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... is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add...
... is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add...
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... 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 53 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module...
... 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 53 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module...
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... 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 System Check 74 Touchpad Check 76 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 77 Index of Error Messages 78...Disk Recovery 93 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 98 Top View 98 Bottom View 99 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Model Name Definition 112 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 114 Microsoft Windows XP ...
... 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 System Check 74 Touchpad Check 76 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 77 Index of Error Messages 78...Disk Recovery 93 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 98 Top View 98 Bottom View 99 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Model Name Definition 112 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 114 Microsoft Windows XP ...
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... efficiency and ease-of-use: -- 14.1" XGA (1024x768) resolution (for Aspire 1360 only) -- 15.0" XGA (1024x768) or SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution -- 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) NVIDIA GeForce4 448 Go with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option) NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option) 3D graphics support Support simultanesous display between LCD and...
... efficiency and ease-of-use: -- 14.1" XGA (1024x768) resolution (for Aspire 1360 only) -- 15.0" XGA (1024x768) or SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution -- 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) NVIDIA GeForce4 448 Go with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option) NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option) 3D graphics support Support simultanesous display between LCD and...
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....11b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth® (manufacturing option) Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules Human-centric design T Rugged, yet extremely portable, construction T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with well...
....11b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth® (manufacturing option) Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules Human-centric design T Rugged, yet extremely portable, construction T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with well...
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Bottom View # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1
Bottom View # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1
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...Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher (for Aspire 1360) AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher (for Aspire 1520) uOG 754 pin 1.5V High speed: 1.2V => for RAM 2.5V Low speed: 1.2V =>for Aspire 1520 Series Embedded in VT8235CE Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller... 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...
...Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher (for Aspire 1360) AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher (for Aspire 1520) uOG 754 pin 1.5V High speed: 1.2V => for RAM 2.5V Low speed: 1.2V =>for Aspire 1520 Series Embedded in VT8235CE Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller... 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...
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... 512MB Slot 1 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB Above table lists some system...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 K8N800 0MB 2 Sockets 256/512...
... 512MB Slot 1 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB Above table lists some system...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 K8N800 0MB 2 Sockets 256/512...
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...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
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... image Source image in the frame buffer 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1400x1050 True image True image True image True image 1600x1200 True image Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed for UMA upgradeable for NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5200/5700 64MB LCD Display Resolution Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480...
... image Source image in the frame buffer 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1400x1050 True image True image True image True image 1600x1200 True image Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed for UMA upgradeable for NVIDIA® GeForceTM FX Go5200/5700 64MB LCD Display Resolution Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480...
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... parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [15:56:48...] [08/23/2004] , , or 640 KB selects field. Actual values may differ. Shows system base memory size 446MB Shows extended memory size [64 MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...
... parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [15:56:48...] [08/23/2004] , , or 640 KB selects field. Actual values may differ. Shows system base memory size 446MB Shows extended memory size [64 MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...
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...CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Memory size is disabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to control the settings in LCD ... of the LCD backlight when the AC power is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables or disables Hard Disk to disable or auto. The hours are the default and ...
...CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Memory size is disabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to control the settings in LCD ... of the LCD backlight when the AC power is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables or disables Hard Disk to disable or auto. The hours are the default and ...
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... is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system ...
... is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system ...
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... the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD...
... the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD...
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To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2.
To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2.
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Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully ... you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the following list: T "Check the Power...
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully ... you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the following list: T "Check the Power...
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... amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: Perform the FRU...
... amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: Perform the FRU...
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... 73. System CMOS checksum bad - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then...
... 73. System CMOS checksum bad - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then...
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.... RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with...
.... RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with...
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... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...