Acer Extensa 710 Service Guide

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BIOS
The flash Memory Update: The flash memory update is required for the 
following conditions:
•  New versions of system programs
•  New features or options
Create a bootable diskette
C:\Sys A:
Copy flash utility & new versions BIOS to the diskette, then boot from diskette 
driver.
A:\plash 700-40.rom /mode=3
Note: mode=3, set DMI value to system.
To activate the Setup Utility, press F2 during POST (while the Extensa logo is 
being displayed.
System UtilityC h a p t e r 2
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Main
Floppy Disk A:
Selects the floppy disk drive type. Options: 1.44 MB, 3½” or Disabled.
Boot Device Priority:
Press Enter to access the Boot Device Priority submenu.
Speaker:
Enables or disables the internal speakers on boot-up. You can override this 
by toggling Fn-F8 during computer operation. Options: Enabled or Disabled
Boot Display Device:
Sets the display on boot-up. When set to Auto, the computer automatically 
determines the display device. If an external...

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LCD and an external display device if one is connected. Options: Auto or 
Both
Mic-In/Line-In:
Sets the function of the microphon-in/line-in jack. Options: Mic-in or Line-in
Hard Disk 0 Submenu
Ty p e :
Sets the hard disk type. Options: Auto, User or NoneMulti-Sector Transfers:
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Hard Disk 0              [3253MB] Item Specific Help
Type:                                     
Cylinders:                              
Heads:                                  
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Advanced
Serial Port:
Enables or disabled the serial port. Options: Enabled or DisabledBase I/O 
address:
Base I/O address
Sets the I/O address of the serial port. Options: 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 or 2E8
Interrupt:
Sets the interrupt request of the serial port. Options: IRQ4, IRQ10, IRQ11 or 
IRQ 3
Parallel Port:
Mode:
Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Options: ECP, Bi-directional or 
Output only
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Saving Exit
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Security
User Password is
When set, this password protects the computer and this Setup Utility from 
unauthorized entry. When Password on boot and/or Password check during 
Resume is enabled, you need to enter this password to continue operation. 
Before setting the user password, you need to set the Supervisor Password. 
Options: Disabled or Enabled
Set Supervisor Password
When set, this password protects the computer and this Setup Utility from 
unauthorized entry. It also protects...

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Power Saving
Heuristic Power Management
Enables or disables heuristic power management. See “Power Management 
Modes” on page 40 for more information on power management modes 
Options: Enabled or Disabled
Display Always On
When enabled, the computer display is always on. You may want to set this if 
you are making a presentation on your computer. Options: Disabled or 
Enabled
Battery Low Suspend:
Enables or disables the hibernation function during a battery-low...

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Resume Time 
Sets the time the computer resumes at if Resume on Alarm is enabled.
Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) 
Wake On LAN: 
When enabled, the computer wakes up from standby mode if the computer is 
accessed through the network. Consult your network administrator for details. 
Options: Disabled or Enabled
Battery Low Warning Beep:
Enables or disables warning beeps during a battery-low condition. Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
Exit
Save Change & Exit
Saves any changes made, exits...

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Get Default Values
Resets all parameters to their factory-default values.
Load Previous value
Disregards any changes made in the current session and reloads their 
previous values.
Save Changes
Saves any changes made.
Heuristic Power Management
This computer has a built-in heuristic power management unit that monitors 
system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of 
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determined by the computer’s HPM unit, the display shuts off until you press 
a key or move the touchpad or external mouse. 
Automatic Dim Feature
The computer has a unique automatic dim power-saving feature. When the 
computer is using AC power and you disconnect the AC adapter from the 
computer, it automatically dims the LCD backlight to save power. If you 
reconnect AC power to the computer, it automatically adjusts the LCD 
backlight user setting to a brighter level.
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•  The buzzer beeps
•  The Standby indicator lights
Note: Unstored data is lost when you turn off the computer power in 
Standby mode or when the battery is drained.
To leave Standby mode and return to normal mode:
•  Press any key
•  Move the active pointing device (internal or external, PS/2 or serial)
•  Have the Resume Timer set and let it be matched
•  Open the display cover
•  Experience an incoming PC card modem event
Hibernation Mode
In Hibernation mode, all...