Acer Travelmate 340 Service Guide

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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility.  However, 
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.  Please also refer to Chapter 4 
Troubleshooting when a problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2
 during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed)....

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System Information
The System Information sub-menu displays basic and important information about your computer.
NOTE: 
The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer.
The following table describes the information in this sub-menu.
NOTE: 
 “x” may refer to a series of numbers and/or characters or a combination of both.
ParameterDescriptionFormat
CPU Type & Speed Shows the type and speed in Megahertz (MHz) of 
the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Floppy Disk...

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The items in this sub-menu are important and vital information about your computer.  If you experience 
computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more 
about your computer.
Basic System Settings
The Basic System Settings sub-menu allows you to set the system date and time.
The following table describes the parameters in this sub-menu.
Startup Configuration
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The following table describes the parameters in this sub-menu.  Settings in boldface are the default and 
suggested parameter settings.
Setting the Boot Drive Sequence
The Boot Drive Sequence section lists boot priorities (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for bootable drives in your computer.
For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:Hard Disk, and 3rd:CD-ROM) tells the computer to first 
search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive.  If it finds one present, it boots up from that floppy...

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Onboard Devices Configuration
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  You do not need to change the values in this 
screen because these values are already optimized.
The Onboard Devices Configuration sub-menu assigns resources to basic computer communication 
hardware.
The following table describes the parameters in this sub-menu.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Serial Port Enables or disabled the...

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System Security
The System Security sub-menu allows you to safeguard your computer and data with passwords and other 
security measures.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps: 
TUse the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) 
and press the Enter
 key.  The password box appears:
TType a password.  The password may...

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TSetup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this 
password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.  
TPower-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.  Combine the use of this 
password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum 
security.
THard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk.  
Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to...

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password. (Refer to Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information for more information on setting the 
switches.)
IMPORTANT: If Setup password is forgot by users, service technician may need to update computer’s BIOS or 
set up jumper SW3 switch 6 on mainboard to bypass. 
IMPORTANT:If Power-on password is forgot by users, service technician may set the jumper SW3 to bypass 
password to remove the password.   
IMPORTANT:  If Hard Disk Password is missing, service technician can solve the lock of...

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Load Default Settings
If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press Enter
.  The 
following dialog box displays.
If you would like to load default settings for all parameters, use the cursor left/right
 (®¬) keys to select Ye s
; 
then press Enter
. Choose No
 if otherwise.
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Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. 
NOTE: 
Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.
NOTE: 
This program contains a readme.txt file.   This readme.txt file will introduct how to use AFlash utility.
Executing Flash Program
IMPORTANT:
If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions...