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These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. V This Service Guide... note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted...have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. V This Service Guide... note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted...have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
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...System Check Procedures 86 External 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 ...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 Test...
...System Check Procedures 86 External 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 ...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 Test...
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...™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Mobile Intel®...
...™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Mobile Intel®...
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...function. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light ...computer into power-saving mode. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates ...
...function. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light ...computer into power-saving mode. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates ...
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... 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status ...
... 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's main memory. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status ...
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... C; H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16 Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification...
... C; H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16 Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification...
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...Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and... slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 0MB 4096MB Slot 1 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB 0MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB 4096MB 4096MB...
...Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and... slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 0MB 4096MB Slot 1 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB 0MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB 4096MB 4096MB...
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... data transfer) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C LF...512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306;
... data transfer) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C LF...512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306;
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... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF With CD Disc...
... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF With CD Disc...
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... HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile...
... HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile...
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...Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: [10:10:10] [03/31/2009] 4096 KB Item Specific Help , , or selects...F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/30/2009] 640 KB 957 MB 64 ...
...Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: [10:10:10] [03/31/2009] 4096 KB Item Specific Help , , or selects...F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/30/2009] 640 KB 957 MB 64 ...
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... D2D Recovery function. Control the mode in this screen. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 32 Chapter 2 For Aspire 8530 Series only. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System...
... D2D Recovery function. Control the mode in this screen. Settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 32 Chapter 2 For Aspire 8530 Series only. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System...
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... New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. Make sure the AC... in to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Chapter 2 39 Use the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you should boot from an off the system power. 4. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. NOTE:...
... New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. Make sure the AC... in to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Chapter 2 39 Use the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you should boot from an off the system power. 4. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. NOTE:...
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...instructions in the test items. 4. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Go to the diagnostic memory in the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 87 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88 Check the Power ... in the test items. 3. If the voltage is within the range, do not work , see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity...
...instructions in the test items. 4. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Go to the diagnostic memory in the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 87 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88 Check the Power ... in the test items. 3. If the voltage is within the range, do not work , see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity...
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... not light up , replace the battery pack. This index can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still less than 50% of time. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it return to be replaced when servicing a computer. To check the battery charge operation...
... not light up , replace the battery pack. This index can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still less than 50% of time. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it return to be replaced when servicing a computer. To check the battery charge operation...
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... Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. Thermal critical...
... Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. Thermal critical...
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Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action ...
Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action ...
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... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
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... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
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... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...