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... 1-3 Operating System 1-3 Platform 1-3 System Memory 1-3 Display 1-3 Graphics 1-3 Storage Subsystem 1-4 Audio Subsystem 1-4 Communication 1-4 Privacy Control 1-4 Power Adapter and Battery 1-5 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-5 I/O Ports 1-5 Software and Tools 1-6 Warranty 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Environment 1-7 Notebook Tour 1-8 Open Front View 1-8 Rear View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-13 Keyboard 1-14 D2D Recovery 1-18 System Block Diagram 1-18 Specification Tables 1-19 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility...
... 1-3 Operating System 1-3 Platform 1-3 System Memory 1-3 Display 1-3 Graphics 1-3 Storage Subsystem 1-4 Audio Subsystem 1-4 Communication 1-4 Privacy Control 1-4 Power Adapter and Battery 1-5 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-5 I/O Ports 1-5 Software and Tools 1-6 Warranty 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Environment 1-7 Notebook Tour 1-8 Open Front View 1-8 Rear View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-13 Keyboard 1-14 D2D Recovery 1-18 System Block Diagram 1-18 Specification Tables 1-19 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility...
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...the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Using DMI Tools 2-16 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-16 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 Removing the Lower Case 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 3-10 Removing the Left and Right Speakers 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board 3-17 Removing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board 3-18 Removing the HDD Module 3-19 Removing the SSD Module 3-22 Removing the Card Reader...
...the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Using DMI Tools 2-16 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-16 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 Removing the Lower Case 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 3-10 Removing the Left and Right Speakers 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board 3-17 Removing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board 3-18 Removing the HDD Module 3-19 Removing the SSD Module 3-22 Removing the Card Reader...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Dimensions and Weight 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Open Front View 1-10 Rear View 1-11 Left View 1-12 Right View 1-13 Base View 1-14 Touchpad Basics 1-15 Keyboard 1-16 D2D Recovery 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-20 Specification Tables 1-21 1-2
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Dimensions and Weight 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Open Front View 1-10 Rear View 1-11 Left View 1-12 Right View 1-13 Base View 1-14 Touchpad Basics 1-15 Keyboard 1-16 D2D Recovery 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-20 Specification Tables 1-21 1-2
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...;1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology Supports 720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLin™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0+HS Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Strap slot 1-4 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...;1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology Supports 720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLin™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0+HS Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Strap slot 1-4 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, and flip Touchpad lock hotkey Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function I/O Ports 0 2-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC) USB ports (2 x 3.0) HDMI™ port with HDCP support...
... keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, and flip Touchpad lock hotkey Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function I/O Ports 0 2-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC) USB ports (2 x 3.0) HDMI™ port with HDCP support...
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... attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock Fn+F11 The key can also be turned on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Scroll Lock is not applicable for the cursor movement by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or...
... attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock Fn+F11 The key can also be turned on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Scroll Lock is not applicable for the cursor movement by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or...
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... Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the combination. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations it opens key the application's context menu. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Description Toggles the WiFi, 3G and/or Bluetooth functions On and Off using...
... Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the combination. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations it opens key the application's context menu. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Description Toggles the WiFi, 3G and/or Bluetooth functions On and Off using...
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... set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to Enabled. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. System Block Diagram 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Press to factory condition. System Block Diagram 0 HDMI 51 LCD 49 Left Side: USB 3.0x 2 CAMERA 49 Internal Digital MIC HP1 2CH SPEAKER Intel CPU SNB/ IVB FSB: 1066 MHz DDRIII 1066/1333 Channel A 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 HDMI...
... set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to Enabled. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. System Block Diagram 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Press to factory condition. System Block Diagram 0 HDMI 51 LCD 49 Left Side: USB 3.0x 2 CAMERA 49 Internal Digital MIC HP1 2CH SPEAKER Intel CPU SNB/ IVB FSB: 1066 MHz DDRIII 1066/1333 Channel A 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 RAM x 8 HDMI...
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... "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hard Disk Drive Item Specification Vendor and models HGST HTS543232A7A384, Seagate ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Seagate ST320LT012/9WS14C-188, Seagate 9YG142-190, Western Digital WD3200LPVT-22G33T0 HGST HTS545050A7E380, Seagate ST500LT012/9WS142-188, Western Digital WD5000LPVT-22G33T0 Product series ...
