Acer Travelmate 420 Service Guide

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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 
parameters. It allows the user to specif y standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE:  The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
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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 t he device control is set to disable or auto. This is 
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS  (hour:minute:second) System Time
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY...

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System Devices
The System Devices 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.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Internal TouchPad Determines whether  or not to disable the internal 
touchpad of a PS/2 point ing device is connected.
Both or Auto
Infrared Port (FIR) Sets the interrupt request of the serial...

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
PhoenixBIO S Setup Utility 
Main         System Devices         Security        Boot        Info.        
Exit 
  Ite m  s p e c ific  H e lp  
User Password is Clear  
A dm inistrator Passw ord is   Clear  
   
Set User Password [Enter]  
Set Adm inistrator Password [Enter] Supervisor Password 
c o n tro ls  a c c e s s  to  th e 
setup utility 
   
Password Required to:...

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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 ma y have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the us er or the administrator password:
1. Use the  w and y keys to highlight the Set...

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Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.Use the  w and  y keys to highlight the Set User 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 Administ rator Password parameter to “Clear”.
4. When you have changed the settings, press  u to save the changes and exit...

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If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. 
The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
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 string s 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 m odule 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 Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system.
Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user Disc ards changes made and exits System Setup.
Load Setup Default Loads default setti ngs for all parameters (same as t ).
Discard Changes Allows the user to disc ard previous changes in...

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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 Flash utility to updat e 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 Flash utility.
NOTE:  Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EM S, DPMI) when you use the Flash...