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... the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how your computer can help you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your new computer...
... the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how your computer can help you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your new computer...
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... internal touchpad on and off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
... internal touchpad on and off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
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...'s power status. reader Picture Card (xD). Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 2 5-in-1 Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), card Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Increases the sound volume. Volume down Volume up . Press any given time. 1. Only one card can operate at any key to remove/install the card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up Decreases the screen brightness. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Screen blank...
...'s power status. reader Picture Card (xD). Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 2 5-in-1 Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), card Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Increases the sound volume. Volume down Volume up . Press any given time. 1. Only one card can operate at any key to remove/install the card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up Decreases the screen brightness. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Screen blank...
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... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system • Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication • • • Dimensions • • Privacy control...
... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system • Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication • • • Dimensions • • Privacy control...
Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide
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... Removing the Lower Case Cover 29 Removing the Memory Modules 30 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 31 Removing the WLAN Module 32 Removing the Optical Disc Drive 34 Main Unit Disassembly 36 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 36 Removing the Middle Cover 37 Removing the Keyboard 37 Removing the LCD Module 38 Removing the Upper Case 41 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Power Board 44 Removing the Touchpad Board 45 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 47 vii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
... Removing the Lower Case Cover 29 Removing the Memory Modules 30 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 31 Removing the WLAN Module 32 Removing the Optical Disc Drive 34 Main Unit Disassembly 36 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 36 Removing the Middle Cover 37 Removing the Keyboard 37 Removing the LCD Module 38 Removing the Upper Case 41 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Power Board 44 Removing the Touchpad Board 45 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 47 vii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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... Codes for Boot Block in Flash ROM 62 Troubleshooting Procedure 63 System Check Procedures 63 Intermittent Problems 65 Undetermined Problems 65 Chapter 5 System Architecture 67 Block Diagram 67 Mainboard Layout 68 Top View 68 Bottom View 69 Clearing a BIOS Password 70 Unlocking the HDD 71 BIOS Recovery 71 Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 71 Performing a BIOS Recovery 72 Chapter 6 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 73 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Exploded Diagram 74 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 FRU List 78 Appendix A Model...
... Codes for Boot Block in Flash ROM 62 Troubleshooting Procedure 63 System Check Procedures 63 Intermittent Problems 65 Undetermined Problems 65 Chapter 5 System Architecture 67 Block Diagram 67 Mainboard Layout 68 Top View 68 Bottom View 69 Clearing a BIOS Password 70 Unlocking the HDD 71 BIOS Recovery 71 Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 71 Performing a BIOS Recovery 72 Chapter 6 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 73 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Exploded Diagram 74 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 FRU List 78 Appendix A Model...
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... RAM support • 5-in-1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD), Memory Stick (MS), and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) cards • 2.5-inch 9.5 mm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • Slim type Super Multi optical disc drive (ODD) • Atheros AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller • WLAN module compliant with 802.11 b/g and a/b/g/n standards • External V.92 56 Kbps USB 1.5 modem • Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth module (optional) • VGA port...
... RAM support • 5-in-1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD), Memory Stick (MS), and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) cards • 2.5-inch 9.5 mm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • Slim type Super Multi optical disc drive (ODD) • Atheros AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller • WLAN module compliant with 802.11 b/g and a/b/g/n standards • External V.92 56 Kbps USB 1.5 modem • Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth module (optional) • VGA port...
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... is hard drive access. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to turn it back on. Increases the screen brightness. The battery is in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the sound volume. The computer is charging. • Flashing amber - The battery charge is turned on and off to save power. battery requires charging. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in -1 card reader Function Lights...
... is hard drive access. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to turn it back on. Increases the screen brightness. The battery is in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the sound volume. The computer is charging. • Flashing amber - The battery charge is turned on and off to save power. battery requires charging. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in -1 card reader Function Lights...
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... not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 7 Connects to secure the lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a fixed table or the handle of a locked drawer. Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock HDD bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Function Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery pack for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk. Enable the...
... not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 7 Connects to secure the lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a fixed table or the handle of a locked drawer. Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock HDD bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Function Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery pack for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk. Enable the...
