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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how to complete the installation. poster helps you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how to complete the installation. poster helps you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup...
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.... 1. jack 7 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speaker/line- speakers, headphones). out jack 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/ communication. 6 Closed front view English # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 3 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is...
.... 1. jack 7 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speaker/line- speakers, headphones). out jack 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/ communication. 6 Closed front view English # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 3 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is...
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... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in microphone Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • System memory • • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • Audio •...
... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in microphone Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • System memory • • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • Audio •...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide
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... 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 30 Exit 31 BIOS Flash Utilities 32 DOS Flash Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement...
... 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 30 Exit 31 BIOS Flash Utilities 32 DOS Flash Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement...
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... TouchPad 102 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 103 Replacing the TouchPad Mylar Cover 103 Replacing the Upper Case 105 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 109 Replacing the Switch Cover 110 Replacing the Thermal Module 110 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 112 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings...
... TouchPad 102 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 103 Replacing the TouchPad Mylar Cover 103 Replacing the Upper Case 105 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 109 Replacing the Switch Cover 110 Replacing the Thermal Module 110 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 112 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings...
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Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for...
Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for...
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... system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of the CPU. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 2650e 1600 MHz IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: W DC W D1600BEVT-22ZCT0 -(PM) W D-W XE708J87380 HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N -(PS) System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: V0...
... system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of the CPU. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 2650e 1600 MHz IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: W DC W D1600BEVT-22ZCT0 -(PM) W D-W XE708J87380 HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N -(PS) System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: V0...
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... PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description Enter the PnP Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure PCI devices USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Gigabit Lan Network Boot: [Enabled] [Enabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other] [No] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu...
... PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description Enter the PnP Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure PCI devices USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Gigabit Lan Network Boot: [Enabled] [Enabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other] [No] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu...
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... Power Boot Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Enter HDD 0 Password. Password on Boot is set , this group happened. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be used to boot...
... Power Boot Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Enter HDD 0 Password. Password on Boot is set , this group happened. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be used to boot...
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..., press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you set the user or the supervisor...
..., press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you set the user or the supervisor...
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... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . When you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . When you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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... the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Page 123 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 123 TouchPad Failure Page 124 Internal Speaker Failure Page 124 Internal Microphone Failure Page 126 ODD Failure Page 128 Modem Failure Page 131 WLAN Failure Page 131 Thermal Unit Failure Page 132 Other Functions Failure Page...
... the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Page 123 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 123 TouchPad Failure Page 124 Internal Speaker Failure Page 124 Internal Microphone Failure Page 126 ODD Failure Page 128 Modem Failure Page 131 WLAN Failure Page 131 Thermal Unit Failure Page 132 Other Functions Failure Page...
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Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Power On Issue" on page 120. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Make sure the computer has...
Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Power On Issue" on page 120. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Make sure the computer has...
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... year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Check the display resolution is more than one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is virus free. 3. Click and...
... year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Check the display resolution is more than one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is virus free. 3. Click and...
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... Startup Repair. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. The System Recovery Options screen displays. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device...
... Startup Repair. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. The System Recovery Options screen displays. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device...
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... drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be read when inserted in the ATAPI Model Name field on page 42. 130 Chapter 4 a. e. Replace the ODD. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. c. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Try an alternate cable, if available. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is identical to enter the BIOS Utility...
... drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be read when inserted in the ATAPI Model Name field on page 42. 130 Chapter 4 a. e. Replace the ODD. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. c. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Try an alternate cable, if available. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is identical to enter the BIOS Utility...
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.... 6. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Run the Event Viewer to determine that: • The device is properly installed. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Thermal...
.... 6. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Run the Event Viewer to determine that: • The device is properly installed. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Thermal...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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...
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... menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock...
... menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock...
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... 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that error 30 cannot occur on 386SX systems because they have failed in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the check point code, followed...
... 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that error 30 cannot occur on 386SX systems because they have failed in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the check point code, followed...
