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... Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot Keys 15 Special keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module...
... Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot Keys 15 Special keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module...
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...-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages 72 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 79 Intermittent Problems 82 Undetermined Problems 83 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84 Top View 84 Bottom View 86 Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88 Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram 89 Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test...
...-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages 72 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 79 Intermittent Problems 82 Undetermined Problems 83 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84 Top View 84 Bottom View 86 Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88 Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram 89 Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test...
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... Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev 3A Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Sheet 1 of 26 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter 1 3 Keyboard 87-Key Page 21 Touch Pad 6-Button Page 21 Page 11,12,13 LPC EC NS PC97551 Page 20 AC97 Codec ALC203 Page 17 BIOS Page 20 AMP MAX9755 Page 18 MIC-In Jack Line-In Jack HP-Out Jack Int. System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000...
... Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev 3A Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Sheet 1 of 26 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter 1 3 Keyboard 87-Key Page 21 Touch Pad 6-Button Page 21 Page 11,12,13 LPC EC NS PC97551 Page 20 AC97 Codec ALC203 Page 17 BIOS Page 20 AMP MAX9755 Page 18 MIC-In Jack Line-In Jack HP-Out Jack Int. System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000...
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...: 2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Power Lights when the computer is on the front panel. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Description # Icon Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. 12 Aspire 3000/3500...
...: 2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Power Lights when the computer is on the front panel. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Description # Icon Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. 12 Aspire 3000/3500...
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... screen brightness. To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Fn-x Fn-¨z Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. mutes the sound. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of your keyboard. Display...
... screen brightness. To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Fn-x Fn-¨z Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. mutes the sound. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of your keyboard. Display...
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... x 1.3/1.5 inches 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15" XGA LCD model 6.17 lbs (2.8kg) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One Plastic LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power 30 Aspire 3000/3500//5000
... x 1.3/1.5 inches 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15" XGA LCD model 6.17 lbs (2.8kg) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One Plastic LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power 30 Aspire 3000/3500//5000
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... need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. . If you may need to run Setup. Info. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model...
... need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. . If you may need to run Setup. Info. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model...
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... date. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display will detect if any external display device is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. The...
... date. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display will detect if any external display device is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. The...
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...-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. To change , or disable hard drive passwords. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Primary HardDisk Security: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User...
...-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. To change , or disable hard drive passwords. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Primary HardDisk Security: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User...
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... enter Setup menu only and does not have right to enabled. Use the w andy keys to your password, you set , this group happened. The following sub-options are set , this screen. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. The user can unlock the HDD. User password is set . Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility...
... enter Setup menu only and does not have right to enabled. Use the w andy keys to your password, you set , this group happened. The following sub-options are set , this screen. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. The user can unlock the HDD. User password is set . Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The Set Password box appears: 2. If desired, you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use...
... password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The Set Password box appears: 2. If desired, you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use...
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... Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Info. Use and to move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to expand/collapses. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
... Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Info. Use and to move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to expand/collapses. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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... setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
... setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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...Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case Chapter 3 48 Disassembly...
...Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case Chapter 3 48 Disassembly...
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...Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
...Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 80 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD...
... Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 80 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD...
Aspire 3000 / 5000 User's Guide
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... Reader setup program first. then click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on page 1 for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. To turn the power...
... Reader setup program first. then click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on page 1 for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. To turn the power...
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... through options 51 Connectivity options 51 Fax/Data modem 51 Built-in network feature 52 Fast Infrared 52 Universal Serial Bus 53 IEEE 1394 port 53 PC Card slot 54 BIOS utility 55 Boot sequence 55 Enable Disk to disk recovery 56 Password 56 Using software 56 Playing DVD movies 56 Power management 57 Acer eRecovery 58 Create backup 58 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 59 Re-install bundled software without CD 60 Change password 60 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting tips 61 Error...
... through options 51 Connectivity options 51 Fax/Data modem 51 Built-in network feature 52 Fast Infrared 52 Universal Serial Bus 53 IEEE 1394 port 53 PC Card slot 54 BIOS utility 55 Boot sequence 55 Enable Disk to disk recovery 56 Password 56 Using software 56 Playing DVD movies 56 Power management 57 Acer eRecovery 58 Create backup 58 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 59 Re-install bundled software without CD 60 Change password 60 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting tips 61 Error...
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... computer and to bring up . Press any key to turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to an external monitor. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Then click on...
... computer and to bring up . Press any key to turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to an external monitor. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Then click on...