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... 1 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top view 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed front view 7 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 9 Base view 9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 11 BIOS Setup Utility 19 System Utilities 19 Navigating the BIOS Utility 20 Information 21 Main 22 Security 24... Boot 28 Exit 29 BIOS Flash Utility 30 Remove HDD Password 31 Disassembly Requirements 33 Machine Disassembly ...
... 1 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top view 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed front view 7 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 9 Base view 9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 11 BIOS Setup Utility 19 System Utilities 19 Navigating the BIOS Utility 20 Information 21 Main 22 Security 24... Boot 28 Exit 29 BIOS Flash Utility 30 Remove HDD Password 31 Disassembly Requirements 33 Machine Disassembly ...
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...Check 79 Power System Check 79 Touchpad Check 80 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 80 Index of Error Messages 81 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 85 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 89 Intermittent Problems 92 Undetermined Problems 92 Main Board 93 Connector Locations 93 ...Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 96 Clearing Password Check 96 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 97 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Exploded Diagram 100 113 Model Definition and Configuration 113 Aspire 4750/4750G Series 114 Test Compatible Components 135 Hardware Device ...
...Check 79 Power System Check 79 Touchpad Check 80 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 80 Index of Error Messages 81 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 85 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 89 Intermittent Problems 92 Undetermined Problems 92 Main Board 93 Connector Locations 93 ...Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 96 Clearing Password Check 96 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 97 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Exploded Diagram 100 113 Model Definition and Configuration 113 Aspire 4750/4750G Series 114 Test Compatible Components 135 Hardware Device ...
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... Supported protocol Specification Phoenix 1.0 ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC ...
... Supported protocol Specification Phoenix 1.0 ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC ...
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... Base Board Asset Tag Aspire 4750 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 19 Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is...
... Base Board Asset Tag Aspire 4750 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 19 Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is...
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... item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the...
... item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the...
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... SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-2720QM ...CPU @ 2.20 GHz 2.20GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Base Board Asset Tag Aspire 4750 Acer...
... SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-2720QM ...CPU @ 2.20 GHz 2.20GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Base Board Asset Tag Aspire 4750 Acer...
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... Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to remove HDD...
... Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to remove HDD...
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...Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Don't forget your dealer to change the value of parameters. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...screen. 3. Settings in this screen. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the supervisor password. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is set the user password. ...
...Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Don't forget your dealer to change the value of parameters. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...screen. 3. Settings in this screen. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the supervisor password. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is set the user password. ...
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... Utility. Press Enter. When you have changed the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password ...
... Utility. Press Enter. When you have changed the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password ...
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... Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to...
... Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to...
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... 2. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you use the Flash utility. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Flash utility: 1. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to any USB port. ...following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. 30 Chapter ...
... 2. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you use the Flash utility. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Flash utility: 1. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to any USB port. ...following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. 30 Chapter ...
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... computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 80 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the BIOS displays on recharging or discharging. If the voltage is on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn...
... computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 80 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the BIOS displays on recharging or discharging. If the voltage is on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn...
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... show message. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will shut down system, not show . Incorrect password is specified. Chapter 4 81 IDE Primary Channel ... before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1.
... show message. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will shut down system, not show . Incorrect password is specified. Chapter 4 81 IDE Primary Channel ... before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1.
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...Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 78. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default... Drive A type - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 78. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 78. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at ...
...Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 78. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default... Drive A type - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 78. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 78. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at ...
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...Chapter 4 83 See "Power System Check" on page 79.. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Reconnect the DIMM. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. RTC battery... System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message...
...Chapter 4 83 See "Power System Check" on page 79.. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Reconnect the DIMM. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. RTC battery... System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message...
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... Load alternate registers with initial 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 ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
... Load alternate registers with initial 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 ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager ...
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... ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display...
... ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display...
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... and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase...
... and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase...
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... (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery 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...
... (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery 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...
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Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect ...
Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect ...