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    							Chapter 232
    BIOS Setup Utility
    The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
    Output System).
    Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if 
    you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.  Please also refer to Chapter 4 
    Troubleshooting when problem arises.
    To activate the BIOS Utility, press 
    m during POST (when “Press  to enter Setup” message is prompted 
    on the bottom of screen).
    Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change 
    boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”. 
    Press  during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without 
    entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
      .  Info.      Main       Advanced       Security       Boot       Exit 
     
      
    CPU Type :   Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2800+    
    CPU Speed  :
    System BIOS Ver
     V1.0
     
    VGA BIOS Ver
     90.F8.00.37
    KBC Ver
     02.13.29
     
    Serial Numberxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
     
    Asset Tag Number
     N/A
     
    Produce Name
     Aspire 1360
     
    Manufacturer Name:
     Acer
     
    UUID:
     xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
     
     
      
      
     
     
     
    F1  Help        ↑↓ Select Item         F5/F6 Change Values             F9 Setup Defaults 
    Esc Exit         ← →  Select Menu        Enter  Select   4Sub-Menu      F10 Save and Exit
      HDD Model Name :
       HDD Serial Number :
     HTS4244040N9AT00-(PM)
      MPA201Q2G0W2YA
     
    22 Byte
    32 Byte
    16 Byte
    16 Byte
    32 Byte 1.6 GHz
    ATAPI Model Name :MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S
    ATAPI Serial Number   None 
    System Utilities
    Chapter  2 
    						
    							33Chapter 2
    Navigating the BIOS Utility
    There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
    Follow these instructions:
    TTo choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
    TTo choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
    TTo change the value of a parameter, press por q.
    TA plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
    TPress ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
    TIn any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any 
    changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
    NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a 
    particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item 
    Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
    This menu provides you the information of the system. 
    						
    							Chapter 234
    Information
    NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
    ParameterDescription
    CPU Type Displays the CPU type information.
    CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed.
    HDD Model Name HDD device model name information will be retrieved automatically during system boot.
    HDD Serial Number HDD device serial number information will be retrieved automatically during system boot.
    ATAPI Model Name Display the ATAPI device model name.
    ATAPI Serial Number Display the ATAPI device serial number
    System BIOS Ver Displays the system BIOS version.
    VGA BIOS Ver Displays the VGA BIOS version.
    KBC Ver Displays the keyboard controller firmware version.
    Serial Number Displays the system serial number.
    Asset Tag Number N/A
    Product Name Displays the product name.
    Manufacturer Name Displays the Acer company.
    UUID Number Displays the UUID (Universal Unique IDentifier) string = 32 bytes.
    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
      .  Info.      Main       Advanced       Security       Boot       Exit 
     
      
    CPU Type :   Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2800+    
    CPU Speed  :
    System BIOS Ver
     V1.0
     
    VGA BIOS Ver
     90.F8.00.37
    KBC Ver
     02.13.29
     
    Serial Numberxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
     
    Asset Tag Number
     N/A
     
    Produce Name
     Aspire 1360
     
    Manufacturer Name:
     Acer
     
    UUID:
     xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
     
     
      
      
     
     
     
    F1  Help        ↑↓ Select Item         F5/F6 Change Values             F9 Setup Defaults 
    Esc Exit         ← →  Select Menu        Enter  Select   4Sub-Menu      F10 Save and Exit
      HDD Model Name :
       HDD Serial Number :
     HTS4244040N9AT00-(PM)
      MPA201Q2G0W2YA
     
    22 Byte
    32 Byte
    16 Byte
    16 Byte
    32 Byte 1.6 GHz
    ATAPI Model Name :MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S
    ATAPI Serial Number   None  
    						
    							35Chapter 2
    Main
    The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 
    parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
    NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
               Info.      
    Main      Advanced       Security       Boot       Exit 
     
      
    Item Specific Help 
    System Time: [15:56:48] 
    System Date: [08/23/2004] 
      
    System Memory:  640 KB 
    Extended Memory:  446MB  
    Video Memory  [64 MB] 
      
    Quiet Boot: [Enabled] 
    Power on Display: [Auto ] 
    LCD Auto Dim  [Enabled] 
       Network Boot
      [Enabled]
     
      
    , , or 
     selects field. 
     
