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...Diskette 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 of...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 ...
...Diskette 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 of...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 ...
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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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...status of wireless LAN communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables ... sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates ...
...status of wireless LAN communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables ... sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates ...
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... 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. NOTE: 1. Battery Indicates...
... 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. NOTE: 1. Battery Indicates...
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..., or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Either press < > on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper...
..., or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Either press < > on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper...
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...-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit... the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization...
...-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit... the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization...
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...Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. 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.../sec 2MB SATA Chapter 1 21 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...
...Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. 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.../sec 2MB SATA Chapter 1 21 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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... Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - 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...
... Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - 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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... full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 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...
... full duplex HD audio Interface; Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 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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...G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. OS initiated shutdown. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc... may be power managed in this state. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to...
...G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. OS initiated shutdown. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc... may be power managed in this state. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to...
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... system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 39 Follow the steps below to run the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. Power on page 107) before you should boot from an off the system power. 4. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system ...• New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you run the Flash utility: 1. Use the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to finish BIOS flash, ...
... system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 39 Follow the steps below to run the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. Power on page 107) before you should boot from an off the system power. 4. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system ...• New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you run the Flash utility: 1. Use the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to finish BIOS flash, ...
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... Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
... Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
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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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...messages on page 87. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much... the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). LCD display problems or others). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. No beep...
...messages on page 87. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much... the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). LCD display problems or others). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. No beep...
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...program (please refer to the next step. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 88 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is within...in the test items. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 88. then check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. If the operational charge ...
...program (please refer to the next step. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 88 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is within...in the test items. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 88. then check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. If the operational charge ...
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... changes in the computer. This index can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still less than 50% of time. Check out the Power Management in the computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by ...function. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. 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. ...
... changes in the computer. This index can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still less than 50% of time. Check out the Power Management in the computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by ...function. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. 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. ...
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... board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Ensure every connector is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. LED board. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on indicator turns off and LCD ...and correctly. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on an external CRT. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see if fixed disk...
... board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Ensure every connector is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. LED board. See "Power System Check" on page 87.. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on indicator turns off and LCD ...and correctly. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on an external CRT. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see if fixed disk...
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FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. 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 No beep during POST.
FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. 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 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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... Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 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...
... Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 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...