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... to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. add-on your ...to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. In such cases, please contact your regional...
... to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. add-on your ...to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. In such cases, please contact your regional...
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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 view 10 Bottom ... Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Removing the Memory 51 Removing the LCD Module 53 Removing the Middle Cover 53 Removing the Keyboard 53 Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and...
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 view 10 Bottom ... Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Removing the Memory 51 Removing the LCD Module 53 Removing the Middle Cover 53 Removing the Keyboard 53 Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and...
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... System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory check 68 Power System Check 68 Touchpad Check 70 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages ... 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 Compatible Components 104 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test ...
... System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory check 68 Power System Check 68 Touchpad Check 70 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages ... 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 Compatible Components 104 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test ...
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... 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 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Memory T 256 MB or 512 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 1 GB with dual so DIMM modules...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 CrystalBrite (1280 X 800) T...
... 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 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Memory T 256 MB or 512 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 1 GB with dual so DIMM modules...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 CrystalBrite (1280 X 800) T...
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Input devices T T T T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T T T T T T T T ... of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage : Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 512MB system memory Note 2: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 64 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 256MB system memory 2 Aspire 3000/3500//5000
Input devices T T T T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T T T T T T T T ... of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage : Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 512MB system memory Note 2: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 64 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 256MB system memory 2 Aspire 3000/3500//5000
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...Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 11 House the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in place. Helps keep the computer cool. External display port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # 1... the battery pack. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory comparment Description Houses the computer's hard disc (secured by a screw). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Unlatches ...
...Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 11 House the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in place. Helps keep the computer cool. External display port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # 1... the battery pack. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory comparment Description Houses the computer's hard disc (secured by a screw). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Unlatches ...
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... processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series 0MB 2 Sockets 256MB 1024MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V/1.25V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match... the above specifications . Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB...
... processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series 0MB 2 Sockets 256MB 1024MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V/1.25V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match... the above specifications . Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB...
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...) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 360 +5V 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 22 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations 1024MB Slot 1 256MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1280MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB Above table lists some system...
...) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 360 +5V 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 22 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations 1024MB Slot 1 256MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1280MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB Above table lists some system...
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.../sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX... resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Specification built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000 built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500 Chapter 1 25
.../sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX... resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Specification built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000 built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500 Chapter 1 25
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... side NO Yes (IRQ17) Specification 26 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 one on the right side; Video Interface Item Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000 up to 64MB for Aspire 3500 Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP...
... side NO Yes (IRQ17) Specification 26 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 one on the right side; Video Interface Item Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000 up to 64MB for Aspire 3500 Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP...
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... user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 Shows system base memory size 446MB Shows extended memory size [64 MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select ...4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main Advanced Security 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]...
... user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 Shows system base memory size 446MB Shows extended memory size [64 MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select ...4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main Advanced Security 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]...
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...or disables legacy USB devices under each device will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on external video port. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. ...disabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. The table below ...
...or disables legacy USB devices under each device will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on external video port. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. ...disabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. The table below ...
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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: T New versions of system ... supply when you use the Phlash. Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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: T New versions of system ... supply when you use the Phlash. Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem 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 ...
Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem 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 ...
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... Module" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Removing the Memory 1. Pop out the memory. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Then remove the ODD bracket. Remove the two screws securing the... disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Then remove the ODD module. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3
... Module" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Removing the Memory 1. Pop out the memory. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Then remove the ODD bracket. Remove the two screws securing the... disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Then remove the ODD module. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Memory" on page 53. 6. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51. 5. Tear ... Drive Module" on the bottom. 7. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Memory" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Removing the Power Board...
See "Removing the Memory" on page 53. 6. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51. 5. Tear ... Drive Module" on the bottom. 7. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Memory" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Removing the Power Board...
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...; If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 70 Chapter 4 68 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer...
...; If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 70 Chapter 4 68 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer...
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... make changes in the computer. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown...
... make changes in the computer. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 83. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown...
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... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Unlock key...
... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Unlock key...
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... n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility.
... n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility.