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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch ... Keys 16 Special Key 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chpater 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 30 Main 31 Advanced 35 Security 36 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch ... Keys 16 Special Key 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chpater 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 30 Main 31 Advanced 35 Security 36 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You ...
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... Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index of Error Messages 61 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages 64 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 66 Intermittent Problems 69 Undetermined Problems 70 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector...
... Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index of Error Messages 61 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages 64 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 66 Intermittent Problems 69 Undetermined Problems 70 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector...
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... JP19 Chapter 1 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket JP24 JP25 JP30 LVDS Connector JP36 VGA Board Connector IR AC-IN JP40 USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model). Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No S-Video Port for this model) RJ11/RJ45 JP41 JP28 JP35... model) Infrared Receiver (No FIR function for this model) Headphone out/line-out Jack (support SPDIF) Mic-in Jack HDD Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector BIOS DDR2 Socket DDR2 Socket 5
... JP19 Chapter 1 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket JP24 JP25 JP30 LVDS Connector JP36 VGA Board Connector IR AC-IN JP40 USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model). Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No S-Video Port for this model) RJ11/RJ45 JP41 JP28 JP35... model) Infrared Receiver (No FIR function for this model) Headphone out/line-out Jack (support SPDIF) Mic-in Jack HDD Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector BIOS DDR2 Socket DDR2 Socket 5
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... Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other key in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; ...Undoes the minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. it launches the Start menu. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. it opens the application's context menu. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide ...
... Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other key in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; ...Undoes the minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. it launches the Start menu. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. it opens the application's context menu. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide ...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/ 2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel® Pentium... Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode) BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/ 2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel® Pentium... Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode) BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme...
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one on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE 1394 Port (No IEEE Port for discrete models) 64MB/128MB DDR USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of slots Access ...
one on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE 1394 Port (No IEEE Port for discrete models) 64MB/128MB DDR USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of slots Access ...
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...). In this utility. Your computer is set the parameter to "enabled". Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Please also refer to enter setup. Chapter 2 29 If you want to change ...boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized...
...). In this utility. Your computer is set the parameter to "enabled". Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Please also refer to enter setup. Chapter 2 29 If you want to change ...boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized...
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...a parameter, press por q. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB HDD Model... system date, time. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Please note that system information vary in the Item Specific Help part of the...
...a parameter, press por q. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB HDD Model... system date, time. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Please note that system information vary in the Item Specific Help part of the...
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... models. UUID=32bytes This field shows the brand name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Parameter Product Name Manufacturer Name BIOS Version VGA Version HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Mode Name Serial Number Asset Tag UUID CPU CPU speed Chapter 2 ...get system information. Main Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacturer Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB ...
... models. UUID=32bytes This field shows the brand name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Parameter Product Name Manufacturer Name BIOS Version VGA Version HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Mode Name Serial Number Asset Tag UUID CPU CPU speed Chapter 2 ...get system information. Main Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacturer Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB ...
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... disables the infrared port. for block select. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 35 This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. Graphics Memory ˇLegacy USB Support -----FIR I/O settings--(˙) Disabled ( ) Enabled -Mode Setting for IRDA( ) Normal (16550) ( ) IrDA (HPSIR) ( ) ASK IR (˙) FAST IR...
... disables the infrared port. for block select. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 35 This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. Graphics Memory ˇLegacy USB Support -----FIR I/O settings--(˙) Disabled ( ) Enabled -Mode Setting for IRDA( ) Normal (16550) ( ) IrDA (HPSIR) ( ) ASK IR (˙) FAST IR...
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... have three tries before the system halts. Password will NOT be enabled. The formats of the password are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set, this password protects the...
... have three tries before the system halts. Password will NOT be enabled. The formats of the password are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set, this password protects the...
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...Fellow the steps below to USB floppy disk drive. 2. Copy bflashit.bin and 512K BIOS ROM to restore BIOS. 1. When the system restores BIOS successfully, it becomes corrupted. Plug the USB floppy disk drive to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Press Fn+Esc and do not have a... automatically. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the laptop. 3. Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not release the two keypads. 4. Use the Phlash utility to update...
...Fellow the steps below to USB floppy disk drive. 2. Copy bflashit.bin and 512K BIOS ROM to restore BIOS. 1. When the system restores BIOS successfully, it becomes corrupted. Plug the USB floppy disk drive to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Press Fn+Esc and do not have a... automatically. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the laptop. 3. Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not release the two keypads. 4. Use the Phlash utility to update...
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... the error symptoms classified by function. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power-On Self... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 60 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails ...
... the error symptoms classified by function. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power-On Self... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 60 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails ...
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...Device Check" on page 56. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 61 Battery critical LOW In this situation...
...Device Check" on page 56. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 61 Battery critical LOW In this situation...
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...62 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - System board Previous boot incomplete - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type ...in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software ...
...62 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - System board Previous boot incomplete - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type ...in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software ...
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...short, short short, short, long; The RAM failed during memory test at the indicated location. 64 Chapter 4 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely...short; RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID - Keyboard controller failed to battery power loss. Parity error during POST. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. short, short, long N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Message "FAULTY DMA PAGE REGISTERS" "FAULTY REFRESH CIRCUIT" "ROM CHECKSUM ...
...short, short short, short, long; The RAM failed during memory test at the indicated location. 64 Chapter 4 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely...short; RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID - Keyboard controller failed to battery power loss. Parity error during POST. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. short, short, long N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Message "FAULTY DMA PAGE REGISTERS" "FAULTY REFRESH CIRCUIT" "ROM CHECKSUM ...
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Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board ...
Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board ...
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... if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA...
... if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA...
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...Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Onboard Devices Configuration Run ...printer self-test. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. External...
...Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Onboard Devices Configuration Run ...printer self-test. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. External...
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... JP22 PCN1 JP13 JP12 JP14 JP3 JP17 72 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket LVDS Connector VGA Board Connector AC-IN USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model) Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No S-Video Port for this model) JP24 JP25 JP30 JP36 IR... model) Infrared Receiver (No FIR function for this model) Headphone out/line-out Jack (support SPDIF) Mic-in Jack HDD Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector BIOS DDR2 Socket Chapter 5
... JP22 PCN1 JP13 JP12 JP14 JP3 JP17 72 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket LVDS Connector VGA Board Connector AC-IN USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model) Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No S-Video Port for this model) JP24 JP25 JP30 JP36 IR... model) Infrared Receiver (No FIR function for this model) Headphone out/line-out Jack (support SPDIF) Mic-in Jack HDD Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector BIOS DDR2 Socket Chapter 5