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... Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Displays the current system BIOS version. UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the computer. Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of the optical disc drive installed in the system. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. Field CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model...
... Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Displays the current system BIOS version. UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the computer. Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of the optical disc drive installed in the system. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. Field CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model...
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.... Disabled Enabled When enabled, a remote host with appropriate boot image can then use this partition to restore the system to factory defaults. When enabled, BIOS setup is in this computer. (only works with an Ethernet device.) Disabled Enabled Enables or disables the Boot menu during boot-up. If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to text mode. Disabled Enabled Enables or disables D2D Recovery function. This function allows the user to create a hidden partition on the screen. MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Displays...
.... Disabled Enabled When enabled, a remote host with appropriate boot image can then use this partition to restore the system to factory defaults. When enabled, BIOS setup is in this computer. (only works with an Ethernet device.) Disabled Enabled Enables or disables the Boot menu during boot-up. If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to text mode. Disabled Enabled Enables or disables D2D Recovery function. This function allows the user to create a hidden partition on the screen. MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Displays...
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... menu screen lists the exit options to CMOS. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to quit from the Setup Utility. Field Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made to the Setup Utility. 24 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Keyboard shortcut: F9 Discards all Setup parameters. Loads the factory-default settings...
... menu screen lists the exit options to CMOS. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to quit from the Setup Utility. Field Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made to the Setup Utility. 24 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Keyboard shortcut: F9 Discards all Setup parameters. Loads the factory-default settings...
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...: See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" section on the screen. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended that you press the Enter key to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. • Optical disc drive • Hard disk drive • Mainboard Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 57 Some error messages could be related to diagnostic mode and will either: • Displays a POST error message...
...: See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" section on the screen. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended that you press the Enter key to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. • Optical disc drive • Hard disk drive • Mainboard Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 57 Some error messages could be related to diagnostic mode and will either: • Displays a POST error message...
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.... 2. Power on the screen for a short time. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 65 No actions are found, replace the FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive 4. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by...
.... 2. Power on the screen for a short time. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 65 No actions are found, replace the FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive 4. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by...
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... AC adapter into the DC-in jack and plug one end to short the two contacts on the system. 10. Use an electrical conductivity tool to an electrical outlet. 9. Clearing a BIOS Password To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you made and close the Setup Utility. 70 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide H/W Gap G61 Default Setting Open (normal) Function Short to turn on the hardware gap together. 8. Press the button to clear the user...
... AC adapter into the DC-in jack and plug one end to short the two contacts on the system. 10. Use an electrical conductivity tool to an electrical outlet. 9. Clearing a BIOS Password To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you made and close the Setup Utility. 70 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide H/W Gap G61 Default Setting Open (normal) Function Short to turn on the hardware gap together. 8. Press the button to clear the user...
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... • PHLASH16.exe Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 71 Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code), then press Enter. 5. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. a power outage) can corrupt the BIOS code, which will be prepared in the USB storage device into an unbootable state. Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Note that the computer is connected to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Decompress the Crisis...
... • PHLASH16.exe Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 71 Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code), then press Enter. 5. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. a power outage) can corrupt the BIOS code, which will be prepared in the USB storage device into an unbootable state. Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Note that the computer is connected to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Decompress the Crisis...
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... 14 BIOS crisis recovery disk 71 BIOS recovery 71 BIOS setup utility access 16 boot drive sequence 23 Boot menu 23 Exit menu 24 General Help window 17 hardware information display 18 Information menu 18 Item Specific Help panel 17 legend bar 16 Main menu 19 menu bar 16 navigation keys 17 POST error indicators 57 Security menu 20 system defaults 24 system passwords 20 block diagram 67 Bluetooth specifications 9 boot block 71 Boot menu 23 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide boot sequence default setting 23 set 23 brightness hotkeys 5 C card reader compatibility test 88 location 5 module 68...
