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...144 POST Codes Tables 145 Sec 145 Memory 145 BDS & Specific action 146 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT 150 Jumper and Connector Locations 151 Top View 151 ...by Crisis Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows...
...144 POST Codes Tables 145 Sec 145 Memory 145 BDS & Specific action 146 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT 150 Jumper and Connector Locations 151 Top View 151 ...by Crisis Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash Utility: 1. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Perform the following ...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash Utility: 1. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Perform the following ...
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Carefully insert a screw driver to prevent scratching the surface of the computer. Remove the Memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Chapter 3 55 Screw Type NOTE: A plastic screw driver is recommended to release the locking latch. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*5(NL) Quantity 1 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Carefully insert a screw driver to prevent scratching the surface of the computer. Remove the Memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Chapter 3 55 Screw Type NOTE: A plastic screw driver is recommended to release the locking latch. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*5(NL) Quantity 1 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
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Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the mounting as shown. 2. as shown. Replace the four securing screws to secure the Thermal Module. 110 Chapter 3 Replacing the Thermal Module 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 2. Align and place the Thermal Module in the side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket socket as shown. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1.
Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the mounting as shown. 2. as shown. Replace the four securing screws to secure the Thermal Module. 110 Chapter 3 Replacing the Thermal Module 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 2. Align and place the Thermal Module in the side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket socket as shown. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1.
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.... 11. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 4. If display size is correctly configured: a. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Check the display resolution is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same ...locations on the screen), the LCD is not running on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. b. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. ...
.... 11. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 4. If display size is correctly configured: a. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Check the display resolution is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same ...locations on the screen), the LCD is not running on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. b. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. ...
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... the following actions one at a time to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that the volume is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. NOTE: If Speakers... to correct the problem. 1. Chapter 4 135 b. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range: a. ...
... the following actions one at a time to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that the volume is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. NOTE: If Speakers... to correct the problem. 1. Chapter 4 135 b. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range: a. ...
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... all external devices. 2. c. When complete, click Finish. d. Select Repair your computer. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 42.
... all external devices. 2. c. When complete, click Finish. d. Select Repair your computer. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 42.
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... following actions one at a time to DMA: a. Click Properties. b. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that the media is moved to correct the problem. 1. Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the drive. Check.... b. Navigate to correct the problem. 1. Try closing some applications. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.
... following actions one at a time to DMA: a. Click Properties. b. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that the media is moved to correct the problem. 1. Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the drive. Check.... b. Navigate to correct the problem. 1. Try closing some applications. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.
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... a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 185. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check Drive whether is a good connection. Check Test Fixture is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. External Mouse Failure If an... errors. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 11.
... a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 185. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check Drive whether is a good connection. Check Test Fixture is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. External Mouse Failure If an... errors. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 11.
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... Determine the smallest refresh period for all DIMMs Verify burst length of operation for the POST. POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST codes, drivers, and keys for the memory channels Program clock crossing registers Disable Fast Dispatch Program the DRAM Row Attributes and DRAM Row Boundary registers Program the...
... Determine the smallest refresh period for all DIMMs Verify burst length of operation for the POST. POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST codes, drivers, and keys for the memory channels Program clock crossing registers Disable Fast Dispatch Program the DRAM Row Attributes and DRAM Row Boundary registers Program the...
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... Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller IdeBus begin initialization Report that the remote terminal is being disabled Report that the remote terminal...) Peripheral removable media disable Peripheral removable media enable Report Status Code here for DXE_ENTRY_POINT once it is available Report that ExitBootServices() has been called Runtime driver set virtual address map 146 Chapter 4
... Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller IdeBus begin initialization Report that the remote terminal is being disabled Report that the remote terminal...) Peripheral removable media disable Peripheral removable media enable Report Status Code here for DXE_ENTRY_POINT once it is available Report that ExitBootServices() has been called Runtime driver set virtual address map 146 Chapter 4
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... PEI_OEM_SERVICE PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_MONO_STATUS_CODE PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_IO PEI_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_PEIM PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE1 PEI_VARIABLE PEI_SB_INIT PEI_CAPSULE PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE2 PEI_SB_SMBUS_ARP_DISABLED PEI_HOST_TO_SYSTEM PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI_S3_RESUME PEI_CLOCK_GEN PEI_OP_PRESENCE PEI_FIND_FV PEI_H2O_DEBUG_IO PEI_H2O_DEBUG_COMM PEI_RESERVED PEI_OEM_DEFINED PEI_DXE_IPL Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Code 0x30 0xB6 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 Description RESERVED DXE_CRC32_SECTION_EXTRACT SCRIPT_SAVE ACPI_S3_SAVE SMART_TIMER...
... PEI_OEM_SERVICE PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_MONO_STATUS_CODE PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_IO PEI_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_PEIM PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE1 PEI_VARIABLE PEI_SB_INIT PEI_CAPSULE PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE2 PEI_SB_SMBUS_ARP_DISABLED PEI_HOST_TO_SYSTEM PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI_S3_RESUME PEI_CLOCK_GEN PEI_OP_PRESENCE PEI_FIND_FV PEI_H2O_DEBUG_IO PEI_H2O_DEBUG_COMM PEI_RESERVED PEI_OEM_DEFINED PEI_DXE_IPL Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Code 0x30 0xB6 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 Description RESERVED DXE_CRC32_SECTION_EXTRACT SCRIPT_SAVE ACPI_S3_SAVE SMART_TIMER...
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... to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the...
... to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the...
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... Technology password. jBack up factory default to CD/DVD jBack up drivers and applications to CD/DVD jCreate user backup jManage user backups K Restore: jRestore system to factory default jReinstall applications/drivers jRestore system from user backup jPassword settings To use Acer eRecovery Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn...
... Technology password. jBack up factory default to CD/DVD jBack up drivers and applications to CD/DVD jCreate user backup jManage user backups K Restore: jRestore system to factory default jReinstall applications/drivers jRestore system from user backup jPassword settings To use Acer eRecovery Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn...
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... one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly...
... one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly...
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... to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash utility. Chapter 2 51...
... to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash utility. Chapter 2 51...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Pull it out from the slot. Remove the six captive screws and the one screw (B) on page 60. 2. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 2. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 62 Chapter 3 Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black 3.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Pull it out from the slot. Remove the six captive screws and the one screw (B) on page 60. 2. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 2. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 62 Chapter 3 Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black 3.
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Use a plastic screw driver to remove the keyboard. Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Chapter 3 73 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 4.
Use a plastic screw driver to remove the keyboard. Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Chapter 3 73 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 4.
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... this computer: K Numeric keypad 112 Chapter 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the...
... this computer: K Numeric keypad 112 Chapter 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the...
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..., then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board 126 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the...
..., then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board 126 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the...