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...the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-24 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack...
...the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-24 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack...
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... Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal Speaker Failure 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 4-11 ii DIMM Module Installation 3-22 HDD Module Removal 3-23 HDD Module Installation 3-24 HDD Carrier Removal 3-25 HDD Carrier Installation 3-25 WLAN Module Removal 3-26 WLAN Module Installation 3-28 Keyboard Removal 3-30 Keyboard Installation 3-32 Upper Case Removal 3-34 Upper Case Installation 3-38 RTC Battery Removal 3-41 RTC Battery Installation 3-42 Mainboard Removal 3-43 Mainboard Installation...
... Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal Speaker Failure 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 4-11 ii DIMM Module Installation 3-22 HDD Module Removal 3-23 HDD Module Installation 3-24 HDD Carrier Removal 3-25 HDD Carrier Installation 3-25 WLAN Module Removal 3-26 WLAN Module Installation 3-28 Keyboard Removal 3-30 Keyboard Installation 3-32 Upper Case Removal 3-34 Upper Case Installation 3-38 RTC Battery Removal 3-41 RTC Battery Installation 3-42 Mainboard Removal 3-43 Mainboard Installation...
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... support 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hard Drive • 2.5" Hard Disk Drive SATA interface support 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Audio Subsystem • High-definition audio support • Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n LAN • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready I/O Ports • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting...
... support 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hard Drive • 2.5" Hard Disk Drive SATA interface support 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Audio Subsystem • High-definition audio support • Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n LAN • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready I/O Ports • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting...
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Use with other key combinations to perform special functions. • Press to open the context menu of numeric data entry. Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 The keys function as clicking the right mouse button. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. When Num Lock is in uppercase. This key has the...
Use with other key combinations to perform special functions. • Press to open the context menu of numeric data entry. Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 The keys function as clicking the right mouse button. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. When Num Lock is in uppercase. This key has the...
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... Access Center (for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the desktop. Windows Key The table below shows the different functions that Windows key combinations can do: Key Combination Table 1:2. 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 Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Locks the computer (if you are not connected...
... Access Center (for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the desktop. Windows Key The table below shows the different functions that Windows key combinations can do: Key Combination Table 1:2. 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 Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Locks the computer (if you are not connected...
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... Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Brightness Down Decreases screen brightness. Stop Previous Next D2D Recovery + Stops media file. Function Communication Switch Display Toggle Screen Blank Table 1:3. Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected), and both. Plays the previous media file in the play sequence. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Hotkeys Hotkeys or function key...
... Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Brightness Down Decreases screen brightness. Stop Previous Next D2D Recovery + Stops media file. Function Communication Switch Display Toggle Screen Blank Table 1:3. Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected), and both. Plays the previous media file in the play sequence. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Hotkeys Hotkeys or function key...
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...: 2G 5 in this state. Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) • Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™ • Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO • xD Picture Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-30 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off completely. Off (G3...
...: 2G 5 in this state. Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) • Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™ • Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO • xD Picture Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-30 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off completely. Off (G3...
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... the "Press to specific models. However, if configuration problems occur, you may need to run the BIOS utility. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility. Read this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to save any of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. • Press Enter to expand this menu, users can load default settings by pressing F9. In...
... the "Press to specific models. However, if configuration problems occur, you may need to run the BIOS utility. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility. Read this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to save any of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. • Press Enter to expand this menu, users can load default settings by pressing F9. In...
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... model. Displays the model name of the HDD (hard disk drive) installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen. Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. Displays the KBC BIOS version. Displays the speed of the computer hardware information. Information The Information tab displays a summary of the system. BIOS Information F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version KBC BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version 2-3 Description Displays the CPU...
... model. Displays the model name of the HDD (hard disk drive) installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen. Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. Displays the KBC BIOS version. Displays the speed of the computer hardware information. Information The Information tab displays a summary of the system. BIOS Information F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version KBC BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version 2-3 Description Displays the CPU...
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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 Select "Special Keys" to -disc recovery by one of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. INCREASE/ REDUCE : F6/F5. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Displays the video memory installed. Enable or disable disc-to use of the traditional POST screen. This feature...
... 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 Select "Special Keys" to -disc recovery by one of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. INCREASE/ REDUCE : F6/F5. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Displays the video memory installed. Enable or disable disc-to use of the traditional POST screen. This feature...
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A - Press Enter. Press Enter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-7 System Utilities Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2:4. The Setup Notice dialog box appears. Press F10 to complete the password setting. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. The following to set the supervisor password: 1. Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2:5. After setting the supervisor password, the...
A - Press Enter. Press Enter to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-7 System Utilities Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2:4. The Setup Notice dialog box appears. Press F10 to complete the password setting. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. The following to set the supervisor password: 1. Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2:5. After setting the supervisor password, the...
