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... offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ...ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the...
... offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ...ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the...
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... 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 102 Index of Error Messages 103 Phoenix BIOS Beep... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
... 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 102 Index of Error Messages 103 Phoenix BIOS Beep... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
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..., or K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2920Z K Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB),supporting Intel... Media Accelerator X3100(Intel® GMA X3100) with up to 358 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 350 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX® 9 K Dual independent display support K 16.7 million colors Chapter 1 1
..., or K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2920Z K Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB),supporting Intel... Media Accelerator X3100(Intel® GMA X3100) with up to 358 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 350 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX® 9 K Dual independent display support K 16.7 million colors Chapter 1 1
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... Acer ClearVision™ technologies Storage subsystem K 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive K Optical drive options: jDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive jDVD/CD-RW combo drive K 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory ...K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home Theater audio ...
... Acer ClearVision™ technologies Storage subsystem K 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive K Optical drive options: jDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive jDVD/CD-RW combo drive K 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory ...K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home Theater audio ...
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... 479 Celeron M 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0U 4, 5 G792 20 HOST BUS 667/[email protected] Intel GM965/GL960 SVIDEO/COMP AGTL+ CPU I/F DDR Memory I/F LVDS INTEGRATED GRAHPICS LVDS, CRT I/F RGB CRT 71.GL960.00U, SLA5V X4 DMI 400MHz 6,7,8,9,10,11 GM965 : KI.96501.008 C-Link0 GL960 :KI.96501.010...
... 479 Celeron M 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0U 4, 5 G792 20 HOST BUS 667/[email protected] Intel GM965/GL960 SVIDEO/COMP AGTL+ CPU I/F DDR Memory I/F LVDS INTEGRATED GRAHPICS LVDS, CRT I/F RGB CRT 71.GL960.00U, SLA5V X4 DMI 400MHz 6,7,8,9,10,11 GM965 : KI.96501.008 C-Link0 GL960 :KI.96501.010...
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... Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. port 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Chapter 1 7 button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. port 7 Modem...
... Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. port 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Chapter 1 7 button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. port 7 Modem...
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latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use.
latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use.
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... drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of decrypting the file...! K Removable Storage Devices - K Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. 22 Chapter 1 The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file. If you... while your system is the unique key that data can't be used to decrypt it. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and...
... drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of decrypting the file...! K Removable Storage Devices - K Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. 22 Chapter 1 The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file. If you... while your system is the unique key that data can't be used to decrypt it. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and...
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... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix 1.02 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS...
... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix 1.02 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS...
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... 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB...NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. System Memory Item Memory controller 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 Built-in any...
... 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB...NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. System Memory Item Memory controller 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 Built-in any...
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..., Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A, TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X #AC01 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...
..., Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A, TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X #AC01 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...
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... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Super-Multi Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive GSA-T20N, SONY Super-Multi AD-7560A With CD Diskette With DVD...
... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Super-Multi Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive GSA-T20N, SONY Super-Multi AD-7560A With CD Diskette With DVD...
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S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number ...
S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number ...
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... as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [10/26/2007] 640 KB 1014 MB 8 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
... as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [10/26/2007] 640 KB 1014 MB 8 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
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...Settings in these cases. This is because the user is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time... (remote server). Chapter 2 43 Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. VGA Memory size=128/256 MB Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; The hours are the default and...
...Settings in these cases. This is because the user is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time... (remote server). Chapter 2 43 Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. VGA Memory size=128/256 MB Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; The hours are the default and...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Please use the ... flash utility has auto-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Please use the ... flash utility has auto-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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... pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. 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 appropriate power supply... check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1.
... pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. 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 appropriate power supply... check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1.
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... menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 102 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 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. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message...
... menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 102 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 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. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message...
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... causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages...
... causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages...
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... Diskette Drive Check" on page 98. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive...
... Diskette Drive Check" on page 98. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive...