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...please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this generic service guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical... information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU...
...please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this generic service guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical... information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU...
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...System Check Procedures 108 External Diskette Drive Check 108 External CD-ROM Drive Check 108 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 108 Memory check 109 Power System Check 109 Touchpad Check 111 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 112 Index of Error ...Recovery 128 Clearing Password Check 128 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 129 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 TravelMate 6593 Series Exploded Diagram 132 Model Definition and Configuration 140 TravelMate 6593 Series 140 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 164 VIII
...System Check Procedures 108 External Diskette Drive Check 108 External CD-ROM Drive Check 108 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 108 Memory check 109 Power System Check 109 Touchpad Check 111 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 112 Index of Error ...Recovery 128 Clearing Password Check 128 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 129 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 TravelMate 6593 Series Exploded Diagram 132 Model Definition and Configuration 140 TravelMate 6593 Series 140 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 164 VIII
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...Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* K Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics K 15.4" WXGA 1280 x ...keyboard K Touchpad pointing device Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-definition audio support K MS-Sound compatible K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jAcer Video Conference Manager software* jAcer ...
...Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* K Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics K 15.4" WXGA 1280 x ...keyboard K Touchpad pointing device Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-definition audio support K MS-Sound compatible K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jAcer Video Conference Manager software* jAcer ...
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... AMP APL2057 39 MODEM MDC Card 27 Mobile CPU Penryn SMSC EMC2102 37 4, 5 LCD 15 HOST BUS 667/800/[email protected] Cantiga AGTL+ CPU I/F DDR Memory I/F INTEGRATED GRAHPICS SWITCH PI5C3257QE SWITCH PS8122QFN48G CRT 17 CRT DVI 18 DVI LVDS, CRT I/F PCIex16 6,7,8,9,10,11 VGA Borad X4 DMI 400MHz C-Link0 (MXM Connector...
... AMP APL2057 39 MODEM MDC Card 27 Mobile CPU Penryn SMSC EMC2102 37 4, 5 LCD 15 HOST BUS 667/800/[email protected] Cantiga AGTL+ CPU I/F DDR Memory I/F INTEGRATED GRAHPICS SWITCH PI5C3257QE SWITCH PS8122QFN48G CRT 17 CRT DVI 18 DVI LVDS, CRT I/F PCIex16 6,7,8,9,10,11 VGA Borad X4 DMI 400MHz C-Link0 (MXM Connector...
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.... button 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . 5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB...
.... button 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . 5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB...
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release latch 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 7 Acer DASP (Disk Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Anti-Shock bumps (only for certain models). Protection) 8 ezDock II/II+ ... Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release Releases the battery to Acer ezDock II/II+. latch 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. connector 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 compartment...
release latch 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 7 Acer DASP (Disk Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Anti-Shock bumps (only for certain models). Protection) 8 ezDock II/II+ ... Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release Releases the battery to Acer ezDock II/II+. latch 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. connector 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 compartment...
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... Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for...OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core ...
... Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for...OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core ...
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...side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB... 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB ...
...side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB... 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB ...
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Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 ...
Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 ...
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... as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [08/02/2008] 640 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
... as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [08/02/2008] 640 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
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...the default and suggested parameter settings. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Memory size is disabled or enabled. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Option: Enabled or Disabled ... the system date. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Extended...
...the default and suggested parameter settings. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Memory size is disabled or enabled. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Option: Enabled or Disabled ... the system date. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Extended...
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... pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand... the Flash. Copy the flash utilities to run the Flash utility. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
... pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand... the Flash. Copy the flash utilities to run the Flash utility. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Press F2 in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the .... 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 111 Chapter 4 109 Go to main board. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power...
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Press F2 in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the .... 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 111 Chapter 4 109 Go to main board. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 126. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, ...
Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 126. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, ...
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.... see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 108. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Error...
.... see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 108. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Error...
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... "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page...
... "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page...
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... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
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... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
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... recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot 119
... recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot 119
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...'t enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 35. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every ...detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action...
...'t enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 35. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every ...detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action...