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... 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive (for selected models) z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 6-in-1 card reader Input devices 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device Communication Acer Video Conference...
... 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive (for selected models) z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 6-in-1 card reader Input devices 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device Communication Acer Video Conference...
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... up when Caps Lock is activated. 4 Power Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Item 1 HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 2 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 3 Caps Lock Lights up . NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in...
... up when Caps Lock is activated. 4 Power Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Item 1 HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 2 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 3 Caps Lock Lights up . NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in...
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...35 media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) 100, 150 Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Specification Specification Vendor & Model Name • HGST HTS541680J9SA00 • WD WD800BEVS22RST0 • Seagate ST9120822AS • Toshiba MK1237GSX ... HTS541616J9SA00 • WD WD1600BEVS22RST0 Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and HGST 4 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface SATA Max.
...35 media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) 100, 150 Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Specification Specification Vendor & Model Name • HGST HTS541680J9SA00 • WD WD800BEVS22RST0 • Seagate ST9120822AS • Toshiba MK1237GSX ... HTS541616J9SA00 • WD WD1600BEVS22RST0 Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and HGST 4 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface SATA Max.
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... This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 41 Information NOTE: The system information is presenting. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the mofel name of the system. This field shows product name of devices...
... This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 41 Information NOTE: The system information is presenting. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the mofel name of the system. This field shows product name of devices...
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...: During power process, the system will be in these cases. Otherwise it will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be...
...: During power process, the system will be in these cases. Otherwise it will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be...
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Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. USB HDD: 6. Network Boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of ...
Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. USB HDD: 6. Network Boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of ...
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Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the optical disk drive. 66 Chapter 3 two on each side. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) foil; Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then remove the optical bracket from the HDD foil. Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2.
Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the optical disk drive. 66 Chapter 3 two on each side. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) foil; Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then remove the optical bracket from the HDD foil. Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2.
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...checksum bad - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:... 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will shut down system, not show . FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 70. Default configuration used System timer error 74 Error Messages Equipment ...
...checksum bad - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:... 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will shut down system, not show . FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 70. Default configuration used System timer error 74 Error Messages Equipment ...
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... proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is ...Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 71. Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery...
... proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is ...Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 71. Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery...
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... see POST on page 71. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep during POST. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure...
... see POST on page 71. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep during POST. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure...
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... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time 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 Initialize error display function...
... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time 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 Initialize error display function...
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...shuts down during operation. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 71. PCMCIA slot pin... Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. See "Power System Check" on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds....
...shuts down during operation. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 71. PCMCIA slot pin... Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. See "Power System Check" on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds....
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... System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. System hangs intermittently...
... System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. System hangs intermittently...
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... Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 86. 84 Chapter 4 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work . Action in Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an...
... Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 86. 84 Chapter 4 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work . Action in Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an...
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.... 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. Power-off the computer. 2. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being...
.... 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. Power-off the computer. 2. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being...