Acer Aspire M5811 driver and firmware
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Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 3
... device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power...
Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 8
... a piece of cardboard extended from the
display's top front edge
• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended
periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive...
Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 11
... setup
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Selecting a location
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Opening the package
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Connecting peripherals
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Starting your computer
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Shutting down your computer
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System upgrade
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Opening the computer
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Setting up new components
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Frequently asked questions
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Taking care of your computer
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Important tips
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Cleaning and servicing
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To clean your computer and keyboard
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To clean your pointing device...
Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 14
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Setting up your computer
The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.
Your AcerSystem has standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB...
Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 15
... function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft®
Windows® XP Media Center Edition
Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models
• User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software.
Connecting peripherals
After everything is connected, plug the power cord into...
Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 16
... proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with your new components.
Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected...
Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 17
... or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 15
... 7.1
Enable/disable by BIOS Setup
Stereo
The ALC888S-VC series support host audio controller from the Intel ICH series chipset, and also from any other HDA compatible audio controller. With EAX/ Direct Sound 3D/I3DL2/A3D compatibility, and excellent software utilities like environment sound emulation, multiple bands of software equalizer and dynamic range control, optional Dolby, Digital Live, DTS...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 51
... checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A.Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system
Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 52
...video adapter installed in the system
that have optional ROMs.
2E
Initializes all the output devices.
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Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module for
initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module.
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Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information.
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Displaying sign-on message, CPU...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 53
... IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam. Log errors encountered during POST. Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error. Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. Check boot password if installed. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 59
... conflict
PCI ROM conflict
PCI IRQ conflict
PCI IRQ routing table error
Timer Error
Refresh timer test failed
Interrupt Controller-1 error
Interrupt Controller-2 error
Description
BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to the CPU. This message only applies to INTEL CPUs. The message is most likely to appear when a brand new CPU is installed in a motherboard with an outdated BIOS. In...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 62
...Memory module. 3.Main board.
System works but fails to enter power saving mode when the Power Management Mode is set to Enabled.
1.Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings.In Windows Systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Control Panel.
2.Reload software from Recovery CD.
Blinking cursor only; system does not work.
1.Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables 2. Diskette/IDE disk...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 64
... board.
Audio
Audio software program invokes but no sound comes from speakers.
1.Speaker power/connection/cable.
Modem
Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode.
1.For the External Modem, make sure Power on By Ring in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set to Enabled. For the PCI modem, make sure Wake up by PCI card is set to Enabled.
2.If PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 65
... "Load BIOS Default Settings" in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems.
Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed.
1.Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup. 2.Loop-back. 3.Main board
Printing failed.
1.Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual. 2.Printer...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 92
Intel RAID SOP (Windows for WIN7)
2.Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console
2-1:Create a"RAID Ready" System into" RAID 0" with two Hard Drives by'Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive '.
Step 1:Install Win7 OS with one SATA HDD. Step 2:Shut down the system,then add one Serial ATA hard drive in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console.
Picture1 Step 4:Click ...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 95
... RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive '.
Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD. Step 2:Shut down the system,then add another Serial ATA hard drive in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. Step 4:Click on the by'Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ' to create a RAID volume. Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 96
... Existing HDD Drive '. Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD. Step 2:Shut down the system,then add other two serial ATA hard drives in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. Step 4:Click on the by'Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ' to create a RAID volume. Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window. Step...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 98
... Existing HDD Drive '.
Step 1:Install Win7 OS with one SATA HDD. Step 2:Shut down the system,then add other two serial ATA hard drives in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. Step 4:Click on the by'Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ' to create a RAID volume. Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window. Step...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 101
..." RAID 5" with two Hard Drives by 'Create RAID Volume '. Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD. Step 2:Shut down the system,then add another three serial ATA hard drives in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. Step 4:Click on the by'Create RAID Volume' to create a RAID volume. Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window...