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...general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend... the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service...
...general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend... the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 Rear view 10 Bottom view ...Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Removing the Memory 51 Removing the LCD Module 53 Removing the Middle Cover 53 Removing the Keyboard 53 Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 Rear view 10 Bottom view ...Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Removing the Memory 51 Removing the LCD Module 53 Removing the Middle Cover 53 Removing the Keyboard 53 Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module...
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... System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory check 68 Power System Check 68 Touchpad Check 70 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages ... 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 Compatible Components 104 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 105 ...
... System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory check 68 Power System Check 68 Touchpad Check 70 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages ... 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 Compatible Components 104 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 105 ...
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... higher for Aspire 5000 T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000 T Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series T Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Memory T 256...174; Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series) Data storage T T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) -- 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)...
... higher for Aspire 5000 T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000 T Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series T Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Memory T 256...174; Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series) Data storage T T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) -- 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)...
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Input devices T T T T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T T T T T T T T ... Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor Pleaes aware of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage : Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 512MB system memory Note 2: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 64 MB of shared...
Input devices T T T T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T T T T T T T T ... Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor Pleaes aware of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage : Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 512MB system memory Note 2: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 64 MB of shared...
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...remove the battery pack. 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 a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Locks the...not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Security keylock Connects to an AC adaptor. House the computer's main memory. Helps keep the computer cool. # 1 2 3 Icon Port Power jack Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Houses ...
...remove the battery pack. 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 a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Locks the...not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Security keylock Connects to an AC adaptor. House the computer's main memory. Helps keep the computer cool. # 1 2 3 Icon Port Power jack Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Houses ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 360 +5V 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 22 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations 1024MB Slot 1 256MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1280MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB Above table lists some system...
...) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 360 +5V 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 22 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations 1024MB Slot 1 256MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1280MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 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 Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX... resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Specification built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000 built-in SiS M661MX for...
.../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 Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX... resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Specification built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000 built-in SiS M661MX for...
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Video Interface Item Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000 up to 64MB for Aspire 3500 Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1600X1200 (UXGA) 2048X1536@60HZ Video Resolutions Mode Monitor Resolution Hz... location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Type II (No Tpye III) One type II Right side NO Yes (IRQ17) Specification 26 Aspire 3000/3500//5000
Video Interface Item Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000 up to 64MB for Aspire 3500 Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1600X1200 (UXGA) 2048X1536@60HZ Video Resolutions Mode Monitor Resolution Hz... location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Type II (No Tpye III) One type II Right side NO Yes (IRQ17) Specification 26 Aspire 3000/3500//5000
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... computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main Advanced 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 USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56...F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Actual values may differ. Shows system base memory size 446MB Shows extended memory size [64 MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ ...
... computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main Advanced 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 USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56...F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Actual values may differ. Shows system base memory size 446MB Shows extended memory size [64 MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ ...
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... Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, ...2 36 Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables legacy USB devices under each device will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be in LCD only mode. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is fixed to...
... Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, ...2 36 Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables legacy USB devices under each device will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be in LCD only mode. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is fixed to...
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... system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system...
... system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system...
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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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...two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Then remove the ODD bracket. Pop out the memory. 4. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover. 3. Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on... page 50. 3. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3 Then remove the ODD module. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50. 2. Removing the...
...two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Then remove the ODD bracket. Pop out the memory. 4. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover. 3. Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on... page 50. 3. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3 Then remove the ODD module. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50. 2. Removing the...
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... Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Memory" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50.. 2. Disconnect the... power board cable. 10. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing the Memory" on page 51. 4. Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the ...
... Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Memory" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50.. 2. Disconnect the... power board cable. 10. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing the Memory" on page 51. 4. Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the ...
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..." on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Remove the battery pack. 2.... cable connector and repeat the failing operation. then check that power is supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 70 Chapter 4 68 Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully...
..." on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Remove the battery pack. 2.... cable connector and repeat the failing operation. then check that power is supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 70 Chapter 4 68 Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully...
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... Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 71 Chapter 4 This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The...
... Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 71 Chapter 4 This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The...
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... system time, then reboot system. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. System...
... system time, then reboot system. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. System...
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System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see ...
System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see ...