Acer Aspire 5500z Service Guide

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NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
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Main Advanced Security  Boot  Exit 
Date and  Time   
    
Power On Display  
ˇ 
Q uiet Boot   
ˇ
 
L CD Auto DIM   
ˇ
  
Network Boot 
----------------Power On Display--------------- 
 
 
 
_    F12 Boot Menu OK Cancel 
ˇ  D2D  Recovery 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        
          
          
           
          
         
 
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE:  You can also enable Acer disc-to-disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
Date  and  Time The hours are displayed with 12 hour format. The  values setin these two fields take effect 
immediately.
Quiet Boot Determines if the  system will display customer 
logo and summary screen or not.
Enable: Customer logo is...

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Advanced
The Advanced menu 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.
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ParameterDescriptionOptions
Infrared Port Enables or disables the infrared port.
Disabled/Enabled
Max Graphics Memory This option is  only available on Intel (R) 915 UMA 
system. 64MB/
128MB/DVMT
Legacy USB support This...

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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.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the passwor d must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length           10 characters
Characters    Alphanumeric keys only. The shift...

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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 m odule bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Main Advanced  Security Boot Exit 
        Boot Device ` 
      
   ----- Boot Device    ----   
   Hard Drive   
   CD-ROM/DVD Drive   
   Floppy Device   
  Network Boot   
 
      
              
Press...

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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.
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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
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash util ity 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 drivers (XMS , EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
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Chapter 341
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TSmall Philips screw driver
TPhilips screwdriver
TPlastic flat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE:  The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
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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.