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... 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 of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message...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 172 Online Support Information 175 Index 177 VIII
... 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 of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message...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 172 Online Support Information 175 Index 177 VIII
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No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The ...power indicator does not go on or stay on page 102 Chapter 4 85 Other symptoms (i.e. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message"...
No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The ...power indicator does not go on or stay on page 102 Chapter 4 85 Other symptoms (i.e. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message"...
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... If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the keyboard. 3. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the error still remains: 1. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to...non-defective FRU: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. See if FDD Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does ...
... If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the keyboard. 3. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the error still remains: 1. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to...non-defective FRU: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. See if FDD Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does ...
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...check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the next step. If the power...power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Press F2 in the message window. If the voltage is supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the ...
...check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the next step. If the power...power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Press F2 in the message window. If the voltage is supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the ...
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... off the computer. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it has been configured. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: If the system fails after recharging, replace the...
... off the computer. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it has been configured. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: If the system fails after recharging, replace the...
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... Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board...
... Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board...
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... devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base ... byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache 93
... devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base ... byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache 93
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...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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU...
...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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment...
... Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment...
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... execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System...
... execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System...
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...hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. Chapter 4 101 If no more errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of ...reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a...
...hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. Chapter 4 101 If no more errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of ...reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a...
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... refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 series and Aspire 7540 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment, Windows® Vista.
... refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 series and Aspire 7540 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment, Windows® Vista.
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...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 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell...
...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 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell...
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Item Specification PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-... Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD) SD Card Apacer 128/256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB...
Item Specification PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-... Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD) SD Card Apacer 128/256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB...
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...BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 steps 107 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 107 BIOS Utility 27-39 Navigating 28 System Security 38 block diagram Aspire 7540 Series 5 Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/ 7735Z/7735ZG Series 4 bluetooth board removing 72 button/indicator Bluetooth 11 Wireless LAN 11 buttons easy... 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 ...
...BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 steps 107 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 107 BIOS Utility 27-39 Navigating 28 System Security 38 block diagram Aspire 7540 Series 5 Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/ 7735Z/7735ZG Series 4 bluetooth board removing 72 button/indicator Bluetooth 11 Wireless LAN 11 buttons easy... 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 ...
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... 175 P password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 178 Power Adapter Check 87 Power System Check 87 Battery Pack 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 88 Processor 19 S Screw List 42 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 86 System Memory 19 System Utilities... 17, 27 System utilities Acer GridVista 18 T Test Compatible Components 171 touchpad using 11 Touchpad Check 88 Troubleshooting 85 U Undetermined Problems 102 utility BIOS 27-39 V view bottom 10 left 8...
... 175 P password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 178 Power Adapter Check 87 Power System Check 87 Battery Pack 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 88 Processor 19 S Screw List 42 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 86 System Memory 19 System Utilities... 17, 27 System utilities Acer GridVista 18 T Test Compatible Components 171 touchpad using 11 Touchpad Check 88 Troubleshooting 85 U Undetermined Problems 102 utility BIOS 27-39 V view bottom 10 left 8...