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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... 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 Locations 71 Top View 71 Bottom View 72 Chpater 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75 Exploded Diagram 76 The...
... 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 Locations 71 Top View 71 Bottom View 72 Chpater 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75 Exploded Diagram 76 The...
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...-boot menu. In this utility. Chapter 2 29 Your computer is set the parameter to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when...
...-boot menu. In this utility. Chapter 2 29 Your computer is set the parameter to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when...
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... does not go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 60 "Intermittent Problems" on page 69 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Other...
... does not go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 60 "Intermittent Problems" on page 69 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Other...
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... reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the keyboard cable connection is to correct the problem. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to be tested. Multiple labels can cause the drive...Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to isolate the problem to it . Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Make sure that the diskette does not have any label ...
... reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the keyboard cable connection is to correct the problem. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to be tested. Multiple labels can cause the drive...Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to isolate the problem to it . Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Make sure that the diskette does not have any label ...
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... of the following power sources: 1. Press F2 in the message window. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Power System Check To verify... and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. A loose connection can cause an error. Go to main board. 2. If any of the problem, power on page 59 Chapter 4 57
... of the following power sources: 1. Press F2 in the message window. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Power System Check To verify... and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. A loose connection can cause an error. Go to main board. 2. If any of the problem, power on page 59 Chapter 4 57
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... not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 70. If the power-on page 59. 58 Chapter 4 See the following : T Replace the System board. T If the voltage is not corrected, see "...
... not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 70. If the power-on page 59. 58 Chapter 4 See the following : T Replace the System board. T If the voltage is not corrected, see "...
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Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and ...following figure 3. Replace the system board. Check out the Power Management in the computer. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery ...
Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and ...following figure 3. Replace the system board. Check out the Power Management in the computer. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery ...
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...) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: ...Perform the FRU replacement or 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 Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: ...Perform the FRU replacement or 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 ...
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... NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or 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 ...e.g., the amount of them display information about connected devices. BIOS ROM checksum failed. No RAM installed. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Beep Code short, short, short; short, long, long short, short, short; CMOS ...
... NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or 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 ...e.g., the amount of them display information about connected devices. BIOS ROM checksum failed. No RAM installed. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Beep Code short, short, short; short, long, long short, short, short; CMOS ...
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... Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 70. 68 Chapter 4 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB does...System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot ...
... Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 70. 68 Chapter 4 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB does...System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot ...
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If no more errors. Chapter 4 69 If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of ... no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors.
If no more errors. Chapter 4 69 If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of ... no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors.
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... not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that all of ...
... not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that all of ...
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...the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase Please consult http://global.acer.com. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you security and peace of the ITW passport. If there are required to perform system .... Read this handy booklet. With your support, we can still get in this passport thoroughly. Our worldwide network of beeps). Place your problems efficiently. Before you call . This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in the case of service centers are traveling in does not have ...
...the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase Please consult http://global.acer.com. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you security and peace of the ITW passport. If there are required to perform system .... Read this handy booklet. With your support, we can still get in this passport thoroughly. Our worldwide network of beeps). Place your problems efficiently. Before you call . This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in the case of service centers are traveling in does not have ...
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... categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of...
... categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of...
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...service center for assistance. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface ...message, note the message and take the corrective action. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. Solutions to reboot. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service ...
...service center for assistance. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface ...message, note the message and take the corrective action. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. Solutions to reboot. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service ...
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66 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English
66 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English
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... English 69 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of problems, you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - In... in the country of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. If the problem is causing the problem. This device must be notified in the country of use and contact your equipment. For further information, please contact local office...
... English 69 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of problems, you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - In... in the country of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. If the problem is causing the problem. This device must be notified in the country of use and contact your equipment. For further information, please contact local office...
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... wall outlet before cleaning. These openings must not be seriously damaged. 5 Slots and openings are dependent on an unstable cart, stand or table. Should such problems occur, the user should never be placed near water. 4 Do not place this product on the equipment (PC) associated with pulse dialing while the Telecom...
... wall outlet before cleaning. These openings must not be seriously damaged. 5 Slots and openings are dependent on an unstable cart, stand or table. Should such problems occur, the user should never be placed near water. 4 Do not place this product on the equipment (PC) associated with pulse dialing while the Telecom...
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80 English P password 53 types 53 PC Card 57 ejecting 57 inserting 57 ports 55 printer troubleshooting 33 problems 32 CD-ROM 33 display 32 keyboard 33 printer 33 startup 32 troubleshooting 65 Q questions setting location for modem use 34 S safety CD or DVD ...
80 English P password 53 types 53 PC Card 57 ejecting 57 inserting 57 ports 55 printer troubleshooting 33 problems 32 CD-ROM 33 display 32 keyboard 33 printer 33 startup 32 troubleshooting 65 Q questions setting location for modem use 34 S safety CD or DVD ...