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Only one card can operate at any given time. 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). 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.
Only one card can operate at any given time. 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). 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.
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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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...ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • • • Storage ... Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* 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...
...ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • • • Storage ... Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* 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...
Service Guide
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...CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to provide you should check the most up-to those given in this printed Service Guide. You MUST..., that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or...
...CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to provide you should check the most up-to those given in this printed Service Guide. You MUST..., that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or...
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...85 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 ... 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 ...
...85 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 ... 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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...Intel® 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...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 and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 ...
...Intel® 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...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 and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 ...
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... active. 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). key 13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Chapter... status of wireless LAN communication. 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...
... active. 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). key 13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Chapter... status of wireless LAN communication. 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...
Service Guide
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... disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when...
... disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when...
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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 Built...
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 Built...
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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. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface ...Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. 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 ...
... 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. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface ...Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. 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 ...
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... 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; .../s 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; .../s 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...
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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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.../7336 Series: Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn BCM2046 V2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of...
.../7336 Series: Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn BCM2046 V2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of...
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...-/+ 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 , , ...above is for your reference only. Chapter 2 31 Actual values may differ. 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...
...-/+ 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 , , ...above is for your reference only. Chapter 2 31 Actual values may differ. 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...
Service Guide
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.... Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Control the mode in the system. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the total... parameter settings. This is because the user is disabled or enabled. Settings in this screen. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in which the SATA controller should operate. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24-hour ...
.... Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Control the mode in the system. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the total... parameter settings. This is because the user is disabled or enabled. Settings in this screen. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in which the SATA controller should operate. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24-hour ...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to any USB port. 5. Turn ... options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. NOTE: Please connect the...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to any USB port. 5. Turn ... options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. NOTE: Please connect the...
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Go to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer ... connector and repeat the failing operation. See the following : • Replace the System board. • If the problem is fully installed into the connector. 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...
Go to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer ... connector and repeat the failing operation. See the following : • Replace the System board. • If the problem is fully installed into the connector. 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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... system board. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on recharging or discharging. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message...
... system board. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on recharging or discharging. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message...
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... (THe causes will show message. 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. Thermal critical High In this situation...
... (THe causes will show message. 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. Thermal critical High In this situation...
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...: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. 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 - System board RTC battery Run BIOS...
...: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. 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 - System board RTC battery Run BIOS...