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...made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed...to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you...
...made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed...to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you...
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...NOTE: Items denoted with up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR II 667/800. • Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On-board cache up to 1MB Display • • 15.6" WXGA, HD 720p...dual-core processor • AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Low-latency, high-bandwidth • 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz ...
...NOTE: Items denoted with up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR II 667/800. • Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On-board cache up to 1MB Display • • 15.6" WXGA, HD 720p...dual-core processor • AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Low-latency, high-bandwidth • 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz ...
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... hard disk drive is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 2 Multi-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
... hard disk drive is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 2 Multi-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 9
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 9
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... the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 18 Chapter 1 Features Item System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM ...1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/...
... the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 18 Chapter 1 Features Item System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM ...1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/...
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... Digital Live Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller EM-7T Package Features • Touchpad pointing device 20 Chapter 1 Item Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Chipset Package Features Specification Sustained: Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. 11.08...
... Digital Live Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller EM-7T Package Features • Touchpad pointing device 20 Chapter 1 Item Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Chipset Package Features Specification Sustained: Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. 11.08...
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...time needed to factory defaults. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with ...the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information M a i n System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [09:00:00] [12/12/2008] 634 KB 1790 MB [256MB] Item Specific Help , , ...
...time needed to factory defaults. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with ...the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information M a i n System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [09:00:00] [12/12/2008] 634 KB 1790 MB [256MB] Item Specific Help , , ...
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...the Phlash. 1. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack... 2 31 NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New ...
...the Phlash. 1. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack... 2 31 NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New ...
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... 4 ). The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-...xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to eeprom (max. 32 characters) The following steps: 1. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data ...
... 4 ). The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-...xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to eeprom (max. 32 characters) The following steps: 1. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data ...
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Quantity 3 Screw Type 4. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 44 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD cover as shown. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 3.
Quantity 3 Screw Type 4. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 44 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD cover as shown. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 3.
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Secure the ODD bracket with the casing. flush with the two (2) screws. IMPORTANT: Press down around the perimeter of the covers to secure the Module. Replacing the ODD Module 1. Replace the Memory Cover as shown. Push the ODD Module into the tray, bottom edge first, to the ODD Module. 3. Replace the one (1) screw to ensure that the all the securing tabs are correctly located in the casing. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the HDD Cover as shown. 2. Chapter 3 115 secure it is 4. Press the bezel into the ODD bay until it to 2.
Secure the ODD bracket with the casing. flush with the two (2) screws. IMPORTANT: Press down around the perimeter of the covers to secure the Module. Replacing the ODD Module 1. Replace the Memory Cover as shown. Push the ODD Module into the tray, bottom edge first, to the ODD Module. 3. Replace the one (1) screw to ensure that the all the securing tabs are correctly located in the casing. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the HDD Cover as shown. 2. Chapter 3 115 secure it is 4. Press the bezel into the ODD bay until it to 2.
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Push until the card clicks into the slot as shown. 2. Replace the three (3) screws to secure the covers in place. Memory Cover HDD Cover Replacing the SD Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card into place and is flush with the casing. 116 Chapter 3 3.
Push until the card clicks into the slot as shown. 2. Replace the three (3) screws to secure the covers in place. Memory Cover HDD Cover Replacing the SD Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card into place and is flush with the casing. 116 Chapter 3 3.
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...following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 40). 8. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power... display is done by one until the failure point is discovered. 6. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 120. 3. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following...
...following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 40). 8. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power... display is done by one until the failure point is discovered. 6. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 120. 3. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following...
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... is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. If the Issue is not normal, right-click on page 40. 5. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If HDD information is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 40. 4. Reboot...
... is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. If the Issue is not normal, right-click on page 40. 5. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If HDD information is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 40. 4. Reboot...
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... discovered, follow the onscreen information to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. c. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set correctly. 7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to resolve the problem. 4. Disconnect all cables...
... discovered, follow the onscreen information to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. c. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set correctly. 7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to resolve the problem. 4. Disconnect all cables...
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...describe the POST codes and descriptions 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 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment ... IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx* RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of...
...describe the POST codes and descriptions 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 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment ... IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx* RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of...
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... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area...
... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area...
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... E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h F4h 1 F5h Initialize System Management Mode...
... E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h F4h 1 F5h Initialize System Management Mode...
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Bottom View ITEM PJP1 JRJ1 JCRT1 JP12 JUSB1 JUSB2 JMIC1 JHP1 JSATA2 U39 JCPU1 JREAD1 PJP2 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 JSATA1 JMINI2 DESCRIPTION AC-IN Connector RJ45 Connector CRT Connector Fan Connector USB Connector USB Connector MIC-In Jack Head-Phone Jack HDD Connector North Bridge CPU Socket Card Reader Socket Battery Connector Memory DIMM2 Connector Memory DIMM1 Connector ODD Connector Wireless Card Connector 138 Chapter 5
Bottom View ITEM PJP1 JRJ1 JCRT1 JP12 JUSB1 JUSB2 JMIC1 JHP1 JSATA2 U39 JCPU1 JREAD1 PJP2 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 JSATA1 JMINI2 DESCRIPTION AC-IN Connector RJ45 Connector CRT Connector Fan Connector USB Connector USB Connector MIC-In Jack Head-Phone Jack HDD Connector North Bridge CPU Socket Card Reader Socket Battery Connector Memory DIMM2 Connector Memory DIMM1 Connector ODD Connector Wireless Card Connector 138 Chapter 5
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... LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CCD AS AcerPN 50.N2802.005 33.N2802.004 57.N2802.001 19.N2802.001 50.N2802.004 60.PEE02.003 Mainboard Memory Heatsink Chapter 6 LED CABLE FOR W/O CCD F 50.N3202.001 Mainboard AS5532 ATI RS780 SB710 8132 W/O 1394 V1.0 LF... Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*16 0.07um Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY-667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3-CE6 LF 64*16 0.055um...
... LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CCD AS AcerPN 50.N2802.005 33.N2802.004 57.N2802.001 19.N2802.001 50.N2802.004 60.PEE02.003 Mainboard Memory Heatsink Chapter 6 LED CABLE FOR W/O CCD F 50.N3202.001 Mainboard AS5532 ATI RS780 SB710 8132 W/O 1394 V1.0 LF... Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*16 0.07um Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY-667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3-CE6 LF 64*16 0.055um...