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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
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... PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Index of Error Messages 72 POST Code 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 76 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 88 Top View 88 Rear View 89 VGA...
... PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Index of Error Messages 72 POST Code 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 76 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 88 Top View 88 Rear View 89 VGA...
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... Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to run Setup. Chapter 2 43 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility. There are disabled. Please also refer to enter "Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your...
... Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to run Setup. Chapter 2 43 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility. There are disabled. Please also refer to enter "Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your...
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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Chapter 4 66 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Use the following procedure as possible. 2.
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Chapter 4 66 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Use the following procedure as possible. 2.
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.... Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to FDD Test. 3. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does ... diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs...
.... Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to FDD Test. 3. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does ... diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs...
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...diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on ... battery pack; NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Go to main board. 2. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. then ...
...diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on ... battery pack; NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Go to main board. 2. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. then ...
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... the following : T Replace the System board. T If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of... for correct continuity and installation. 4. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. T If the problem is within the range, do the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step.
... the following : T Replace the System board. T If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of... for correct continuity and installation. 4. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. T If the problem is within the range, do the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step.
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...applied to the touchpad pointer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3. To check the battery charge ... the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Re-install the battery pack. Replace the system board. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still less than 50% of the total power remaining...
...applied to the touchpad pointer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3. To check the battery charge ... the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Re-install the battery pack. Replace the system board. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still less than 50% of the total power remaining...
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... a device, such as the way it has been configured. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, ...if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 71...
... a device, such as the way it has been configured. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, ...if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 71...
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... is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Chapter 4 78 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80.
... is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Chapter 4 78 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80.
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When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. ... no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. If no more errors. 79 Chapter 4 If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. ... no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. If no more errors. 79 Chapter 4 If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2.
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...damage. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive... Module T PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed ...
...damage. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive... Module T PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed ...
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... material. Appendix C 118 and password. In the Technical Information section you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all your technical queries. We are : T Detailed ...user i.d. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please...
... material. Appendix C 118 and password. In the Technical Information section you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all your technical queries. We are : T Detailed ...user i.d. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please...
