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... functionality of a machine (e.g. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided...provided by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. If, for Acer "global" product offering. V These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you...
... functionality of a machine (e.g. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided...provided by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. If, for Acer "global" product offering. V These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you...
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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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...Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher with 1 MB cache, supporting HyperTransport technology (for Aspire 1520 only) T VIA Chipset-integrated Unichrome PRO graphics core, with up to 64MB of shared memory T 256/512MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules T 30GB and above ...high-capacity, Enhanced-IED hard disk (for Aspire 1360 only) T 40GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk (for Aspire 1520 only) T Advanced Configuration Power...
...Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher with 1 MB cache, supporting HyperTransport technology (for Aspire 1520 only) T VIA Chipset-integrated Unichrome PRO graphics core, with up to 64MB of shared memory T 256/512MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules T 30GB and above ...high-capacity, Enhanced-IED hard disk (for Aspire 1360 only) T 40GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk (for Aspire 1520 only) T Advanced Configuration Power...
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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. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Bottom View # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
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...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... CPU I/O voltage Specification Mobile AMD 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:...
...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... CPU I/O voltage Specification Mobile AMD 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:...
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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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It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. 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. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 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 ←...
It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. 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. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 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 the system boot from LAN (remote server). Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is disabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Enabled or ...
... CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is disabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Enabled or ...
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... should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required... system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 45 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility.
... should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required... system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 45 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility.
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... frame in that need to remove the main board, you want 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...
... frame in that need to remove the main board, you want 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. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1.
To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1.
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...pack; Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Press F2 in the message window. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack.... 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable ...
...pack; Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Press F2 in the message window. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack.... 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable ...
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... of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to...
... of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to...
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... system. System board Chapter 4 78 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. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down...
... system. System board Chapter 4 78 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. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down...
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... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 79 Chapter 4 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. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System...
... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 79 Chapter 4 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. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System...
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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...