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... 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications...
... 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications...
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... Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-16 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-17 HDD...
... Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-16 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-17 HDD...
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... Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-7 Screw List 6-16 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire 4349 7-3 Acer...
... Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-7 Screw List 6-16 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire 4349 7-3 Acer...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major ...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major ...
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...Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Some keyless models are also available. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/-based network. 5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 6 USB 2.0 port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
...Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Some keyless models are also available. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/-based network. 5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 6 USB 2.0 port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... drive tray when the computer is turned off. 5 Emergency eject hole Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices 1 USB 2.0 ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Right View # Icon Item Description Connect to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is 3 indicator active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Internal optical drive; Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
... drive tray when the computer is turned off. 5 Emergency eject hole Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices 1 USB 2.0 ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Right View # Icon Item Description Connect to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is 3 indicator active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Internal optical drive; Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... entry. Table 1-8. Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. It is in uppercase. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 A better solution would...
... entry. Table 1-8. Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. It is in uppercase. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 A better solution would...
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... perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open...
... perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open...
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... the screen brightness. + + Brightness down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Increases the sound volume. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hot key Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts...
... the screen brightness. + + Brightness down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Increases the sound volume. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hot key Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts...
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... and data onto the disc prior to power off completely. The adapter efficiency shall be power managed in -1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card up to version 3.0 (SDXC) MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) up to version 4.4 Memory Stick (MS)/MS-PRO/MS PRO-HG xD-Picture Card (xD) up to Disk (S4) Specification All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS...
... and data onto the disc prior to power off completely. The adapter efficiency shall be power managed in -1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card up to version 3.0 (SDXC) MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) up to version 4.4 Memory Stick (MS)/MS-PRO/MS PRO-HG xD-Picture Card (xD) up to Disk (S4) Specification All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS...
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Refer to specific models. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Enabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Parameter help carefully when making changes to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values...
Refer to specific models. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to Enabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Parameter help carefully when making changes to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values...
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Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8.
Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8.
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... tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save setup item changes to system. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save your changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. System Utilities 2-13 Load Setup Defaults Load setup default values for...
... tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save setup item changes to system. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save your changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. System Utilities 2-13 Load Setup Defaults Load setup default values for...
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... Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-16 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-17 HDD Module Installation 3-18 Mainboard Removal 3-19 Mainboard Installation 3-21 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-22 DIMM Module...
... Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-16 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-17 HDD Module Installation 3-18 Mainboard Removal 3-19 Mainboard Installation 3-21 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-22 DIMM Module...
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... : START Replace LCD panel/ No LCD cable LCD module OK? Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Reference product pages for one of the following: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following : 1. No Ext. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure that internal display is selected. Make sure...
... : START Replace LCD panel/ No LCD cable LCD module OK? Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Reference product pages for one of the following: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following : 1. No Ext. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure that internal display is selected. Make sure...
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.... If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Connect an external monitor to LCD Picture Failure. 7. 4. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.
.... If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Connect an external monitor to LCD Picture Failure. 7. 4. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.
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... analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. NOTE: NOTE: Verify that there are found . 7. Apply power to Power On Issues). 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If an error is inoperative. Remove power from the...
... analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. NOTE: NOTE: Verify that there are found . 7. Apply power to Power On Issues). 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If an error is inoperative. Remove power from the...
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... Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device...
... Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device...
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...: 1. Make sure that there is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to have the AC adapter and Battery present. The Power button flashes once. 6. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Press Power button to the root directory of BIOS. It is strongly recommended to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Save ROM file (file name: BIOS HM40X64.bin) to initiate system CRISIS mode. 7. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 Steps for BIOS Recovery...
...: 1. Make sure that there is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to have the AC adapter and Battery present. The Power button flashes once. 6. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Press Power button to the root directory of BIOS. It is strongly recommended to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Save ROM file (file name: BIOS HM40X64.bin) to initiate system CRISIS mode. 7. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 Steps for BIOS Recovery...
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... are : Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to...
... are : Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to...