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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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... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 93 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 97 Intermittent Problems 101 Undetermined Problems 102 Connector Locations 103 Main Board 103 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 105 Clearing 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 Environment...
... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 93 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 97 Intermittent Problems 101 Undetermined Problems 102 Connector Locations 103 Main Board 103 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 105 Clearing 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 Environment...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... of wireless LAN communication. 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). HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 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 a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status...
... of wireless LAN communication. 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). HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 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 a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status...
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... the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press any key to save power.
... the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press any key to save power.
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Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to "enabled". If you may need to "disabled". Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: IDE1 Model Name: IDE1 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID...
Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to "enabled". If you may need to "disabled". Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: IDE1 Model Name: IDE1 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID...
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... set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to set the user password. The user can opt to set the supervisor password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have right to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password...
... set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to set the user password. The user can opt to set the supervisor password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have right to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password...
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... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Chapter 2 35 Use the up /down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key...
... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Chapter 2 35 Use the up /down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key...
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... Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ 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. Exit utility without saving setup data to the...
... Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ 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. Exit utility without saving setup data to the...
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... the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 45. 3. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the CPU" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 9. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard...
... the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 45. 3. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the CPU" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 9. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard...
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... drive is dead - Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup...
... drive is dead - Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup...
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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 errors POST...
... 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 errors POST...
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... board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . 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 Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 87. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
... board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . 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 Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 87. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
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.... LCD cover switch System board 98 Chapter 4 Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...
.... LCD cover switch System board 98 Chapter 4 Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...
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... System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. USB does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.
... System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. USB does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.
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... system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the F2 key to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the hardware gap. . Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for...
... system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the F2 key to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the hardware gap. . Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for...
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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...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". For instructions on your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series...
... started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". For instructions on your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... the battery is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may...
... the battery is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may...
