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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 Rear...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 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 Rear...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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...T Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000 T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000 T Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series T Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5...BIOS for models employing Intel® Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series) Data storage T T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) -- 15.4" WXGA Acer...
...T Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000 T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000 T Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series T Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5...BIOS for models employing Intel® Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series) Data storage T T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) -- 15.4" WXGA Acer...
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... 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) 8 7 HOST 200MHz ZCLK 133MHz CLK-GEN AGP 66MHz ICS 952801 PCI 33MHz D USB 48MHz...
... 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) 8 7 HOST 200MHz ZCLK 133MHz CLK-GEN AGP 66MHz ICS 952801 PCI 33MHz D USB 48MHz...
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Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000) Top View [13] [14] [17] [18] [21] [22] [23] [28] [31] [42] [15] [16] [19] [20] [24] [25] [26] [27] [29] [30] [32] [33] [34][35][36][41][37] [38] [39][40] 13 Power Jack 15 Battery Connector 17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 19 MINI PCI 21 CPU Socket 23 USB Connector 25 EC PC97551 27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 14 CRT Connector 16 ODD Connector 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 20 Northbridge M760GX 22 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM 26 RTC Battery 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP Chapter 1 5
Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000) Top View [13] [14] [17] [18] [21] [22] [23] [28] [31] [42] [15] [16] [19] [20] [24] [25] [26] [27] [29] [30] [32] [33] [34][35][36][41][37] [38] [39][40] 13 Power Jack 15 Battery Connector 17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 19 MINI PCI 21 CPU Socket 23 USB Connector 25 EC PC97551 27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 14 CRT Connector 16 ODD Connector 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 20 Northbridge M760GX 22 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM 26 RTC Battery 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP Chapter 1 5
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... Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Desired access Main keyboard keys Num lock on Num lock off Hold while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in the hot key...
... Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Desired access Main keyboard keys Num lock on Num lock off Hold while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in the hot key...
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... 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 Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Controller SiS M760GX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3000/5000 SiS M661MX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3500 RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec built-in SiS M760GX...
... 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 Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Controller SiS M760GX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3000/5000 SiS M661MX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3500 RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec built-in SiS M760GX...
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...1920x1080 and 848x480 on the right side; one on the driver version and operating system. NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are limited by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Two on ...Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Type II (No Tpye III) One type II Right side NO Yes (IRQ17) Specification 26 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Video Interface Item Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT ...
...1920x1080 and 848x480 on the right side; one on the driver version and operating system. NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are limited by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Two on ...Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Type II (No Tpye III) One type II Right side NO Yes (IRQ17) Specification 26 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Video Interface Item Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT ...
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... : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
... : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
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... cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the...
... cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the...
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... : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3000 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
... : ATAPI Model Name : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3000 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
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... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field.
... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field.
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... Auto: During power process, the system 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. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or...
... Auto: During power process, the system 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. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or...
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...very careful when typing your dealer to your password because the characters do not appear on HDD is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are all requires the ...user password is set the supervisor password. Don't forget your password. Shows the setting of parameters. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in this screen. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The user can be grayed out if the...
...very careful when typing your dealer to your password because the characters do not appear on HDD is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are all requires the ...user password is set the supervisor password. Don't forget your password. Shows the setting of parameters. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in this screen. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The user can be grayed out if the...
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...: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 39 Chapter 2 Press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field ... in the Enter New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Changing ...
...: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 39 Chapter 2 Press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field ... in the Enter New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Changing ...
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... power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3....related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when 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. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the ...
... power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3....related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when 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. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the ...
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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. 71 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails after .... If the symptom is listed first. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and ...
... 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. 71 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails after .... If the symptom is listed first. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and ...
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...xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 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. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072... 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Keyboard Controller Failed ...
...xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 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. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072... 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Keyboard Controller Failed ...
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...not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type...67. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error -...
...not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type...67. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error -...
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... Load alternate 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 refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
... Load alternate 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 refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...