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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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... conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash Utility: 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to...
... conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash Utility: 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to...
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Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 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. Carefully insert a screw driver to prevent scratching the surface of the computer. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory cover. Chapter 3 55 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 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. Carefully insert a screw driver to prevent scratching the surface of the computer. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory cover. Chapter 3 55 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
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Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 2. Replacing the Thermal Module 1. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. as shown. Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the mounting as shown. 2. Replace the four securing screws to secure the Thermal Module. 110 Chapter 3 Align and place the Thermal Module in the side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket socket as shown.
Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 2. Replacing the Thermal Module 1. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. as shown. Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the mounting as shown. 2. Replace the four securing screws to secure the Thermal Module. 110 Chapter 3 Align and place the Thermal Module in the side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket socket as shown.
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... Settings. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Minimize or close all Windows. c. e. Readjust if necessary. 6. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 7. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may...
... Settings. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Minimize or close all Windows. c. e. Readjust if necessary. 6. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 7. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may...
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...Device Manager. If the Issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Navigate to configure the speakers. 8. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online ...click Configure to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Sound Problems If sound problems are set mid range: a. Roll back the audio driver to start Speaker Setup. Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound...
...Device Manager. If the Issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Navigate to configure the speakers. 8. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online ...click Configure to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Sound Problems If sound problems are set mid range: a. Roll back the audio driver to start Speaker Setup. Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound...
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... any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. The Install Windows screen displays. d. e. Click Next. f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 42. Select Startup Repair. h. Startup Repair attempts to correct the problem. 1. i. When complete...
... any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. The Install Windows screen displays. d. e. Click Next. f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 42. Select Startup Repair. h. Startup Repair attempts to correct the problem. 1. i. When complete...
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c. d. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Select Use AutoPlay for burning discs is enabled: a. Navigate to the software's user manual. Select the region suitable for the selected media: IMPORTANT:...removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If the exclamation marker is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to Start´ Computer and right-click the writable...
c. d. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Select Use AutoPlay for burning discs is enabled: a. Navigate to the software's user manual. Select the region suitable for the selected media: IMPORTANT:...removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If the exclamation marker is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to Start´ Computer and right-click the writable...
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...red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is a good connection. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Try an alternative program to determine that: • The device is OK. 2. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. ...Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Chapter 4 143 External ...
...red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is a good connection. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Try an alternative program to determine that: • The device is OK. 2. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. ...Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Chapter 4 143 External ...
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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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...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. It allows you lose both passwords, there will be...file! If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you with: K Backup: 24 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management provides you can use the Master Password to decrypt it. Be sure to the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are ...
...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. It allows you lose both passwords, there will be...file! If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you with: K Backup: 24 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management provides you can use the Master Password to decrypt it. Be sure to the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are ...
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...come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your Acer ezDock. 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...
...come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your Acer ezDock. 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...
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... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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... BIOS flash, you use the Flash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 51 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. The flash utility...
... BIOS flash, you use the Flash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 51 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. The flash utility...
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Remove the six captive screws and the one screw (B) on page 60. 2. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black 3. 2. Pull it out from the slot. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 62 Chapter 3 Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover.
Remove the six captive screws and the one screw (B) on page 60. 2. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black 3. 2. Pull it out from the slot. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 62 Chapter 3 Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover.
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Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to pry loose the side of the middle cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Use a plastic screw driver to remove the keyboard. Removing the Middle Cover 1. 4. Chapter 3 73
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to pry loose the side of the middle cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Use a plastic screw driver to remove the keyboard. Removing the Middle Cover 1. 4. Chapter 3 73
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... the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. The following one label attached to correct the problem. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported...
... the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. The following one label attached to correct the problem. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported...
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...-off. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. 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 actual...
...-off. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. 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 actual...