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Ive had issues before with some computers that have "locks" encoded into the bios so that you would be unable to update or install a new OS. most of the computers i've seen with this are Dell and a few HPs. If this is what Acer is saying then this would be my first Acer computer with a bios lock. Normally you would only need to call them to "unlock" the bios setup so you can install a new OS.
(Umm... I've read others talk that the reason that they do this is to make sure you $$ BUY $$ another computer with the NEW OS rather than stick with your current computer. [sic] )