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...protect your hearing, follow these instructions carefully. CAUTION for Dummy Card of power, disconnect power from the computer. Do not use when no memory card is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to.... Save the dummy for plug as possible. CAUTION for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the system has multiple sources of Memory Card Slot (only for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the...
...protect your hearing, follow these instructions carefully. CAUTION for Dummy Card of power, disconnect power from the computer. Do not use when no memory card is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to.... Save the dummy for plug as possible. CAUTION for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the system has multiple sources of Memory Card Slot (only for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the...
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...activity. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the screen. Windows handles all of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for a period... to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for your computer. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time.
...activity. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the screen. Windows handles all of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for a period... to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for your computer. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time.
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... with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 12...
... with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 12...
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...or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you with further technical details. 2. If, for whatever reason... FRU list of customer machines. V This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your regional...
...or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you with further technical details. 2. If, for whatever reason... FRU list of customer machines. V This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your regional...
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...Failure 148 External Mouse Failure 149 Other Failures 149 Intermittent Problems 150 Undetermined Problems 150 POST Code Reference Tables 151 Sec 151 Memory 151 BDS & Specific action 152 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 154 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 154... Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire one Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Base Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 Aspire one FRU List 167 Screw List 173 Model Definition and Configuration 174 Aspire one Series 174 Test Compatible Components 183 Windows XP Environment Test ...
...Failure 148 External Mouse Failure 149 Other Failures 149 Intermittent Problems 150 Undetermined Problems 150 POST Code Reference Tables 151 Sec 151 Memory 151 BDS & Specific action 152 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 154 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 154... Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire one Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Base Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 Aspire one FRU List 167 Screw List 173 Model Definition and Configuration 174 Aspire one Series 174 Test Compatible Components 183 Windows XP Environment Test ...
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... System • Microsoft Windows® XP™ / Linux Platform • • Intel Diamondville Intel 945GMS+ICH7M chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory with 1 DDR2 SODIMM slot Display • 10.1" TFT WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixels) Storage subsystem • 2.5"/1.8" hard disk drive...; 255 x 183 x 23.9 mm (1.8"HDD) /25.5mm (Battery) • Weight: TBD (with 10.1" wide TFT XGA+ and 3-cell Li-Ion cylindrical battery pack) Communication • Acer Browser • Acer Messenger Chapter 1 1
... System • Microsoft Windows® XP™ / Linux Platform • • Intel Diamondville Intel 945GMS+ICH7M chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory with 1 DDR2 SODIMM slot Display • 10.1" TFT WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixels) Storage subsystem • 2.5"/1.8" hard disk drive...; 255 x 183 x 23.9 mm (1.8"HDD) /25.5mm (Battery) • Weight: TBD (with 10.1" wide TFT XGA+ and 3-cell Li-Ion cylindrical battery pack) Communication • Acer Browser • Acer Messenger Chapter 1 1
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... Item Ventilation slots and cooling fan Multi-in-1 card reader SD Expansion slot Description Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Only one card can operate at any given time. Connects to an AC adapter Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices... the card. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon 12 3 45 Item Description Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). USB mouse).
... Item Ventilation slots and cooling fan Multi-in-1 card reader SD Expansion slot Description Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Only one card can operate at any given time. Connects to an AC adapter Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices... the card. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon 12 3 45 Item Description Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). USB mouse).
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... bay 3G SIM card slot Battery release latch Wireless LAN Bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. 8 Chapter 1 Ventilation slots Memory compartment Battery lock Vents enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased... module. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the cooling vents. Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity (only for certain models). Houses the computer's main memory.
... bay 3G SIM card slot Battery release latch Wireless LAN Bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. 8 Chapter 1 Ventilation slots Memory compartment Battery lock Vents enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased... module. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the cooling vents. Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity (only for certain models). Houses the computer's main memory.
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... Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Specification Built in 1GB DDR2 RAM 1 512 MB / 1GB 1 GB DDR II 533Mhz SDRAM memory interface design 533Mhz SDRAM System Storage HDD Item Specification • 9.5mm height, 2.5" HDD • Easily removable with no more than four screws • SATA bus ...
... Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Specification Built in 1GB DDR2 RAM 1 512 MB / 1GB 1 GB DDR II 533Mhz SDRAM memory interface design 533Mhz SDRAM System Storage HDD Item Specification • 9.5mm height, 2.5" HDD • Easily removable with no more than four screws • SATA bus ...
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... and disable boot option and recovery. Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to 23. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Memory size is from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Control the mode in this screen. Valid range is fixed to factory...drive to store operation system and restore the system to 2048 MB. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [15:10:59] [03/09/2009] 2048 MB [8 MB] [Enabled] ...
