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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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... 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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...Enter to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. 20 Chapter 2 NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Help for a particular menu are found in any changes made and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the ...
...Enter to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. 20 Chapter 2 NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Help for a particular menu are found in any changes made and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use 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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... 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/BIOS Password. 24 Chapter 2 Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password is: HDD...
... 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/BIOS Password. 24 Chapter 2 Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password is: HDD...
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... Defines whether a password is set the supervisor password. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If desired, you set the user password. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. .... When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 4. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the...
... Defines whether a password is set the supervisor password. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If desired, you set the user password. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. .... When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 4. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the...
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...Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. When you are done, ... current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4.
...Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. When you are done, ... current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4.
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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. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
... 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. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
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...power. 4. Follow the steps below to the system. 6. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Make sure the AC adapter is not completely loaded. cold boot) while holding...crisis recovery action. 30 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to run the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the...
...power. 4. Follow the steps below to the system. 6. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Make sure the AC adapter is not completely loaded. cold boot) while holding...crisis recovery action. 30 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to run the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the...
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...causes. If the symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. The following lists the error messages that if the parameters shown in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 80 Chapter 4 Check the Battery ...battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. In Power Meter, confirm that the BIOS displays on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This index can occur when a slight, steady ...
...causes. If the symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. The following lists the error messages that if the parameters shown in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 80 Chapter 4 Check the Battery ...battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. In Power Meter, confirm that the BIOS displays on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This index can occur when a slight, steady ...
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...List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Chapter 4 81 Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Incorrect password is specified. ...Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh...
...List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Chapter 4 81 Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Incorrect password is specified. ...Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh...
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... Drive Check" on page 78. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 78. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in... BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 82 Chapter 4 Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed...
... Drive Check" on page 78. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 78. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in... BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 82 Chapter 4 Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed...
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...see POST on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on ... Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found Error Message List FRU/Action in Sequence DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence No beep, power-on page 79.. Power source (battery pack and ...
...see POST on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on ... Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found Error Message List FRU/Action in Sequence DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence No beep, power-on page 79.. Power source (battery pack and ...
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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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... LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 89 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See...
... LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 89 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See...