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The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  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, 3rd and 4rd ) for bootable drives in your 
computer.
For example, the default value (1st:  Floppy Disk, 2nd:  CD-ROM, 3rd:  Hard Disk) tells the computer to first 
search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive.  If it finds one present, it boots up from...

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Onboard Device 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 Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port....

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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.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Setup Password When set, this password protects the computer and the BIOS 
Utility from unauthorized entry.  See the following section for 
instructions on how to set a password.None or Present...

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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 
z / x key.  The password box appears:
2.
Type a password.  The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 
IMPORTANT:
Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the 
screen. 
3.
Press 
e.  Retype the password to verify your first entry and press e.
4.
After setting the password, the...

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You have three chances to enter a password.  If you successfully entered the password, the system starts 
Windows.
If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system hangs.
To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password.
To remove a password, follow the same steps used to set a password, except type nothing in the password 
boxes.
Load Default Settings
If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and...

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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.
System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 740 notebook...

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Running PQA Diagnostics Program
Press z / x to move around the main menu.  Press e to enable the selected option.  The main options are 
Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.
The Diag option lets you select testing items and times.
The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.
One Test performs a single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence.
Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence....

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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.
Specify the desired number of tests and press 
e.
After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).
Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press Space to enable or disable the item. Press 
e to view 
the available options of each selected item. Press 
| to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number....

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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:
!Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
!Flat-bladed screw driver
!Phillips screw driver
!Tw ee z e rs
!Flat-bladed screw driver or plastic stick
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.
3.
Remove the battery pack.