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... Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot Keys 15 Special keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module...
... Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot Keys 15 Special keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module...
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...-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages 72 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 79 Intermittent Problems 82 Undetermined Problems 83 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84 Top View 84 Bottom View 86 Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88 Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram 89 Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test...
...-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages 72 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 79 Intermittent Problems 82 Undetermined Problems 83 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84 Top View 84 Bottom View 86 Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88 Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram 89 Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test...
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Keyboard 87-Key Page 21 Touch Pad 6-Button Page 21 Page 11,12,13 LPC EC NS PC97551 Page 20 AC97 Codec ALC203 Page 17 BIOS Page 20 AMP MAX9755 Page 18 MIC-In Jack Line-In Jack HP-Out Jack Int. Speaker A PROJECT : ZL5 Size Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev 3A Date: Wednesday, February...LCD 15" XGA/WXGA Page 10 HDD Primary Master Page 19 ODD Secondary Master Page 19 USB 3x connector Page 15 MINI USB (BLUETOOTH) Page 15 ATA 66/100 ATA 66/100 USB 2.0 MuTIOL(1GB/s) SB SIS 963L (371 PIN BGA) PCI 2.2 133MB/s (33MHZ) REQ1#, GNT1# INTD# IDSEL : AD17 CardBus TI PCI1410 Page 14 MII LAN...
Keyboard 87-Key Page 21 Touch Pad 6-Button Page 21 Page 11,12,13 LPC EC NS PC97551 Page 20 AC97 Codec ALC203 Page 17 BIOS Page 20 AMP MAX9755 Page 18 MIC-In Jack Line-In Jack HP-Out Jack Int. Speaker A PROJECT : ZL5 Size Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev 3A Date: Wednesday, February...LCD 15" XGA/WXGA Page 10 HDD Primary Master Page 19 ODD Secondary Master Page 19 USB 3x connector Page 15 MINI USB (BLUETOOTH) Page 15 ATA 66/100 ATA 66/100 USB 2.0 MuTIOL(1GB/s) SB SIS 963L (371 PIN BGA) PCI 2.2 133MB/s (33MHZ) REQ1#, GNT1# INTD# IDSEL : AD17 CardBus TI PCI1410 Page 14 MII LAN...
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... Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Power Lights when the computer is on the front panel. NOTE: 2. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard...
... Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Power Lights when the computer is on the front panel. NOTE: 2. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard...
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...Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-x Fn-¨z Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Press any key to save power. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Acer Power Management Sleep Launches Power Management options. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the...
...Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-x Fn-¨z Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Press any key to save power. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Acer Power Management Sleep Launches Power Management options. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the...
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... Cache size Item 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control 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 DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 1024KB/512KB (exclusive) total effective cache: 1152KB/640KB for Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor (Aspire 5000) 256KB/128KB (exclusive) total effective cache...
... Cache size Item 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control 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 DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 1024KB/512KB (exclusive) total effective cache: 1152KB/640KB for Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor (Aspire 5000) 256KB/128KB (exclusive) total effective cache...
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... x 1.3/1.5 inches 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15" XGA LCD model 6.17 lbs (2.8kg) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One Plastic LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power 30 Aspire 3000/3500...
... x 1.3/1.5 inches 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15" XGA LCD model 6.17 lbs (2.8kg) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One Plastic LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power 30 Aspire 3000/3500...
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... the user is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Chapter 2 36 Settings in these cases. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is disabled or enabled. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external...
... the user is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Chapter 2 36 Settings in these cases. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is disabled or enabled. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external...
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... Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
... Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
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... user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the user password. Supervisor Password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Defines whether a password is written to enabled. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Settings in boldface are present, both passwords can be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. When user password...
... user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the user password. Supervisor Password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Defines whether a password is written to enabled. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Settings in boldface are present, both passwords can be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. When user password...
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... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 4. If desired, you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When...
... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 4. If desired, you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When...
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... drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Use to load the operating system. Boot order is top-down . F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 41 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - indicate device...
... drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Use to load the operating system. Boot order is top-down . F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 41 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - indicate device...
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... Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Load default values for all SETUP item. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default...
... Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Load default values for all SETUP item. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default...
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...*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 Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper...
...*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 Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper...
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... in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not...
... in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected 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...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected 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...
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...computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action...
...computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action...
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... on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. This guide contains detailed information on Turn Off. • Use the power button Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. then click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on page 1 for the location of the power button. See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. Follow...
... on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. This guide contains detailed information on Turn Off. • Use the power button Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. then click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on page 1 for the location of the power button. See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. Follow...
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... through options 51 Connectivity options 51 Fax/Data modem 51 Built-in network feature 52 Fast Infrared 52 Universal Serial Bus 53 IEEE 1394 port 53 PC Card slot 54 BIOS utility 55 Boot sequence 55 Enable Disk to disk recovery 56 Password 56 Using software 56 Playing DVD movies 56 Power management 57 Acer eRecovery 58 Create backup 58 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 59 Re-install bundled software without CD 60 Change password 60 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting tips 61 Error...
... through options 51 Connectivity options 51 Fax/Data modem 51 Built-in network feature 52 Fast Infrared 52 Universal Serial Bus 53 IEEE 1394 port 53 PC Card slot 54 BIOS utility 55 Boot sequence 55 Enable Disk to disk recovery 56 Password 56 Using software 56 Playing DVD movies 56 Power management 57 Acer eRecovery 58 Create backup 58 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 59 Re-install bundled software without CD 60 Change password 60 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting tips 61 Error...
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... the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Check the following: • If you set to power the computer. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on an external monitor. Connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...
... the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Check the following: • If you set to power the computer. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on an external monitor. Connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...