Acer Aspire 1700 Service Guide

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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
 Info. Main System DevicesSecurityBoot Exit
Item Specific Help  
System Time:                                   [HH:MM:SS] 
System Date:                                   [MM/DD/YYYY] 
System Memory:...

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
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.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) System Time
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY...

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System Devices
The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced 
settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Serial Port Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port.
Enabled/Disabled/Auto
Parallel Port Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.
Enabled/Disabled/Auto
Mode Sets the...

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it....

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Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1.Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set 
Supervisor Password box appears:
2.Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New 
Password” field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the...

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2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password 
field.
4.Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5.If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6.When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. 
The...

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
 Info. Main System DevicesSecurityBoot Exit
Item Specific Help  
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM 
Hard Drive 
Removable Device 
Boot to LAN 
 
F1 Help       ↑↓  Select Item        F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit     ←→ Select Menu     Enter...

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS....

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
1.An ESD mat
2.A Philips screw driver
3.A tweezers
4.And a hex screw driver
NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discharge
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement 

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly.
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