e. The following screen appears:
4.After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.
5.Press 
^ to return to the main menu.
6.Press 
u. The following dialogue box appears.
7.Select 
Ye s and press 
e to save the password and exit the BIOS utility.
Four password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates 
several different levels of protection for your computer and data:
TSupervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in 
this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. 
TUser Password and Password On Boot secure your computer against unauthorized use. Combine 
the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for 
maximum security.
THard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk.  
Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be 
accessed without the Hard Disk Password.
When a password is set, a password prompt appears on the left-hand corner of the display screen.
1.When the Supervisor Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press 
m to enter the 
BIOS Utility at boot-up.
Set Supervisor Password
E nter N e w  P a ssw ord  [         ]
C onfirm  N e w  P assw ord [         ]
Set Supervisor Password
E nter N e w  P a ssw ord  [         ]
C onfirm  N e w  P assw ord [         ]
Setup Notice
Changes have been saved.
[Continue]
Setup Notice
Changes have been saved.
[Continue]
S etup C onfirm ation
Save Configuration changes and exit now?
[Y es] [N o]
S etup C onfirm ation
Save Configuration changes and exit now?
[Y es] [N o]
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Type the Supervisor Password and press e to access the BIOS Utility.
2.When the User Password is set and Power on boot is set enabled, the following prompt appears at boot-
up when pressing 
m.
Type the User Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press 
e to use the computer. 
If you enter the password incorrectly, an 
x symbol appears. Try again and press 
e.
3.When the Power on boot is set enabled, the following prompt appears at boot-up.
4.When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.
Type the Hard Disk Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press 
e to use the 
computer.   If you enter the password incorrectly, an 
x symbol appears. Try again and press 
e.
You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, the system starts 
Windows.
Removing a Password
If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system hangs.
To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password.
1.Use the cursor 
w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password, 
Password on boot ) and press 
e. The following prompt appears:
2.Type Current Password, leave the “ Enter New Password” blank and press 
e. Leave “ Confirm New 
Password” blank and press 
e, then the password is removed.
Enter Password
Enter Password
Enter Password
Enter Current Password  [       ]
Enter New Password     [       ]
Confirm New Password  [       ] 
						

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Boot Options
Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu directly (See “Multi-Boot Menu” on page 
35), or by entering BIOS SETUP utility, Boot Options item.
NOTE:  There are four defaulted options that allow users to specify the boot device sequence.  If the “Boot on 
LAN” option is enabled, then, Realtek Boot Agent will be shown as the fifth option.
The priority of options from top to bottom is 1
st, 2nd, 3rd ,and 4th.
If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show ‘+’ in front of option and show each 
device information.
NOTE: Keys used to view or configure devices:
<
e> expands or collapses devices with a + or -
<
p>and  moves the device up and or down.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information       Main        Advanced           Security         Boot        Exit
Item  Specific Help+Removable Devices
+Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive
D2D Recovery
  enables or
 disables a device.
 / or  moves the
device up or down.
  removes a device that is not
installed.
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Exit Setup
This menu contains exit options.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Setting in 
boldface are the defaults and 
suggested parameter settings.
Load Setup Default
If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press e. The 
following dialog box displays.
If you would like to load factory- default settings for all parameters, use the cursor
 
z / x keys to select 
Ye s; 
then press 
e. Choose 
No if otherwise.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup.
Note: Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Discard any changes, and exit BIOS setup.
Note: Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults.
Note: Load default values for all SETUP items.
Discard Changes Discard any changes.
Note: Load previous value from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save changes.
Note: Save Setup data to CMOS.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information       Main        Advanced           Security         Boot        Exit
Item Specific HelpExit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save ChangesExit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
Use the PHFlash or WFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
Executing the PHFlash Program
Please do the following to update BIOS in DOS environment.
1.Copy the ZIP file to your HDD.  The recommended directory is C:\drivers\BIOS
2.Then unzip it with -d option to store the sub-directories.  ex.  )PKUNZIP -d C:\drivers\BIOS\*.zip 
C:\drivers\BIOS.
3.Reboot to pure DOS.
4.Run C:\drivers\BIOS\BIOS.BAT
5.Follow displayed procedures to flash system BIOS.
Executing the WFlash Program
Please do the following to update BIOS in Windows environment.
1.Boot into system.
2.Run “WistronWFlash.exe”.
3.In WFlash windows, choose “LOAD BIOS BINARY FILE”.  Choose the new binary file you want to use for 
updates.
4.Choose “SAVE ROM BIOS TO FILE” as backup.  
5.Choose “PROGRAM BIOS”.  BIOS is updated.  
NOTE: Should the procedure is not successfully completed, go to step 3, choose the ROM file saved in step 4.  
And, then, “PROGRAM BIOS”.  The system will be recovered to the original BIOS version.
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System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Aspire 1600 notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It 
provides the following functions:
1.1394 GUID Utility
2.Mother Board Data Utility
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu” prompt you to 
choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its 
functions