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... MOBILITYTM RADEONTM X600 or ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM X700 Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT display DualViewTM support MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Storage subsystem T One 40 GB or harger hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi tDVD-Dual tDVD/CD-RW combo T 6-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/SM/xD-Picture Card Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Six easy-launch...
... MOBILITYTM RADEONTM X600 or ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM X700 Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT display DualViewTM support MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Storage subsystem T One 40 GB or harger hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi tDVD-Dual tDVD/CD-RW combo T 6-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/SM/xD-Picture Card Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Six easy-launch...
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Internal optical drive; Power jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 based network. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an AC adaptor. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. # 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Icon Item Security Keylock Description Connects toa Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Modem jack (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line. 4 ...
Internal optical drive; Power jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 based network. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an AC adaptor. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. # 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Icon Item Security Keylock Description Connects toa Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Modem jack (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line. 4 ...
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... the keyboard are called launch keys. Please see "Acer eManager". Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. These buttons are four buttons. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The are pre-set the...
... the keyboard are called launch keys. Please see "Acer eManager". Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. These buttons are four buttons. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The are pre-set the...
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... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Chapter 1 Specification Phneoix 3A03 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 128KB/256KB for Aspire 3020 Series 512KB/1MB for Aspire 5020 Series Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Chapter 1 Specification Phneoix 3A03 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 128KB/256KB for Aspire 3020 Series 512KB/1MB for Aspire 5020 Series Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
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... lists some system memory configurations. System Memory Item Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. RTL8100C(10/100M) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Rear side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support...
... lists some system memory configurations. System Memory Item Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. RTL8100C(10/100M) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Rear side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support...
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... System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Memory size is enabled. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to create a hidden partition on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user...
... System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Memory size is enabled. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to create a hidden partition on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user...
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.... Shows the setting of the user password. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Use the w andy keys to enable the Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to enter setup. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value...
.... Shows the setting of the user password. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Use the w andy keys to enable the Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to enter setup. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value...
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... "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. Press e. When you the Setup Warning. 38 Chapter 2 When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys...
... "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. Press e. When you the Setup Warning. 38 Chapter 2 When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys...
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... Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. 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. Chapter 2 41 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Exit utility without saving setup...
... Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. 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. Chapter 2 41 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Exit utility without saving setup...
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... Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Keyboard locked - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default...
... Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Keyboard locked - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default...
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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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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... power adapter). The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 59. 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 Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
... power adapter). The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 59. 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 Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
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... "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 61. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 71 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in...
... "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 61. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 71 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in...
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... Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad does not work . USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Hard disk connection...
... Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad does not work . USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Hard disk connection...
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..., or software errors. If any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 73 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at...
..., or software errors. If any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 73 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at...
Aspire 5020 User's Guide
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... you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for Starters... For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. Your guides To...
... you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for Starters... For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. Your guides To...
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... the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory and hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory and hard disk (secured by a screw). Base view # Item Description 1 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. English 5 # Icon Item Description 6 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after...
... the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory and hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory and hard disk (secured by a screw). Base view # Item Description 1 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. English 5 # Icon Item Description 6 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after...
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...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Remove or replace it is set to restart the system. Then click on an external monitor. If you are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Right-click on your computer. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up the "Display Properties...
...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Remove or replace it is set to restart the system. Then click on an external monitor. If you are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Right-click on your computer. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up the "Display Properties...
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... headlines to open it for modification. The Country option allows you want to record. TV signal Select this TV source option if your cable provider is located. Set the Starting date, Starting time, and Ending time of TV settings: "TV signal" and "Channels." In the page that page. • Use the keyboard number buttons to enter a page number directly. • Use the up/down buttons on the...
... headlines to open it for modification. The Country option allows you want to record. TV signal Select this TV source option if your cable provider is located. Set the Starting date, Starting time, and Ending time of TV settings: "TV signal" and "Channels." In the page that page. • Use the keyboard number buttons to enter a page number directly. • Use the up/down buttons on the...