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... Fan 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 48 Removing the TV Tuner Card 50 vii Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide System Utilities 11 CMOS Setup Utility 11 Accessing the Setup Utility 12 Navigating through the Setup Utility 13 Setup Utility Menus 13 Chapter 3 - Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 System Tour 3 Front View 3 Left View 4 Right and Rear Views 5 Hardware Specifications 6 Processor 6 Chipsets 6 BIOS 6 Memory 6 Hard Disk Drive 7 Optical Disc Drive 7 Ethernet 8 Wireless LAN 8 Bluetooth 8 Audio 8 Webcam 8 Display 9 Power...
... Fan 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 48 Removing the TV Tuner Card 50 vii Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide System Utilities 11 CMOS Setup Utility 11 Accessing the Setup Utility 12 Navigating through the Setup Utility 13 Setup Utility Menus 13 Chapter 3 - Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 System Tour 3 Front View 3 Left View 4 Right and Rear Views 5 Hardware Specifications 6 Processor 6 Chipsets 6 BIOS 6 Memory 6 Hard Disk Drive 7 Optical Disc Drive 7 Ethernet 8 Wireless LAN 8 Bluetooth 8 Audio 8 Webcam 8 Display 9 Power...
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... (optional) - USB ports (six) - DVI port (optional) - HDMI port - PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. Headphone jack - Ethernet jack (RJ-45) - Two USB 3.0 ports (optional via USB 3.0 add-in this section are for reference only. External display (VGA) port - NOTE The items listed in card installation) • 3.5-inch 25.4 mm 5400/7200 rpm SATA / SATA II hard disk drive (HDD) • Slim type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760...
... (optional) - USB ports (six) - DVI port (optional) - HDMI port - PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. Headphone jack - Ethernet jack (RJ-45) - Two USB 3.0 ports (optional via USB 3.0 add-in this section are for reference only. External display (VGA) port - NOTE The items listed in card installation) • 3.5-inch 25.4 mm 5400/7200 rpm SATA / SATA II hard disk drive (HDD) • Slim type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760...
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... Supported models DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Blu-ray Disc combo drive Blu-ray Disc-RW drive Specification Integrated in the Intel H67 chipset DVD-Super Multi double-layer, Blu-ray Disc combo, or Blu-ray Disc-RW drive option Slim type 12.7 mm SATA • HLDS GT31N • PLDS DS-8A5SH • HLDS CT21N • Panasonic UJ141AL Panasonic UJ240A Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide...
... Supported models DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Blu-ray Disc combo drive Blu-ray Disc-RW drive Specification Integrated in the Intel H67 chipset DVD-Super Multi double-layer, Blu-ray Disc combo, or Blu-ray Disc-RW drive option Slim type 12.7 mm SATA • HLDS GT31N • PLDS DS-8A5SH • HLDS CT21N • Panasonic UJ141AL Panasonic UJ240A Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide...
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Display Item System model Panel model Screen size (diagonal, inch) Active area (H × V) Backlight Interface Supported resolutions Brightness (typical) Viewing angle (typical, H/V) Contrast ratio (typical) Response time (typical) Display colors Aspect ratio Surface treatment Module size (W × H × D) Module weight (typical) Power consumption (typical, without converter) Power supply input voltage (typical) Temperature Operating Storage (shipping) Touchscreen Specification Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 AUO M215HW01 VB 21...
Display Item System model Panel model Screen size (diagonal, inch) Active area (H × V) Backlight Interface Supported resolutions Brightness (typical) Viewing angle (typical, H/V) Contrast ratio (typical) Response time (typical) Display colors Aspect ratio Surface treatment Module size (W × H × D) Module weight (typical) Power consumption (typical, without converter) Power supply input voltage (typical) Temperature Operating Storage (shipping) Touchscreen Specification Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 AUO M215HW01 VB 21...
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...; Configuring the system drives and peripherals • Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup • When trying to as "Setup" or "Setup Utility" in this utility. In this utility to the BIOS settings. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to configure the hardware. The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Aspire...
...; Configuring the system drives and peripherals • Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup • When trying to as "Setup" or "Setup Utility" in this utility. In this utility to the BIOS settings. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to configure the hardware. The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Aspire...
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Press Enter to access the Setup Utility. • System - User will be prompted to enter the password when trying to change the user password. The following before the system halts. A-Z, a-z (case-insensitive) - 0-9 Special keypad characters: 0-9 / * - + • When you are valid: - Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide 21 This field is not visible when the onboard SATA controller mode is used to access and change all settings in : • System Date...
Press Enter to access the Setup Utility. • System - User will be prompted to enter the password when trying to change the user password. The following before the system halts. A-Z, a-z (case-insensitive) - 0-9 Special keypad characters: 0-9 / * - + • When you are valid: - Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide 21 This field is not visible when the onboard SATA controller mode is used to access and change all settings in : • System Date...
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... processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in PCI devices. Verify that occur after the video card has been activated. Disable CACHE before system memory is still can not be determined, review the POST messages and BIOS checkpoints during POST. Place the computer on system configuration. Checkpoints may appear on a LED display. Reinstall the wall mount plate. 12. Turn...
... processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in PCI devices. Verify that occur after the video card has been activated. Disable CACHE before system memory is still can not be determined, review the POST messages and BIOS checkpoints during POST. Place the computer on system configuration. Checkpoints may appear on a LED display. Reinstall the wall mount plate. 12. Turn...
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... Key Board Controller. Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Initializes different devices through DIM. Allocate memory for IRQ1. Set the window for more information. Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for displaying text information. Initialize RTC date/time. 74 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Activate ADM module. Enable...
... Key Board Controller. Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Initializes different devices through DIM. Allocate memory for IRQ1. Set the window for more information. Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for displaying text information. Initialize RTC date/time. 74 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Activate ADM module. Enable...
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... and prepare for different BIOS modules. Late POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in the system. Takes care of runtime image preparation for IPL detection. Fill the free area in CPU, ... Display errors to OS. Deinitializes the ADM module. Prepare BBS for ACPI. Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide 75 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in...
... and prepare for different BIOS modules. Late POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in the system. Takes care of runtime image preparation for IPL detection. Fill the free area in CPU, ... Display errors to OS. Deinitializes the ADM module. Prepare BBS for ACPI. Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide 75 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in...
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... instructions on the screen. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will switch to diagnostic mode and will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of beep codes POST Error Messages POST error messages tell users what failure the system has detected. Static Device Initialization (function 1); It also assigns PCI bus numbers. Static resources are set to a hardware device...
... instructions on the screen. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will switch to diagnostic mode and will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of beep codes POST Error Messages POST error messages tell users what failure the system has detected. Static Device Initialization (function 1); It also assigns PCI bus numbers. Static resources are set to a hardware device...
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... BIOS POST. BIOS POST found a PCI device in the system but was not used to store Plug'n'Play (PnP) data was an error in a mainboard with system hardware. This message only applies to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. This causes POST to appear when a brand new CPU is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. 80 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide Update Failed Microcode Error...
... BIOS POST. BIOS POST found a PCI device in the system but was not used to store Plug'n'Play (PnP) data was an error in a mainboard with system hardware. This message only applies to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. This causes POST to appear when a brand new CPU is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. 80 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide Update Failed Microcode Error...
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... the left column. 2. Processor test failed. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Its reading should be +12Vdc. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in the check procedure. Blinking cursor only; Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Processor fan does not run but fails to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. If no check...
... the left column. 2. Processor test failed. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Its reading should be +12Vdc. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in the check procedure. Blinking cursor only; Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Processor fan does not run but fails to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. If no check...
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... sound volume. • Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. Hard disk drive LED fails to reinstall disc. Check with a known good disc. • Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is pressed and held. NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are displayed. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to unload the disc. • CD/DVD-ROM drive power cable...
... sound volume. • Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. Hard disk drive LED fails to reinstall disc. Check with a known good disc. • Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is pressed and held. NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are displayed. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to unload the disc. • CD/DVD-ROM drive power cable...
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... clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 84 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide voice from modem adapter card is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but system sound feature works normally.) Action/FRU • For an external modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers.
... clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 84 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide voice from modem adapter card is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but system sound feature works normally.) Action/FRU • For an external modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers.
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..., replace the FRU. 3. Beep One short beep. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one short beep Two short beeps. Continuous one long beep Status System ready Memory not installed or memory error...
..., replace the FRU. 3. Beep One short beep. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one short beep Two short beeps. Continuous one long beep Status System ready Memory not installed or memory error...
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... Vendor List 121 B beep codes 86 BIOS checkpoints 72 clear CMOS 88 crisis recovery disk 89 recovery 89 specifications 6 system passwords 21 update, DOS mode 90 update, Windows mode 91 block diagram 95 Bluetooth cable, part number 109 module, part number 102 module, remove 63, 64 specifications 8 boot block checkpoints 72 execute 89 Boot Options menu 23 boot sequence 23 brightness control keys 3 C capacitive keys board, part number 101 board, remove 62 function cable, part number 107 lens, part number 105 location 3 Index card reader location 4 supported cards 2 chassis, part number 107...
... Vendor List 121 B beep codes 86 BIOS checkpoints 72 clear CMOS 88 crisis recovery disk 89 recovery 89 specifications 6 system passwords 21 update, DOS mode 90 update, Windows mode 91 block diagram 95 Bluetooth cable, part number 109 module, part number 102 module, remove 63, 64 specifications 8 boot block checkpoints 72 execute 89 Boot Options menu 23 boot sequence 23 brightness control keys 3 C capacitive keys board, part number 101 board, remove 62 function cable, part number 107 lens, part number 105 location 3 Index card reader location 4 supported cards 2 chassis, part number 107...