... 14 BIOS crisis recovery disk 71 BIOS recovery 71 BIOS setup utility access 16 boot drive sequence 23 Boot menu 23 Exit menu 24 General Help window 17 hardware information display 18 Information menu 18 Item Specific Help panel 17 legend bar 16 Main menu 19 menu bar 16 navigation keys 17 POST error indicators 57 Security menu 20 system defaults 24 system passwords 20 block diagram 67 Bluetooth specifications 9 boot block 71 Boot menu 23 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide boot sequence default setting 23 set 23 brightness hotkeys 5 C card reader compatibility test 88 location 5 module 68...
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...utility 15 exploded view 74 FRU list 73 information display 18 model configurations 86 specifications 8 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 heat sink fan cable connector 69 part number 82 remove 47 hotkeys 5 HSF, see heat sink fan 47 humidity 3 I I/O controller 1 I/O ports 1 ICH9M 68 Information menu 18 intermittent problems 65 K Kensington lock slot 7 keyboard connector 68 part number 84 remove 37 specifications 9 troubleshooting 63 L 92 LAN port location 6 specifications 9 LCD bezel part number 81 remove 51 LCD bezel rubber pad part number 85 LCD case, part number 81 LCD module disassembly CCD board...
...utility 15 exploded view 74 FRU list 73 information display 18 model configurations 86 specifications 8 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 heat sink fan cable connector 69 part number 82 remove 47 hotkeys 5 HSF, see heat sink fan 47 humidity 3 I I/O controller 1 I/O ports 1 ICH9M 68 Information menu 18 intermittent problems 65 K Kensington lock slot 7 keyboard connector 68 part number 84 remove 37 specifications 9 troubleshooting 63 L 92 LAN port location 6 specifications 9 LCD bezel part number 81 remove 51 LCD bezel rubber pad part number 85 LCD case, part number 81 LCD module disassembly CCD board...
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... 90 operating system 2 optical disc drive bezel, part number 81 bracket, part number 81 bracket, remove 35 connector 69 location 7 part number 83 remove 34 specifications 13 OS support 2 P part numbers AC adapter 78 battery pack 79 CCD board 85 hard disk drive 83 HDD bracket 81 heat sink fan 82 keyboard 84 LCD bezel 81 LCD bezel rubber pad 85 LCD case 81 LCD panel 85 LCD panel brackets 81 LCD-CCD coaxial cable 80 lower case 80 lower case cover 80 mainboard 79 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide memory module...
... 90 operating system 2 optical disc drive bezel, part number 81 bracket, part number 81 bracket, remove 35 connector 69 location 7 part number 83 remove 34 specifications 13 OS support 2 P part numbers AC adapter 78 battery pack 79 CCD board 85 hard disk drive 83 HDD bracket 81 heat sink fan 82 keyboard 84 LCD bezel 81 LCD bezel rubber pad 85 LCD case 81 LCD panel 85 LCD panel brackets 81 LCD-CCD coaxial cable 80 lower case 80 lower case cover 80 mainboard 79 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide memory module...
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... BIOS recovery 71 clear BIOS password 70 clear HDD password 71 online support information 90 POST error indicators 57 procedures 63 U undetermined problems 65 upper case part number 80 remove 41 upper case rubber pads, remove 42 USB 2.0 ports compatibility tests 87 location 6 user password clear 70 description 20 V VGA port 6 video controller 8 volume hotkeys 5 W webcam location 4 part number 85 remove 56 specifications 13 WLAN antennas, disconnect 33 antennas, remove 55 button/indicator 4 compartment cover, part number 80 compartment cover, remove 32 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
... BIOS recovery 71 clear BIOS password 70 clear HDD password 71 online support information 90 POST error indicators 57 procedures 63 U undetermined problems 65 upper case part number 80 remove 41 upper case rubber pads, remove 42 USB 2.0 ports compatibility tests 87 location 6 user password clear 70 description 20 V VGA port 6 video controller 8 volume hotkeys 5 W webcam location 4 part number 85 remove 56 specifications 13 WLAN antennas, disconnect 33 antennas, remove 55 button/indicator 4 compartment cover, part number 80 compartment cover, remove 32 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide