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..., please read the following general information. 1. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical... details. 2. V These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory...
..., please read the following general information. 1. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical... details. 2. V These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory...
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... processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) T SiS® M661MX/963L/302ELV (LVDS) chipset Memory T T 256 MB/512 MB or 1 GB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2 GB with dual so DIMM modules 512 KB flash ...VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 7.0 and dual independent display support T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with two built-in mind. Chapter 1 System Introduction Features ...
... processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) T SiS® M661MX/963L/302ELV (LVDS) chipset Memory T T 256 MB/512 MB or 1 GB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2 GB with dual so DIMM modules 512 KB flash ...VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 7.0 and dual independent display support T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with two built-in mind. Chapter 1 System Introduction Features ...
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.... Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Unlatches the battery to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). House the computer's main memory. 10 Aspire 3630 Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan...
.... Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Unlatches the battery to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). House the computer's main memory. 10 Aspire 3630 Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan...
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... Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 RJ45 Right side Specification 20 Aspire 3630 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1... with various capacities to form other combinations. System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard 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 Intel® Celeron® ...
... Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 RJ45 Right side Specification 20 Aspire 3630 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1... with various capacities to form other combinations. System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard 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 Intel® Celeron® ...
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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 24 Specification Remark DVD (Read): DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MultiBorder...-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs Write: CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Aspire 3630
.../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 24 Specification Remark DVD (Read): DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MultiBorder...-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs Write: CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Aspire 3630
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... 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification built-in SiS M661MX up to 64MB Core...
... 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification built-in SiS M661MX up to 64MB Core...
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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Actual values may differ. 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 Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 ... 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] [03...
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Actual values may differ. 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 Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 ... 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] [03...
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...: Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables legacy USB devices under each device will not be in this screen. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT...disabled or enabled. The table below describes the parameters in CRT (or projector) only mode. 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 hours are...
...: Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables legacy USB devices under each device will not be in this screen. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT...disabled or enabled. The table below describes the parameters in CRT (or projector) only mode. 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 hours are...
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Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you ... to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps below...
Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you ... to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps below...
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... assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. 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...
... assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. 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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... remove the ODD module. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Removing the Memory 1. Pop out the memory. 4. Then remove the ODD bracket. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover. 3. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module... ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3
... remove the ODD module. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Removing the Memory 1. Pop out the memory. 4. Then remove the ODD bracket. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover. 3. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module... ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3
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Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the Memory" on page 51. 4. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. Then ... Battery" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Memory" on the bottom. 7. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly...
Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the Memory" on page 51. 4. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. Then ... Battery" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Memory" on the bottom. 7. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly...
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... power supply check in the test items. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Follow the instructions in the test items.... 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery...
... power supply check in the test items. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Follow the instructions in the test items.... 4. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery...
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... determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their...
... determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their...
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... CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. 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. System board Chapter 4 72
... CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. 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. System board Chapter 4 72
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RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. run SETUP System cache error - Error Message List Error ...
RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. run SETUP System cache error - Error Message List Error ...
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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...
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... 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 System Management Mode (SMM...
... 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 System Management Mode (SMM...
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... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
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... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 70. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if...
... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 70. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if...