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... part number updates 97 G graphics card part number 101 remove 44 H hard disk drive bracket, part number 106 part number 104 power cable, part number 107 remove 48 SATA cable, part number 109 specifications 7 troubleshooting 83 hardware configuration utility 11 exploded view 98 FRU list 97 information display 14 model configurations 115 specifications 6 troubleshooting 71 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 HDMI port cable, part number 109 location 4 headphone jack 5 heat sink fan cable connector 96 part number 102 remove 51 HSF, see heat sink fan 51 I I/O cable cover location 4 part number 106 remove...
... part number updates 97 G graphics card part number 101 remove 44 H hard disk drive bracket, part number 106 part number 104 power cable, part number 107 remove 48 SATA cable, part number 109 specifications 7 troubleshooting 83 hardware configuration utility 11 exploded view 98 FRU list 97 information display 14 model configurations 115 specifications 6 troubleshooting 71 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 HDMI port cable, part number 109 location 4 headphone jack 5 heat sink fan cable connector 96 part number 102 remove 51 HSF, see heat sink fan 51 I I/O cable cover location 4 part number 106 remove...
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...16 model configurations 116, 117 modem board troubleshooting 84 monitor port 4 mouse part number 113 port 4 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 online support information 123 operating system 2 optical disc drive bezel, part number 106 bezel, remove 31 bracket, part number 106 bracket, remove 31 location 4 part number 104 remove 29 SATA cable, part number 109 specifications 7 troubleshooting 83 P part numbers AC power cord 110 Bluetooth cable 109 Bluetooth module 102 capacitive keys lens 105 capacitive LED board 101 chassis 107 computer stand 106 computer stand hinge cover 106 converter board 101...
...16 model configurations 116, 117 modem board troubleshooting 84 monitor port 4 mouse part number 113 port 4 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 online support information 123 operating system 2 optical disc drive bezel, part number 106 bezel, remove 31 bracket, part number 106 bracket, remove 31 location 4 part number 104 remove 29 SATA cable, part number 109 specifications 7 troubleshooting 83 P part numbers AC power cord 110 Bluetooth cable 109 Bluetooth module 102 capacitive keys lens 105 capacitive LED board 101 chassis 107 computer stand 106 computer stand hinge cover 106 converter board 101...
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... speakers cable, part number 107 location 3 mesh cover, part number 105 mesh cover, remove 66 part number 105 remove 37 specifications antivirus 2 audio 8 BIOS 6 Bluetooth 8 display 8, 9 Ethernet controller 8 hard disk drive 7 memory 6 optical disc drive 7 power supply unit 9 processor 6 system chipsets 6 ventilation 2 webcam 8 WLAN controller 8 supervisor password 21 sustainability specifications 2 system architecture 95 system chipsets 6 system date 14 system dimensions 2 system fan brace, part number 107 brace, remove 58 128 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide
... speakers cable, part number 107 location 3 mesh cover, part number 105 mesh cover, remove 66 part number 105 remove 37 specifications antivirus 2 audio 8 BIOS 6 Bluetooth 8 display 8, 9 Ethernet controller 8 hard disk drive 7 memory 6 optical disc drive 7 power supply unit 9 processor 6 system chipsets 6 ventilation 2 webcam 8 WLAN controller 8 supervisor password 21 sustainability specifications 2 system architecture 95 system chipsets 6 system date 14 system dimensions 2 system fan brace, part number 107 brace, remove 58 128 Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 AIO Computer Service Guide
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... monitoring 19 touchscreen control board, remove 41 specification 9 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 72 BIOS recovery 89 BIOS update 90 clearing CMOS 88 component failure 82 disabling ME firmware 87 hardware diagnostic procedure 71 online support information 123 POST error indicators 76 TV tuner card, part number 101 card, remove 50 location 4 U undetermined problems 86 USB ports bootable device 18 left 4 legacy device 18 right 5 USB/audio board board, part number 101 cable, part number 107 cover, part number 106 remove 35 user password 21 V ventilation 2 VESA wall mounting 5 VGA port...
... monitoring 19 touchscreen control board, remove 41 specification 9 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 72 BIOS recovery 89 BIOS update 90 clearing CMOS 88 component failure 82 disabling ME firmware 87 hardware diagnostic procedure 71 online support information 123 POST error indicators 76 TV tuner card, part number 101 card, remove 50 location 4 U undetermined problems 86 USB ports bootable device 18 left 4 legacy device 18 right 5 USB/audio board board, part number 101 cable, part number 107 cover, part number 106 remove 35 user password 21 V ventilation 2 VESA wall mounting 5 VGA port...