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Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Multi-in AC mode. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Rear ...
Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Multi-in AC mode. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Rear ...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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...; 64 X2 dual-core processor* AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 16:9 aspect ratio...
...; 64 X2 dual-core processor* AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 16:9 aspect ratio...
Aspire 5534 Service Guide
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... general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of... customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your...
... general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of... customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your...
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...Unit Failure 163 External Mouse Failure 164 Other Failures 164 Intermittent Problems 164 Undetermined Problems 165 POST Code Tables 166 Sec 166 Memory 166 DLL Timing Control Registers, RCOMP settings 167 BDS & Specific action 168 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 168 ...175 Clearing Password Check 175 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 176 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 177 Aspire 5534 Exploded Diagrams 178 Main Assembly 178 LCD Assembly 179 Aspire 5534 FRU List 180 Screw List 186 Model Definition and Configuration 188 Test Compatible Components 206 Windows 7 ...
...Unit Failure 163 External Mouse Failure 164 Other Failures 164 Intermittent Problems 164 Undetermined Problems 165 POST Code Tables 166 Sec 166 Memory 166 DLL Timing Control Registers, RCOMP settings 167 BDS & Specific action 168 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 168 ...175 Clearing Password Check 175 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 176 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 177 Aspire 5534 Exploded Diagrams 178 Main Assembly 178 LCD Assembly 179 Aspire 5534 FRU List 180 Screw List 186 Model Definition and Configuration 188 Test Compatible Components 206 Windows 7 ...
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...; AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 15.6" HD... reader Audio subsystem • Two built-in stereo speakers • High-definition audio support • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: Chapter 1 1
...; AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 15.6" HD... reader Audio subsystem • Two built-in stereo speakers • High-definition audio support • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: Chapter 1 1
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.... Only one card can operate at any given time. Chapter 1 5 No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery Indicator 5-in AC mode. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). HDD 10 Eject button 11 Speakers Closed Front View Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging...
.... Only one card can operate at any given time. Chapter 1 5 No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery Indicator 5-in AC mode. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). HDD 10 Eject button 11 Speakers Closed Front View Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging...
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... to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Memory compartment Hard Disk Bay Ventilation slots and/or cooling fan Battery Release Latch Houses the computer's main memory. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB...
... to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Memory compartment Hard Disk Bay Ventilation slots and/or cooling fan Battery Release Latch Houses the computer's main memory. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB...
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Tech 65 nm TF20 1.6 GHz 1 65 nm Cache Size 1 MB 512 kB Package MicroPGA MicroPGA Core Voltage Variable Variable Acer P/N KC.AL002.310 KC.ATF02.200 CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temperature (Celsius) Fan Speed (RPM) 45 3100 50 3500 55... Chipset Specification AMD S1g1 processor 638-pin lidless micro PGA package. Package 21MM 528-FCBGA Features • CPU HyperTransport™ Interface • Support for DDR2 memories up to DDR2-800 • ATI HyperMemory™ • Supports PCI-E Gen2 (version 2.0). • A-Link Express II Interface South Bridge Specifications Item...
Tech 65 nm TF20 1.6 GHz 1 65 nm Cache Size 1 MB 512 kB Package MicroPGA MicroPGA Core Voltage Variable Variable Acer P/N KC.AL002.310 KC.ATF02.200 CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temperature (Celsius) Fan Speed (RPM) 45 3100 50 3500 55... Chipset Specification AMD S1g1 processor 638-pin lidless micro PGA package. Package 21MM 528-FCBGA Features • CPU HyperTransport™ Interface • Support for DDR2 memories up to DDR2-800 • ATI HyperMemory™ • Supports PCI-E Gen2 (version 2.0). • A-Link Express II Interface South Bridge Specifications Item...
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... Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 320 250 512 Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 160 Chapter 1 15 Features Item System Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Video Specifications Item Chipset Package Features Specification ...174; 2.0 • Motion Video Acceleration for HD DVD/Blu-ray technology • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North Bridge. • Adjustable 512MB DIS VGA memory share from North Bridge. • Max resoluiton 2048x1536 @85Hz (pixel clock at 388.5MHz) for 4:3...
... Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 320 250 512 Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 160 Chapter 1 15 Features Item System Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Video Specifications Item Chipset Package Features Specification ...174; 2.0 • Motion Video Acceleration for HD DVD/Blu-ray technology • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North Bridge. • Adjustable 512MB DIS VGA memory share from North Bridge. • Max resoluiton 2048x1536 @85Hz (pixel clock at 388.5MHz) for 4:3...