... and disable boot option and recovery. Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to 23. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Memory size is from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Control the mode in this screen. Valid range is fixed to factory...drive to store operation system and restore the system to 2048 MB. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [15:10:59] [03/09/2009] 2048 MB [8 MB] [Enabled] ...
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... the flashit utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 29 NOTE...
... the flashit utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 29 NOTE...
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...Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer... Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown...
...Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer... Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown...
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Loosen the two captive screws in Memory (red callout) and Wireless covers (green callout). 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Lift the Wireless Cover up to remove. 44 Chapter 3 Lift the Memory Cover up to remove. 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1.
Loosen the two captive screws in Memory (red callout) and Wireless covers (green callout). 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Lift the Wireless Cover up to remove. 44 Chapter 3 Lift the Memory Cover up to remove. 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1.
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the perimeter to snap it in to place. 3. Chapter 3 137 Replace the Memory Cover and press down around the perimeter to snap it in place with the captive screws. Replace the Wireless Cover and press down around 2. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Secure the covers in to place.
the perimeter to snap it in to place. 3. Chapter 3 137 Replace the Memory Cover and press down around the perimeter to snap it in place with the captive screws. Replace the Wireless Cover and press down around 2. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Secure the covers in to place.
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..."Online Support Information" on page 193. Restart the computer. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to ensure the computer is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. If desktop display resolution is... correctly configured: a. d. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Reboot the computer. 2. Check the display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize´...
..."Online Support Information" on page 193. Restart the computer. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to ensure the computer is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. If desktop display resolution is... correctly configured: a. d. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Reboot the computer. 2. Check the display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize´...
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... appropriate operating system, and click Next. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Click Next. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Chapter 4 147 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to the operating system DVD. For more information see Windows Help and Support...
... appropriate operating system, and click Next. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Click Next. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Chapter 4 147 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to the operating system DVD. For more information see Windows Help and Support...
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... handle Detect if ECC SO-DIMMs are x8 or x16 width Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program Determine the smallest common TRAS for all DIMMs Determine the smallest common TRP for all DIMMs Determine the... smallest common TRCD for all DIMMs Determine the smallest refresh period for the memory channels Program clock crossing registers Disable Fast Dispatch Program the DRAM Row Attributes and DRAM Row Boundary registers Program the DRAM Bank Architecture ...
... handle Detect if ECC SO-DIMMs are x8 or x16 width Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program Determine the smallest common TRAS for all DIMMs Determine the smallest common TRP for all DIMMs Determine the... smallest common TRCD for all DIMMs Determine the smallest refresh period for the memory channels Program clock crossing registers Disable Fast Dispatch Program the DRAM Row Attributes and DRAM Row Boundary registers Program the DRAM Bank Architecture ...
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... 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0xAF Description Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers Enable all clocks on populated rows Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows Perform steps required after memory init Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable Enable RCOMP ... Aps Initialize SMM Private Data and relocate BSP SMBASE PC init begin at the stage1 Report every memory range do the hardware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the ...
... 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0xAF Description Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers Enable all clocks on populated rows Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows Perform steps required after memory init Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable Enable RCOMP ... Aps Initialize SMM Private Data and relocate BSP SMBASE PC init begin at the stage1 Report every memory range do the hardware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the ...
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...-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HMP112S6EFR6CY5 LF 64*16 0.055um Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2GT64U8HD0BN3C LF Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB M470T5663EH3CE6 LF 128*8 0.055um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HMP125S6EFR8CY5 LF 128*8 0.055um Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 512MB M470T6464QZ3-CE6 LF SODIMM....011 KN.2GB0B.011 KN.2GB0G.012 KN.5120B.026 KN.5120G.024 HEATSINK ASSY 60.S6507.007 172 Chapter 6 CATEGORY LCD MAINBOARD MEMORY HEATSINK PARTNAME KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES 88KS WHITE JAPANESE KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 WHITE MACLES 85KS WHITE CZECH/ SLOVAK KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES...
...-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HMP112S6EFR6CY5 LF 64*16 0.055um Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2GT64U8HD0BN3C LF Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB M470T5663EH3CE6 LF 128*8 0.055um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HMP125S6EFR8CY5 LF 128*8 0.055um Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 512MB M470T6464QZ3-CE6 LF SODIMM....011 KN.2GB0B.011 KN.2GB0G.012 KN.5120B.026 KN.5120G.024 HEATSINK ASSY 60.S6507.007 172 Chapter 6 CATEGORY LCD MAINBOARD MEMORY HEATSINK PARTNAME KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES 88KS WHITE JAPANESE KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 WHITE MACLES 85KS WHITE CZECH/ SLOVAK KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES...
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... AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-1B AO531h-1B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B LCD NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG Memory...
... AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-1B AO531h-1B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B AO531h-0B LCD NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG NLED10.1WSVGAG Memory...