Acer Travelmate 6592 Service Guide

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qThe maximum cycles to retry password is limited to 3.
qUser cannot change/remove password during resuming from S4.
qFinger print: support 10 fingers - Upack/Authentec modules.
Setting a Password
Perform the following steps to set the supervisor, user, or HDD password.
NOTE:The following example uses the Supervisor Password screens. The User and HDD Password screens 
are identical.
1. Use the  µ and  ¶ keys to highlight the  Set Supervisor Password  parameter and press the Enter key. 
The...

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Changing a Password
1.Use the  µ and  ¶ keys to highlight the  Set Supervisor Password  parameter and press the Enter key. 
The Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the  Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Type a password in the  Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the  Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to  Set.
5. If desired, you can enable the...

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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.
Useµ or  ¶ to select a device, then press  to move it up the List, or  to move it down the list. Press 
 to escape the menu
KLIJ  :Move  Enter: Select   +/-/PU/PD :Value  F10: Save and Exit ESC:Exit
F1: General Help    F5: Previous Values     F7: Optimized Defaults  
8: USB...

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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 Defaults 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:
qNew versions of system programs
qNew features or options
qRestore 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:...

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
qWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
qSmall Philips screw driver
qPhilips screwdriver
qPlastic flat head screw driver
qTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the...

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 

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Disassembly Procedure Flowcharts
The following flowcharts give you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs 
you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the 
system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 

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LCM Module Disassembly Flowchart