Acer Aspire S3 Ms2346 Service Guide

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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility0
This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic 
Input/Output System).
The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration 
problems occur, the  setup utility may need to  be run. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting 
when a problem arises.
To enter this utility, during PO ST (power-on self-test), press 
F2 when the prompt appears on 
the bottom of screen.
The default setting of the F12 Boot Menu  is Disabled. To change the boot device without 
entering the  BIOS Setup Utility , set the parameter to  Enabled. During the next POST, press 
F12  to enter the  multi-boot  menu.
Navigating the BIOS Utility0
The BIOS Setup Utility  has five menu options, namely:
Information
Main
Security
Boot
Exit
Perform the following actions to navigate through the  BIOS Setup Utility:
Press  to select items in the menu bar.
Press   to select an item in the menu screen or in an option box. 
Press F5 or  F6 to change the parameter value.
Press  Esc to exit from the  Setup Utility.
Press F9 to load the default settings. 
Press  F10 to save changes and exit from the  Setup Utility.
NOTE:NOTE:
Parameter values enclosed in square brackets [ ] can be change. Navigation 
keys appear on the bottom of the screen. Read the item specific help on the 
right area of the screen before making changes to the parameter values. 
NOTE:NOTE:
System information can vary depending on the computer model.  
						

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BIOS Menus0
This section describes the InsydeH2O BIOS Setup Utility  menu tabs.
NOTE:NOTE:
The screenshots used in this chapter are for reference only. Actual values can 
vary depending on the computer model.
Information0
This tab shows a summary of the computer‘s hardware information.
Figure 2-1. Hardware Information
Table 2-1. Hardware Information
ParameterDescription
CPU Type Model name and core frequency of the installed processor
CPU Speed Core frequency of the installed processor
HDD Model Name Model name of the installed hard drive
HDD Serial Number Serial number of the installed hard drive
System BIOS Version Curre nt system BIOS version
KBC Version Current keyboard controller version
VGA BIOS Version Current firmwa re version of the system VGA
Serial Number Serial number of the computer
Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of the computer 
						

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Product NameModel name of the computer
Manufacturer Name Computer manufacturer
UUID The universally unique identifier tag assigned to the computer
Table 2-1. Hardware Information (Continued)
ParameterDescription 
						

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Main0
Use this tab to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or 
disable the D2D recovery feature.
Figure 2-2. BIOS Main
Table 2-2. BIOS Main 
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time System time expressed  in 24-hour format Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) 
System Date System date Format MM/DD/YYYY  (month/day/year)
Total Memory Total system memory available –
Video Memory System memory allocated for graphics  processing –
Quiet Boot Show the original equipment manufacturer  (OEM) screen during system boot instead of 
the typical POST screen Option: Enabled or 
Disabled
Network Boot Option to boot system  from LAN Option: Enabled or 
Disabled
F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the  Boot menu during POST Option: Enabled or 
Disabled
D2D Recovery Option to use the  D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled or 
Disabled
SATA Mode Option to set the SATA co ntroller mode Option: AHCI or IDE 
						

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Security0
Use this tab to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use.
Figure 2-3. BIOS Security
NOTE:NOTE:
When prompted to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before 
system halts. Resetting the BIOS password  may require the user to return the 
computer to its dealer.
Table 2-3. BIOS Security 
ParameterDescriptionOption
Supervisor Password Is Supe rvisor password setting
Clear or Set
User Password Is User password setting
Clear or Set
HDD Password State Hard drive password setting
Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Option to set the supervisor password –
Set User Password Option to set a user password –
Set HDD Password Option to set the hard drive password –
Password on Boot Option to enable password requirement during  system boot Enabled or 
Disabled 
						

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Setting a Password0
Follow the succeeding instructions to set the user or supervisor passwords.
1. Press   to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set 
_______ Password  dialog box appears.
Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the  Enter New Password field and press Enter. Passwords 
are not case sensitive and the length must  not exceed eight alphanumeric characters 
(A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 
3. Retype the password in the  Confirm New Password field and press Enter.
IMPORTANT :+
Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen.
4. Press  Enter . 
NOTE:NOTE :
Users can choose to enable the  Password on Boot parameter.
5. Press  F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility .
Removing a Password0
Perform the following:
1. Press   to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set 
_______ Password  dialog box appears.
Figure 2-5. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type the current password in the  Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Press  Enter twice 
without typing anything in the  Enter New Password  and Confirm 
New Password  fields. 
4. Press  F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility .
Set Supervisor Password
Enter New Password  [    ]
Confirm New Password  [ ]
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password  [    ] Enter New Password [ ]
Confirm New Password [ ] 
						

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Changing a Password0
1. Press   to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set 
_______ Password  dialog box appears.
Figure 2-6. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type the current password in the  Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Type the new password in the  Enter New Password field. 
4. Retype the password in the  Confirm New Password field.
Figure 2-7. Setup Notice
5. Press  Enter. Computer sets  Supervisor Password  parameter to Set.
NOTE:NOTE:
Users can choose to enable the  Password on Boot parameter.
6. Press  F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility .
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password  [    ] Enter New Password [ ]
Confirm New Password [ ]
Setup Notice
Changes have been saved. [Continue ] 
						

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Boot0
Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the 
operating system. By default, the computer searches for boot de vices in the following order:
1. Hard disk drive
2. External USB bootable device
3. Network boot
4. External USB hard drive
5. External USB optical drive
Press   to select a device and press  F5 or  F6 to move it up  or down the list. 
Figure 2-8. BIOS Boot 
						

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Exit0
Use the Exit tab to save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility.
Figure 2-9. BIOS Exit
Table 2-4. Exit Parameters
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Close the  BIOS Setup Utility and save the setup changes.
Exit Discarding Changes Close the  BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes.
Load Setup Default Load the default values for all setup items.
Discard Changes Load the previous values for all setup items.
Save Changes Save the setup changes. 
						

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BIOS Flash Utilities0
BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:
New versions of system programs
New features or options
Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Flash utility to update  the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE:NOTE:
If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used. 
NOTE:NOTE:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used.
NOTE:NOTE:
Use AC adaptor powe r supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack does 
not contain power to fi nish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system.
Perform the following to run Flash.
1. Rename the BIOS file as “XXXXXXX.FD”.
2. Copy the “XXXXXXX.FD” file to a bootable U SB device containing the Crisis Recovery 
disk files.
3. Turn off the computer.
4. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BI OS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files 
to any USB port.
5. Press and hold the Fn +  Esc keys (this is the BIOS reco very hotkey), then press the 
power button.
6. Release the  Fn + Esc keys after POST.
NOTE:NOTE :
Flash utility has auto execution function.