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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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... internal touchpad on and off; Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Chapter 1 15 Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used...
... internal touchpad on and off; Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Chapter 1 15 Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used...
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... Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super 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 Aspire 1520...
... Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super 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 Aspire 1520...
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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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... bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile...
... bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile...
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... detect if any external display device is set to Hard Disk Option: Enabled or Disabled system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST. The table below describes the parameters in LCD only mode. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on battery power). Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or...
... detect if any external display device is set to Hard Disk Option: Enabled or Disabled system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST. The table below describes the parameters in LCD only mode. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on battery power). Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or...
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... Password on boot parameter. 5. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. Press e. Press Enter to enter a password, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When set the supervisor password. User password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook...
... Password on boot parameter. 5. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. Press e. Press Enter to enter a password, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When set the supervisor password. User password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook...
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... can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 41 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
... can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 41 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
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... unauthorized use. 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. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Chapter 2 44 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1...
... unauthorized use. 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. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Chapter 2 44 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1...
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... Plate" on page 65. 9. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 67. 13. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 61. 6. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set cable. See "Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan" on page 63. 5. Chapter 3 70 Removing the Speaker Set 1. See "Removing the Second Fan Bracket" on page 66. 10.
... Plate" on page 65. 9. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 67. 13. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 61. 6. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set cable. See "Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan" on page 63. 5. Chapter 3 70 Removing the Speaker Set 1. See "Removing the Second Fan Bracket" on page 66. 10.
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... "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 73. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or...
... "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Incorrect password is dead - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 73. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or...
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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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... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check 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...
... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check 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...
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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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... cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings...
... cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings...
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Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 76. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 29. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. 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...
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 76. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 29. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. 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...
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Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 89. 87 Chapter 4 USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. ...
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 89. 87 Chapter 4 USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. ...
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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...
