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LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 BD Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-31 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32 Graphics Controller 1-32 Camera 1-33 Mini Card 1-33 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-34 Audio Interface 1-34 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-35 Battery 1-35 USB Port 1-36 AC Adapter 1-36 System Power Management 1-37 Card Reader 1-37 System LED Indicator 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-38 System Interrupt Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-40 System I/O Address...
LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 BD Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-31 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32 Graphics Controller 1-32 Camera 1-33 Mini Card 1-33 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-34 Audio Interface 1-34 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-35 Battery 1-35 USB Port 1-36 AC Adapter 1-36 System Power Management 1-37 Card Reader 1-37 System LED Indicator 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-38 System Interrupt Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-40 System I/O Address...
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...11 HDD Module Removal 3-12 HDD Module Installation 3-13 DIMM Module Removal 3-14 DIMM Module Installation 3-14 WLAN Module Removal 3-15 WLAN Module Installation 3-15 RTC Battery Removal 3-16 RTC Battery Installation 3-16 Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Module Removal 3-17 ODD Module Installation 3-18 Keyboard Removal 3-20 Keyboard Installation 3-21 Upper Cover Removal 3-22 Upper Cover Installation 3-24 Power Board Removal 3-25 Power Board Installation 3-26 Speakers Removal 3-27 Speakers Installation 3-27 USB Module Removal 3-28 USB Module Installation 3-28 ODD Board Removal 3-29...
...11 HDD Module Removal 3-12 HDD Module Installation 3-13 DIMM Module Removal 3-14 DIMM Module Installation 3-14 WLAN Module Removal 3-15 WLAN Module Installation 3-15 RTC Battery Removal 3-16 RTC Battery Installation 3-16 Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Module Removal 3-17 ODD Module Installation 3-18 Keyboard Removal 3-20 Keyboard Installation 3-21 Upper Cover Removal 3-22 Upper Cover Installation 3-24 Power Board Removal 3-25 Power Board Installation 3-26 Speakers Removal 3-27 Speakers Installation 3-27 USB Module Removal 3-28 USB Module Installation 3-28 ODD Board Removal 3-29...
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...battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 6 Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item 4 Keyboard 5 Power indicator Description For entering...
...battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 6 Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item 4 Keyboard 5 Power indicator Description For entering...
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..., USB camera). 5 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Left View No Icon Item 1 DC-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart handheld headsets). Left View 0 Figure 1-3. NOTE: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
..., USB camera). 5 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Left View No Icon Item 1 DC-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart handheld headsets). Left View 0 Figure 1-3. NOTE: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... keypad Type numbers in numeric mode. Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Keyboard Lock Keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Using the Keyboard 0 Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which can be to connect an external keypad. The keys function...
... keypad Type numbers in numeric mode. Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Keyboard Lock Keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Using the Keyboard 0 Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which can be to connect an external keypad. The keys function...
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... connected to a network domain) + < > + : Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to provide a variety of Access Center Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
... connected to a network domain) + < > + : Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to provide a variety of Access Center Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
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... toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Keyboard HotKeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Figure 1-8. Keyboard HotKeys Hotkey Icon Function + Communication switch + Sleep Description Enables/disables the...
... toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Keyboard HotKeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Figure 1-8. Keyboard HotKeys Hotkey Icon Function + Communication switch + Sleep Description Enables/disables the...
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... to Disabled. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. Read parameter help is set the parameter to specific models. Parameter help carefully when making changes to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigation keys appear...
... to Disabled. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. Read parameter help is set the parameter to specific models. Parameter help carefully when making changes to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values can be run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigation keys appear...
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...highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Setting a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-5. Use the and keys to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. c. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-6. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Set. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown. (Figure 2-6) Setup Warning Passwords do not match. Press Enter to return to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. If new password and confirm new password...
...highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Setting a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-5. Use the and keys to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. c. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-6. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Set. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown. (Figure 2-6) Setup Warning Passwords do not match. Press Enter to return to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. If new password and confirm new password...
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.... Start the computer. 2. Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to be set to Enabled in the DMI pool for hardware management. At the prompt, enter dmitools with installed hardware components before sending information to highlight a boot device. 4. Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM (max. 32 characters) 2-20 System Utilities Press Enter to DOS. 2. Boot to select an option and continue the boot procedure...
.... Start the computer. 2. Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to be set to Enabled in the DMI pool for hardware management. At the prompt, enter dmitools with installed hardware components before sending information to highlight a boot device. 4. Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM (max. 32 characters) 2-20 System Utilities Press Enter to DOS. 2. Boot to select an option and continue the boot procedure...
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... CPU (B) (Figure 3-37). 3-34 Machine Maintenance Procedures Thermal Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal ! Remove four (4) screws (B) from CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 2. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: N302 I-Connosseur Honeywell The following thermal pads are in place before replacing module. CAUTION: Thermal module may be hot...
... CPU (B) (Figure 3-37). 3-34 Machine Maintenance Procedures Thermal Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal ! Remove four (4) screws (B) from CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 2. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: N302 I-Connosseur Honeywell The following thermal pads are in place before replacing module. CAUTION: Thermal module may be hot...
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... RAM module Replace M/B LCD cable well connected? Switching between the internal display and the external display is selected. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Make sure that internal display is by removing the power cable and battery. go to no power, Refer to LCD Failure. No Display Issue No POST or Video 0 If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one of the following : START Replace LCD panel/cable...
... RAM module Replace M/B LCD cable well connected? Switching between the internal display and the external display is selected. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Make sure that internal display is by removing the power cable and battery. go to no power, Refer to LCD Failure. No Display Issue No POST or Video 0 If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one of the following : START Replace LCD panel/cable...
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... all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Check the Device Manager to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse...
... all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Check the Device Manager to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse...
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... press F2 to Maintenance Flowchart) Troubleshooting 4-15 NOTE: NOTE: Verify that the drive is the factory default. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be burned, perform the following: 6. Replace the ODD. (Refer to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. Click Properties. Select the Recording tab. In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the...
... press F2 to Maintenance Flowchart) Troubleshooting 4-15 NOTE: NOTE: Verify that the drive is the factory default. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be burned, perform the following: 6. Replace the ODD. (Refer to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. Click Properties. Select the Recording tab. In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the...
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... the ODD works properly with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. Replace the ODD. (Refer to the ODD. If the drive works with alternate discs, the original disc is probably defective and should be read when inserted in the drive, perform the following. 1. Drive Read Failure 0 If discs cannot be replaced. 4. Remove the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Maintenance Flowchart) 4-16 Troubleshooting Remove and...
... the ODD works properly with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. Replace the ODD. (Refer to the ODD. If the drive works with alternate discs, the original disc is probably defective and should be read when inserted in the drive, perform the following. 1. Drive Read Failure 0 If discs cannot be replaced. 4. Remove the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Maintenance Flowchart) 4-16 Troubleshooting Remove and...
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... problem. 1. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 5. Confirm all external devices. 2. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. Run the Windows Memory...
... problem. 1. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 5. Confirm all external devices. 2. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. Run the Windows Memory...
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... Device Manager to Windows Help and Support. 11. Remove recently added software and reboot the computer. 8. Troubleshooting 4-23 If the computer is listed under Other Devices 14. Run the Event Viewer to Online Support Information. If the Issue is properly installed. Remove recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Replace the Motherboard. 7. Use a different mouse. 2. Restart the computer. 6. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts No hardware is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS...
... Device Manager to Windows Help and Support. 11. Remove recently added software and reboot the computer. 8. Troubleshooting 4-23 If the computer is listed under Other Devices 14. Run the Event Viewer to Online Support Information. If the Issue is properly installed. Remove recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Replace the Motherboard. 7. Use a different mouse. 2. Restart the computer. 6. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts No hardware is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS...
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... operating correctly. (Refer to Power On Issues). 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly 4-24 Troubleshooting Undetermined Problems...
... operating correctly. (Refer to Power On Issues). 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly 4-24 Troubleshooting Undetermined Problems...
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... Troubleshooting PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to maximum level SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC 09 Setup BIOS ROM cache SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE SEC 0A Enter Boot Firmware Volume * 3rd party relate functions - Table 4-4. SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM...
... Troubleshooting PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to maximum level SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC 09 Setup BIOS ROM cache SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE SEC 0A Enter Boot Firmware Volume * 3rd party relate functions - Table 4-4. SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM...
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... Post Code Description BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete 4-28 Troubleshooting Table 4-6. Table 4-5. Platform dependence. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor Middle Initialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization...
... Post Code Description BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete 4-28 Troubleshooting Table 4-6. Table 4-5. Platform dependence. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor Middle Initialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization...