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...FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. V Preface Before using this printed Service Guide... personnel/channel to those given in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts...
...FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. V Preface Before using this printed Service Guide... personnel/channel to those given in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts...
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... 94 Troubleshooting 97 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 103 Phoenix BIOS Beep... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
... 94 Troubleshooting 97 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 103 Phoenix BIOS Beep... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
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... Intel® 64 architecture K Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2420 K Intel® Celeron® mobile processor 530/540/550 (1 MB L2... cache, 1.73/1.86/2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture K Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology System Memory...
... Intel® 64 architecture K Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2420 K Intel® Celeron® mobile processor 530/540/550 (1 MB L2... cache, 1.73/1.86/2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture K Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology System Memory...
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... Acer ClearVision™ technologies Storage subsystem K 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive K Optical drive options: jDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive jDVD/CD-RW combo drive K 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory ...K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home Theater audio ...
... Acer ClearVision™ technologies Storage subsystem K 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive K Optical drive options: jDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive jDVD/CD-RW combo drive K 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory ...K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home Theater audio ...
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... 479 Celeron M 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0U 4, 5 G792 20 HOST BUS 667/[email protected] Intel GM965/GL960 SVIDEO/COMP AGTL+ CPU I/F DDR Memory I/F LVDS INTEGRATED GRAHPICS LVDS, CRT I/F RGB CRT 71.GL960.00U, SLA5V X4 DMI 400MHz 6,7,8,9,10,11 GM965 : KI.96501.008 C-Link0 GL960 :KI.96501.010...
... 479 Celeron M 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0U 4, 5 G792 20 HOST BUS 667/[email protected] Intel GM965/GL960 SVIDEO/COMP AGTL+ CPU I/F DDR Memory I/F LVDS INTEGRATED GRAHPICS LVDS, CRT I/F RGB CRT 71.GL960.00U, SLA5V X4 DMI 400MHz 6,7,8,9,10,11 GM965 : KI.96501.008 C-Link0 GL960 :KI.96501.010...
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... mouse, USB camera). 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. port 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). port 7 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the...
... mouse, USB camera). 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. port 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). port 7 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the...
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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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 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.
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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 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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...your system is the only other removable storage devices that data can choose to enter your encrypted file! K Optical Drive Devices - Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. includes USB disk drives,... USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of decrypting the ...
...your system is the only other removable storage devices that data can choose to enter your encrypted file! K Optical Drive Devices - Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. includes USB disk drives,... USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of decrypting the ...
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... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix 1.02 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS...
... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix 1.02 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS...
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...DIMMs with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS(with various capacities to form other combinations. Item LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M Specification 30 ...512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE:...
...DIMMs with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS(with various capacities to form other combinations. Item LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M Specification 30 ...512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE:...
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..., Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A, TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X #AC01 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...
..., Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A, TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X #AC01 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...
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... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Super-Multi Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive GSA-T20N, SONY Super-Multi AD-7560A With CD Diskette With DVD...
... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Super-Multi Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive GSA-T20N, SONY Super-Multi AD-7560A With CD Diskette With DVD...
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... stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type...
... stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type...
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Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [10/26/2007] 640 KB 1014 MB 8 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Actual values may differ. 42 Chapter 2 Quiet Boot: ...
Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [10/26/2007] 640 KB 1014 MB 8 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Actual values may differ. 42 Chapter 2 Quiet Boot: ...
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... enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Settings in this screen. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is fixed to control the settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Option: Disabled...Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. 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 Sets...
... enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Settings in this screen. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is fixed to control the settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Option: Disabled...Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. 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 Sets...
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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: K New versions of system ... run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable...
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: K New versions of system ... run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable...
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... power supply check in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that power is fully installed into the ...connector. Press F2 in the message window. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector...
... power supply check in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that power is fully installed into the ...connector. Press F2 in the message window. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector...
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The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 116. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or ...
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 116. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or ...
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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. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed ...
IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed ...
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System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 104 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. run SETUP System cache error - Cache ...
System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 104 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. run SETUP System cache error - Cache ...