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... 22 Touchpad Basics 22 Launch Keys 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 25 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 42 Others 45 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Phlash Utility 48 System Diagnostic Diskette 48 Running Diagnostic Program 49 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and...
... 22 Touchpad Basics 22 Launch Keys 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 25 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 42 Others 45 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Phlash Utility 48 System Diagnostic Diskette 48 Running Diagnostic Program 49 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and...
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... 77 Intermittent Problems 80 Undetermined Problems 81 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message 82 Top View 83 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 84 SW2 Settings 84 Bottom View 85 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 Aspire 1400 104 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 105 Main Features 105...
... 77 Intermittent Problems 80 Undetermined Problems 81 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message 82 Top View 83 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 84 SW2 Settings 84 Bottom View 85 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 Aspire 1400 104 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 105 Main Features 105...
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...256MB 2 sockets (2 banks). Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Desktop P4 up to 1.7GHZ or Northwood upgradable MPGA478 package CPU 1.75V/1.5V ...Specification Phoenix 1.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, Set by two 512MB SO-DIMM module). One is on...
...256MB 2 sockets (2 banks). Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Desktop P4 up to 1.7GHZ or Northwood upgradable MPGA478 package CPU 1.75V/1.5V ...Specification Phoenix 1.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, Set by two 512MB SO-DIMM module). One is on...
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... parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control 28 Specification FDC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Chapter 1
... parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control 28 Specification FDC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Chapter 1
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... Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification Yes (set by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location ... controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available. DMA channel 1 and 3 3BCh, 278h, 378h IRQ7...
... Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification Yes (set by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location ... controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available. DMA channel 1 and 3 3BCh, 278h, 378h IRQ7...
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... Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ! To change...the value of the screen. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in square brackets. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are six menu options: Main, Advanced , Security, ...
... Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ! To change...the value of the screen. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in square brackets. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are six menu options: Main, Advanced , Security, ...
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Note: Extended memory size= Total memory size-1MB-0.5M. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this screen are important and vital information about your computer. The items in the system and 32 Bit SMI will occupy 0.5MB. BIOS Ver.Product Name Shows the system BIOS version. Parameter Description Format/Options Extended Memory Reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer. Chapter 2 39
Note: Extended memory size= Total memory size-1MB-0.5M. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this screen are important and vital information about your computer. The items in the system and 32 Bit SMI will occupy 0.5MB. BIOS Ver.Product Name Shows the system BIOS version. Parameter Description Format/Options Extended Memory Reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer. Chapter 2 39
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... is required to the setup utility. Press Enter to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return...
... is required to the setup utility. Press Enter to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return...
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... re-enter password in field of up to be required to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set User Password/Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set SuperVisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. User can see the following...
... re-enter password in field of up to be required to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set User Password/Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set SuperVisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. User can see the following...
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...password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the e key. After ... Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 44 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears: Set Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] ...
...password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the e key. After ... Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 44 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears: Set Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] ...
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Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made . Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 47 Discards changes made . Loads default settings for all parameters (same as u ). Save changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as t ). The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made . Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 47 Discards changes made . Loads default settings for all parameters (same as u ). Save changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as t ). The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
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... the responsible personnel/channel to it becomes corrupted. Please pay attention to provide you may not boot the system because the BIOS is provided by Acer Headquarters. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to see if the fan works), TPDL server, USB_HUP, USB_barcode...technical details. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Restore a BIOS when it . 48 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to employ in the Aspire 1400 service CD kit. To get this program, find it as PQA (Product Quality Assurance), the diagnostic program ...
... the responsible personnel/channel to it becomes corrupted. Please pay attention to provide you may not boot the system because the BIOS is provided by Acer Headquarters. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to see if the fan works), TPDL server, USB_HUP, USB_barcode...technical details. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Restore a BIOS when it . 48 Chapter 2 Fellow the steps below to employ in the Aspire 1400 service CD kit. To get this program, find it as PQA (Product Quality Assurance), the diagnostic program ...
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...Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. 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. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 73 The...
...Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. 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. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 73 The...
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...Check" on page 71. System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Default configuration used 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS... FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. Unlock the system to reconfigure system time, then reboot system...
...Check" on page 71. System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Default configuration used 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS... FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 71. Unlock the system to reconfigure system time, then reboot system...
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... found Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity Check 2 nnnn FRU/Action in Sequence Drive A: or B: is defined with NVRAM (CMOS) data. DIMM BIOS ROM Main board Error with the proper diskette type in Setup. then save and restart the computer. Chapter 4 75 Error Message List Error Messages... Incorrect Drive A type - See "External Diskette Drive Check" on the screen. Main board Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); RTC battery Main board Operating system cannot be found on the boot device....
... found Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity Check 2 nnnn FRU/Action in Sequence Drive A: or B: is defined with NVRAM (CMOS) data. DIMM BIOS ROM Main board Error with the proper diskette type in Setup. then save and restart the computer. Chapter 4 75 Error Message List Error Messages... Incorrect Drive A type - See "External Diskette Drive Check" on the screen. Main board Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); RTC battery Main board Operating system cannot be found on the boot device....
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... Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Main board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery...
... Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Main board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery...
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... / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 See if there is an error...Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 48 Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Chapter 4 79 External display does...
... / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 See if there is an error...Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 48 Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Chapter 4 79 External display does...
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make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Turn off the power and restart the system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model.
make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Turn off the power and restart the system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model.
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... ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ! Bios updates ! TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) The service repair section provides you need them. Tooling box information ! and password. Schematics ! Basic repair guidelines...
... ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ! Bios updates ! TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) The service repair section provides you need them. Tooling box information ! and password. Schematics ! Basic repair guidelines...
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... Audio 28, 29 B Battery 30 Battery Pack 59 battery pack charging indicator 15, 16 BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Version 25 BIOS Setup Utility 37 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 37 Basic System Settings 40 Navigating 37 System Information 38 System Security 46...
... Audio 28, 29 B Battery 30 Battery Pack 59 battery pack charging indicator 15, 16 BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Version 25 BIOS Setup Utility 37 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 37 Basic System Settings 40 Navigating 37 System Information 38 System Security 46...