Acer Aspire 3810tg 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 your reference only. Actual values may differ. HDD1 Mode Name This field displays the model name of devices installed on 
secondary master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model 
name is automatically detected by the system.
HDD1 Serial Number The field shows the serial...

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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. The hours are 
displayed with 24-hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) 
System Time
System Date Sets...

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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.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Supervisor Password 
isShows the setting of the Supervisor 
passwordClear or Set
User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.Clear or Set
HDD Password is Shows the setting of HDD passwordClear or Set
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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.
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”...

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Changing a Password
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.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.
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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.
Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
‰New versions of system programs
‰New features or options
‰Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related...

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer Aspire 3810T/
3810TG/3810TZ/3810TZG for maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
‰Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
‰Small Philips screw driver
‰Philips screwdriver
‰Plastic flat head screw driver
‰Tw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group...

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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.Remove the battery pack.