The installation of Linux cannot affect the BIOS of your computer.
Did you install Linux on the Hard drive or did you just run a DEMO from a LiveCD?
If you used the Demo it will disappear from your computer once you turn ii off. If you did install Linux on the hard drive, it will take the whole space of the disk and you won't have any Windows OS. When it boots it boots the Linux Image. Regardless you will be prompted to select the OS you want to boot. If you do not select one of the option it will boot the first in the list.
I did install linux to the hard drive. The computer shut down, i think it was overheated, after i formatted the disk. I would try to install linux again, but the bios does not show up (nothing on the screen, no logo, no options, no error message; all leds are on and do not blink) and I can't boot from my CD or memory stick.
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SOURCE: Unable to install linux
The Acer Aspire 4710 uses a SATA hard drive. Unfortunately Redhat Linux 9.0 does not have SATA support (uses the 2.4 kernel). You will have to upgrade to something recent like Fedore Core 7 or Ubuntu 7.10. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: d2d recovery
Is the d2d erecovery function enabled in the bios?
To check, activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is being displayed.
To enable D2D recovery ard disk recovery), select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled.
That should allow you to use the F10 function key to activate D2D.
* Note: D2D e-recovery is not in Acer Empowering Management.
AEM is a power management utility that supports ACPI (advanced configuration and power interface) which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance. (Managed by the windows OS)
SOURCE: Acer Aspire 5520 boot problem power on linght blinks
check ur RAM try changing RAM tell me what u get
SOURCE: acer aspire 4520 won't boot
Try this.
Unplug both AC ADAPTER and remove battery.
Press and hold POWER BUTTON for 30 seconds.
Plug in AC ADAPTER.
Turn on.
After log in, place battery in.
SOURCE: Acer Aspire 5315 won't boot, black screen
I had the same symptoms on friends laptop. She had nothing to lose so gave me carte blanc.
Took out battery (to eliminate as problem) plugged in power, and powered up
Power light OK, HD flashed, CD flashed, then black screen. Powered down.
Did the following:
1) took cover off of fan/circuit board (see http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ for details). (4 screws)
2) take out fan (3 screws) and find huge amount of gunk on cooling fins at fan disch. Blew out with compressed air. Also cleaned fan blades.(reboot shows didn't fix.)
3) Repeated step 2, Pulled out memory sticks and cleaned terminals by rubbing with lint free cloth. Replaced memory sticks.
4) System boots normally. Replaced battery. Boots normally.
DAMN I'M GOOD!
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