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...12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27... 58 Removing the LCD Module 59 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 62 Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Boards 66 Removing the Left Speaker Module 69 Removing the USB Board Module 70 Removing the Modem Module 72 Removing the Bluetooth Module 73 VII
...12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27... 58 Removing the LCD Module 59 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 62 Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Boards 66 Removing the Left Speaker Module 69 Removing the USB Board Module 70 Removing the Modem Module 72 Removing the Bluetooth Module 73 VII
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...Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 6 in parallel/ Chapter 1 25 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338 Series: Unex HB95;Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire... controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Controller Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338...
...Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 6 in parallel/ Chapter 1 25 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338 Series: Unex HB95;Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire... controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Controller Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338...
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... on page 96. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS... Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM ...
... on page 96. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS... Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Chapter 4 prepare 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 ...-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done-
... operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Chapter 4 prepare 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 ...-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done-
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...Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . See "Power System Check" on page 97. Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action ...Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be...
...Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . See "Power System Check" on page 97. Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action ...Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be...
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...LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Device driver Device cable Device 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 Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let...
...LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Device driver Device cable Device 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 Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let...
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... computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short...the password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the F2 key to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD...button to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If...
... computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short...the password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the F2 key to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD...button to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If...
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key 12 backup 7 Keyboard 25 removing 58 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L LCD bezel removing 84 LCD Brackets removing 89 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ... 15 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 96 System Memory 20 System Utilities 27 T Test Compatible Components 291 Touchpad Check 98 Troubleshooting 95 TV Tuner Board 48 U Undetermined Problems 112 utility BIOS 27-39 V view left 9 rear 10 right 10 view front 7 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 292 298
key 12 backup 7 Keyboard 25 removing 58 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L LCD bezel removing 84 LCD Brackets removing 89 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ... 15 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 96 System Memory 20 System Utilities 27 T Test Compatible Components 291 Touchpad Check 98 Troubleshooting 95 TV Tuner Board 48 U Undetermined Problems 112 utility BIOS 27-39 V view left 9 rear 10 right 10 view front 7 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 292 298