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... text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such...
... text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such...
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... Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility...
... Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility...
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... Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 Removing the Upper Cover 68 Removing the Finger Print Reader 71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the Launch Board 74 Removing the USB Board 75 Removing the I/O Board 76 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 83 Removing the Fan/Thermal Module 85 Removing the CPU 86 LCD Module Disassembly...
... Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 Removing the Upper Cover 68 Removing the Finger Print Reader 71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the Launch Board 74 Removing the USB Board 75 Removing the I/O Board 76 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 83 Removing the Fan/Thermal Module 85 Removing the CPU 86 LCD Module Disassembly...
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... Undetermined Problems 142 POST Codes Tables 143 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Keys and Messages 145 Jumper and Connector Locations 147 Top View 147 Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Clearing Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series...
... Undetermined Problems 142 POST Codes Tables 143 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Keys and Messages 145 Jumper and Connector Locations 147 Top View 147 Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Clearing Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series...
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... in AC mode. They are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology...
... in AC mode. They are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology...
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... the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper- Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off to return. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press...
... the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper- Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off to return. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press...
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Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 • DMI utility for more panel spec. Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB- Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area...
Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 • DMI utility for more panel spec. Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB- Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area...
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... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this system. F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of your computer hardware...
... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this system. F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of your computer hardware...
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... words. When set the user password. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter setup. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to enter a password, you may have right to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Enter HDD Password. Don't forget your password, you have...
... words. When set the user password. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter setup. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to enter a password, you may have right to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Enter HDD Password. Don't forget your password, you have...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Removing a Password...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Removing a Password...
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The Set Password box appears. 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 30 Chapter 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. If the verification...
The Set Password box appears. 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 30 Chapter 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. If the verification...
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....BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
....BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
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.... Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 126 No Display Issue Page 127 LCD Failure Page 129 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 129 Touch Pad Failure Page 130 Internal Speaker...
.... Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 126 No Display Issue Page 127 LCD Failure Page 129 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 129 Touch Pad Failure Page 130 Internal Speaker...
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...; Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 126. 3. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Chapter 4 127 Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one...
...; Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 126. 3. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Chapter 4 127 Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one...
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.... 6. Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. c. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If...
.... 6. Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. c. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If...
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... page 42. b. The Install Windows screen displays. d. e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Startup Repair attempts to correct the problem. 1. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Check the BIOS settings are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. If the issue is virus free. 3. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are...
... page 42. b. The Install Windows screen displays. d. e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Startup Repair attempts to correct the problem. 1. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Check the BIOS settings are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. If the issue is virus free. 3. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are...
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... correct the problem. 1. Try an alternate cable, if available. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. c. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Replace the ODD. Play a DVD movie f. c. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab...
... correct the problem. 1. Try an alternate cable, if available. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. c. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Replace the ODD. Play a DVD movie f. c. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab...
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.... Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the issue is a good connection. Chapter 4 141 If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume...
.... Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the issue is a good connection. Chapter 4 141 If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume...
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... failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at the time of the following : 1. Power-on page 126.): 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Run the advanced diagnostic test...
... failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at the time of the following : 1. Power-on page 126.): 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Run the advanced diagnostic test...
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... LCD Failure 129 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 87 LCD Panel 94 LED board 64 Lower Cover 47 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 MediaTouch Button Failure 139 Memory Check 126 Model Definition 164 Modem Failure 137 Modem Module 78 N No Display Issue 127 Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 9 O ODD Failure 134 Online Support Information 235 optical drive module 52 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Codes Port 80 143 Power board...
... LCD Failure 129 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 87 LCD Panel 94 LED board 64 Lower Cover 47 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 MediaTouch Button Failure 139 Memory Check 126 Model Definition 164 Modem Failure 137 Modem Module 78 N No Display Issue 127 Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 9 O ODD Failure 134 Online Support Information 235 optical drive module 52 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Codes Port 80 143 Power board...