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Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GU10N With CD Diskette Sustained: . Specification ...bezel SATA GBAS2.0 Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: 3,600 KB/sec Sustained: 10,800 KB/sec Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc formats • • CD R/RW DVD R/RW Loading mechanism Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage...
Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GU10N With CD Diskette Sustained: . Specification ...bezel SATA GBAS2.0 Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: 3,600 KB/sec Sustained: 10,800 KB/sec Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc formats • • CD R/RW DVD R/RW Loading mechanism Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage...
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... Specific Help This is for the hour field. Settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the ... to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Main The Main screen allows the user...
... Specific Help This is for the hour field. Settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the ... to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Main The Main screen allows the user...
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...IDE Cable Type • Serial ATA Port (0-5) • Channel 4 Master and Slave • Primary Video Adaptor • internal Video Mode • UMA Sharing memory size • Special features • IGD-Boot Type • USB 2.0 • USB Legacy • PCI Express Configurations GPP Slots Power Limit, W Port... FACP-C3 Latency Value • FACP-RTC S4 Wakeup • APIC-IO APIC Mode • HPET-HPET Support • _OSC Method • Memory Clock Control • HT Frequency Control • HT Width Control • CPU P-State Setting • Mini WatchDog Timeout • Power-On Wait...
...IDE Cable Type • Serial ATA Port (0-5) • Channel 4 Master and Slave • Primary Video Adaptor • internal Video Mode • UMA Sharing memory size • Special features • IGD-Boot Type • USB 2.0 • USB Legacy • PCI Express Configurations GPP Slots Power Limit, W Port... FACP-C3 Latency Value • FACP-RTC S4 Wakeup • APIC-IO APIC Mode • HPET-HPET Support • _OSC Method • Memory Clock Control • HT Frequency Control • HT Width Control • CPU P-State Setting • Mini WatchDog Timeout • Power-On Wait...
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BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 34 Chapter 2
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 34 Chapter 2
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...Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire 5534 xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer... Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown...
...Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire 5534 xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer... Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown...
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Pull up to release the seven clips securing the cover in the Memory Cover. 3. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 01 5. Lift the Memory Cover up using the thumb tab (indicated by the circle below shows the locations of SODIMM ...socket 1 to remove. Identify the SODIMM to release the memory module. Chapter 3 53 Push out the release latches on page 46 2. The image below ) to remove. Loosen the two captive screws in...
Pull up to release the seven clips securing the cover in the Memory Cover. 3. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 01 5. Lift the Memory Cover up using the thumb tab (indicated by the circle below shows the locations of SODIMM ...socket 1 to remove. Identify the SODIMM to release the memory module. Chapter 3 53 Push out the release latches on page 46 2. The image below ) to remove. Loosen the two captive screws in...
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3. IMPORTANT:Ensure that the cables are tucked into Slot 0. 01 Chapter 3 139 Identify the SODIMM to the MAIN terminal (left). Insert a DIMM into the chassis to the WLAN Board. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 2. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the AUX terminal (right) and Black to replace. Connect the Antenna cables to prevent them from being pinched when the lower covers are replaced. Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. The image below shows the locations of SODIMM slot 0 and SODIMM slot 1.
3. IMPORTANT:Ensure that the cables are tucked into Slot 0. 01 Chapter 3 139 Identify the SODIMM to the MAIN terminal (left). Insert a DIMM into the chassis to the WLAN Board. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 2. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the AUX terminal (right) and Black to replace. Connect the Antenna cables to prevent them from being pinched when the lower covers are replaced. Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. The image below shows the locations of SODIMM slot 0 and SODIMM slot 1.
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Tighten the two captive screws in the door engage. 2. Place the Memory Cover on the memory bay. Chapter 3 145 Place the HDD cover over the HDD bay. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Press until the six tabs in the HDD Cover. 3.
Tighten the two captive screws in the door engage. 2. Place the Memory Cover on the memory bay. Chapter 3 145 Place the HDD cover over the HDD bay. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Press until the six tabs in the HDD Cover. 3.
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Press down until the seven clips in the Memory Cover. 146 Chapter 3 Tighten the two captive screws in the cover snap into place. 5. 4.
Press down until the seven clips in the Memory Cover. 146 Chapter 3 Tighten the two captive screws in the cover snap into place. 5. 4.
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... the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5 (on this model). Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Restart the computer. Reseat the... memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at ...
... the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5 (on this model). Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Restart the computer. Reseat the... memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at ...