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... and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number...
... and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number...
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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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...Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution Memory T T 256MB or 512MB of DDRII 400/533 Upgradeable to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of video memory Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support DualViewTM support External resolution/refresh...T 800x600: 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...
...Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution Memory T T 256MB or 512MB of DDRII 400/533 Upgradeable to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of video memory Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support DualViewTM support External resolution/refresh...T 800x600: 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...
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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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... connector location or 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 (bps) Supports ... location Specification 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.
... connector location or 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 (bps) Supports ... location Specification 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.
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...boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The size is connected, the power on external video port. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be in the system. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the ... 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 KB...
...boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The size is connected, the power on external video port. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be in the system. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the ... 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 KB...
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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. Disconnect the TV tuner cable and the antenna from the TV tuner board. 4. 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 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. Disconnect the TV tuner cable and the antenna from the TV tuner board. 4. 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 Pop up the TV tuner board and remove it . Remove the HDD cover. 3.
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5. Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 1. Remove the three screws that secure the thermal module. 5. Remove the three screws that secure the heatsink cover. 2. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . 6. Chapter 3 46 Remove the heatsink cover. 4. Remove another two screws on rear side with hex screwdriver. 3. Disconnect the fan cable. Pop up the memory then remove it . . Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 7.
5. Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 1. Remove the three screws that secure the thermal module. 5. Remove the three screws that secure the heatsink cover. 2. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . 6. Chapter 3 46 Remove the heatsink cover. 4. Remove another two screws on rear side with hex screwdriver. 3. Disconnect the fan cable. Pop up the memory then remove it . . Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 7.
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... the system. 1. then check that power is supplied. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Go to... main board. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 60 Chapter 4 58 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack;
... the system. 1. then check that power is supplied. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Go to... main board. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 60 Chapter 4 58 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack;
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... also help you make changes in the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first...
... also help you make changes in the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first...
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... Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System board Chapter 4 62 Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Keyboard locked...
... Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System board Chapter 4 62 Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Keyboard locked...
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... Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 63...
... Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 63...
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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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... 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. four short beeps every minute. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card...
... 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. four short beeps every minute. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card...
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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...do not set without any kind of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be stolen while your notebook 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 any of the three kinds... DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB mp3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can 't be set a password...
...do not set without any kind of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be stolen while your notebook 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 any of the three kinds... DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB mp3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can 't be set a password...
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Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 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. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization -
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...panel on current usage, refer to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery.... Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Create new...
...panel on current usage, refer to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery.... Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Create new...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. 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. compartment 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. 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. compartment 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.