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:                             640 KB 
Extended memory:                          [64 MB] 
 
Fast Boot:                                        [Enabled] 
Power On Display:                          [Auto] 
LCD Auto Dimm:                            [Enabled] 
USB BIOS legacy Support:            [Enabled] 
Wake On LAN From Power Off:   [Disabled] 
 
F1 Help       ↑↓  Select Item        F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit     ←→ Select Menu     Enter Select  4Sub-Menu   F10 Save and Exit
  
						

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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 (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
Video Memory Shows the VGA memory size. The default value 
is set to 32MBOption:1/4/8/
16/32MB
Fast Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or 
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. Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
Internal Hard Disk Shows the hard disk types and capacity. If there 
is no hard disk present or unknown type, “None” 
should be shown on this field, otherwise the 
capacity must be shown.
Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will 
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).Option: 
Auto or Both
LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim 
the LCD brightness in order to save power when 
AC is not present.Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
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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 operation mode of the parallel port.
ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional
Television Type
Internal Touchpad Determines whether or not to disable the internal 
pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected.
Both or Auto
Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.
Enabled/Disabled/Auto
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
 Info. Main System DevicesSecurityBoot Exit
Item Specific Help  
Serial Port:                           [Auto] 
 
Parallel Port:                        [Auto] 
     Mode:                              [ECP] 
 
Television Type:                  [NTSC] 
 
 
F1 Help       ↑↓  Select Item        F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Setup Defaults
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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.
ParameterDescriptionOption
User Password is Shows the setting of the uer password.
Clear or Set
Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the administrator 
password
Clear or Set
HDD Password Is
HDD Master ID
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When 
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup 
Utility from unauthorized access.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password. 
When set, this password protects the BIOS 
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. 
Set HDD Password
Password on boot Allows the user to specify whether or not a 
password is required to boot.
Disabled or Enabled
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
 Info. Main System DevicesSecurityBoot Exit
Item Specific Help  
User Password Is:                    Clear 
Supervisor Password Is:          Clear 
Hard Disk Security:                 Clear 
HDD Master ID: 
 
Set User Password:                  [Enter] 
Set Supervisor Password:        [Enter] 
Set HDD Password                  [Enter] 
 
Password on Boot:                   [Disabled] 
 
F1 Help       ↑↓  Select Item        F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit     ←→ Select Menu     Enter Select  4Sub-Menu   F10 Save and Exit
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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 characters do not appear on the screen.
3.Press e.
                After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4.If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5.When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set 
Password box appears:
2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The 
computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set 
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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 password setting is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the 
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following 
message.
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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 Select  4Sub-Menu   F10 Save and Exit
  
						

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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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
 Info. Main System DevicesSecurityBoot Exit
  
Exit Saving Changes 
Exit Discarding Changes 
Load Setup Defaults 
Discard Changes 
Save Changes 
 
F1 Help       ↑↓  Select Item        F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit     ←→ Select Menu     Enter Select  4Sub-Menu   F10 Save and Exit
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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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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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