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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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Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. 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).
Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. 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).
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... 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Note: Push to remove/...MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 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 computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and ...
... 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Note: Push to remove/...MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 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 computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and ...
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... Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter...
... Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter...
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.... + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Special Key (only for more information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Either press < > on and off to...
.... + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Special Key (only for more information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Either press < > on and off to...
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... system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device...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 and presentation settings. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel....
... system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device...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 and presentation settings. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel....
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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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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-...
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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... 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - 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...
... 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - 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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... disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in this state. AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. ...26 Chapter 1 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. OS initiated shutdown.
... disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in this state. AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. ...26 Chapter 1 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. OS initiated shutdown.
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...39 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. Rename the BIOS file... as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash utility. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. Turn off state (i.e. Make sure the AC adapter ...
...39 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. Rename the BIOS file... as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash utility. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. Turn off state (i.e. Make sure the AC adapter ...
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... 86.9A552.3R0 42 Chapter 3 Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all...
... 86.9A552.3R0 42 Chapter 3 Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all...
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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 MODULES ...
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 MODULES ...
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... diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 87. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on...Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 88 "Intermittent Problems" on page 101 "Undetermined Problems" on page 102 Chapter 4 85 Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can...
... diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 87. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on...Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 88 "Intermittent Problems" on page 101 "Undetermined Problems" on page 102 Chapter 4 85 Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can...
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... diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Press F2 in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If the voltage is supplied by the battery pack. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect ...and repeat the failing operation. Go to the next step. Chapter 4 87 If the voltage is within the range, do not work , see the appropriate power supply check in the following : • Replace the System board. • If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 102....
... diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Press F2 in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If the voltage is supplied by the battery pack. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect ...and repeat the failing operation. Go to the next step. Chapter 4 87 If the voltage is within the range, do not work , see the appropriate power supply check in the following : • Replace the System board. • If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 102....
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... POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of the total power remaining when installed in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 88 Chapter ...4 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it return to room temperature. Check out the Power Management in the computer. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen and the error symptoms classified by...
... POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of the total power remaining when installed in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 88 Chapter ...4 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it return to room temperature. Check out the Power Management in the computer. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen and the error symptoms classified by...
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RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Error Message List Error Messages Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n ... RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter...
RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Error Message List Error Messages Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n ... RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter...
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FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 No beep during POST. 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. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 No beep during POST. 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.
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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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... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check 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...
... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check 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...