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... 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 89 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 93 Index ... 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 Test ...
... 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 89 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 93 Index ... 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 Test ...
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Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1
Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1
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.... (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber... 7 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View 1 # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 ...
.... (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber... 7 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View 1 # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 ...
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Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in AC mode. ...
Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in AC mode. ...
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.... Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Either press < > on and off to save power. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies according to access most of your keyboard. Hotkey + + Icon Function...
.... Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Either press < > on and off to save power. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies according to access most of your keyboard. Hotkey + + Icon Function...
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... /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray and select... Windows Mobility 16 Chapter 1 Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status ...
... /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray and select... Windows Mobility 16 Chapter 1 Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status ...
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... Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley 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; media transfer 540 rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements ...
... Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley 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; media transfer 540 rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements ...
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... DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
... DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
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... PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2.1 (1.5 W speakers) Chapter 1 23 Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
... PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2.1 (1.5 W speakers) Chapter 1 23 Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
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...Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the ...disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices...
...Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the ...disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices...
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... crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you run the Flash utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, ... may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to any USB port. 5. Chapter 2 39 Power on page 107) before you use the Flash. Turn off state (i.e. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. cold...
... crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you run the Flash utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, ... may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to any USB port. 5. Chapter 2 39 Power on page 107) before you use the Flash. Turn off state (i.e. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. cold...
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Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly ... you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make...
Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly ... you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make...
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... first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM...
... first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM...
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...) Error Message" on page 88 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go on or stay on page 102 Chapter 4 85 Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Obtain the... intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Other...
...) Error Message" on page 88 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go on or stay on page 102 Chapter 4 85 Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Obtain the... intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Other...
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...stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Chapter 4 87 Go to the next ... 87 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. NOTE: An audible noise from...
...stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Chapter 4 87 Go to the next ... 87 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. NOTE: An audible noise from...
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...time. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. After you determine the next possible FRU to room temperature. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement...Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 102. Replace the touchpad. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the computer. The following : From Software: 1. To check the battery charge operation, use the ...
...time. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. After you determine the next possible FRU to room temperature. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement...Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 102. Replace the touchpad. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the computer. The following : From Software: 1. To check the battery charge operation, use the ...
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...System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 87.. But you can... see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. System board. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
...System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 87.. But you can... see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. System board. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
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System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep during POST.
System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep during POST.
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... values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM...
... values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM...
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... boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for SMART drive (optional) Shadow 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...
... boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for SMART drive (optional) Shadow 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...