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...Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the DIMM Module 46 Removing the Back Cover 47 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
...Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the DIMM Module 46 Removing the Back Cover 47 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
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... Codes 102 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 107 Intermittent Problems 111 Undetermined Problems 112 Main Board 113 Connector Locations 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 115 Clearing Password Check 115 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series...
... Codes 102 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 107 Intermittent Problems 111 Undetermined Problems 112 Main Board 113 Connector Locations 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 115 Clearing Password Check 115 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series...
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...Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Chapter 1 7 webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 3G Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables...
...Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Chapter 1 7 webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 3G Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables...
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... activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. key Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Icon Item 5 HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged...
... activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. key Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Icon Item 5 HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged...
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... the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Icon 3G VOL+ VOL- Function Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/ indicator Backup key Volume up Volume down Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for three-step data backup. Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use the...
... the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Icon 3G VOL+ VOL- Function Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/ indicator Backup key Volume up Volume down Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for three-step data backup. Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use the...
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... Hold while using the touchpad, keep it - NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. The exact configuration of your touchpad. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as double-clicking a mouse button). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on...
... Hold while using the touchpad, keep it - NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. The exact configuration of your touchpad. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as double-clicking a mouse button). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on...
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.... Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Enables/disables Bluetooth function. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The...
.... Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Enables/disables Bluetooth function. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The...
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If you may need to "enabled". Please also refer to enter setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility 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)2 Duo CPU T6400 @ 2.00...
If you may need to "enabled". Please also refer to enter setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility 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)2 Duo CPU T6400 @ 2.00...
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.... Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Defines whether a password is set , this screen. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. When set , this group happened. Type a password in boldface are done, press the F10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 34 Chapter 2 The following sub-options are prompted to enter a password, you...
.... Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Defines whether a password is set , this screen. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. When set , this group happened. Type a password in boldface are done, press the F10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 34 Chapter 2 The following sub-options are prompted to enter a password, you...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses F10. Use the up /down keys 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. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
... BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses F10. Use the up /down keys 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. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
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... -/+ 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 CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data...
... -/+ 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 CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 53. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 47. 5. Release the cables from the main board and detach the keyboard. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 48. 6. 10. Chapter 3 59 Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 53. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 47. 5. Release the cables from the main board and detach the keyboard. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 48. 6. 10. Chapter 3 59 Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on...
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.... Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 96. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive...
.... Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 96. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check 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 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...
... vectors POST device initialization Check 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 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...
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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect 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 F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect 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 F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
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... "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra...
... "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra...
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... 26. LCD cover switch System board 108 Chapter 4 Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 97. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4...
... 26. LCD cover switch System board 108 Chapter 4 Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 97. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4...
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... until power off, then charge battery). Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. USB does not work . LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup...
... until power off, then charge battery). Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. USB does not work . LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup...
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... main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. Press the F2 key to turn on the hardware gap. Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is G106. Gap name in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for...
... main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. Press the F2 key to turn on the hardware gap. Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is G106. Gap name in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for...
Acer Aspire 5542 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... text with setting up your computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. This guide contains detailed information on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. For instructions on how your notebook. Please...
... text with setting up your computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. This guide contains detailed information on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. For instructions on how your notebook. Please...