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... and service of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is...made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional... up-to extend the functionality of this printed Service Guide. V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Preface Before using this... Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or...
... and service of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is...made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional... up-to extend the functionality of this printed Service Guide. V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Preface Before using this... Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or...
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... Exit 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 40 General Information 41 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 42 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module 45 Disassembling the Main Unit 49 Disassembling the LCD...
... Exit 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 40 General Information 41 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 42 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module 45 Disassembling the Main Unit 49 Disassembling the LCD...
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... T T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 with the user in mind. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 128/256MB of video memory Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support DualViewTM support External resolution/refresh rate T 2048x1536: 60/75 Hz T 1600x1200: 120/100...: 200/160/120/100/85/75/60 Hz MPEG-1/24 and DVD/HDTV hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support Aspire CinemaVisionTM video technology TV Tuner T T T MiniPCI type Reserve necessary thermal solution 3 TV tuner modules at lease T Analog w/ HW MPEG2...
... T T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 with the user in mind. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 128/256MB of video memory Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support DualViewTM support External resolution/refresh rate T 2048x1536: 60/75 Hz T 1600x1200: 120/100...: 200/160/120/100/85/75/60 Hz MPEG-1/24 and DVD/HDTV hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support Aspire CinemaVisionTM video technology TV Tuner T T T MiniPCI type Reserve necessary thermal solution 3 TV tuner modules at lease T Analog w/ HW MPEG2...
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Bottom View # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory Chapter 1 9
Bottom View # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory Chapter 1 9
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... 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless Right side . System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations . Modem/Bluetooth Interface Item Data modem data baud rate ... 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with dual soDIMM modules) DDRII SDRAM Standard 400/533 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 1024 MB 2GB...
... 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless Right side . System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations . Modem/Bluetooth Interface Item Data modem data baud rate ... 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with dual soDIMM modules) DDRII SDRAM Standard 400/533 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 1024 MB 2GB...
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...Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38] [07/27/2005] 640 KB 254 ... screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display Network boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Auto: During power on external video ...
...Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38] [07/27/2005] 640 KB 254 ... screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display Network boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Auto: During power on external video ...
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Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Detach the HDD module then remove it . 45 Chapter 3 Disconnect the TV tuner cable and the antenna from the TV tuner board. 4. Pop up the TV tuner board and remove it . Remove the HDD cover. 3. Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 2.
Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Detach the HDD module then remove it . 45 Chapter 3 Disconnect the TV tuner cable and the antenna from the TV tuner board. 4. Pop up the TV tuner board and remove it . Remove the HDD cover. 3. Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 2.
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5. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 7. Disconnect the fan cable. Chapter 3 46 Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . 6. Remove the three screws that secure the heatsink cover. 2. Remove the heatsink cover. 4. Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 1. Remove another two screws on rear side with hex screwdriver. 3. Pop up the memory then remove it . . Remove the three screws that secure the thermal module. 5.
5. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 7. Disconnect the fan cable. Chapter 3 46 Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . 6. Remove the three screws that secure the heatsink cover. 2. Remove the heatsink cover. 4. Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 1. Remove another two screws on rear side with hex screwdriver. 3. Pop up the memory then remove it . . Remove the three screws that secure the thermal module. 5.
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.... Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on...
.... Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on...
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... symptom is listed first. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such...
... symptom is listed first. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such...
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... . Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then...
... . Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then...
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... Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 63 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System...
... Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 63 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34.
... System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34.
Aspire 5510 User's Guide
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...58 Fax/data modem 58 Built-in network feature 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 60 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 63 BIOS utility 65 Boot sequence 65 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 66 Using ...software 66 Playing DVD movies 66 Power management 67 Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 68 Restore from backup 68 Create factory default image CD 68 Re-install bundled software without CD 69 Change...
...58 Fax/data modem 58 Built-in network feature 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 60 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 63 BIOS utility 65 Boot sequence 65 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 66 Using ...software 66 Playing DVD movies 66 Power management 67 Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 68 Restore from backup 68 Create factory default image CD 68 Re-install bundled software without CD 69 Change...
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... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
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...will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB mp3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed.... Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen...
...will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB mp3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed.... Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen...
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release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
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... new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. You can define...
... new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. You can define...
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compartment latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. 14 Base view English # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
compartment latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. 14 Base view English # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.