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...) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to remove/install the card.
...) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to remove/install the card.
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9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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...Vista® AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • ...AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory...
...Vista® AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • ...AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory...
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...competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to extend the ...in the printed Service Guide. If, for repair and service of customer machines. add-on your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to order FRU parts for whatever ...
...competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to extend the ...in the printed Service Guide. If, for repair and service of customer machines. add-on your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to order FRU parts for whatever ...
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... System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory Check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 102 Index of Error Messages... 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
... System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory Check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 102 Index of Error Messages... 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
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... (ATRM70/72 for Aspire 5535) • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual...
... (ATRM70/72 for Aspire 5535) • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual...
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Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support 5-in jack Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in -1 card reader Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models...
Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support 5-in jack Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in -1 card reader Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
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... On= 99 ° C; H/W shot down at 110° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS 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...
... On= 99 ° C; H/W shot down at 110° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS 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...
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... 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Slot 1 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system... memory configurations. USB 1.1 USB Specification WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 (built-in AMD SB700 on LAN support compliant with various capacities to 270 Mbps for Draft...
... 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Slot 1 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system... memory configurations. USB 1.1 USB Specification WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 (built-in AMD SB700 on LAN support compliant with various capacities to 270 Mbps for Draft...
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... Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Optical Disc Drive Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Applicable disc format...
... Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Optical Disc Drive Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Applicable disc format...
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Audio Interface Item 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 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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... 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] [07/26/2008] 640 KB 4061 MB 32 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] [07/26/2008] 640 KB 4061 MB 32 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
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... table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. 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...) System Time Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Option: Enabled...
... table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. 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...) System Time Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Option: Enabled...
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...the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a ...utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Flash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette...
...the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a ...utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Flash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette...
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Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following list: q "Check the Power Adapter" on page 100 q "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. A .... 2. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. q External keyboard If any of the problem, power on page 101 Chapter 4 99 Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following list: q "Check the Power Adapter" on page 100 q "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. A .... 2. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. q External keyboard If any of the problem, power on page 101 Chapter 4 99 Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
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... can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 116. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is...
... can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 116. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is...
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IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will issue 4 short beeps ...
IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will issue 4 short beeps ...
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... system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages...
... system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages...
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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...