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...These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. V add...FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by... all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering.
...These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. V add...FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by... all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering.
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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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... 1 accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive 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. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
... 1 accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive 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. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
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Protection) 8 ezDock II/II+ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 connector 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to Acer ezDock II/II+. Bottom View Icon 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 remove the battery pack. 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). latch...
Protection) 8 ezDock II/II+ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 connector 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to Acer ezDock II/II+. Bottom View Icon 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 remove the battery pack. 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). latch...
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...Version 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... 64bit 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. Chapter 1 29 OFF=93 ° C OS shut down at ...
...Version 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... 64bit 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. Chapter 1 29 OFF=93 ° C OS shut down at ...
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...Interface 30 Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. 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...
...Interface 30 Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. 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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... Specification 33 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...
... Specification 33 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...
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... Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. 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.
... Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. 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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...user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function.... Chapter 2 41 Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to factory defaults. Option: Enabled or ...
...user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function.... Chapter 2 41 Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to factory defaults. Option: Enabled or ...
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... the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: K New versions of system... programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette.
... the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: K New versions of system... programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette.
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...see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. K External keyboard If any of the following list: K "Check the Power Adapter" on page 110 K ..."Check the Battery Pack" on page 111 Chapter 4 109 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat...
...see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. K External keyboard If any of the following list: K "Check the Power Adapter" on page 110 K ..."Check the Battery Pack" on page 111 Chapter 4 109 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 126. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message ...
Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 126. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message ...
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... BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 108. RTC battery...
... BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 108. RTC battery...
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Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 108. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI ...
Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 108. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI ...
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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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Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 109. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ... (S4)" on page 35. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. 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 in Sequence...
Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 109. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ... (S4)" on page 35. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. 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 in Sequence...