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...3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal . . . 3-16 WLAN Module Installation 3-17 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . 3-18 DIMM Module Installation 3-18 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-19 vii
...3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal . . . 3-16 WLAN Module Installation 3-17 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . 3-18 DIMM Module Installation 3-18 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-19 vii
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... 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-20 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-431 7-3 Acer Aspire E1-431G 7-22 Acer Aspire E1-471 7-26 Acer Aspire E1-471G...
... 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-20 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-431 7-3 Acer Aspire E1-431G 7-22 Acer Aspire E1-471 7-26 Acer Aspire E1-471G...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major ...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major ...
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...;Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions: 342 (W) x 245 (D) x 27.2/33.4 (H) mm (13.5 x 9.6 x 1.07/1.31 inches) Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power...
...;Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions: 342 (W) x 245 (D) x 27.2/33.4 (H) mm (13.5 x 9.6 x 1.07/1.31 inches) Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power...
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...'s power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 Card Reader Power indicator Battery indicator 2 HDD/SSD/Card Reader activity indicator Communication indicator Description Accepts various media card formats (MS, MS PRO, SD3.0, MMC, xD). Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G/Wi-Fi) connectivity device status. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is charging. 2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
...'s power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 Card Reader Power indicator Battery indicator 2 HDD/SSD/Card Reader activity indicator Communication indicator Description Accepts various media card formats (MS, MS PRO, SD3.0, MMC, xD). Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G/Wi-Fi) connectivity device status. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is charging. 2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... and Configurations 1-15 Left View Table 1-4. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera), supporting Power-off Charging Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 6 Headphone/ Connects to audio line-out devices...
... and Configurations 1-15 Left View Table 1-4. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera), supporting Power-off Charging Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 6 Headphone/ Connects to audio line-out devices...
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... embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. Type the letters in a normal keypad manner. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which can be to -full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor-control keys.
... embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. Type the letters in a normal keypad manner. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which can be to -full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor-control keys.
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... connected to a network domain) + < > + : Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to provide a variety of Access Center This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications...
... connected to a network domain) + < > + : Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to provide a variety of Access Center This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications...
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... the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Hot key Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts the computer in the hockey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the internal touchpad on and...
... the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Hot key Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts the computer in the hockey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the internal touchpad on and...
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... with OVT, OV7675, CSP with OV7675 Pixel Resoluton: 640 x 480 (VGA) Chicony CH_7675_AL (CNFA028) CMOS image sensor with SXGA VRAM Item Vendor & Model name Memory size Interface Specification Hynix H5TQ2G63BFR-11C LF H5TQ2G63DFR-11C LF+HF 2GB TBD USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification Universal Serial Bus 2.0 2 3 1 left side, 2 right side 1.05A 1-40 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... with OVT, OV7675, CSP with OV7675 Pixel Resoluton: 640 x 480 (VGA) Chicony CH_7675_AL (CNFA028) CMOS image sensor with SXGA VRAM Item Vendor & Model name Memory size Interface Specification Hynix H5TQ2G63BFR-11C LF H5TQ2G63DFR-11C LF+HF 2GB TBD USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification Universal Serial Bus 2.0 2 3 1 left side, 2 right side 1.05A 1-40 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... the following: Menu - Press Esc Load default settings - press F5 or F6. Exit - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is subject to specific models. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Disabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value -
... the following: Menu - Press Esc Load default settings - press F5 or F6. Exit - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is subject to specific models. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Disabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value -
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Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8. The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8. The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9).
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... setup item changes to system without exiting. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save setup item changes to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users...
... setup item changes to system without exiting. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save setup item changes to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users...
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... be unlocked. Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Password on Boot' is entered three times, the message System will halt! Refer to do this. There are two methods to Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords. 3. Clear Supervisor Password 4. CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be cleared by the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. (The default parameter of Password on screen (Figure 2-20). Press any key to Disabled. 1. ! In DOS mode...
... be unlocked. Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Password on Boot' is entered three times, the message System will halt! Refer to do this. There are two methods to Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords. 3. Clear Supervisor Password 4. CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be cleared by the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. (The default parameter of Password on screen (Figure 2-20). Press any key to Disabled. 1. ! In DOS mode...
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... 4-2. Screw it well Replace Ext. Reference product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Connect an external monitor to Power On Issue Ext. DDRRAM module well No connected? Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Switching between the internal 4-6 Troubleshooting DDR RAM module Replace M/B CPU thermal module well No screw? START Power On? No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following...
... 4-2. Screw it well Replace Ext. Reference product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Connect an external monitor to Power On Issue Ext. DDRRAM module well No connected? Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Switching between the internal 4-6 Troubleshooting DDR RAM module Replace M/B CPU thermal module well No screw? START Power On? No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following...
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... adjusting the settings. Remove the drives (refer to its highest level. Check the Device Manager to Disassembly Process. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Refer to determine that the computer is still not resolved, refer to the User Manual...
... adjusting the settings. Remove the drives (refer to its highest level. Check the Device Manager to Disassembly Process. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Refer to determine that the computer is still not resolved, refer to the User Manual...
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... error is inoperative. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM BD/CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards...
... error is inoperative. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM BD/CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards...
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....h) Phase BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS Post Code 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Description Enter BDS entry Install Hotkey service ASF Initialization PCI enumeration PCI resource assign complete PCI enumeration complete Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization Video device initialization Error report device initialization 4-20 Troubleshooting Table 4-6.
....h) Phase BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS Post Code 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Description Enter BDS entry Install Hotkey service ASF Initialization PCI enumeration PCI resource assign complete PCI enumeration complete Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization Video device initialization Error report device initialization 4-20 Troubleshooting Table 4-6.
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... Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire E1-431/E1-431G & E1-471/E1-471G. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to BIOS Setup menu. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is displayed, supervisor password has been cleared. 6. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. 5. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is cleared up. 8. Press F2 to exit the BIOS Boot Option menu. 4. Clearing Password...
... Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire E1-431/E1-431G & E1-471/E1-471G. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to BIOS Setup menu. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is displayed, supervisor password has been cleared. 6. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. 5. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is cleared up. 8. Press F2 to exit the BIOS Boot Option menu. 4. Clearing Password...
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... USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Press button then plug in the same directory. 3. The Power button flashes once. 6. Press Power button to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 Update the latest version BIOS for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to initiate system CRISIS mode. 7. Users can enable this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program on during BIOS POST. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0 BIOS Recovery Boot...
... USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Press button then plug in the same directory. 3. The Power button flashes once. 6. Press Power button to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 Update the latest version BIOS for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to initiate system CRISIS mode. 7. Users can enable this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program on during BIOS POST. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0 BIOS Recovery Boot...