Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Aspire A515-54G

Razorice
Razorice Member Posts: 11

Tinkerer

edited October 2023 in 2020 Archives
I'd sure love a way to disable the timeout of the backlight for the keyboard. Unfortunately, it seems like a BIOS update is required, but none of the available BIOS versions have this capability. Can we get a new BIOS version that includes this functionality, please?

Best Answer

  • Manny-Acer_Retired
    Manny-Acer_Retired Newbie Posts: 4,453 Guru
    Answer ✓
    jimfitter said:
    A BIOS update came and went, without a keyboard update. I keep giving bad reviews where I can, on this model, in various forums. Hopefully, the bad press gives someone the incentive to fix this. It really is frustrating to have to deal with this.

    Please keep in mind that the backlight automatically turning off 30 seconds after the last keystroke, is a power saving feature (mostly found in our newer models) as part of our effort to meet Energy Star7.0, Acer is unable to offer a support path to override or modify this feature if your model is not eligible for the following BIOS update:



    A "Keyboard Lighting Timeout" function has been implemented for the following models only: 

    Model

    BIOS v.

    Date

    Download Link

    Aspire T7000

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Aspire A715-72G

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Predator PH315-51

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Aspire A717-72G

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Nitro AN515-52

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Nitro AN515-53

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Predator PH317-52

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Model

    BIOS v.

    Date

    Download Link

    Nitro AN515-42

    1.13

    2019/03/08

    Download


    Note: Please keep in mind that this implementation (Main tab) will allow users to Disable the "Keyboard Lighting Timeout" option to have the Keyboard Backlight on at all times when on AC power only if the unit is on battery power, it will work as intended (automatically turning off 30 seconds after the last keystroke). You can check periodically for any drivers, manuals and BIOS updates here: Drivers&Manual official page

    Please follow the "Disable keyboard backlight timeout" instructions (FAQ):

    https://us.answers.acer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61998#_ga=2.159783933.1374864991.1552488642-1045363774.1531752932

    BIOS changes example:


    Note: This thread will be now closed and this reply will be marked as the solution.


    Best Regards,

    Acer-Manny

Answers

  • MaClane
    MaClane ACE Posts: 35,598 Trailblazer
    Good Morning Razorice !

    Not all models can implement this function.
    If your own, must change in Bios.
    Remembering that it is only functional connected to the power outlet.
    Using on battery will turn off every 30 seconds by default.


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  • Does your model have this function?
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  • MaClane
    MaClane ACE Posts: 35,598 Trailblazer
    Good Morning Razorice !

    Once you check, let me know here.


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  • Razorice
    Razorice Member Posts: 11

    Tinkerer

    edited January 2020
    These are the bios settings I have. I'm on BIOS v1.12.
  • OK! Does the keyboard light only turn off every thirty seconds on the battery? Or does this occur when you plug in the power adapter too?
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  • Razorice
    Razorice Member Posts: 11

    Tinkerer

    Keyboard light turns off every 30ish seconds regardless of if it's plugged in or not.
  • What is the version bios?
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  • Razorice
    Razorice Member Posts: 11

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    BIOS version is 1.12
  • Somente alguns modelos tiveram essa atualização. No entanto, você pode lançar essa ideia no Acer Idea! Se muitos usuários reclamarem, é bastante provável que eles lancem uma nova versão do bios para adicionar esta função no adaptador de energia.
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  • Razorice
    Razorice Member Posts: 11

    Tinkerer

    Well that's kind of what I thought I was doing here, but ok, I'll try to find that ideas board...
  • Razorice
    Razorice Member Posts: 11

    Tinkerer

    I can't seem to find "Acer Idea," could you point me in that direction?
  • I believe the link is only available to ACE users!
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  • Razorice
    Razorice Member Posts: 11

    Tinkerer

    Oh. Well. Hope it gets fixed, haha. Thanks for your time! 
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  • jimfitter
    jimfitter Member Posts: 13

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    A BIOS update came and went, without a keyboard update. I keep giving bad reviews where I can, on this model, in various forums. Hopefully, the bad press gives someone the incentive to fix this. It really is frustrating to have to deal with this.
  • Manny-Acer_Retired
    Manny-Acer_Retired Newbie Posts: 4,453 Guru
    Answer ✓
    jimfitter said:
    A BIOS update came and went, without a keyboard update. I keep giving bad reviews where I can, on this model, in various forums. Hopefully, the bad press gives someone the incentive to fix this. It really is frustrating to have to deal with this.

    Please keep in mind that the backlight automatically turning off 30 seconds after the last keystroke, is a power saving feature (mostly found in our newer models) as part of our effort to meet Energy Star7.0, Acer is unable to offer a support path to override or modify this feature if your model is not eligible for the following BIOS update:



    A "Keyboard Lighting Timeout" function has been implemented for the following models only: 

    Model

    BIOS v.

    Date

    Download Link

    Aspire T7000

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Aspire A715-72G

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Predator PH315-51

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Aspire A717-72G

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Nitro AN515-52

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Nitro AN515-53

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Predator PH317-52

    1.25

    2019/03/20

    Download

    Model

    BIOS v.

    Date

    Download Link

    Nitro AN515-42

    1.13

    2019/03/08

    Download


    Note: Please keep in mind that this implementation (Main tab) will allow users to Disable the "Keyboard Lighting Timeout" option to have the Keyboard Backlight on at all times when on AC power only if the unit is on battery power, it will work as intended (automatically turning off 30 seconds after the last keystroke). You can check periodically for any drivers, manuals and BIOS updates here: Drivers&Manual official page

    Please follow the "Disable keyboard backlight timeout" instructions (FAQ):

    https://us.answers.acer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61998#_ga=2.159783933.1374864991.1552488642-1045363774.1531752932

    BIOS changes example:


    Note: This thread will be now closed and this reply will be marked as the solution.


    Best Regards,

    Acer-Manny

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