Acer Extensa 365 Service Guide

BIOS Setup2-3
2.1  Basic System Settings
The Basic System Settings screen contains parameter items involving basic computer settings.
Basic System Settings
Date  ------------------------------------  [Thu Jun. 11, 1998]
Time -----------------------------------  [10:00:00]
Floppy Disk A  ----------------------  [1.44 MB 3.5-inch]
Floppy Disk B  ----------------------  [          None         ]
                                                              Cylinders Heads Sectors Size(MB)
Hard Disk...

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2.2 Startup Configuration
The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter items that are set up when the computer
starts up.
Startup Configuration
Boot Display  ---------------------------  [Auto]
Memory Test  ---------------------------  [Enabled]
Silent Boot  -----------------------------  [Enabled]
System Boot Drive -------------------  [Drive A Then C]
Boot from CD-ROM ------------------  [Enabled]
CardBus Support  --------------------  [Enabled ]
USB Function Support...

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Table 2-2 Startup Configuration Parameters
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Boot from
CD-ROMTells the computer to search for a bootable disc
in the CD-ROM drive and boot from that disc.
If the computer cannot find a bootable disc, it
proceeds according to the System Boot Drive
parameter setting.Disabled
Enabled
CardBus
SupportEnables or disables CardBus support.
For more information concerning CardBus, see
section 3.7.Enabled
Disabled
USB
Function
SupportSelects support for USB...

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2.3  Onboard Devices Configuration
The Onboard Devices Configuration screen contains parameter items that are related to port
devices on your computer.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Serial Port  ----------------------------  [Enabled]
   Base Address  ---------------------  [3F8h]
   IRQ  -----------------------------------  [4]
 Parallel Port  -------------------------  [Enabled]
   Base Address  ---------------------  [378h]
   IRQ  -----------------------------------  [7]
   Operation...

BIOS Setup2-7
Table 2-3 Onboard Devices Configuration Parameters
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
  ECP DMA
  ChannelSets the DMA channel of the parallel port when
the parallel operation mode is set to ECP.1
3 

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2.4 System Security
The System Security screen contains parameter items that help safeguard and protect your
computer from unauthorized use.
System Security
Disk Drive Control
   Diskette Drive ---------------------   [Normal]
   Hard Disk Drive  ------------------   [Normal]
Setup Password --------------------  [ None ]
POST Password --------------------  [ None ]
­¯=Move Highlight Bar, 
®¬=Change Setting, Esc=Exit
Press ­ and ¯ to move the highlight bar; press ® 
and ¬ to change the...

BIOS Setup2-9
Table 2-4 System Security Parameters
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Power On
Password1Sets (and enables) the power- on password.
When set, this password protects the computer
from unauthorized entry.  At startup, you need to
enter the power on password to continue
computer operation.None
Enabled 

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2.5  Power Management Settings
The Power Management Settings screen contains parameter items related to power-saving and
power management.
Power Management Settings
Heuristic Power Management Mode  --------   [Enabled]
Display Always On ---------------------------------   [Disabled]
Hotkey Beep  -----------------------------------------   [Enabled]
Modem Ring Resume On Indicator ----------   [Enabled]
Battery-low Warning Beep ----------------------   [Enabled]
Sleep Upon Battery-low...

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Table 2-5 Power Management Settings
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Battery-low
Warning
BeepEnables or disables warning beeps during a
battery-low condition.Enabled
Disabled
Sleep Upon
Battery-lowEnables or disables the sleep function
(hibernation or standby) during a battery-low
condition.
When the computer is running very low on
battery power, the computer will disregard the
system sleep state setting and enter hibernation
mode if Sleep Manager is installed and the
hibernation file...

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2.6  Load Default Settings
W hen you select the Load Default Settings item from the main screen, a dialog box appears asking
you to confirm that you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
Load Setup Default Settings
Are you sure?
[Yes]                      [No]
Choose Yes
 to confirm or No
 to close the dialog box and return to the main screen.