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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3 data-id="this-article-only-applies-to-predator-g6-710-predator-g3-710">This article only applies to: Predator G6-710 / Predator G3-710<br><br></h3> Heavy loading or writing to the solid state drive may cause this error, or may cause your system to power on with nothing shown on the display. You can resolve the issue by installing the latest BIOS for your product. This BIOS update changes the timing of the SSD from 1ms to 1s. If you are experiencing this issue, choose the appropriate option below to resolve your issue:<p><br><br></p><h3 data-id="1-if-your-system-is-able-to-power-on-and-boot-to-windows-install-the-latest-bios-via-the-acer-care-center">1. If your system is able to power on and boot to Windows, install the latest BIOS via the Acer Care Center. </h3> <ol><li>Click the <b>Start <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/47093/icon_windows8_key.png" alt="Start" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> menu</b>, select <strong>All Apps</strong>. </li> <li>Choose <strong>Acer</strong> and select the <strong>Acer Care Center</strong> App.</li> <li>Click the <strong>Update</strong> tile.</li> <li>Click the <strong>Update</strong> button next for the BIOS and follow the onscreen instructions.</li> </ol><h3 data-id="2-if-your-system-is-able-to-power-on-but-not-boot-into-windows-you-can-create-a-bios-recovery-flash-drive-to-update-to-bios-r02-a2">2. If your system is able to power on but not boot into Windows, you can create a BIOS recovery flash drive to update to BIOS R02-A2:</h3> <ol><li>On another PC, format a USB flash drive to FAT32. This will erase all data from the drive.</li> <li>Save the file <a rel="nofollow" href="https://us.answers.acer.com/euf/assets/images/answers/files/zip/g3_710_bios_recovery.zip">g3_710_bios_recovery.zip</a>, and extract the contents to the formatted USB flash drive.</li> <li>Power off your system and disconnect anything except for the power cord, mouse, keyboard, and display.</li> <li>Power on your system and begin tapping the <strong>Del</strong> key to enter the BIOS.</li> <li>Press the <strong>right arrow</strong> key twice to highlight the <strong>Authentication</strong> tab.</li> <li>Use the down arrow to highlight <strong>Secure Boot</strong>, and change the setting to <strong>disabled</strong> and press <strong>Enter</strong>.</li> <li>Press <strong>F10</strong> and press <strong>Enter</strong> to Save and Exit. Your system will begin restarting.</li> <li>Tap <strong>F12</strong> to enter the Boot Menu. This may take up to 30 seconds. Select your USB flash drive. It should start with UEFI:<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/47093/bios_5.jpg" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img><br></li> <li>The flash drive will begin the process of updating the BIOS. When you are prompted, press any key to continue.<br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/47093/bios_1.jpg" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>Let the update run until it returns to the command prompt.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/47093/bios_4.jpg" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>Power off the system and disconnect the power cable for 30 seconds.</li> <li>Remove the USB flash drive.</li> <li>Plug the power cord back in and power on the computer. It should take almost thirty seconds before you see anything on the screen. If you do not see anything on the screen within one minute, attempt the procedure again.</li> <li>The system will POST (beep) and display a message to press the F1 key to continue or Del to enter Setup. Press <strong>Del</strong> to enter the BIOS.</li> <li>In the BIOS, press <strong>F9</strong> to reset the BIOS defaults, then press <strong>Enter</strong> to save.</li> <li>Press <strong>F10</strong>, then press <strong>Enter</strong> to Save and Exit.</li> <li>Your system will reboot and should start Windows. The first boot after updating the BIOS will be noticeably slower, but will improve on the next restart.</li> </ol><p><br><br>DID THIS FIX THE PROBLEM?<br><br></p><div>If you are still having problems, or are unable to see the display when you boot your system, please <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact">contact Acer support</a>.</div><br><br><meta content="#Aspire T3-715,#DX4996,#Aspire T3-715A,#Aspire GX-785,#Predator G3-710,#Aspire T3-710"></meta> </article> </main>
