Acer Travelmate 610 Service Guide

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IDE Primary Master
The IDE Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen.  The default setting of Auto
 optimizes all the settings for your hard disk.
IDE Secondary Master
The IDE Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the AcerMedia bay drive.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only....

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Onboard Devices Configuration
The Onboard Devices Configuration sub-menu contains parameters that are related to computer hardware.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings
.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Serial Port Enables or...

Chapter 235
PCI IRQ Routing
The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQs for PCI devices.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. 

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System Security
The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from 
unauthorized use.
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:
1.
Use 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.
2.
Type a password.  The password may...

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1.
Use 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.
2.
Enter the current password and press Enter
.
3.
Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new field and confirm password fields to remove the 
existing password.
NOTE: 
When you want to remove the Hard Disk (or 2nd Hard Disk) password, you are prompted for the current 
Hard Disk password before it is removed.
Changing a Password
To...

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Exit Setup
This menu contains exit options.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings
.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Saves your changes and exits the BIOS Utility.
Exit Discarding Changes Discards your changes and exits the BIOS Utility.
Load Setup Defaults Loads default settings for all setup parameters.
Discard Changes Discards your changes.
Save Changes Saves your changes. 

Chapter 239
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
!New versions of system programs
!New 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 introduce on how to use AFlash utility.
Executing Flash Program
IMPORTANT:
If this diskette is not bootable, do the following...

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System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 610 notebook machine.  It provides the following functions:
1.
Read Panel ID Setting
2.
Write Panel ID Utility
3.
Thermal and Fan Utility
4.
Main Board Data Utility
  
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompt you to 
choose the testing item.  Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
NOTE: 
This program contains a readme.txt file.  This readme.txt file...

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It is allowed to input 4 bytes on the manufacture name and will revise the record into EEPROM automatically. 
4.
Write MBD UUID
The MBD includes 32 bytes stored in EEPROM. There are two sub-functions:
a.
Create and write a new UUID
This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.
b.
Write UUID by user keyin
This function is used when the original UUID is kept. The user can use Read Main Board Data 
function before to get it and have stored it.
5.
Write MBD serial number
This...

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System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT:
 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is 
provided by Acer Headquarters.  You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool.  To get this program, 
either download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate 610 service CD kit. 
To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program.  
Please contact your regional offices or the responsible...