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... values of all setup items. Save all changes to save your changes. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:11. BIOS Exit F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Save the changes and exit the BIOS utility. Exit the BIOS utility without saving the changes to the...
... values of all setup items. Save all changes to save your changes. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:11. BIOS Exit F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Save the changes and exit the BIOS utility. Exit the BIOS utility without saving the changes to the...
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... the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main menu is set to Enabled (refer to select and continue with the boot procedure. Start the computer. 2. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 2. The Boot Manager screen appears. Press Enter to Main on page 2-5). Perform the following to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility. HDD : XXXXXX 3. When prompted, press the F12 key during POST. Boot Manager Screen 3. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to use the F12 Boot menu: 1.
... the F12 Boot Menu parameter in Main menu is set to Enabled (refer to select and continue with the boot procedure. Start the computer. 2. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 2. The Boot Manager screen appears. Press Enter to Main on page 2-5). Perform the following to select the boot device without accessing the BIOS utility. HDD : XXXXXX 3. When prompted, press the F12 key during POST. Boot Manager Screen 3. Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows users to use the F12 Boot menu: 1.
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Locate the WLAN Module (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2. A B Figure 3:32. Figure 3:33. Remove the screw from the WLAN module connectors. Disconnecting the Antenna Cables 3. WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 1. Removing the WLAN Module Screw 3-26 Service and Maintenance Disconnect the main (A, black) and auxiliary (B, white) antenna cables from the WLAN module.
Locate the WLAN Module (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2. A B Figure 3:32. Figure 3:33. Remove the screw from the WLAN module connectors. Disconnecting the Antenna Cables 3. WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 1. Removing the WLAN Module Screw 3-26 Service and Maintenance Disconnect the main (A, black) and auxiliary (B, white) antenna cables from the WLAN module.
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... solution. Power On Issues on page 4-17 Page 4-18 4. Internal Microphone Failure on page 4-12 Figure 4:9. Bluetooth Function Failure on page 415 Figure 4:12. NOTE: • The diagnostic tests are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by repeating the operation that led to the problem. 3. USB Failure on page 411 Figure 4:8. Internal Keyboard Failure on page 4-4 Figure 4:3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can...
... solution. Power On Issues on page 4-17 Page 4-18 4. Internal Microphone Failure on page 4-12 Figure 4:9. Bluetooth Function Failure on page 415 Figure 4:12. NOTE: • The diagnostic tests are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by repeating the operation that led to the problem. 3. USB Failure on page 411 Figure 4:8. Internal Keyboard Failure on page 4-4 Figure 4:3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can...
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...; Fans start up • Status LEDs illuminate 3. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by checking for one until the failure point is selected. Make sure that internal display is discovered. 4-4 Troubleshooting Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Connect an external monitor to the next step. 8. Otherwise, continue to the computer and switch between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Disconnect the power and all external devices including port...
...; Fans start up • Status LEDs illuminate 3. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by checking for one until the failure point is selected. Make sure that internal display is discovered. 4-4 Troubleshooting Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Connect an external monitor to the next step. 8. Otherwise, continue to the computer and switch between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Disconnect the power and all external devices including port...
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... Maintenance Flowchart on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, refer to its highest level. Check the Device Manager to the previous version if updated. 5. Readjust if necessary. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Troubleshooting 4-5 Remove the drives (refer to the User Manual...
... Maintenance Flowchart on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, refer to its highest level. Check the Device Manager to the previous version if updated. 5. Readjust if necessary. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Troubleshooting 4-5 Remove the drives (refer to the User Manual...
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... Troubleshooting If the computer is virus free. 3. Refer to confirm the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. Swap the mainboard. If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables. 5. Other Functions Failure If other functions such as the CRT switch, HDMI switch, LAN connection, external microphone, external speaker, or USB 3.0, perform the following : 1. Check if the test utility is...
... Troubleshooting If the computer is virus free. 3. Refer to confirm the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. Swap the mainboard. If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables. 5. Other Functions Failure If other functions such as the CRT switch, HDMI switch, LAN connection, external microphone, external speaker, or USB 3.0, perform the following : 1. Check if the test utility is...
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... following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to Power On Issues on page 2-2) for damage. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found . 7. If an error is inoperative. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems do not replace any problems are supported by...
... following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to Power On Issues on page 2-2) for damage. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found . 7. If an error is inoperative. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems do not replace any problems are supported by...
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... the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all your technical queries. Also contained on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have included an Acrobat File to us. In the Technical Information section users can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. and password. Acer...
... the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all your technical queries. Also contained on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have included an Acrobat File to us. In the Technical Information section users can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. and password. Acer...