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...Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 88 Index of Error Messages 89 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 93 Index...Password Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment ...
...Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 88 Index of Error Messages 89 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 93 Index...Password Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment ...
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Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
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...pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right) buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving mode. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of wireless ...operate at any given time. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and...
...pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right) buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving mode. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of wireless ...operate at any given time. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and...
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... release latch Locks the battery in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling...
... release latch Locks the battery in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling...
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... keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. NOTE: This function varies according to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US...
... keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. NOTE: This function varies according to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US...
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in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable),...the Start menu. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the shortcut key < > + . Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center ...
in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable),...the Start menu. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the shortcut key < > + . Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center ...
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media transfer 540 rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% HGST 2.5" HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/ W:C60F WD 2.5" WD2500BEVT22ZCT0 ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11 250000 512 2 HGST 2.5" HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF ... 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361...
media transfer 540 rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% HGST 2.5" HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/ W:C60F WD 2.5" WD2500BEVT22ZCT0 ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11 250000 512 2 HGST 2.5" HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF ... 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361...
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... DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
... DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
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... 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
... 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
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... in the system are turned off completely. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in this state. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to... power off completely. AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. OS initiated shutdown.
... in the system are turned off completely. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in this state. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to... power off completely. AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. OS initiated shutdown.
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... features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Follow the steps below to the system. 6. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to run the Flash utility. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should... boot from an off the system power. 4. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and...
... features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Follow the steps below to the system. 6. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to run the Flash utility. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should... boot from an off the system power. 4. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and...
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... AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Turn off the power to any of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure...
... AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Turn off the power to any of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure...
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EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES ...
EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES ...
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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 88 "Intermittent Problems" on page 101 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does ...same operation. 3. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 87. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Obtain the failing ...
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 88 "Intermittent Problems" on page 101 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does ...same operation. 3. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 87. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Obtain the failing ...
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... not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. Remove the battery pack. 2. If the voltage is not correct, go ...pack. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Connect the power adapter and check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. If you...
... not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. Remove the battery pack. 2. If the voltage is not correct, go ...pack. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Connect the power adapter and check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. If you...
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... After you make changes in the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it return to correct the problem. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in a short period of memory installed. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. ...hardware device, e.g., the amount of time. This helps you determine the next possible FRU to the touchpad pointer. Re-install the battery pack. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: Perform the FRU ...
... After you make changes in the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it return to correct the problem. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in a short period of memory installed. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. ...hardware device, e.g., the amount of time. This helps you determine the next possible FRU to the touchpad pointer. Re-install the battery pack. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE: Perform the FRU ...
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...in Sequence DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. RTC battery System board Enter ... connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter 4 91 No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run ...
...in Sequence DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. RTC battery System board Enter ... connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter 4 91 No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run ...
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Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep during POST.
Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep during POST.
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... values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM...
... values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM...
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... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers...
... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers...