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... Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup...
... Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup...
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... BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 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 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing...
... BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 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 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing...
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... Combo Cable 3-72 LCD Reassembly Procedure 3-76 Replacing the Camera 3-76 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-77 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-84 Replacing the Bottom Case 3-87 Replacing the CPU 3-90 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-92 Replacing the Motherboard 3-95 Replacing the IO Board 3-98 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 Replacing the Power Switch Board 3-103 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-105 Replacing the Top Case 3-108 Replacing the Top Case Palmrest 3-111 Replacing the ODD Module 3-116 Replacing the WLAN Card 3-119 Replacing the HDD Module 3-121 Replacing...
... Combo Cable 3-72 LCD Reassembly Procedure 3-76 Replacing the Camera 3-76 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-77 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-84 Replacing the Bottom Case 3-87 Replacing the CPU 3-90 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-92 Replacing the Motherboard 3-95 Replacing the IO Board 3-98 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 Replacing the Power Switch Board 3-103 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-105 Replacing the Top Case 3-108 Replacing the Top Case Palmrest 3-111 Replacing the ODD Module 3-116 Replacing the WLAN Card 3-119 Replacing the HDD Module 3-121 Replacing...
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... 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 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 System Block Diagram...
... 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 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 System Block Diagram...
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... hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. Closed Front View 0 Figure 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Closed Front View Table 1-3. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active Communication Indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 2 Multi-in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO...
... hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. Closed Front View 0 Figure 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Closed Front View Table 1-3. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active Communication Indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 2 Multi-in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO...
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... security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to secure the lock. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector (see below). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Supports high definition digital video connections...
... security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to secure the lock. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector (see below). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Supports high definition digital video connections...
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...Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Indicators Icon Function Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. The following indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active Communication Indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicators...
...Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Indicators Icon Function Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. The following indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active Communication Indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicators...
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... 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 Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
... 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 Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Display off to save power. Increases the sound volume. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to return. Figure 1-9. Turns the display screen backlight off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
... Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Display off to save power. Increases the sound volume. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to return. Figure 1-9. Turns the display screen backlight off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
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...) 2 Mbps (π/4-DQPSK) for EDR 3 Mbps (8DPSK) for EDR Bluetooth 4.0 + HS USB 2.0 Bluetooth Module Controller Features Item Specifications Atheros AR9462 Support Class II(TX power maximum to +4dBm) BT transmission speed including 1M, 2M and 3Mbps EDR opereations Support for Simple Pairing(SP) and Enhanced Inquiry Response (EIR) function Support for SCATTERNET and PICONET Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37
...) 2 Mbps (π/4-DQPSK) for EDR 3 Mbps (8DPSK) for EDR Bluetooth 4.0 + HS USB 2.0 Bluetooth Module Controller Features Item Specifications Atheros AR9462 Support Class II(TX power maximum to +4dBm) BT transmission speed including 1M, 2M and 3Mbps EDR opereations Support for Simple Pairing(SP) and Enhanced Inquiry Response (EIR) function Support for SCATTERNET and PICONET Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37
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...;Menu - use the left and right arrow keys Item - Refer to specific models. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run Setup. Parameter help carefully when making changes to parameter values. To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to enabled. System information is set the parameter to disabled. The default parameter of the screen. To change boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP...
...;Menu - use the left and right arrow keys Item - Refer to specific models. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run Setup. Parameter help carefully when making changes to parameter values. To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to enabled. System information is set the parameter to disabled. The default parameter of the screen. To change boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP...
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... to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter key. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Removing a Password 0 Perform the...
... to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter key. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Removing a Password 0 Perform the...
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... actual current password, the screen will show the Setup Warning (Figure 2-9). 2-10 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: Users can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Press F10 to Set. The Set Supervisor Password box appears. Setup Notice 4. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. Figure 2-6. Press Enter. Figure 2-8. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Retype...
... actual current password, the screen will show the Setup Warning (Figure 2-9). 2-10 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: Users can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Press F10 to Set. The Set Supervisor Password box appears. Setup Notice 4. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. Figure 2-6. Press Enter. Figure 2-8. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Retype...
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...3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing the Memory Module 3-14 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the WLAN Card 3-21 Removing the ODD Module 3-23 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-26 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-26 Removing the Top Case Palmrest 3-27 Removing the Touchpad Switch Board 3-30 Removing the Top Case 3-33 Removing the Speaker Module 3-37 Remove the Power Switch Board...
...3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing the Memory Module 3-14 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the WLAN Card 3-21 Removing the ODD Module 3-23 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-26 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-26 Removing the Top Case Palmrest 3-27 Removing the Touchpad Switch Board 3-30 Removing the Top Case 3-33 Removing the Speaker Module 3-37 Remove the Power Switch Board...
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....DDRRAM Module well connected? Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. NG Power On Issue NG Check Connection Ext DDRRAM Module OK? Figure 4-2. Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START NG LCD Moduel OK? Make sure that internal display is selected. Replace LCD Panel/LCD Cable Power On? NG Replace Ext. DDRRAM Module CPU Thermal Replace MB Module...
....DDRRAM Module well connected? Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. NG Power On Issue NG Check Connection Ext DDRRAM Module OK? Figure 4-2. Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START NG LCD Moduel OK? Make sure that internal display is selected. Replace LCD Panel/LCD Cable Power On? NG Replace Ext. DDRRAM Module CPU Thermal Replace MB Module...
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.... 4. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Re-set the memory modules. 10. Refer to Disassembly Process. 3. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Start the computer. Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is not running on the screen), the LCD...
.... 4. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Re-set the memory modules. 10. Refer to Disassembly Process. 3. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Start the computer. Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is not running on the screen), the LCD...
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... the problem remains, replace the 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. NOTE: NOTE: Verify that have nothing to Power On Issues). 1. If any FRU. 3. Other Functions Failure 0 1. Check if drives are found . 7. Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can...
... the problem remains, replace the 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. NOTE: NOTE: Verify that have nothing to Power On Issues). 1. If any FRU. 3. Other Functions Failure 0 1. Check if drives are found . 7. Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can...
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BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization Troubleshooting 4-23...
BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization Troubleshooting 4-23...
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... BIOS Setup menu. Figure 5-3. RTC Battery 4. Use an electric conductivity tool to clear the password by performing the following procedure is necessary to bypass the password check, short the HW Gap to short the two points of the RTCRST# jumper. 6. Remove HDD, AC and Battery. 3. Locate the RTCRST# jumper. 5. This Machine has one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for : Clearing Passwords BIOS Recovery...
... BIOS Setup menu. Figure 5-3. RTC Battery 4. Use an electric conductivity tool to clear the password by performing the following procedure is necessary to bypass the password check, short the HW Gap to short the two points of the RTCRST# jumper. 6. Remove HDD, AC and Battery. 3. Locate the RTCRST# jumper. 5. This Machine has one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for : Clearing Passwords BIOS Recovery...
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... of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for ways to...
... of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for ways to...