    F1  Help       ↑↓ Select Item          F5/F6 Change Values             F9 Setup Defaults 
    Esc Exit        ← →  Select Menu      Enter  Select   4Sub -Menu      F10 Save and Exit  
    Shows system base memory size
    Shows extended memory size
    VGA memory size
    F12 Boot Menu:
    D2D Recovery[Disabled]
    [Enabled] 
    						
    							Chapter 236
    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 the 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. The hours are displayed 
    with 24-hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS 
    (hour:minute:second) System Time
    System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/
    year)
    System Date
    System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. 
    Memory size is fixed to 640MB
    Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the 
    extended memory in the system. 
    Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB
    VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory 
    size=64/128MB
    Fast Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or 
    not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or 
    enabled. 
    Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and 
    Summary Screen is disabled.
    Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and 
    Summary Screen is enabled. Option: 
    Enabled or Disabled
    Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will 
    detect if any display device is connected on 
    external video port. If any external display device 
    is connected, the power on display will be in CRT 
    (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in 
    LCD only mode.
    Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated 
    LCD screen and the system’s external video port 
    (for an external CRT or projector).Option: 
    Auto or Both
    LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim 
    the LCD brightness in order to save power when 
    AC is not present.
    The system will support an automatic dimming of 
    the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT 
    available (running on battery power).Option: 
    Enabled or Disabled
    Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN 
    (remote server).Option: 
    Enabled or Disabled
    F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.
    Option: 
    Disabled or Enabled
    D2D Recovery Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk 
    system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during 
    POST.Option: 
    Enabled or Disabled 
    						
    							37Chapter 2
    Advanced
    The Advanced menu 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
    Infrared Port Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.
    Enabled/Disabled/Auto
    Base I/O address Sets the I/O address of the infrared port.
    2F8/3F8/3E8/2E8
    Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.
    IRQ3/IRQ4
    DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the infrared port.
    DMA/DMA3
    Parallel Port Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.
    Enabled/Disabled/Auto
    Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.
    ECP, EPP, Output only or Bi-
    directional
    Base I/O address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port.
    378/278
    Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.
    IRQ7/IRQ5
    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
              Info.        Main        Advanced      Security       Boot       Exit 
     
      
    Item Specific Help 
      
     
      
      
    Infrared Port (FIR)
       Base I/O address:
       Interrupt:
       DMA channel: 
     
      
     
    Configure Infrared Port 
    using options: 
     
      [Disable]
        No configuration
    [Enabled]
        User configuration
    [Auto]
        BIOS or OS chooses
        configuration 
     
     
        
     
     
      (OS Controlled)
        Displayed when controlled 
        by OS 
        
     
     
        
       
     
    F1  Help       ↑↓ Select Item          F5/F6 Change Values             F9 Setup Defaults 
    Esc Exit        ← →  Select Menu      Enter  Select   4Sub-Menu      F10 Save and Exit  
     
      
      Parallel port:
       Mode:
       Base I/O address:
       Interrupt:
       DMA channel:[Enabled]
    [2F8]
    [IRQ 3]
    [DMA 1]
    [Auto]
    [ECP]
    [378]
    [IRQ 7]
    [DMA 3]
    Infrared Port (FIR):[Enabled] 
    						
    							Chapter 238
    DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in 
    ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode 
    is set to ECP.DMA3/DMA1
    Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. 
    (Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating 
    System such as DOS or UNIX).Option: 
    Disabled or Enabled
    ParameterDescriptionOptions 
    						
    							39Chapter 2
    Security
    The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
    use.
    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
               Info.       Main       Advanced        Boot 
     
    Item Specific Help 
    User Password is : Clear 
    Supervisor Password is : Clear
    [Enter]Set Supervisor Password
      
    Password on Boot 
    [Disabled]
     
      
     
    Supervisor Password 
    controls accesses of the 
    whole setup utility. 
    It can be used to 
    boot up when Password 
    on boot is enabled. 
     
    F1  Help       ↑↓ Select Item          F5/F6 Change Values             F9 Setup Defaults 
    Esc Exit        ← →  Select Menu      Enter  Select   4Sub-Menu      F10 Save and Exit  
    Primary HardDisk Security
    [Disabled] Set User Password
    [Enter]Exit
    Security 
    						
    							Chapter 240
    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 may have to return your notebook computer to your 
    dealer to reset it.
    Setting a Password
    Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
    1.Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The 
    Set Supervisor Password box appears:
    2.Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 
    alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New 
    Password” field.
    IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
    3.Press e.
                    After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
    4.If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
    5.When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
    ParameterDescriptionOption
    User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.
    Clear or Set
    Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password
    Clear or Set
    Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When 
    set, this password protects the BIOS Setup 
    Utility from unauthorized access.
    Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. 
    When set, this password protects the BIOS 
    Setup Utility from unauthorized access. 
    Primary Harddisk Security This feature is available to user when 
    Supervisor password is set. Password can be 
    written on HDD only when Supervisor 
    password or user password is set and 
    password on HDD is set to enabled. 
    Supervisor Password is written to HDD only 
    when Supervisor password is being set. User 
    password is written to HDD when both 
    passwords are set. When both Supervisor and 
    user password are present, both passwords 
    can unlock the HDD.
    Disabled or Enabled
    Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not 
    while the events defined in this group 
    happened. The following sub-options are all 
    requires the Supervisor password for changes 
    and should be grayed out if the user password 
    was used to enter setup.
    Disabled or Enabled 
    						
    							41Chapter 2
    Removing a Password
    Follow these steps:
    1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor 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 Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
    4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
    Changing a Password
    1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor 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.Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password 
    field.
    4.Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
    5.If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
    6.When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
    If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. 
    The password setting is complete after the user presses u. 
    						
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