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... then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to the system. 6. Turn off state (i.e. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to a bootable USB device ...containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Power on page 108) before you run the Flash utility: 1. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. ...
... then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to the system. 6. Turn off state (i.e. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to a bootable USB device ...containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Power on page 108) before you run the Flash utility: 1. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. ...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module ...
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module ...
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...Press F2 in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. See the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 92 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the... following : • Replace the System board. • If the problem is within the range, do the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 91 • "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the following figure Pin 1: +19 to main board. 2....
...Press F2 in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. See the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 92 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the... following : • Replace the System board. • If the problem is within the range, do the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 91 • "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the following figure Pin 1: +19 to main board. 2....
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...causes. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and ...6(ground). 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This symptom is listed first. Check out the Power Management in the computer. If the voltage...
...causes. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and ...6(ground). 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This symptom is listed first. Check out the Power Management in the computer. If the voltage...
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...No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on page 91.. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter ...Setup and see POST on page 91.. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. System board. Error...
...No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on page 91.. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter ...Setup and see POST on page 91.. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. System board. Error...
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...screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector...Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 91. Keyboard ...
...screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector...Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 91. Keyboard ...
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...'t enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size)... Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 21. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 91. LCD cover switch System...
...'t enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size)... Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 21. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 91. LCD cover switch System...
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FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that all of the failure is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-...all attached devices are no error is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on page 91.): 1. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Power-on the computer. 5. If the problem does not recur,...
FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that all of the failure is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-...all attached devices are no error is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on page 91.): 1. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Power-on the computer. 5. If the problem does not recur,...
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...short the hardware gap to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. Press the power button to turn on the main board for the hardware gap on the main ...from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the main board: Gap name in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is finished. Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user...
...short the hardware gap to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. Press the power button to turn on the main board for the hardware gap on the main ...from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the main board: Gap name in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is finished. Operation Description Short (Clearing Password Check) Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user...
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...Note that all data on with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be powered on the USB storage device will restart. To use this , prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis...Supervisor Password and User Password). If this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Under power-off the system. 2. BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis Disk to the BIOS flash failed system. 3. After ...
...Note that all data on with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be powered on the USB storage device will restart. To use this , prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis...Supervisor Password and User Password). If this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Under power-off the system. 2. BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis Disk to the BIOS flash failed system. 3. After ...
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Appendix A Aspire 7740/7740G Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: LCD (NLED17.3WXGA+G), card reader (5-in-1), NB chipset (HM55), Webcam (0.3M DV) Model AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn ... 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth Battery Adapter K/B N 6CELL2.2 90W Spanish (KB.I170A.050) Power Cord Continental N 6CELL2.2 90W Sweden Continental (KB.I170A.051) N 6CELL2.2 90W US International Israel w/ Hebrew (KB.I170A.057) N 6CELL2.2 90W Swiss/G Continental...
Appendix A Aspire 7740/7740G Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: LCD (NLED17.3WXGA+G), card reader (5-in-1), NB chipset (HM55), Webcam (0.3M DV) Model AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn ... 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth Battery Adapter K/B N 6CELL2.2 90W Spanish (KB.I170A.050) Power Cord Continental N 6CELL2.2 90W Sweden Continental (KB.I170A.051) N 6CELL2.2 90W US International Israel w/ Hebrew (KB.I170A.057) N 6CELL2.2 90W Swiss/G Continental...
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... 125 N notebook tour 5 num lock on indicator 5 O Online Support Information 151 P password changing 30 removing 30 setting 29 Power Adapter Check 91 Power System Check 91 Battery Pack 92 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 92 Processor 15 S Screw List 38 speakers 154 hotkey 6 System 4 Block Diagram 4... System Check Procedures 90 System Memory 15 System Utilities 13, 23 System utilities Acer GridVista 13 T Test Compatible Components 147 touchpad and...
... 125 N notebook tour 5 num lock on indicator 5 O Online Support Information 151 P password changing 30 removing 30 setting 29 Power Adapter Check 91 Power System Check 91 Battery Pack 92 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 92 Processor 15 S Screw List 38 speakers 154 hotkey 6 System 4 Block Diagram 4... System Check Procedures 90 System Memory 15 System Utilities 13, 23 System utilities Acer GridVista 13 T Test Compatible Components 147 touchpad and...
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English 12 Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H)...; ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Multi-in-1 ...• Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °...
English 12 Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H)...; ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Multi-in-1 ...• Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °...