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... The left and right buttons function like the and right) left and right mouse buttons. 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Num Lock Lights up when...
... The left and right buttons function like the and right) left and right mouse buttons. 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Num Lock Lights up when...
Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN
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... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter
... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide
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...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 ... Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM Modules 49 Removing the WLAN Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Removing the CPU Fan 54 Removing the Thermal Module 55 Main Unit Disassembly ...
...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 ... Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM Modules 49 Removing the WLAN Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Removing the CPU Fan 54 Removing the Thermal Module 55 Main Unit Disassembly ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed Closed Front View No. 1 Icon Rear View Item Latch Description Locks and releases the lid No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the ...
Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed Closed Front View No. 1 Icon Rear View Item Latch Description Locks and releases the lid No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the ...
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The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
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Item Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor Item Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec max) Sustained ... Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 4 or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1 2 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max...
Item Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor Item Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec max) Sustained ... Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 4 or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1 2 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max...
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.../09/2008] 633 KB 1789 MB [256MB] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery...
.../09/2008] 633 KB 1789 MB [256MB] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery...
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... to escape the menu. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. Press to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. IDE0 : WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S1) 2. USB HDD : 5. USB FDD : 6. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot...
... to escape the menu. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. Press to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. IDE0 : WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S1) 2. USB HDD : 5. USB FDD : 6. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot...
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Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 3. NOTE: To prevent damage to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of it. 52 Chapter 3 Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the bay. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 3. NOTE: To prevent damage to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of it. 52 Chapter 3 Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the bay. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the two securing screws. Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Replace the four screws to the Mainboard. 3. Connect the Fan cable to secure the carrier. 112 Chapter 3
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the two securing screws. Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Replace the four screws to the Mainboard. 3. Connect the Fan cable to secure the carrier. 112 Chapter 3
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... • LCD assembly 134 Chapter 4 Follow these procedures to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device...
... • LCD assembly 134 Chapter 4 Follow these procedures to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device...
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... 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... Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging 137
... 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... Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging 137
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... Index E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 32 FPC Cable 82 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 H Hard Disk Drive Module 52 HDTV Switch Failure 132 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 134 Internal Microphone 73 Internal Microphone Failure 126 Internal...
... Index E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 32 FPC Cable 82 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 H Hard Disk Drive Module 52 HDTV Switch Failure 132 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 134 Internal Microphone 73 Internal Microphone Failure 126 Internal...