... "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hard Disk Drive Item Specification Vendor and models HGST HTS543232A7A384, Seagate ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Seagate ST320LT012/9WS14C-188, Seagate 9YG142-190, Western Digital WD3200LPVT-22G33T0 HGST HTS545050A7E380, Seagate ST500LT012/9WS142-188, Western Digital WD5000LPVT-22G33T0 Product series ...
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... F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Enabled. The default setting of the screen before making changes to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. During the next POST, press F12 to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely...
... F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Enabled. The default setting of the screen before making changes to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. During the next POST, press F12 to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely...
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...-In Module (M-SATA Board 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the SSD Module 3-20 Removing the Card Reader Board 3-23 Removing the Mainboard 3-25 Removing the Thermal Module 3-29 Removing the RTC Battery 3-31 Removing the WLAN Board 3-32 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-33 Removing the Keyboard 3-34 Removing the Power Button Board 3-36 Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-37 Removing the LCD Module 3-39 Reassembly Process 3-41 Replacing the LCD Module 3-41 Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-43 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-45 Replacing the Keyboard 3-46 Replacing the...
...-In Module (M-SATA Board 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the SSD Module 3-20 Removing the Card Reader Board 3-23 Removing the Mainboard 3-25 Removing the Thermal Module 3-29 Removing the RTC Battery 3-31 Removing the WLAN Board 3-32 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-33 Removing the Keyboard 3-34 Removing the Power Button Board 3-36 Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-37 Removing the LCD Module 3-39 Reassembly Process 3-41 Replacing the LCD Module 3-41 Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-43 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-45 Replacing the Keyboard 3-46 Replacing the...
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Release the HDD cable from its connector. HDD Cable Adhesive Tape 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Grasp the plastic tab and use it . Figure 3-23. Figure 3-22. HDD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-19 Removing the HDD Module 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have SSD disk drive installed, please proceed to disengage the HDD cable from the adhesive tape securing it to page 3-22, "Removing the SSD Module". 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3.
Release the HDD cable from its connector. HDD Cable Adhesive Tape 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Grasp the plastic tab and use it . Figure 3-23. Figure 3-22. HDD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-19 Removing the HDD Module 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have SSD disk drive installed, please proceed to disengage the HDD cable from the adhesive tape securing it to page 3-22, "Removing the SSD Module". 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3.
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... 3-15. 4. Figure 3-50. Removing the WLAN Board 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-51. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-34 Machine Maintenance Disconnect the power cable from the WLAN board (3). Perform the "Removing the Lower Case...
... 3-15. 4. Figure 3-50. Removing the WLAN Board 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-51. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-34 Machine Maintenance Disconnect the power cable from the WLAN board (3). Perform the "Removing the Lower Case...
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Refer to Table 4-1 for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led to determine the solution. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. Troubleshooting Introduction 0 This chapter contains information...
Refer to Table 4-1 for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led to determine the solution. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. Troubleshooting Introduction 0 This chapter contains information...
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... the display. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 8. Roll back the video driver to Disassembly Process. 3. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to its highest level. Readjust if necessary. 4. Drain stored power by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards. 9. Start the...
... the display. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 8. Roll back the video driver to Disassembly Process. 3. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to its highest level. Readjust if necessary. 4. Drain stored power by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards. 9. Start the...
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...;Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. If any FRU. 3. Remove power from the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices...
...;Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. If any FRU. 3. Remove power from the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices...
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... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
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... halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions. Error Codes are designed to show the execution point while booting or executing services. Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that driver. If the value that follows POSTCODE= is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that is...
... halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions. Error Codes are designed to show the execution point while booting or executing services. Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that driver. If the value that follows POSTCODE= is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that is...
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.... Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. Entering DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_DXE (0xe4) - Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Table 4-4. Leaving SEC/Going to zero. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_S3 (0xe5) - No DXE IPL found at the end of DXE IPL. The corresponding Progress Code value is always set to PEI. POSTCODE_PC_S3_OS (0xe6) - Exiting DXE Dispatch. Couldn't find PPIs needed...
.... Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. Entering DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_DXE (0xe4) - Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Table 4-4. Leaving SEC/Going to zero. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_S3 (0xe5) - No DXE IPL found at the end of DXE IPL. The corresponding Progress Code value is always set to PEI. POSTCODE_PC_S3_OS (0xe6) - Exiting DXE Dispatch. Couldn't find PPIs needed...
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...;Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not hesitate to direct any suggestions or comments to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical...
...;Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not hesitate to direct any suggestions or comments to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical...