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...You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines.... VII add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory...
...You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines.... VII add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory...
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... System Check Procedures 70 External Diskette Drive Check 70 External CD-ROM Drive Check 70 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 71 Memory Check 71 Power System Check 71 Touchpad Check 72 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 73 Index of Error Messages ... and Connector Locations 83 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 84 SW2 Settings 84 Bottom View 85 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 Aspire 1400 104 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 105 Main Features 105 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 107 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 108 Appendix C...
... System Check Procedures 70 External Diskette Drive Check 70 External CD-ROM Drive Check 70 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 71 Memory Check 71 Power System Check 71 Touchpad Check 72 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 73 Index of Error Messages ... and Connector Locations 83 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 84 SW2 Settings 84 Bottom View 85 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 Aspire 1400 104 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 105 Main Features 105 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 107 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 108 Appendix C...
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....7 million colors at 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display... ! ! ! Multimedia ! ! ! ! ! ! 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with 3-D sound Built-in mind. Here are just a few of Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) for graphics-intensive games and applications.
....7 million colors at 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display... ! ! ! Multimedia ! ! ! ! ! ! 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with 3-D sound Built-in mind. Here are just a few of Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) for graphics-intensive games and applications.
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... II PCMCIA Card Bus slots Three 4-pins USB ports VR for volume control 4 Chapter 1 Sleek, smooth and stylish design ! Wide and curved palm rest ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk CardBus PC Card slots Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 87 keys with 101/102 key emulation ! 1 Windows Key, 1 Application Key ! Ergonomically-centered touchpad...
... II PCMCIA Card Bus slots Three 4-pins USB ports VR for volume control 4 Chapter 1 Sleek, smooth and stylish design ! Wide and curved palm rest ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk CardBus PC Card slots Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 87 keys with 101/102 key emulation ! 1 Windows Key, 1 Application Key ! Ergonomically-centered touchpad...
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Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot. 14 Chapter 1
Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot. 14 Chapter 1
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... 133 MHz 3.3V 144-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in write-back Specification Specification Intel Brockdale (82845) 128/256MB 2 sockets (2 banks). One is on the top and the other is on the button. ... 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Standard 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 Built-in CPU 256KB/512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
... 133 MHz 3.3V 144-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in write-back Specification Specification Intel Brockdale (82845) 128/256MB 2 sockets (2 banks). One is on the top and the other is on the button. ... 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Standard 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 Built-in CPU 256KB/512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
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... MB 256MB/384 MB 128MB256 MB 256 MB 384MB/512 MB 128MB/256 MB 512 MB 640MB/768 MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification Item Data modem...
... MB 256MB/384 MB 128MB256 MB 256 MB 384MB/512 MB 128MB/256 MB 512 MB 640MB/768 MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification Item Data modem...
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... Sets the system time. Specifies whether or not to expand the image to 640KB.. The size is fixed to fill the screen Reports the memory size of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Options: Enabled or Disabled Options: Auto-Selected or Simultaneous Options: Enabled or Disabled ... Time. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.. Main The Main screen displays a summary of system base memory.
... Sets the system time. Specifies whether or not to expand the image to 640KB.. The size is fixed to fill the screen Reports the memory size of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Options: Enabled or Disabled Options: Auto-Selected or Simultaneous Options: Enabled or Disabled ... Time. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.. Main The Main screen displays a summary of system base memory.
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BIOS Ver.Product Name Shows the system BIOS version. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this screen are important and vital information about your computer. Parameter Description Format/Options Extended Memory Reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer. Chapter 2 39 Note: Extended memory size= Total memory size-1MB-0.5M. The items in the system and 32 Bit SMI will occupy 0.5MB.
BIOS Ver.Product Name Shows the system BIOS version. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this screen are important and vital information about your computer. Parameter Description Format/Options Extended Memory Reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer. Chapter 2 39 Note: Extended memory size= Total memory size-1MB-0.5M. The items in the system and 32 Bit SMI will occupy 0.5MB.
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... The system diagnostic utilities is required for the following items for Aspire 1400 is not completely loaded. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is provided by Acer Headquarters. Restore a BIOS when it in other diagnostic program. ... a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: For ASSY Function Test Procedure, please prepare the following conditions: ! NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use for system components test: PIO loopback, formatted floppy diskette, CD-DISK... Phlash. Please pay attention to employ in the Aspire 1400 service CD kit.
... The system diagnostic utilities is required for the following items for Aspire 1400 is not completely loaded. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is provided by Acer Headquarters. Restore a BIOS when it in other diagnostic program. ... a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: For ASSY Function Test Procedure, please prepare the following conditions: ! NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use for system components test: PIO loopback, formatted floppy diskette, CD-DISK... Phlash. Please pay attention to employ in the Aspire 1400 service CD kit.
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Disconnect speakers' wire. 4. Release the CPU lock with fingers gentlely and take out the memory from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws holding the two speakers. Release the tape that secure the main board. 6. Remove the two ...
Disconnect speakers' wire. 4. Release the CPU lock with fingers gentlely and take out the memory from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws holding the two speakers. Release the tape that secure the main board. 6. Remove the two ...
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... operation. Press F2 in the message window. A loose connection can cause an error. If the keyboard cable connection is to the diagnostic memory in the connector on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to be tested. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the .... NOTE: Make sure that power is fully installed into the connector. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following list: ! Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the main board. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied. 3.
... operation. Press F2 in the message window. A loose connection can cause an error. If the keyboard cable connection is to the diagnostic memory in the connector on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to be tested. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the .... NOTE: Make sure that power is fully installed into the connector. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following list: ! Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the main board. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied. 3.
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... the symptom is listed first. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Chapter 4 73
... the symptom is listed first. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Chapter 4 73
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... Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Default configuration used 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Display device mismatch. Run BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters; Check...
... Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Default configuration used 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Display device mismatch. Run BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters; Check...
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... attempts to locate the address and display it displays. On older boards, check the cache jummpers. Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. then save and restart the computer. Reinstall the operating system. If it cannot locate the address, it on the boot device. You may...
... attempts to locate the address and display it displays. On older boards, check the cache jummpers. Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. then save and restart the computer. Reinstall the operating system. If it cannot locate the address, it on the boot device. You may...
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... Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard...
... Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard...
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... R15" SXGA+ HITACHI Note: The image is for L and R LCD bracket. 33.A02V5.010 33.A02V5.012 33.A02V5.014 94 Chapter 6 Picture CPU/Processor Memory LCD No. Partname And Description Part Number CPU Willamette 1.7Ghz/400FSB, 256OD 478pin 01.WILAM.1GV D-0 256M SDRAM Mitsubishi MH32S64AVS-6TA-PE 72.03264.AON...
... R15" SXGA+ HITACHI Note: The image is for L and R LCD bracket. 33.A02V5.010 33.A02V5.012 33.A02V5.014 94 Chapter 6 Picture CPU/Processor Memory LCD No. Partname And Description Part Number CPU Willamette 1.7Ghz/400FSB, 256OD 478pin 01.WILAM.1GV D-0 256M SDRAM Mitsubishi MH32S64AVS-6TA-PE 72.03264.AON...
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... and an MPEG-2 DVD hardware-assisted capability. Appendix A 104 In addition to 14.1/15.0 TFT color LCD supporting XGA resolution of 1024x7698, 32-bits colors, Aspire 1400 also has 4x AGP support and is expandable to display, The Aspire 1400 integrates ATI MOBILITY RADEON graphics accelerator with 16MB of DDR video memory.
... and an MPEG-2 DVD hardware-assisted capability. Appendix A 104 In addition to 14.1/15.0 TFT color LCD supporting XGA resolution of 1024x7698, 32-bits colors, Aspire 1400 also has 4x AGP support and is expandable to display, The Aspire 1400 integrates ATI MOBILITY RADEON graphics accelerator with 16MB of DDR video memory.
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... Audio devices 45 Expansion devices 46 PC Card slots 46 USB 47 Miscellaneous options 48 Battery pack 48 AC adapter 48 Key component upgrades 49 Memory upgrade 49 Hard disk upgrade 50 Moving with your computer 51 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to...
... Audio devices 45 Expansion devices 46 PC Card slots 46 USB 47 Miscellaneous options 48 Battery pack 48 AC adapter 48 Key component upgrades 49 Memory upgrade 49 Hard disk upgrade 50 Moving with your computer 51 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to...
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8 Bottom view Getting familiar with your computer # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's hard disk. Houses the computer's battery pack. Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot.
8 Bottom view Getting familiar with your computer # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latch 4 Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's hard disk. Houses the computer's battery pack. Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot.