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...cases, please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the... printed Service Guide. V If, for repair and service of this generic service guide. add-on your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following ...
...cases, please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the... printed Service Guide. V If, for repair and service of this generic service guide. add-on your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following ...
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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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...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 conserve power DualViewTM support Multimedia T T T ... (1400x1050) resolution -- 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) NVIDIA GeForce4 448 Go with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option) NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64MB of -use: -- 14.1" XGA (1024x768) resolution (for Aspire 1520 only) T Built-in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ...
...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 conserve power DualViewTM support Multimedia T T T ... (1400x1050) resolution -- 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) NVIDIA GeForce4 448 Go with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option) NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64MB of -use: -- 14.1" XGA (1024x768) resolution (for Aspire 1520 only) T Built-in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ...
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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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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. 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
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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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...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... 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...
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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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... Boot Menu: D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [08/23/2004] , , or 640 KB selects field. 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 ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
... Boot Menu: D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [08/23/2004] , , or 640 KB selects field. 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 ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
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... device will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on battery power). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enabled: Customer Logo...Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not present. Both: Simultaneously enable both ...
... device will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on battery power). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enabled: Customer Logo...Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not present. Both: Simultaneously enable both ...
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... 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 run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below...
... 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 run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below...
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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 ...
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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See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Pop up the memory. 5. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Removing the Memory Module 1. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3
See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Pop up the memory. 5. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Removing the Memory Module 1. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3
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...any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 75 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 76 Chapter 4 74 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the ...in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Go to main board. 2. Follow the instructions...
...any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 75 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 76 Chapter 4 74 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the ...in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Go to main board. 2. Follow the instructions...
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The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 89. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: If the system fails after you ...
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 89. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: If the system fails after you ...
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... (THe causes will show message. 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. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at...
... (THe causes will show message. 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. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at...
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... Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility...
... Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility...
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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...