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... Failure 4-16 Cosmetic Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 BIOS Problems 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Chapter 5. Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-2 Aspire XXXX 7-2 Chapter 8. Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View 5-2 Mainboard Bottom View 5-4 USB Board View 5-6 Power Board View 5-7 CMOS Jumper 5-8 Chapter 6. FRU (Field...
... Failure 4-16 Cosmetic Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 BIOS Problems 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Chapter 5. Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-2 Aspire XXXX 7-2 Chapter 8. Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View 5-2 Mainboard Bottom View 5-4 USB Board View 5-6 Power Board View 5-7 CMOS Jumper 5-8 Chapter 6. FRU (Field...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic (64-bit) • Support to Genuine Windows® 8 Platform • Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core processor (6 or 8 MB L3 cache, Turbo Boost...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic (64-bit) • Support to Genuine Windows® 8 Platform • Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core processor (6 or 8 MB L3 cache, Turbo Boost...
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Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. See Windows Key on , all alphabetic characters are typed in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on page 1-13. The keys function ... launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Fn Function Key 3 Windows Key 4 Application Key 5 Num Lock Key Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. This key has the same effect as a calculator (complete with other keys...
Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. See Windows Key on , all alphabetic characters are typed in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on page 1-13. The keys function ... launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Fn Function Key 3 Windows Key 4 Application Key 5 Num Lock Key Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. This key has the same effect as a calculator (complete with other keys...
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... through programs on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray. Windows Key Combinations Description Opens or closes the Start menu. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undo immunize all windows. + Shows the help window. + Opens Windows Explorer. + Searches for computers (if you are on a network... items on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Key The table below shows the different functions that...
... through programs on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray. Windows Key Combinations Description Opens or closes the Start menu. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undo immunize all windows. + Shows the help window. + Opens Windows Explorer. + Searches for computers (if you are on a network... items on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Key The table below shows the different functions that...
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... LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2... and Configurations 1-20 Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes ...
... LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2... and Configurations 1-20 Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes ...
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... Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Function Key Behavior Description Sets the system time in Windows. 2-5 System Utilities Displays the video memory installed. Sets the system date. Select "Special Keys" to use of the F1 to set the system time and...
... Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Function Key Behavior Description Sets the system time in Windows. 2-5 System Utilities Displays the video memory installed. Sets the system date. Select "Special Keys" to use of the F1 to set the system time and...
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... 4. Write Product Name to EEPROM (max. 32 characters) The following : 1. Write Serial Number to the operating system (Windows, etc.). When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 2-19 System Utilities ...(Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer 3. Read DMI Information from DOS. 2. Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 ...
... 4. Write Product Name to EEPROM (max. 32 characters) The following : 1. Write Serial Number to the operating system (Windows, etc.). When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 2-19 System Utilities ...(Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer 3. Read DMI Information from DOS. 2. Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 ...
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... file to the USB flash disk root directory. Figure 2:35. rom+CR_HM77.bin Q5WV1X64.fd K6DC018A.rom CR_HM77.bin 1 file(s) copied. C:\Crisis> Figure 2:33. In Windows, copy the ROM (*.FD) file to "Q5WV1X64.FD". 4. Copy and Rename ROM File Using the Crisis Utility Disk 1. Figure 2:34. Unplug the AC Adapter System...
... file to the USB flash disk root directory. Figure 2:35. rom+CR_HM77.bin Q5WV1X64.fd K6DC018A.rom CR_HM77.bin 1 file(s) copied. C:\Crisis> Figure 2:33. In Windows, copy the ROM (*.FD) file to "Q5WV1X64.FD". 4. Copy and Rename ROM File Using the Crisis Utility Disk 1. Figure 2:34. Unplug the AC Adapter System...
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Reseat the memory modules. 12. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: • Minimize or close all Windows. • If display size is not running on page 8-2. Troubleshooting 4-5 Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Remove and ... conflicts • No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. Abnormal Video If the video appears abnormal, perform the following: 1. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 3-4). 13. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart...
Reseat the memory modules. 12. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: • Minimize or close all Windows. • If display size is not running on page 8-2. Troubleshooting 4-5 Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Remove and ... conflicts • No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. Abnormal Video If the video appears abnormal, perform the following: 1. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 3-4). 13. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart...
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CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Test Compatible Components 7-2 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-2
CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Test Compatible Components 7-2 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-2
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... Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Aspire XXXX Description Part No. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test Aspire XXXX Vendor...
... Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Aspire XXXX Description Part No. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test Aspire XXXX Vendor...