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Lee HoltSep 23, 2025
What does 'NVRAM Checksum Bad, NVRAM Cleared' mean on Acer Aspire M5810?
- WWilliam SweeneySep 23, 2025
There was an error while validating the NVRAM data.
What does 'NVRAM Checksum Bad, NVRAM Cleared' mean on Acer Aspire M5810?
There was an error while validating the NVRAM data.
Why does my Acer Desktop show 'RAM R/W test failed'?
This message is displayed by the AMIBIOS8 when the RAM read/write test fails. The cause may be the processor or the main board.
What does 'Insert BOOT diskette in A:' mean on Acer Aspire M5810 Desktop?
The BIOS attempted to boot from the A: drive, but could not find a proper boot diskette.
What does 'S.M.A.R.T. Capable and Status BAD' mean for Acer Desktop?
This message from a S.M.A.R.T. capable hard disk indicates it has detected an imminent failure.
What does 'Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device' mean on Acer Aspire M5810?
This message means that the BIOS could not find a bootable device in the system, or the removable media drive does not contain media.
What does 'Primary Master Hard Disk Error' mean on Acer Aspire M5810?
This error indicates that the IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master could not be properly initialized by the BIOS.
What does 'Secondary Master Hard Disk Error' mean on Acer Desktop?
This indicates that the IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Master could not be properly initialized by the BIOS.
What does 'Primary Slave Hard Disk Error' mean on Acer Desktop?
This means that the IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Slave could not be properly initialized by the BIOS.
What does 'Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error' mean on Acer Aspire M5810 Desktop?
This indicates that the IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Slave could not be properly initialized by the BIOS.
What does 'Boot Failure' mean on Acer Aspire M5810 Desktop?
This is a generic message indicating that the BIOS could not boot from a particular device.
General| Tcase | 72.7 °C |
|---|---|
| Bus type | DMI |
| Stepping | B1 |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| System bus rate | 2.5 GT/s |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor series | Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series |
| Processor socket | LGA 1156 (Socket H) |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor codename | Lynnfield |
| Processing Die size | 296 mm² |
| Processor frequency | 2.66 GHz |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 45 nm |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor front side bus | 1333 MHz |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 W |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 20 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Number of Processing Die Transistors | 774 M |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1066, 1333 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 16 GB |
| Internal memory | 6 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB |
| HDD interface | SATA |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo, SD, xD |
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 220 |
| Maximum graphics card memory | 2.431 GB |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 1024 GB |
| Audio system | High Definition Audio |
| Product type | PC |
| Bundled software | Acer eRecovery Management, Acer Arcade Deluxe, eSobi, Adobe Reader, MyWinLocker, Nero 9 Essentials, Oberon GameZone |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Home Premium |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Serial ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 10 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 |
| Power supply | 500 W |
| Chassis type | Tower |
| Processor ARK ID | 42915 |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.2 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 1.0 |
| Physical Address Extension (PAE) | 36 bit |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 443 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 180 mm |
| Height | 373 mm |
Overview of the CMOS setup utility and its purpose.
Configuration of system date, time, and SATA ports.
Settings for boot order and startup behavior.
Configuration of ACPI suspend modes and wake-up events.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the chassis side panel.
Detailed steps for safely removing the CPU.
Instructions for removing the motherboard.
Explanation of the Power-On Self-Test process.
List of POST error codes and their meanings.
Common system symptoms and troubleshooting actions.
