Acer Aspire 3300s Service Guide

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The following table describes each parameter under the sub-menu.  Settings in boldface are the default and 
suggested values. 
 
The other two parameters under the Advanced Chipset Features are presented below.  Settings in boldface 
are the deafult and suggested values.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
System Performance The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM 
Timing Registers.  The timings programmed into 
this register are dependent on the system 
design.  Slower rates may be required in...

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Integrated Peripherals
The following table describes each Integrated Peripherals parameters.  Settings in boldface are the default 
and suggested values.  
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Internal PCI/IDE This setting enables or disables the internal 
primary and secondary PCI & IDE controllers. Both, Disabled, Primary, 
Secondary
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIOSetting these items to “Auto” activates the HDD 
speed auto-detect...

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USB Keyboard Support This item lets you enable or disable the USB 
keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS.  The 
keyboard driver simulates legacy keyboard 
command and lets you use a USB keyboard 
during POST or after boot if you do not have a 
USB driver in the operating system.  Enabled
Disabled
USB Mouse Support This item lets you enable or disable the USB 
mouse driver within the onboard BIOS.  The 
keyboard driver simulates legacy mouse 
command and lets you use a USB mouse during 
POST...

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Power Management Setup
The Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating 
in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.  
The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings:
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.  Settings in boldface are the default and 
suggested settings.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced...

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Video Off Option This item is to control the mode in which the 
monitor will shut down.  
Always On: Always keep the monitor on.  
Suspend --> Off: During suspend mode, the 
monitorwill shut down. Susp, Stby --> During 
suspend or standby mode, the monitor will shut 
down.  All Modes --> Off: The monitor is turned 
off during doze, standby or suspend mode. Always On
Suspend Off
Susp, Stby --> Off
All Modes
Video Off Method This item determines the manner in which the 
monitor is blanked....

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PnP/PCI Configuration
   
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.  Settings in boldface are the default and 
suggested settings.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default 
settings. 
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Reset Configuration Data Selecting “Enabled” to reset Extended System 
Configuration Data (ESCD) only if you installed 
a new add-on and the system reconfiguration 
has caused such a serious conflict...

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PC Health Status
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: 
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Shutdown Temperature This option is for setting the shutdown temperature 
level for the processor.  When the processor 
reaches the temperature you set, the ACPI-aware 
system will be shut down.  
Current System/CPU 
Temperature, CPU/
System fan, Vcore, ect.These items display the current status of all of the 
mainboard hardware devices/components such as 
CPU voltages, temperatures...

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Frequency Control
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.  Settings in boldface are the default and 
suggested settings.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Set CPU Ratio End users can overlock the processor by 
specifying the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) in this 
field.Auto
Manual
CPU Clock Ratio If the CPU Ratio is set to Manual, end users can 
choose a suitable ratioto support the CPU.  8x to 50x
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This option allows you to enable/disable the...

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Load Default Settings
The default settings are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal 
performance of the mainboard.  When you select the item, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y (Yes) loads the BIOS default values for the most stable system performance.  

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Set Supervisor/User Password
When you choose to set supervisor password, a message as below will appear on the screen:
At the prompt, type your password.  Your password can be up to six characters in length.  After typing the 
password, press “Enter”.  At the next prompt, re-type your password and press “Enter” again to confirm the 
new password.  After the password entry, the screen automatically reverts to the main screen.  
To disable the password, press “Enter” when prompted to enter the...