Acer Extensa 365 Service Guide

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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  ----------------------------  [Auto]      xxxx      xx         xx     xxxx
­¯=Move Highlight Bar, 
®¬=Change Setting, Esc=Exit
Press ­ and ¯ to move the highlight bar; press ® 
and ¬ to change the setting of the highlighted
parameter.  To exit this screen and return to the main screen, press Esc
.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Table 2-1 Basic System Settings Parameters
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Date Sets the computer’s system date Day of the Week-Month-Day-
Year
Time Sets the computer’s system time Hour:Min:Sec
Floppy Disk
ASelects the floppy disk drive type.
1.44 MB 3.5-inch
None
Floppy Disk
BSelects the floppy disk drive type.
In most cases, you only have need for one
floppy disk drive (A), so this is normally set to
None.None
1.44 MB 3.5-inch
Hard Disk Selects the hard disk drive type.
When set to 
User, you need to specify the
Cylinder, Head and Sector information.  For
hassle-free and correct drive detection, this
should be set to 
Auto.Auto
User
None 
						

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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  -------------  [Disabled]
­¯=Move Highlight Bar, 
®¬=Change Setting, Esc=Exit
Press ­ and ¯ to move the highlight bar; press ® 
and ¬ to change the setting of the highlighted
parameter.  To exit this screen and return to the main screen, press Esc
.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Table 2-2 Startup Configuration Parameters
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Boot Display Sets the display device (computer LCD and/or
external monitor) to use when the computer
starts (boots) up.
When set to 
Auto, the computer outputs to the
external monitor if one is connected; otherwise,
the computer outputs to the LCD.Auto
Both
Memory
TestRuns or skips the memory test.
Enabled
Disabled
Silent Boot Hides or displays the POST (Power-on Self-
Test) screen messages.Enabled
Disabled
System Boot
DriveSets the startup (boot) sequence of the drives in
your computer.
For example, when set to 
Drive A Then C, the
computer searches for a system (bootable)
diskette in drive A first before proceeding with
drive C.Drive A Then C
Drive C Then A
Drive C
Drive A 
						

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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 (Universal Serial Bus).
Enable this parameter if you are connecting
USB device(s) to the computer.Disabled
Enabled 
						

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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 Mode ------------------  [Bi-directional]
   ECP DMA Channel  ---------------  [-]
­¯=Move Highlight Bar, 
®¬=Change Setting, Esc=Exit
Press ­ and ¯ to move the highlight bar; press ® 
and ¬ to change the setting of the highlighted
parameter.  To exit this screen and return to the main screen, press Esc
.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Table 2-3 Onboard Devices Configuration Parameters
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port
Enabled
Disabled
  Base
AddressSets the I/O base address of the serial port
3F8h
2F8h
3E8h
2E8h
  IRQ Sets the IRQ (interrupt request) channel of the
serial port4
11
Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port
Enabled
Disabled
  Base
AddressSets the I/O base address of the parallel port
378h
278h
3BCh
  IRQ Sets the interrupt request (IRQ) channel of the
parallel port7
5
  Operation
  ModeSelects the operation mode of the parallel port.
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) supports a 16-
byte FIFO (first in, first out) which can be
accessed by host DMA cycles and PIO cycles,
boosting I/O bandwidth to meet the demands of
high-performance peripherals.Bi-directional
ECP
Standard 
						

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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 setting of the highlighted
parameter.  To exit this screen and return to the main screen, press Esc
.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Table 2-4 System Security Parameters
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Diskette
Drive
(Control)Sets the control level of the diskette drive.
Normal
Disabled
Write Protect All Sectors
Write Protect Boot Sector
Hard Disk
Drive
(Control)Sets the control level of the diskette drive.
Normal
Disabled
Write Protect All Sectors
Write Protect Boot Sector
Setup
Password1Sets (and enables) the setup password.
When set, this password protects this Setup
Utility from unauthorized entry.  Before the
computer allows access to the Setup Utility, you
need to enter the setup password.None
Enabled
                                                     1To set passwords, see section 1.9.2. 
						

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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  -------------------------   [Enabled]
­¯=Move Highlight Bar, 
®¬=Change Setting, Esc=Exit
Press ­ and ¯ to move the highlight bar; press ® 
and ¬ to change the setting of the highlighted
parameter.  To exit this screen and return to the main screen, press Esc
.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Table 2-5 Power Management Settings
ParameterDescriptionSetting or Format
Heuristic
Power
Managemen
t ModeEnables or disables heuristic power
management mode.
For more information on power management
modes, see section 2.2.1.Enabled
Disabled
Display
Always OnWhen enabled the computer does not enter
display standby mode.
Note:
 Always enable this parameter when
playing VCDs (Video Compact Disc). If not, the
system will enter standby mode after 30 minutes
and the screen will go blank.Disabled
Enabled
Hotkey Beep When enabled the computer gives out a “beep”
sound every time you use a hotkey.
For more information on Hotkeys, see section
1.4.1.Enabled
Disabled
Modem Ring
Resume On
IndicatorWhen enabled, and an incoming modem ring is
detected, the computer wakes up from standby
mode.  When the computer is off or in
hibernation mode, the computer will not resume
on a modem ring.Enabled
Disabled 
						

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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 is valid (see section 5.1).Enabled
Disabled 
						

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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.