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... 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Keyboard 1-18 D2D Recovery 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 v
... 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Keyboard 1-18 D2D Recovery 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 v
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...12 DOS Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the ODD Module 3-10 Removing the Back Cover 3-12...
...12 DOS Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the ODD Module 3-10 Removing the Back Cover 3-12...
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... 3-50 Replacing the Camera Board 3-51 Replacing the LCD FPC Cable 3-52 Replacing the LCD Brackets 3-53 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-54 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-56 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-58 Replacing the LCD Module 3-58 Replacing the CPU 3-60 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-61 Replacing the Mainboard 3-63 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-65 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 3-66 Replacing the USB Board 3-67 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-68 Replacing the Left & Right Speakers 3-70 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-72 Replacing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-73 External Module...
... 3-50 Replacing the Camera Board 3-51 Replacing the LCD FPC Cable 3-52 Replacing the LCD Brackets 3-53 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-54 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-56 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-58 Replacing the LCD Module 3-58 Replacing the CPU 3-60 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-61 Replacing the Mainboard 3-63 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-65 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 3-66 Replacing the USB Board 3-67 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-68 Replacing the Left & Right Speakers 3-70 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-72 Replacing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-73 External Module...
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... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Keyboard 1-18 D2D Recovery 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification...
... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Keyboard 1-18 D2D Recovery 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification...
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...;Two DIMM slots supports DDR3-1066/1333 DDR3 SO-DIMM 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 14-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 Graphics controller: UMA...
...;Two DIMM slots supports DDR3-1066/1333 DDR3 SO-DIMM 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 14-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 Graphics controller: UMA...
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... resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Broadcom NetLink® BCM57785X controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W for UMA models, 90 W for...
... resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Broadcom NetLink® BCM57785X controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W for UMA models, 90 W for...
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...volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, and flip Touchpad lock hotkey Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function I/O Ports 0 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB ports (2 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0) HDMI™ port with HDCP support External...
...volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, and flip Touchpad lock hotkey Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function I/O Ports 0 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB ports (2 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0) HDMI™ port with HDCP support External...
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... View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Connects to an 10/100/1000-based Ethernet network. Left View Table 1-3. Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 Ventilation slots 4 External display (VGA) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB 2.0 ports Description Connects to the AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections.
... View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Connects to an 10/100/1000-based Ethernet network. Left View Table 1-3. Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 Ventilation slots 4 External display (VGA) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB 2.0 ports Description Connects to the AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections.
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... key to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. (ODD) 5 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 6 ODD eject button Ejects the optical disc from an external microphone. 3 USB 3.0 port Connects to secure the lock. Right View Table 1-4. Right View No. 1 2 Icon Item Headphones/speaker /line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
... key to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. (ODD) 5 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 6 ODD eject button Ejects the optical disc from an external microphone. 3 USB 3.0 port Connects to secure the lock. Right View Table 1-4. Right View No. 1 2 Icon Item Headphones/speaker /line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is not changed by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions...
... external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is not changed by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions...
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To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Figure 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you...
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Figure 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you...
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... area of screen. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run . If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to Enabled. System Utilities 2-3 To change . Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely...
... area of screen. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run . If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to Enabled. System Utilities 2-3 To change . Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely...
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... Touchpad Board 3-22 Removing the Left & Right Speakers 3-23 Removing the Power Button Board 3-25 Removing the USB Board 3-27 Removing the Bluetooth Module 3-28 Removing the RTC Battery 3-29 Removing the Mainboard 3-30 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the CPU 3-34 Removing the LCD Module 3-35 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-38 Removing the LCD Panel 3-40 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the Microphone 3-43 Removing the Antenna Cable 3-44 Removing the LCD Brackets 3-45 Removing the LCD FPC Cable...
... Touchpad Board 3-22 Removing the Left & Right Speakers 3-23 Removing the Power Button Board 3-25 Removing the USB Board 3-27 Removing the Bluetooth Module 3-28 Removing the RTC Battery 3-29 Removing the Mainboard 3-30 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the CPU 3-34 Removing the LCD Module 3-35 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-38 Removing the LCD Panel 3-40 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the Microphone 3-43 Removing the Antenna Cable 3-44 Removing the LCD Brackets 3-45 Removing the LCD FPC Cable...
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...) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Bluetooth Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the problem. 3. NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are a guide for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and...
...) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Bluetooth Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the problem. 3. NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are a guide for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and...
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... same locations on the external display only, refer to the previous version if updated. 5. The same goes for when there is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Refer to its highest level. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 9. Start the computer. Perform the "Replacing the HDD Module" and "Replacing the ODD Module" procedures described on pages 3-37 and 3-54 respectively. Boot the computer. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly...
... same locations on the external display only, refer to the previous version if updated. 5. The same goes for when there is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Refer to its highest level. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 9. Start the computer. Perform the "Replacing the HDD Module" and "Replacing the ODD Module" procedures described on pages 3-37 and 3-54 respectively. Boot the computer. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly...
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...;Mainboard LCD assembly Troubleshooting 4-19 Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. 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. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Run the...
...;Mainboard LCD assembly Troubleshooting 4-19 Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. 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. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Run the...
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... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
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... to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that driver. If the value that is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in the DSC file. Table 4-4. Error Codes are designed to show the execution point while booting or executing services. These values are designed to...
... to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that driver. If the value that is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in the DSC file. Table 4-4. Error Codes are designed to show the execution point while booting or executing services. These values are designed to...
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... Dispatch. Couldn't find PPIs needed by DXE. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. Exiting DXE Dispatch. No DXE IPL found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_EC_DXE_ARCH (0xef) - Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - Component Codes Range 0xe0-0xff Description These are not components, but rather represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the...
... Dispatch. Couldn't find PPIs needed by DXE. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. Exiting DXE Dispatch. No DXE IPL found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_EC_DXE_ARCH (0xef) - Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - Component Codes Range 0xe0-0xff Description These are not components, but rather represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the...
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... the BIOS recovery process. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to the "BIOS Flash Utilities" section on page 2-12 for detailed instructions. 5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations The BIOS recovery process begins. Connect the USB flash drive containing the Crisis Recovery disk files to execute the boot block program. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button . Performing a BIOS recovery 0 NOTE: NOTE: Make sure the battery pack is installed to...
... the BIOS recovery process. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to the "BIOS Flash Utilities" section on page 2-12 for detailed instructions. 5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations The BIOS recovery process begins. Connect the USB flash drive containing the Crisis Recovery disk files to execute the boot block program. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button . Performing a BIOS recovery 0 NOTE: NOTE: Make sure the battery pack is installed to...