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Only one card can operate at any given time. Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots 1 Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Closed front view English 1 # Icon 1 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Only one card can operate at any given time. Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots 1 Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Closed front view English 1 # Icon 1 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use.
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...; 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 16:9 aspect ratio 17.3"...Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;...
...; 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 16:9 aspect ratio 17.3"...Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;...
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...the product it will NOT be noted in this printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. ...such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you...
...the product it will NOT be noted in this printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. ...such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you...
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... System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 88 Index of Error Messages...Password Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
... System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 88 Index of Error Messages...Password Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
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...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-...core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display ...
...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-...core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display ...
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Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right buttons ... power-saving mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Chapter 1 7 Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right buttons ... power-saving mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Chapter 1 7 Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
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... Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in position. NOTE: 1. Houses the computer's hard disk...
... Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in position. NOTE: 1. Houses the computer's hard disk...
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... C; H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16 Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification...
... C; H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16 Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification...
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...1 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB 0MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB 4096MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location ... Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 ...
...1 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB 0MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB 4096MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location ... Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 ...
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...Bufferhost data transfer) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C LF... Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306; Foxconn ...
...Bufferhost data transfer) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C LF... Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306; Foxconn ...
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... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF With CD Disc...
... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF With CD Disc...
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... 5100 MM#895361;QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306;Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB ports Location... side/two on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Controller Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Mobile Intel® GM45/ GL40/PM45 Aspire 7540 Series: ATI RS780MN Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Intel ICH-9M Aspire 7540 Series: AMD SB710 N/A Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lite-On Conexant Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS...
... 5100 MM#895361;QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306;Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB ports Location... side/two on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Controller Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Mobile Intel® GM45/ GL40/PM45 Aspire 7540 Series: ATI RS780MN Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Intel ICH-9M Aspire 7540 Series: AMD SB710 N/A Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lite-On Conexant Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS...
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Chapter 2 31 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/30/2009] 640 KB 957 MB 64 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Quiet ...Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: [10:10:10] [03/31/2009] 4096 KB Item Specific Help , , or...
Chapter 2 31 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/30/2009] 640 KB 957 MB 64 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Quiet ...Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: [10:10:10] [03/31/2009] 4096 KB Item Specific Help , , or...
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...Aspire 8530 Series only. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Control the mode in the system. This is because the user is fixed to disable or auto. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in which the SATA controller should operate. Extended Memory size=Total memory... shows Summary Screen is disabled. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). This field reports the memory size of the system. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed,...
...Aspire 8530 Series only. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Control the mode in the system. This is because the user is fixed to disable or auto. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in which the SATA controller should operate. Extended Memory size=Total memory... shows Summary Screen is disabled. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). This field reports the memory size of the system. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed,...
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...; New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to finish BIOS... flash, you run the Flash utility: 1. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to update the system BIOS flash ROM. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC...
...; New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to finish BIOS... flash, you run the Flash utility: 1. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to update the system BIOS flash ROM. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC...
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... problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. If the power-on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the test items. 3. then check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter.... 2. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity ...
... problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. If the power-on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the test items. 3. then check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter.... 2. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity ...
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... a non-defective FRU: 1. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the...
... a non-defective FRU: 1. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the...
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... show . Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Index of Error Messages Error Code...
... show . Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Index of Error Messages Error Code...
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... Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key...
... Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key...