Acer Aspire 7520 7220 Series User Manual

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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.
Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility
    
 
Item Specific Help 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
   
  
, , or
 selects field.
 
 
F1
        F5/F6
                 F9 Setup Defaults 
Esc  Enter  Select  Sub-MenuF10 Save and Exit  
System Time...

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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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Advanced
The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables the Infrared port.
Enabled: User controls port configuration.
Auto: BIOS or OS controls port configuration.
OS Controlled: This is displayed when port 
configuration is controlled by the OS.
Enabled, Disabled, Auto or 
OS Controlled...

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility
           
 
Item Specific Help 
Supervisor Password is :
User Password is : Clear
Set Supervisor Password:
Set User Password:
Password on Boot :[Disabled]
  
 Supervisor Password 
controls access of the 
whole setup utility. 
It can be used to boot 
up when Password on 
boot is enabled. 
 
F1  Help    Select Item   F5/F6 Change ValuesF9...

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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.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password:
1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set...

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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 
Supervisor 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...

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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 diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay.
    
 
Item Specific Help 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
   
  
Use <  > or <  > to 
select a device, then 
press  to move it 
up the list, or  
to move it down the 
list. Press  to 
escape the menu. 
 
F1
        F5/F6
                 F9 Setup Defaults 
Esc  Enter  Select Sub-MenuF10 Save...

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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 Defaults 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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AS7250/G Model BIOS Screens
See the following sections for descriptions of the BIOS screens on the AS7250 and AS7250G model laptops.
Information
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models
Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility
 
 
  
CPU Type :   AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60      
CPU Speed  :
Serial Number :             XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX       
Asset Tag Number :
Product Name :
Manufacturer Name : Acer
UUID :XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
  
 
 
F1  Help...