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... 20 Touchpad basics 20 Launch Keys 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Info 34 Main 35 Advanced 37 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin...
... 20 Touchpad basics 20 Launch Keys 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Info 34 Main 35 Advanced 37 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin...
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... 17 PAGE 17 3V-S5 USB7 USB5 USB3 Audio Codec MIC-IN +3V Realtek/ALC202 PAGE 24 PAGE 17 PAGE 17 PAGE 17 PAGE 24 BIOS POWER DISCHARGE B PAGE 26 LPC PCI Headphone +1.5V B PAGE : 32 LED Board AC97 Audio Amp PAGE 25 Connector USB 0,1 NS/LM4873MTE PAGE 17 Keyboard Connector... MDC Slot RJ11 PAGE 19 USB0 Card Reader Connector 4 3 A Size Document Number Custom BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Saturday, November 29, 2003 Sheet 2 2 of 1 Rev 1A 34 Aspire 1710
... 17 PAGE 17 3V-S5 USB7 USB5 USB3 Audio Codec MIC-IN +3V Realtek/ALC202 PAGE 24 PAGE 17 PAGE 17 PAGE 17 PAGE 24 BIOS POWER DISCHARGE B PAGE 26 LPC PCI Headphone +1.5V B PAGE : 32 LED Board AC97 Audio Amp PAGE 25 Connector USB 0,1 NS/LM4873MTE PAGE 17 Keyboard Connector... MDC Slot RJ11 PAGE 19 USB0 Card Reader Connector 4 3 A Size Document Number Custom BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Saturday, November 29, 2003 Sheet 2 2 of 1 Rev 1A 34 Aspire 1710
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.../off to resume. mutes the sound. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Home End Functions as the d key. 18 Aspire 1710 Switches display output between the system LCD, an external monitor and both the sytem LCD and external monitor. Turns the LCD ...Fn-{ Fn-} Function Hotkey help Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Device Manager Accesses Windows Device Manager. Sleep Display toggle...
.../off to resume. mutes the sound. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Home End Functions as the d key. 18 Aspire 1710 Switches display output between the system LCD, an external monitor and both the sytem LCD and external monitor. Turns the LCD ...Fn-{ Fn-} Function Hotkey help Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Device Manager Accesses Windows Device Manager. Sleep Display toggle...
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...865G + Chrontel CH7017 External: Nvidia GF-FX-GO5200 or FG-FX-GO5700 Embedded in write back Specification 22 Aspire 1710 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board MajorChips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard ... controller CardBus Controller RTC Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Controller Intel Desktop Pentium 4 Northwood/Prescott processor at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3,...
...865G + Chrontel CH7017 External: Nvidia GF-FX-GO5200 or FG-FX-GO5700 Embedded in write back Specification 22 Aspire 1710 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board MajorChips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard ... controller CardBus Controller RTC Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Controller Intel Desktop Pentium 4 Northwood/Prescott processor at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3,...
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... port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87391 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Chapter 1 27
... port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87391 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Chapter 1 27
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... Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32...Output voltage Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current Ambit 10 ~ 20V 1A (max.) 725Vrms 40 ~ 65Hz 1.5 mArms ~ 3.75mArms Specification 28 Aspire 1710 key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work ...
... Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32...Output voltage Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current Ambit 10 ~ 20V 1A (max.) 725Vrms 40 ~ 65Hz 1.5 mArms ~ 3.75mArms Specification 28 Aspire 1710 key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work ...
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...Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run Setup. Press m to enter Setup" message is ...a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Chapter 2 32 Please also refer to enter multi...
...Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run Setup. Press m to enter Setup" message is ...a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Chapter 2 32 Please also refer to enter multi...
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T In any menu, you can also press u to save any of the system. 33 Aspire 1710 You can load default settings by pressing t. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T ..., System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. T Press ^ while you the information of the menu options to go to parameter values. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
T In any menu, you can also press u to save any of the system. 33 Aspire 1710 You can load default settings by pressing t. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T ..., System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. T Press ^ while you the information of the menu options to go to parameter values. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
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...or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three tries before the system halts. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are all ... default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this group happened. This feature is available to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 39 Aspire 1710 If you forget your password, you are done, press u to user when Supervisor password is being set . After setting the...
...or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three tries before the system halts. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are all ... default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this group happened. This feature is available to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 39 Aspire 1710 If you forget your password, you are done, press u to user when Supervisor password is being set . After setting the...
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...Password fields. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything... to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Confirm New Password...
...Password fields. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything... to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Confirm New Password...
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... required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Use... to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE:...
... required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Use... to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE:...
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The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem ... 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. 73 Aspire 1710 Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error...
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem ... 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. 73 Aspire 1710 Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error...
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... 69. Keyboard locked - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 69. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no ...System disabled. System board Chapter 4 74 Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 ...
... 69. Keyboard locked - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 69. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no ...System disabled. System board Chapter 4 74 Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 ...
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DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 75 Aspire 1710 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery...
DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 75 Aspire 1710 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery...
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... Pack" on page 72. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack System board 77 Aspire 1710 Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in characters Abnormal screen...
... Pack" on page 72. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack System board 77 Aspire 1710 Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in characters Abnormal screen...
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... page 30. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 30. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation...
... page 30. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 30. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation...
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... USB does not work correctly. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 81. 79 Aspire 1710 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices ... Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard...
... USB does not work correctly. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 81. 79 Aspire 1710 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices ... Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard...
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...services we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides T User's manuals T Training materials T Main manuals T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T Chips T TABs (Technical ...Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. We are : T Detailed information on all your technical queries. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our...
...services we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides T User's manuals T Training materials T Main manuals T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T Chips T TABs (Technical ...Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. We are : T Detailed information on all your technical queries. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our...
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A AC Adapter 29 AFLASH Utility 44 Audio 22 B Battery 28 BIOS 22 package 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility 32 Basic System Settings 37 Navigating 33 Onboard Device Configuration 39 Startup Configuration 38 System Information 33 System Security 43 Board...
A AC Adapter 29 AFLASH Utility 44 Audio 22 B Battery 28 BIOS 22 package 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility 32 Basic System Settings 37 Navigating 33 Onboard Device Configuration 39 Startup Configuration 38 System Information 33 System Security 43 Board...
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... 32 System Utility Diskette 44 T Test Compatible Components 98 Touchpad 22 touchpad hotkey 18 2 Touchpad Check 72 Troubleshooting 68 U Undetermined Problems 81 USB 28 utility BIOS 32 V Video 27 Video controller 22 W Windows XP Environment Test 99 Index
... 32 System Utility Diskette 44 T Test Compatible Components 98 Touchpad 22 touchpad hotkey 18 2 Touchpad Check 72 Troubleshooting 68 U Undetermined Problems 81 USB 28 utility BIOS 32 V Video 27 Video controller 22 W Windows XP Environment Test 99 Index