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... Indicators 11 Keyboard 12 Special keys 12 Hot Keys 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Advanced 37 Security 39 Boot 43 Exit 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Memory Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
... Indicators 11 Keyboard 12 Special keys 12 Hot Keys 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Advanced 37 Security 39 Boot 43 Exit 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Memory Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
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... ODD Module(1 66 Removing the ODD Module(2 66 Removing the HDD Bracket 67 Removing the Main Board 67 Removing the DC Board 68 Removing the I/O Port Bracket 68 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 69 Removing the Speaker Set 70 System Upgrade Procedure 71 Base Unit to Wireless Unit 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 72 System Check Procedures 73 External Diskette Drive Check 73 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory check 74 Power...
... ODD Module(1 66 Removing the ODD Module(2 66 Removing the HDD Bracket 67 Removing the Main Board 67 Removing the DC Board 68 Removing the I/O Port Bracket 68 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 69 Removing the Speaker Set 70 System Upgrade Procedure 71 Base Unit to Wireless Unit 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 72 System Check Procedures 73 External Diskette Drive Check 73 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory check 74 Power...
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... the notebook configuration utility. Turns the speakers on and off ; Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most...
... the notebook configuration utility. Turns the speakers on and off ; Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most...
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...CPU core voltage CPU I /O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller RTC LAN Controller/Chipset Memory Controller Bluetooth Controller/Chipset (Does this chipset support voice function??) Modem Controller/Chipset HDD Controller ODD Controller Parallel Port Controller USB Controller PCMCIA Controller Controller VIA K8N800+VIA VT8235CE NS PC87392 VIA VT1612A NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5200 for Aspire 1360 Series NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5700 for Hypertransport 1.2V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM...
...CPU core voltage CPU I /O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller RTC LAN Controller/Chipset Memory Controller Bluetooth Controller/Chipset (Does this chipset support voice function??) Modem Controller/Chipset HDD Controller ODD Controller Parallel Port Controller USB Controller PCMCIA Controller Controller VIA K8N800+VIA VT8235CE NS PC87392 VIA VT1612A NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5200 for Aspire 1360 Series NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5700 for Hypertransport 1.2V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM...
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... Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Specification Built-in CPU 128KB or 256KB for AMD Sempron CPU 1MB for AMD Athlon 64 DTR CPU Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification VIA...
... Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Specification Built-in CPU 128KB or 256KB for AMD Sempron CPU 1MB for AMD Athlon 64 DTR CPU Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification VIA...
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... (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Integrated Uni Chrome Pro IGP with upt to 64MB shared video RAM (for Aspire 1360/1520) NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5200 (for Aspire 1360, manufacturing option) NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5700 (for Aspire 1520, manufacturing option) N/A NO 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) VGA Display Resolution Display device 800x600 LCD 1024x768 LCD 1280x1024 LCD 1400x1050 LCD 1600x1200 LCD...
... (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Integrated Uni Chrome Pro IGP with upt to 64MB shared video RAM (for Aspire 1360/1520) NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5200 (for Aspire 1360, manufacturing option) NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5700 (for Aspire 1520, manufacturing option) N/A NO 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) VGA Display Resolution Display device 800x600 LCD 1024x768 LCD 1280x1024 LCD 1400x1050 LCD 1600x1200 LCD...
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... "disabled". The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to run Setup. Info. In this utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2800+ 1.6 GHz HTS4244040N9AT00-(PM) MPA201Q2G0W2YA MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS...
... "disabled". The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to run Setup. Info. In this utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2800+ 1.6 GHz HTS4244040N9AT00-(PM) MPA201Q2G0W2YA MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS...
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...Hard Disk Option: Enabled or Disabled system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables or disables Hard Disk to control the settings in order to disable or auto. Chapter 2 36 If any display device is disabled. This is because the user is disabled or enabled. Settings in this screen. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is connected on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets...
...Hard Disk Option: Enabled or Disabled system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables or disables Hard Disk to control the settings in order to disable or auto. Chapter 2 36 If any display device is disabled. This is because the user is disabled or enabled. Settings in this screen. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is connected on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets...
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... Supervisor password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When both Supervisor and user password are done, press u to enabled. When you have to return your notebook computer to reset it. When set to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on HDD is set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. The password...
... Supervisor password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When both Supervisor and user password are done, press u to enabled. When you have to return your notebook computer to reset it. When set to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on HDD is set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. The password...
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... without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Changing a Password 1. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow...
... without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Changing a Password 1. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow...
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... Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
... Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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... 54. 3. Remove the speaker set cable. See "Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan" on page 67. 12. See "Removing the HDD Bracket" on page 61. 6. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set from the lower case. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 68. 14. See "Removing the DC Board" on page 63. 5. Chapter 3 70 See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page...
... 54. 3. Remove the speaker set cable. See "Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan" on page 67. 12. See "Removing the HDD Bracket" on page 61. 6. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set from the lower case. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 68. 14. See "Removing the DC Board" on page 63. 5. Chapter 3 70 See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page...
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... error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 73. Keyboard locked...
... error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 73. Keyboard locked...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional...
... Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 74. System board 85 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD...
... Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 74. System board 85 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD...
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... / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 76. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Battery...
... / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 76. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Battery...
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Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you...
Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you...
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...-Spare Part Index 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 F Features 1 Flash Utility 45 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 H Hard disk 18, 20 Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 53 Hard Disk Standby Mode 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD 18, 20 Hibernation Mode 29 Hibernation mode hotkey 15 Hot Keys 15 I Intermittent Problems 88 J Jumper and Connector Locations SW2 Settings 99 K Keyboard 18, 27 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 L L2 cache 18 M Mechanical Specification 29 Memory Check 74 Modem 19 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15...
...-Spare Part Index 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 F Features 1 Flash Utility 45 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 H Hard disk 18, 20 Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 53 Hard Disk Standby Mode 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD 18, 20 Hibernation Mode 29 Hibernation mode hotkey 15 Hot Keys 15 I Intermittent Problems 88 J Jumper and Connector Locations SW2 Settings 99 K Keyboard 18, 27 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 L L2 cache 18 M Mechanical Specification 29 Memory Check 74 Modem 19 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15...