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...FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for repair and service... part number code to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. Preface Before using...
...FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for repair and service... part number code to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. Preface Before using...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 11 Launch Keys 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad ... 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Memory/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 46 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 46 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 46 Removing the ODD Module 47...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 11 Launch Keys 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad ... 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Memory/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 46 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 46 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 46 Removing the ODD Module 47...
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Table of Contents Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index of Error Messages 61 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 64 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 68 Intermittent Problems 71 Undetermined Problems 72 Chpater 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73 Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram 74 4
Table of Contents Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index of Error Messages 61 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 64 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 68 Intermittent Problems 71 Undetermined Problems 72 Chpater 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73 Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram 74 4
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...Intel® 910GML+ICH6M T Two DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory Display T T T T Thim-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at : t15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128MB... of shared memory supporting, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Dual independent display support MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Storage subsystem T ...
...Intel® 910GML+ICH6M T Two DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory Display T T T T Thim-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at : t15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128MB... of shared memory supporting, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Dual independent display support MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Storage subsystem T ...
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... the fan. 6 Wireless LAN and Houses the computer's WLAN and hard hard disk bay disk (secured with three screws). Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack...
... the fan. 6 Wireless LAN and Houses the computer's WLAN and hard hard disk bay disk (secured with three screws). Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack...
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...control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS...360/370/380 Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Built-in Intel® 910GML 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 400 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You...
...control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS...360/370/380 Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Built-in Intel® 910GML 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 400 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You...
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... support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 128MB... 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above...
... support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 128MB... 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above...
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... in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Combo Drive Interface Item Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/...sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional ...
... in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Combo Drive Interface Item Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/...sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional ...
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... Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller...
... Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller...
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... AT system parameters. Actual values may differ. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 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 Item Specific Help [09:25:48] [07/08...2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Shows system base memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...
... AT system parameters. Actual values may differ. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 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 Item Specific Help [09:25:48] [07/08...2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Shows system base memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...
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... displayed or not; Settings in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary... to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 ...
... displayed or not; Settings in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary... to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 ...
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...corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply ...when you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the...
...corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply ...when you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the...
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For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 ...
For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 ...
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... LAN card. Then detach the DIMM cover. 46 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it . Please refer to below section ...Remove the Wireless LAN Card 1. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae. 2. How to Remove the Wireless LAN Card for more details). 5. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the two screws fastening the DIMM cover. 2. Detach the HDD cover carefully. 3. Remove the three screws fastening the HDD cover. 2. Disconnect...
... LAN card. Then detach the DIMM cover. 46 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it . Please refer to below section ...Remove the Wireless LAN Card 1. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae. 2. How to Remove the Wireless LAN Card for more details). 5. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the two screws fastening the DIMM cover. 2. Detach the HDD cover carefully. 3. Remove the three screws fastening the HDD cover. 2. Disconnect...
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Removing the ODD Module 1. Detach the middle cover carefully as shown. 2. Chapter 3 47 Remove the memory from the DIMM socket. Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 4. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. . 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Open the notebook as shown. 5. Turn over the keyboard as the impage shows. 2. 3. Pop out the memory. 4.
Removing the ODD Module 1. Detach the middle cover carefully as shown. 2. Chapter 3 47 Remove the memory from the DIMM socket. Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 4. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. . 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Open the notebook as shown. 5. Turn over the keyboard as the impage shows. 2. 3. Pop out the memory. 4.
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Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 59... battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter...
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 59... battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter...
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... back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 60 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The most likely cause is not listed...
... back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 60 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The most likely cause is not listed...
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... - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. "Load Default Settings...
... - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. "Load Default Settings...
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RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
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... 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 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... 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 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...