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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 BIOS versions are important 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.
ParameterDescription
System Time Sets the system time.
Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)
System Date Sets the system date.
Format: DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)
Floppy Disk A Selects the floppy disk drive type.
Options: 
1.44MB 3.5” or Disabled
Hard Disk 0 Shows the hard disk size.
Press 
Enter to access the Hard Disk 0 submenu.
CD-ROM Sets the AcerMedia Bay module type installed.
Press 
Enter to access the CD-ROM submenu.
Boot sequence Press 
Enter to access the Boot sequence submenu.
System Memory Shows the main memory size.
Video Memory Shows the video memory size.
CPU Type Shows the CPU type.
CPU Speed Shows the CPU speed.
Serial Number Shows the serial number of the computer.
Asset Number Shows the asset number of the computer.
BIOS Version Shows the version number of the BIOS.
Format: Vx Rx (version and release numbers)
VGA BIOS Version Shows the version number of the VGA BIOS.
Format: Vx (version mumbers)
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Hard Disk 0 Submenu
The Hard Disk 0 submenu allows you to set parameters related to your hard 
disk. Press Enter to access this submenu.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface 
are the default and suggested parameter settings. 
Note: The values in this screen are automatically set to their optimal 
values when Ty p e is set to Auto. We suggest you set Ty p e to 
Auto for hassle-free and correct hard disk detection.
ParameterDescription
Type Sets the hard disk type.
Options: 
Auto, User, CD-ROM, ATAPI Removable, IDE 
Removable or None
Cylinder Shows the number of cylinders of the hard disk.
Heads Shows the number of heads of the hard disk.
Sectors/Track Shows the number of sectors per track of the hard disk.
Maximum 
CapacityShows the maximum capacity of the hard disk.
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CD-ROM Submenu
The CD-ROM submenu allows you to set parameters related to the CD-ROM 
drive (or other drive installed in the AcerMedia Bay). Press Enter to access 
this submenu.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface 
are the default and suggested parameter settings. 
Note: We suggest you set Ty p e to Auto for hassle-free and correct 
AcerMedia Bay drive detection.
ParameterDescription
Type Sets the hard disk type.
Options: 
Auto, User, CD-ROM, ATAPI Removable, IDE 
Removable or None
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Boot Sequence Submenu
The Boot Sequence submenu allows you to set the boot sequence of the 
bootable devices in your computer. Press Enter to access this submenu.   
The computer boots-up using the sequence specified in this submenu. To set 
the boot sequence, use the plus/minus (+-) keys.
Boot DevicesDescription
Removable Devices Computer boots from a bootable diskette in 
the floppy drive.
Hard Drive Computer boots from the hard disk.
ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Computer boots from a bootable CD-ROM in 
the CD-ROM drive.
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Advanced
Caution:
 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 Advanced screen contains parameters that are related to computer 
hardware.   
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface 
are the default and suggested parameter settings.
ParameterDescription
Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
IrDA Port Enables or disables the infrared port.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
   Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.
Options: 
ECP, Bi-directional, or Output only
Speaker Default Enables or disables the internal speakers on boot-up. You 
can override this by toggling 
Fn-F8 during computer 
operation.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
Microphone/
Line-InSpecifies the function of the microphone/line-in audio jack.
Options: 
Microphone or Line-In
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect 
your computer from unauthorized use.
Boot Display Sets the display on boot-up.
When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the 
display device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is 
connected, it becomes the boot display; otherwise, the 
computer LCD is the boot display. When set to Both, the 
computer outputs to both the computer LCD and an external 
display device if one is connected.
Options: 
Auto or Both
ParameterDescription
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface 
are the default and suggested parameter settings. 
Note: To set the User Password, the Password on boot or Password 
Check During Resume parameters, you need to set the 
Supervisor Password first.
ParameterDescription
Supervisor 
Password isWhen set, this password protects the computer and this Setup 
Utility from unauthorized entry. It also protects certain 
parameters in the Setup Utility.
When Password on boot and/or Password Check During 
Resume is enabled, you need to enter this password to continue 
operation.
Options: 
Disabled or Enabled
User 
Password isWhen set, this password protects the computer from 
unauthorized entry.
When Password on boot and/or Password Check During 
Resume is enabled, you need to enter this password to continue 
operation.
Before setting the User Password, you need to set the 
Supervisor Password.
Options: 
Disabled or Enabled
Set 
Supervisor 
PasswordPress 
Enter to set the Supervisor Password. 
Set User 
PasswordPress 
Enter to set the User Password.   
Password on 
bootWhen enabled, the computer prompts you for a password when 
the computer boots up.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
Password 
Check During 
ResumeWhen enabled, the computer prompts you for a password when 
the computer resumes from Hibernation mode.
Options: 
Disabled or Enabled
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Setting a Password
Follow these steps: 
1.   Set Password parameter (Supervisor or User) and press the 
Enter key. The set password box appears:
2.  Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven 
alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) characters.
       Important: Be very careful when typing your password because the 
characters do not appear on the screen
.
3. Press Enter. Retype the password to verify your first entry and 
press Enter.
4.  After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the    
chosen password parameter to Enabled.
5. Press F10 to save the changes and exit the Setup Utility.
To change a password, follow the same steps above, but enter and confirm a 
new password. 
Removing a Password
Should you want to remove a password, do the following:
1.Set Password parameter (Supervisor or User) and press the 
Enter key. The Set Password box appears:
2.  Type the current password and press Enter.
3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password 
box to remove the existing password.
4. Press F10 to save the changes and exit the Setup Utility.
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Power
The Power Saving screen contains parameters that are related to power-
saving and power management.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface 
are the default and suggested parameter settings. 
Note: 
If your system has ACPI, all power management functions are 
taken care of by Windows 98.
ParameterDescription
LCD backlight 
Time-outSets the time-out value before the display enters power 
saving mode.
Options: 
Disabled or time values
Hard Disk Time-
outSets the time-out value before the hard disk enters power 
saving mode.
Options: 
Disabled or time values
Standby Time-
outSets the time-out value before the computer enters Standby 
mode.
Options: 
Disabled or time values
S2D Time-out Sets the time-out value before the computer enters 
Hibernation mode.
Options: 
Disabled or time values
Resume on LAN 
accessWhen enabled, the computer resumes operation when 
accessed via LAN using a remote computer.
Options: 
Disabled or Enabled
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Resume On 
TimeWhen enabled and the system resume date and time are 
valid, the computer resumes (wakes up) at the set time and 
date.
Options: 
Disabled or Enabled
When enabled, the Resume Time and Resume Date 
parameters appear. Set the time and date the computer 
resumes at.
Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second); 
DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)
Hotkey Beep Enables or disables a beep when over a hot key is pressed.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
Battery Low 
WarningEnables or disables warning beeps during a battery-low 
condition.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
Battery Low 
SuspendEnables or disables the Hibernation function during a battery-
low condition.
When the computer is very low on battery power, the 
computer will enter Hibernation mode if PhDISK is installed 
and the hibernation file is valid.
Options: 
Enabled or Disabled
ParameterDescription
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