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...Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 22 Information 23 Main 24 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utility 31 Remove HDD Password 32 Disassembly Requirements 33 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33 General Information 34 Pre-disassembly Instructions 34 Disassembly Process 34 External Module Disassembly Process 35 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 35 Removing the Battery Pack 36 Removing the SD Dummy Card 37 Removing the DIMM Module 38 Removing the Back Cover 39 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
...Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 22 Information 23 Main 24 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utility 31 Remove HDD Password 32 Disassembly Requirements 33 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33 General Information 34 Pre-disassembly Instructions 34 Disassembly Process 34 External Module Disassembly Process 35 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 35 Removing the Battery Pack 36 Removing the SD Dummy Card 37 Removing the DIMM Module 38 Removing the Back Cover 39 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
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... 87 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 90 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 95 Intermittent Problems 99 Undetermined Problems 100 Connector Locations 101 Main Board 101 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 103 Clearing Password Check 103 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 104 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 109 Exploded Diagram 110 FRU List 111 Model Definition and Configuration 118 Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 119 Test Compatible Components 151 Hardware Device Tests 152 Online Support Information 155...
... 87 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 90 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 95 Intermittent Problems 99 Undetermined Problems 100 Connector Locations 101 Main Board 101 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 103 Clearing Password Check 103 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 104 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 109 Exploded Diagram 110 FRU List 111 Model Definition and Configuration 118 Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 119 Test Compatible Components 151 Hardware Device Tests 152 Online Support Information 155...
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... Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for three-step data backup. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Chapter 1 5 Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication*. Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your new Acer...
... Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for three-step data backup. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Chapter 1 5 Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication*. Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your new Acer...
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... Multi-in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Locks and releases the lid. 6 Chapter 1 # Icon 5 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Latch Description Accepts...
... Multi-in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Locks and releases the lid. 6 Chapter 1 # Icon 5 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Latch Description Accepts...
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... easy-to perform selection and execution functions. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on a mouse. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Increases the sound volume. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking...
... easy-to perform selection and execution functions. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on a mouse. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Increases the sound volume. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking...
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... while using cursorcontrol keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. rest your touchpad. The touchpad is on the model purchased. A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in uppercase. It is in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are for certain models. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on...
... while using cursorcontrol keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. rest your touchpad. The touchpad is on the model purchased. A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in uppercase. It is in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are for certain models. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on...
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... more information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Either press < > on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Please refer to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. NOTE: This function varies according to return. Decreases the sound volume. The US...
... more information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Either press < > on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Please refer to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. NOTE: This function varies according to return. Decreases the sound volume. The US...
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... Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 synchronous DRAM 1066 1.5V 240-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 14 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5740...
... Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 synchronous DRAM 1066 1.5V 240-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 14 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5740...
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... sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press the F10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Enter New Password" field. Use the up/down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. Use...
... sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press the F10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Enter New Password" field. Use the up/down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. Use...
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... run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 84. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. 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. Hard disk drive System board see...
... run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 84. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. 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. Hard disk drive System board see...
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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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... menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (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...
... menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (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...
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... 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 ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 95 See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default...
... 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 ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 95 See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default...
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... sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 20. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 85. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot...
... sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 20. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 85. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot...
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...Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk...
...Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk...
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... Default Setting Open (Normal) Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) Hardware Gap Position on the main board for clearing the password check and one Hotkey for the system. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides the standard operating procedures for clearing the password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Press the power button to turn on the main board as shown in Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series is finished. Chapter 5 103 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password...
... Default Setting Open (Normal) Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) Hardware Gap Position on the main board for clearing the password check and one Hotkey for the system. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides the standard operating procedures for clearing the password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Press the power button to turn on the main board as shown in Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series is finished. Chapter 5 103 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password...
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... 30 brightness hotkeys 13 button/indicator bluetooth 10 wireless LAN 10 buttons easy-launch 10 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 103 Clearing Password 103 computer on indicator 5, 6, 10 CPU removing 72 CPU Fan True Value Table 14 Index Crisis Disk 31 creating 104 D DIMM Module 38 display hotkeys 13 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 86 Euro 13 External CD-ROM Drive Check 84 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 35 F Flash Utility 31 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 109 H Hard disk 16 Hard Disk Drive Module 40 HDD 16 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11...
... 30 brightness hotkeys 13 button/indicator bluetooth 10 wireless LAN 10 buttons easy-launch 10 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 103 Clearing Password 103 computer on indicator 5, 6, 10 CPU removing 72 CPU Fan True Value Table 14 Index Crisis Disk 31 creating 104 D DIMM Module 38 display hotkeys 13 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 86 Euro 13 External CD-ROM Drive Check 84 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 35 F Flash Utility 31 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 109 H Hard disk 16 Hard Disk Drive Module 40 HDD 16 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11...
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... instructions on your notebook. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to complete the installation. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for certain models". poster helps you for making an Acer notebook...
... instructions on your notebook. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to complete the installation. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for certain models". poster helps you for making an Acer notebook...
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... volume. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Launch user-defined programs at a push of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch...
... volume. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Launch user-defined programs at a push of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch...