Acer Aspire 7540 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Your guides To help you to be more on how your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the model you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Your guides To help you to be more on how your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the model you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide...
Acer Aspire 7540 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on...
... and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on...
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...certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Press any key to return. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > + < > + < > Display toggle Screen...
...certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Press any key to return. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > + < > + < > Display toggle Screen...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing...
...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing...
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.... HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad...
.... HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad...
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... sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for displaying system information. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to access most of the keyboard. Special Key (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The...
... sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for displaying system information. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to access most of the keyboard. Special Key (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The...
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... press the Enter key. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Removing a Password Follow...
... press the Enter key. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Removing a Password Follow...
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... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter. Chapter 2 35 The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. 1. Use the up /down keys to "Set". 5. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field...
... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter. Chapter 2 35 The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. 1. Use the up /down keys to "Set". 5. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field...
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... -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP...
... -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP...
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... "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 2. 13. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on...
... "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 2. 13. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on...
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...error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type...
...error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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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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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-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 option ROMs. One...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-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 option ROMs. One...
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... LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power...
... LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power...
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.... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related...
.... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related...
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... system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. . G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 106 Chapter 5 Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is cleared.
... system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. . G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 106 Chapter 5 Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is cleared.
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
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... Series 4 bluetooth board removing 72 button/indicator Bluetooth 11 Wireless LAN 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 106 Clearing Password 105 computer on indicator 7 CPU removing 54 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 107 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 51 E Environment Test 172 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 86 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 66 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD1 module removing 48 Hot Keys...
... Series 4 bluetooth board removing 72 button/indicator Bluetooth 11 Wireless LAN 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 106 Clearing Password 105 computer on indicator 7 CPU removing 54 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 107 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 51 E Environment Test 172 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 86 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 66 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD1 module removing 48 Hot Keys...
User Guide
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... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Your guides To help you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For more productive, please refer to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on how your notebook. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Your guides To help you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For more productive, please refer to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on how your notebook. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
User Guide
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... be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. English 43 Frequently asked questions...
... be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. English 43 Frequently asked questions...