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... the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with ...the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 83 1 Turn off...
... the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with ...the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 83 1 Turn off...
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...PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Keyboard error or no Contact your...or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer...
...PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Keyboard error or no Contact your...or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer...
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... 85 DVD movies playing 85 E error messages 88 Euro 34 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio troubleshooting 46 B battery pack battery-low warning 52 caring for xiv characteristics 49 charging 51 checking charge level 51 installing 50 low conditions 52 maximizing life 49 optimizing 51 removing... 51 using the first time 49 BIOS utility 83 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting 46 charging checking level 51 cleaning...
... 85 DVD movies playing 85 E error messages 88 Euro 34 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio troubleshooting 46 B battery pack battery-low warning 52 caring for xiv characteristics 49 charging 51 checking charge level 51 installing 50 low conditions 52 maximizing life 49 optimizing 51 removing... 51 using the first time 49 BIOS utility 83 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting 46 charging checking level 51 cleaning...
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...) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity (for selected models) / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet (for selected models)/ ePower / ePresentation Management) ...Reader® • CyberLink® PowerProducer™ • Norton AntiVirus™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 90/65 W AC adapter • 512 MB,1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules •...
...) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity (for selected models) / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet (for selected models)/ ePower / ePresentation Management) ...Reader® • CyberLink® PowerProducer™ • Norton AntiVirus™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 90/65 W AC adapter • 512 MB,1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules •...
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... up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with... to run this utility. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the...
... up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with... to run this utility. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the...
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...incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a ... This chapter shows you how to open the computer yourself; See "Requesting service" on page 48. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take ...
...incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a ... This chapter shows you how to open the computer yourself; See "Requesting service" on page 48. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take ...
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English 88 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 46 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 38, 67 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting 46 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix...
English 88 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 46 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 38, 67 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting 46 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix...
Aspire 3680, Aspire 5600, TravelMate 4220, and TravelMate 2480 Service Guide
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... View 4 Aspire 5600/3680 Outlook View 9 Indicators 14 Easy-Launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Using the Keyboard 17 Using the System Utilities 22 Acer Empowering Technology 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 35 Chapter2 System Utilities 46 BIOS Setup Utility... 46 Information 47 Main 48 Security 50 Boot 53 Exit 54 Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the Adapter and Battery...
... View 4 Aspire 5600/3680 Outlook View 9 Indicators 14 Easy-Launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Using the Keyboard 17 Using the System Utilities 22 Acer Empowering Technology 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 35 Chapter2 System Utilities 46 BIOS Setup Utility... 46 Information 47 Main 48 Security 50 Boot 53 Exit 54 Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the Adapter and Battery...
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... Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 88 Chapter 4 Main board Enter Setup and ...see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad -
... Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 88 Chapter 4 Main board Enter Setup and ...see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad -
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... "Power System Check" on page 85. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Main board 94 Chapter 4 LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. Keyboard (if the... brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default ...
... "Power System Check" on page 85. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Main board 94 Chapter 4 LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. Keyboard (if the... brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default ...
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... disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 86. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes...
... disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 86. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes...
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.../CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board Main board 96 Chapter 4 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn...
.../CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board Main board 96 Chapter 4 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn...
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... 20 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer ePresentation Management 24 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 25 Acer eLock Management 27 Acer eRecovery Management 28 Acer eSettings Management 29 Acer ePerformance Management 29 Acer OrbiCam 30 Using the System Utilities 34 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 34 Launch Manager 35 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 36 Chapter 2 System Utilities 47 BIOS Setup...
... 20 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer ePresentation Management 24 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 25 Acer eLock Management 27 Acer eRecovery Management 28 Acer eSettings Management 29 Acer ePerformance Management 29 Acer OrbiCam 30 Using the System Utilities 34 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 34 Launch Manager 35 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 36 Chapter 2 System Utilities 47 BIOS Setup...
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... higher (for Aspire 3680) Intel® 945GM/945PM/940GML(Aspire 3680)+ICH7M Intel 478pin Micro-FCPGA VCC-CORE: 1.2875V (high frequency mode) to 0.8375V (Low frequency mode) VCC-CORE: 0.75V (Deeper sleep mode) VCC_CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0-6 for battery mode and setting...0 2700+/-100 3200+/-100 3800+/-100 4200+/-100 Acoustic Level (dBA) 29 32 35 38 40 . BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte ...
... higher (for Aspire 3680) Intel® 945GM/945PM/940GML(Aspire 3680)+ICH7M Intel 478pin Micro-FCPGA VCC-CORE: 1.2875V (high frequency mode) to 0.8375V (Low frequency mode) VCC-CORE: 0.75V (Deeper sleep mode) VCC_CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0-6 for battery mode and setting...0 2700+/-100 3200+/-100 3800+/-100 4200+/-100 Acoustic Level (dBA) 29 32 35 38 40 . BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte ...
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...Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. ...NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot...
...Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. ...NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot...
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...be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. System board Chapter 4 85 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code ... Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/...
...be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. System board Chapter 4 85 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code ... Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/...
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... the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System...DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address 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. Default configuration...
... the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System...DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address 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. Default configuration...
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...battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). 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 Enter BIOS...System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Index of ...
...battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). 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 Enter BIOS...System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Index of ...
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...Error Memory count (size) appears different from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93...Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk...
...Error Memory count (size) appears different from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93...Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk...
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...Reconnect the keyboard cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to...drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, ...
...Reconnect the keyboard cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to...drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, ...