Acer Aspire Z3801, Service Manual

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System Utilities
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
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This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System).
The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration
problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
when a problem arises.
To activate the utility, press
F2
during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom
of screen.
The default parameter of
F12 Boot Menu
is set to
Disabled
. To change the boot device
without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to
Enabled
.
To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST to enter
the multi-boot menu.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
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Six menu options are:
 Main
 Advanced
 Power
 Security
 Boot Options
 Exit
To navigate through the following:
 Screen - use the left and right arrow keys
 Item - use the up and down arrow keys
 Select - press Enter
 Change options - press + or -
 Load User-defined defaults - press F7
 Save as User-defined - press F8
 Optimized Defaults - press F9 (When access level is Administrator)
 Save & Exit - press F10
 Exit - Press / Esc
NOTE:
NOTE
:
Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Read parameter
help carefully when making changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in
the Item Specific Help area of the screen.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
System information is subject to specific models.