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... 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 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 6-7 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire V3-471 7-3 Acer Aspire V3-471G...
... 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 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 6-7 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire V3-471 7-3 Acer Aspire V3-471G...
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...;720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0+HS Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR 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...
...;720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0+HS Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR 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...
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... Windows Vista/Windows 7 International Language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media Keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down Input and Output (I/O) Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) USB 3.0 port with Power-off Charging Two USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display...
... Windows Vista/Windows 7 International Language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media Keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down Input and Output (I/O) Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) USB 3.0 port with Power-off Charging Two USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display...
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Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 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). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G/Wi-Fi) connectivity device status. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Closed Front View ...
Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 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). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G/Wi-Fi) connectivity device status. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Closed Front View ...
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...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 3.0 port Connects to USB 3.0 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 (e.g., speaker jack speakers, headphones). 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...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 3.0 port Connects to USB 3.0 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 (e.g., speaker jack speakers, headphones). 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. accepts CDs, DVDs or BDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is off . 5 Emergency eject hole Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Insert the lock into...
... Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. accepts CDs, DVDs or BDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is off . 5 Emergency eject hole Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Insert the lock into...
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... an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations A better solution would be toggled...
... an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations A better solution would be toggled...
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... not 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 on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open...
... not 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 on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open...
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... 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 internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Figure 1-10. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns...
... 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 internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Figure 1-10. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns...
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... 87%, that is the average value of USB port(s) Location Output Current USB 2.0-compliant 2 right side 1.05A Specification USB 3.0-compliant 2 1 left side 2.0A 1-44 Hardware Specifications and Configurations AC Adapter Item Vendor Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification DELTA/Lite-On/Chicony Power (65W); Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO AS10D / SONY AS10D41 / Panasonic AS10D51...
... 87%, that is the average value of USB port(s) Location Output Current USB 2.0-compliant 2 right side 1.05A Specification USB 3.0-compliant 2 1 left side 2.0A 1-44 Hardware Specifications and Configurations AC Adapter Item Vendor Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification DELTA/Lite-On/Chicony Power (65W); Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO AS10D / SONY AS10D41 / Panasonic AS10D51...
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Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Finger print module state Specification Realtek RTL8411-CG 64-pin QFN package (Green package) 32 GB Multi-in-1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card up to version 3.0, SDHC, SDXC, Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-Flash) ...
Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Finger print module state Specification Realtek RTL8411-CG 64-pin QFN package (Green package) 32 GB Multi-in-1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card up to version 3.0, SDHC, SDXC, Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-Flash) ...
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... door open the DIMM door[ ]. System Utilities 2-3 To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to Enabled. The default parameter of the screen. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Disabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change...
... door open the DIMM door[ ]. System Utilities 2-3 To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to Enabled. The default parameter of the screen. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Disabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change...
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Figure 2-9. The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-9. The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8.
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... 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. System Utilities 2-13 Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load Setup Defaults Load setup default values for all setup items. Discard Changes...
... 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. System Utilities 2-13 Figure 2-11. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Load Setup Defaults Load setup default values for all setup items. Discard Changes...
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... obtain correct password then it must be cleared by the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. (The default parameter of Password on Boot is set to DOS and execute ClearPwd.EXE. 76776356 Figure 2-21. Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. Boot to Enabled, the BIOS password can only be unlocked. ! CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is displayed, supervisor password has been removed. 2-20 System Utilities
... obtain correct password then it must be cleared by the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. (The default parameter of Password on Boot is set to DOS and execute ClearPwd.EXE. 76776356 Figure 2-21. Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. Boot to Enabled, the BIOS password can only be unlocked. ! CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is displayed, supervisor password has been removed. 2-20 System Utilities
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... : 1. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Connect an external monitor to Power On Issue Ext. Connect it well Figure 4-2. Make sure that internal display is selected. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. No Ext. Switching between the internal 4-6 Troubleshooting DDRRAM module OK? Screw it well Replace Ext. Reference product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. DDRRAM module well No connected? DDR RAM module Replace M/B CPU thermal module well No screw...
... : 1. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Connect an external monitor to Power On Issue Ext. Connect it well Figure 4-2. Make sure that internal display is selected. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. No Ext. Switching between the internal 4-6 Troubleshooting DDRRAM module OK? Screw it well Replace Ext. Reference product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. DDRRAM module well No connected? DDR RAM module Replace M/B CPU thermal module well No screw...
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... drives (refer to the User Manual for instructions on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to LCD Picture Failure. 7. Adjust the brightness to Online Support Information. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to its highest level. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device...
... drives (refer to the User Manual for instructions on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to LCD Picture Failure. 7. Adjust the brightness to Online Support Information. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to its highest level. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device...
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... disconnect all attached devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. Remove power from the computer. 2. 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 4.
... disconnect all attached devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. Remove power from the computer. 2. 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 4.
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... 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 Platform dependence. Table 4-5. (Continued)DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE 55 Setup Legacy Interrupt service DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE 56 Relocate...
... 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 Platform dependence. Table 4-5. (Continued)DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE 55 Setup Legacy Interrupt service DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE 56 Relocate...
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...users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Press [ key before Acer logo disappears (Figure 5-3). Select Boot Option item 'USB HDD' as highlighted in Figure 5-4 and press Enter to BIOS Setup menu. Press Power button. 2. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. 5. Keyboard Key Location 3. If a password is displayed, supervisor password has been cleared. 6. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire V3-471 & V3...
...users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Press [ key before Acer logo disappears (Figure 5-3). Select Boot Option item 'USB HDD' as highlighted in Figure 5-4 and press Enter to BIOS Setup menu. Press Power button. 2. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. 5. Keyboard Key Location 3. If a password is displayed, supervisor password has been cleared. 6. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire V3-471 & V3...