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... 22 Touchpad Basics 22 Launch Keys 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 25 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 42 Others 45 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Phlash Utility 48 System Diagnostic Diskette 48 Running Diagnostic Program 49 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and...
... 22 Touchpad Basics 22 Launch Keys 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 25 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 42 Others 45 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Phlash Utility 48 System Diagnostic Diskette 48 Running Diagnostic Program 49 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and...
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...73 Index of Error Messages 74 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 77 Intermittent Problems 80 Undetermined Problems 81 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message 82 Top View 83 Chpater 5 Jumper 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 ...
...73 Index of Error Messages 74 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 77 Intermittent Problems 80 Undetermined Problems 81 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message 82 Top View 83 Chpater 5 Jumper 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 ...
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... Intel Brockdale (82845) 128/256MB 2 sockets (2 banks). Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Desktop P4 up to 1.7GHZ or Northwood upgradable MPGA478 package CPU 1.75V/1.5V Specification Phoenix 1.0 Flash...
... Intel Brockdale (82845) 128/256MB 2 sockets (2 banks). Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Desktop P4 up to 1.7GHZ or Northwood upgradable MPGA478 package CPU 1.75V/1.5V Specification Phoenix 1.0 Flash...
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... of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control 28 Specification FDC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices.
... of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control 28 Specification FDC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices.
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...Parallel Port Item Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification Yes (set by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed... controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available.
...Parallel Port Item Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification Yes (set by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed... controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available.
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...are six menu options: Main, Advanced , Security, Others, Boot and Exit. Read this carefully when making changes to expand this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to run Setup. To change the value of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. ! ...it is prompted on the bottom of screen). To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ! In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). ! However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can also press u to Chapter...
...are six menu options: Main, Advanced , Security, Others, Boot and Exit. Read this carefully when making changes to expand this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to run Setup. To change the value of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. ! ...it is prompted on the bottom of screen). To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ! In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). ! However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can also press u to Chapter...
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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. 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. Chapter 2 39 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. 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. Chapter 2 39 If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this screen are important and vital information about your computer.
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... access to boot.When enabled, the user password protects the computer from unauthorized access. When set the Supervisor password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access during boot up. When set the user password. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized use. If you may have three...
... access to boot.When enabled, the user password protects the computer from unauthorized access. When set the Supervisor password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access during boot up. When set the user password. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized use. If you may have three...
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... password" for verification. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] If verification fail, then user will be required to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. User can opt to highlight the Set User Password/Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. After setting the password, the computer...
... password" for verification. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] If verification fail, then user will be required to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. User can opt to highlight the Set User Password/Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. After setting the password, the computer...
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...and y keys to "Clear". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type the current password in the Enter New ... these steps: 1. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. Press e. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 44 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears: Set Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2.
...and y keys to "Clear". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type the current password in the Enter New ... these steps: 1. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. Press e. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 44 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears: Set Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2.
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Discards changes made . Chapter 2 47 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made . Save changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility. Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as t ). Loads default settings for all parameters (same as u ). Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Discards changes made . Chapter 2 47 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made . Save changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility. Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as t ). Loads default settings for all parameters (same as u ). Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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... the responsible personnel/channel to run the Phlash utility. Please pay attention to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for Aspire 1400 is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Use the Phlash utility to employ in...do not have other model. System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we used to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer Headquarters. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. To get this program, find it becomes corrupted. ...
... the responsible personnel/channel to run the Phlash utility. Please pay attention to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for Aspire 1400 is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Use the Phlash utility to employ in...do not have other model. System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we used to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer Headquarters. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. To get this program, find it becomes corrupted. ...
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... causes. Chapter 4 73 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. This index can... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
... causes. Chapter 4 73 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. This index can... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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... type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. then save and restart the computer. Run BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters; System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Default...test failed Main board Extended RAM test failed Main board CMOS clock battery needs to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run BIOS Setup Utility to be repaired. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. ...
... type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. then save and restart the computer. Run BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters; System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Default...test failed Main board Extended RAM test failed Main board CMOS clock battery needs to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run BIOS Setup Utility to be repaired. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. ...
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...Main board Memery test failed. Main board I /O bus. If it cannot locate the address, it displays. Chapter 4 75 Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Main board System unable to write to locate the address and display it... Main board Operating system cannot be found Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity Check 2 nnnn FRU/Action in Sequence Drive A: or B: is attached correctly. BIOS attempts to EISA CMOS. Error Message List Error Messages 02B0 Diskette drive A/B error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP 02D0 System cache error ...
...Main board Memery test failed. Main board I /O bus. If it cannot locate the address, it displays. Chapter 4 75 Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Main board System unable to write to locate the address and display it... Main board Operating system cannot be found Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity Check 2 nnnn FRU/Action in Sequence Drive A: or B: is attached correctly. BIOS attempts to EISA CMOS. Error Message List Error Messages 02B0 Diskette drive A/B error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP 02D0 System cache error ...
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..." on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors.
..." on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors.
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... work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work . Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Chapter 4 79 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Power off. Printer...Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board Main board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Press Fn+F5 three times slowly LCD FPC LCD inverter LCD See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 81. Keyboard...
... work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work . Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Chapter 4 79 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Power off. Printer...Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board Main board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Press Fn+F5 three times slowly LCD FPC LCD inverter LCD See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 81. Keyboard...
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Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Turn off the power and restart the system. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model.
Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Turn off the power and restart the system. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model.
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... support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us. Bios updates ! Debug cards for Acer's latest models For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of our technical material. An overview of all of... ! Returned material authorization procedures ! Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are : ! Schematics ! TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) The service repair section provides you need them. These can ...
... support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us. Bios updates ! Debug cards for Acer's latest models For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of our technical material. An overview of all of... ! Returned material authorization procedures ! Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are : ! Schematics ! TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) The service repair section provides you need them. These can ...
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... Audio 28, 29 B Battery 30 Battery Pack 59 battery pack charging indicator 15, 16 BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Version 25 BIOS Setup Utility 37 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 37 Basic System Settings 40 Navigating 37 System Information 38 System Security 46...
... Audio 28, 29 B Battery 30 Battery Pack 59 battery pack charging indicator 15, 16 BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Version 25 BIOS Setup Utility 37 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 37 Basic System Settings 40 Navigating 37 System Information 38 System Security 46...