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...guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. To better fit local..., a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information...
...guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. To better fit local..., a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information...
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... Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Memory Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 53 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module...
... Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Memory Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 53 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module...
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... System Check Procedures 73 External Diskette Drive Check 73 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory check 74 Power System Check 74 Touchpad Check 76 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 77 Index of Error Messages ...Recovery 93 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 98 Top View 98 Bottom View 99 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Model Name Definition 112 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 114 Microsoft Windows XP Environment...
... System Check Procedures 73 External Diskette Drive Check 73 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory check 74 Power System Check 74 Touchpad Check 76 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 77 Index of Error Messages ...Recovery 93 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 98 Top View 98 Bottom View 99 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Model Name Definition 112 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 114 Microsoft Windows XP Environment...
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Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer was designed with external 64/128 MB DDR memory buffer 3D graphics support Support simultanesous display between LCD and CRT S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "... 802.11g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth (manufacturing option) Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules Chapter 1 1 Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 Ghz and above T Intel® Hyper-...
Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer was designed with external 64/128 MB DDR memory buffer 3D graphics support Support simultanesous display between LCD and CRT S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "... 802.11g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth (manufacturing option) Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules Chapter 1 1 Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 Ghz and above T Intel® Hyper-...
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Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Bottom View # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Bottom View # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
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... 0MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB Slot 1 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB Above table lists some system... memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location ...
... 0MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB Slot 1 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB Above table lists some system... memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location ...
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...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
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... Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed (on daughter board) 64B(128MB optional) LCD Display Resolution Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 8 bit (256colors) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
... Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed (on daughter board) 64B(128MB optional) LCD Display Resolution Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 8 bit (256colors) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
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... parameter settings. If any display device is NOT available (running on external video port. Chapter 2 36 Settings in this screen. Memory size is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu Description Format/Option Sets the system time. ...(or projector) only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During ...
... parameter settings. If any display device is NOT available (running on external video port. Chapter 2 36 Settings in this screen. Memory size is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu Description Format/Option Sets the system time. ...(or projector) only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During ...
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... BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. 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...
... BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. 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...
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Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD ...
Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD ...
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Pop up the memory. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Removing the Memory Module 1.
Pop up the memory. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Removing the Memory Module 1.
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...message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. A loose connection can cause an error. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter... Battery Pack" on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is...
...message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. A loose connection can cause an error. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter... Battery Pack" on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is...
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This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first. ...
This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first. ...
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... error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 73. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then...
... error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 73. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then...
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System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
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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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... 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 Boot to...
... 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 Boot to...
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... "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. Action in Sequence Power Management...
... "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. Action in Sequence Power Management...