Acer Travelmate 2100 Service Guide

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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.
NOTE: If user disables “PXE Boot from LAN” option in BIOS Setup Utility, this item will be disappeared.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours...

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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced 
settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
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ParameterDescriptionOptions
Hyper-Threading 
TechnologyThe function is supported only when the CPU 
installed is 3.06G or above. The system will 
automatically hide this selection when detecting the 
CPU frequency is below 3.06G...

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DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in 
ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode 
is set to ECP.DMA3/DMA1
Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. 
(Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating 
System such as DOS or UNIX).Option: 
Disabled or Enabled
Hard Disk Recovery Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk system 
Recovery by pressing ALT+F10 key during POST.Option: 
Disabled or Enabled
ParameterDescriptionOptions 

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use. 

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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 user or the supervisor password:
1.Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor...

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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 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”.
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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 distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 

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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 Default 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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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please...