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... and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of customer machines. 5 If, for Acer's "global" product offering. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please...(e.g. Preface Before using this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to those given in...
... and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of customer machines. 5 If, for Acer's "global" product offering. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please...(e.g. Preface Before using this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to those given in...
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...M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Chipset: Intel® 915GM/915PM Memory K 256 MB/512 MB of DDRII 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB with dual so DIMM modules Data storage K 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk K DVD-Dual...768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista K Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent displays K Intel® 915PM with ATI ...
...M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Chipset: Intel® 915GM/915PM Memory K 256 MB/512 MB of DDRII 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB with dual so DIMM modules Data storage K 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk K DVD-Dual...768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista K Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent displays K Intel® 915PM with ATI ...
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21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
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.... External display port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory comparment Description Houses the computer's hard disc (secured by a screw). Unlatches the battery to an AC adaptor. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening.... Helps keep the computer cool. # 1 2 3 Icon Port Power jack Description Connects to remove the battery pack. Locks the battery in place. House the computer's main memory. 10 Aspire 1640
.... External display port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory comparment Description Houses the computer's hard disc (secured by a screw). Unlatches the battery to an AC adaptor. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening.... Helps keep the computer cool. # 1 2 3 Icon Port Power jack Description Connects to remove the battery pack. Locks the battery in place. House the computer's main memory. 10 Aspire 1640
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for socket Video controller Power and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for socket Video controller Power and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core ...
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...connector location RealTek 8100CL 10/100 RJ45 Right side Specification 20 Aspire 1640 Second Level Cache Item Cache scheme control 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...1024MB Slot 1 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 512MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB (2G) Above table lists some system...
...connector location RealTek 8100CL 10/100 RJ45 Right side Specification 20 Aspire 1640 Second Level Cache Item Cache scheme control 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...1024MB Slot 1 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 512MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB (2G) Above table lists some system...
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.../sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification Remark CD CD-DA (Red Book) -
.../sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification Remark CD CD-DA (Red Book) -
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...(Audio amplifier: Maxim MAX9755) Built-in Intel® 915GM (for UMA models) ATI Radeon X1300 (for discrete models) 128MB of shared memory (for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface... Item Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Specification built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex ...*16:9 75 1920x1200 75 1920x1440 75 2048x1536 60 24 Aspire 1640
...(Audio amplifier: Maxim MAX9755) Built-in Intel® 915GM (for UMA models) ATI Radeon X1300 (for discrete models) 128MB of shared memory (for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface... Item Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Specification built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex ...*16:9 75 1920x1200 75 1920x1440 75 2048x1536 60 24 Aspire 1640
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... information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 36 Shows system base memory size 1040 MB Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ...NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power On Display: Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [05:45:48] [08/30/2005...
... information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 36 Shows system base memory size 1040 MB Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ...NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power On Display: Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [05:45:48] [08/30/2005...
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...is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display will not be in these cases. 37 Chapter 2 Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot... Menu during POST. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Option: Disabled or...
...is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display will not be in these cases. 37 Chapter 2 Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot... Menu during POST. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Option: Disabled or...
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... diskette without backlight. 5. Then you sould be able to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Chapter 2 44 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is on the system. 4. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Copy BIOS.wph file to the floppy drive. 2. Use the Phlash utility to... floppy drive. 4. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Rename BIOS file of system programs...
... diskette without backlight. 5. Then you sould be able to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Chapter 2 44 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is on the system. 4. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Copy BIOS.wph file to the floppy drive. 2. Use the Phlash utility to... floppy drive. 4. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Rename BIOS file of system programs...
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Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate ...
Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate ...
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... the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3 Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Then remove the ODD bracket. Pop out the memory. 4. Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Remove two screws ...
... the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3 Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Then remove the ODD bracket. Pop out the memory. 4. Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Remove two screws ...
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Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the Memory" on the bottom. 7. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 5. Disconnect the power board cable.... 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50.. 2. Then detach the upper case assembly. See "Removing the Memory" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the...
Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the Memory" on the bottom. 7. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 5. Disconnect the power board cable.... 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50.. 2. Then detach the upper case assembly. See "Removing the Memory" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the...
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Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of these devices do not ... battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If any of the following power sources: 1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of these devices do not ... battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If any of the following power sources: 1.
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NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error ...
NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error ...
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... Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure...
... Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure...
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... Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73...
... Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73...
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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...
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... 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 System Management Mode (SMM...
... 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 System Management Mode (SMM...