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...Function (ACPI support function) . . . . . 36 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Information 39 Main 41 Advanced 43 Security 45 Boot 49 Exit 50 BIOS Flash Utility 51 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 52 General Information 53 Disassembly Flow ...BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 88 MainBoard 88 Touchpad Board 91 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replacement Unit) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire 1670...
...Function (ACPI support function) . . . . . 36 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Information 39 Main 41 Advanced 43 Security 45 Boot 49 Exit 50 BIOS Flash Utility 51 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 52 General Information 53 Disassembly Flow ...BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 88 MainBoard 88 Touchpad Board 91 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replacement Unit) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire 1670...
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.../line-in jack(mono) T Headphone-out/line-out/speaker-out jack T S-Video Out (Manufacturing option with S-video) T FIR(IrDA 1.1) T 5 in 1 card reader slot T Kensington Lock BIOS T T T Phoenix BIOS 512KB Flash BIOS ROM ACPI 1.0b compliant 2 Chapter 1
.../line-in jack(mono) T Headphone-out/line-out/speaker-out jack T S-Video Out (Manufacturing option with S-video) T FIR(IrDA 1.1) T 5 in 1 card reader slot T Kensington Lock BIOS T T T Phoenix BIOS 512KB Flash BIOS ROM ACPI 1.0b compliant 2 Chapter 1
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Hot Keys Fn The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: + Tab (Activates the ...Windows Start button; Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Aspire 1670 Chapter 1 19 It can also be used with other key in the hot key combination. it opens the application's context menu.
Hot Keys Fn The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: + Tab (Activates the ...Windows Start button; Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Aspire 1670 Chapter 1 19 It can also be used with other key in the hot key combination. it opens the application's context menu.
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... or Intel Celeron processors 2.6 GHz and above PGA 478 package 1.25V-1.525V 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS Support Protocol BIOS password control Specification Phoenix V0.08 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32 ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/ 2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC...
... or Intel Celeron processors 2.6 GHz and above PGA 478 package 1.25V-1.525V 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS Support Protocol BIOS password control Specification Phoenix V0.08 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32 ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/ 2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC...
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...Troubleshooting wheb problem arises. Please also refer to run Setup. Your Computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS(Basic Input Output System). The default parameter of screen). Press during POST to "disabled". In this utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup ...HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(SM) ATAPI Serial Mumber: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ...
...Troubleshooting wheb problem arises. Please also refer to run Setup. Your Computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS(Basic Input Output System). The default parameter of screen). Press during POST to "disabled". In this utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup ...HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(SM) ATAPI Serial Mumber: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ...
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...-items. Press to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. T To change the value of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys( ... Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Info, Main, System, Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. you can load default settings by pressing t. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to parameter values.
...-items. Press to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. T To change the value of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys( ... Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Info, Main, System, Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. you can load default settings by pressing t. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to parameter values.
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... F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type/speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Description Display CPU type and speed information Display the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master Display...Model Name: HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(SM) ATAPI Serial Mumber: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Esc ...
... F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type/speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Description Display CPU type and speed information Display the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master Display...Model Name: HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(SM) ATAPI Serial Mumber: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Esc ...
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...table describes the parameters found in boldface are the default and suggested settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Parameter Infrared Port(FIR) USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Settings in this menu. Disabled: Infrared port is not active Enabled...: Infrared port is active and is user configured Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration This feature enables or disables support for USB Keyboard and Mice. (Enable for use with a non-USB award...
...table describes the parameters found in boldface are the default and suggested settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Parameter Infrared Port(FIR) USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Settings in this menu. Disabled: Infrared port is not active Enabled...: Infrared port is active and is user configured Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration This feature enables or disables support for USB Keyboard and Mice. (Enable for use with a non-USB award...
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... Clear or Set Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Security The advanced chipset features setup option is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. These registers control most of the setup utility. NOTE: Change these...
... Clear or Set Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Security The advanced chipset features setup option is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. These registers control most of the setup utility. NOTE: Change these...
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... parameter. 5. Disabled or Enabled Note: When you are done, press u to reset it. If you forget your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Password can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Supervisor Password is being set . The password length can be grayed out...
... parameter. 5. Disabled or Enabled Note: When you are done, press u to reset it. If you forget your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Password can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Supervisor Password is being set . The password length can be grayed out...
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... 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. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears...the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Removing a password Follow these steps: 1. Use the...
... 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. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears...the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Removing a password Follow these steps: 1. Use the...
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...Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run ...then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution ...
...Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run ...then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution ...
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... 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. 69 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some... it has been configured. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.
... 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. 69 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some... it has been configured. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.
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... properly identified. shown on page 66. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC batter Main board. Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check"... LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Main board. "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor Ensure every connector is blank. Index of Error Messages Error Message List...
... properly identified. shown on page 66. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC batter Main board. Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check"... LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Main board. "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor Ensure every connector is blank. Index of Error Messages Error Message List...
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...registers with initial 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...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
...registers with initial 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...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
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... video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 72
... video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 72
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... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force 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...
... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force 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...
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... LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in the HDD. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. If the system can power off . The system cannot power-off , then ... switch for more than 4 seconds. Verify OS in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 66. Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message LCD...
... LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in the HDD. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. If the system can power off . The system cannot power-off , then ... switch for more than 4 seconds. Verify OS in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 66. Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message LCD...
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... 't be inserted or ejected Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack Main board ODD/...not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size....
... 't be inserted or ejected Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack Main board ODD/...not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size....
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... after opening the lid of the portable computer. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM... doesn't go higher than 90%. Run printer self-test. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system.
... after opening the lid of the portable computer. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM... doesn't go higher than 90%. Run printer self-test. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system.