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... 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 24 Information 25 Main 26 Security 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 Remove HDD Password 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements 37 General Information 38 Pre-disassembly Instructions 38 Disassembly Process 38 External Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
... 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 24 Information 25 Main 26 Security 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 Remove HDD Password 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements 37 General Information 38 Pre-disassembly Instructions 38 Disassembly Process 38 External Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
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... Index of Error Messages 93 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 97 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 101 Intermittent Problems 104 Undetermined Problems 104 Connector Locations 105 Main Board 105 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 107 Clearing Password Check 107 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 Exploded Diagram 114 Model Definition and Configuration 125 Aspire 7740/7740G Series 126 Test Compatible Components 147 Hardware Device Tests 148 Online Support Information 151...
... Index of Error Messages 93 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 97 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 101 Intermittent Problems 104 Undetermined Problems 104 Connector Locations 105 Main Board 105 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 107 Clearing Password Check 107 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 Exploded Diagram 114 Model Definition and Configuration 125 Aspire 7740/7740G Series 126 Test Compatible Components 147 Hardware Device Tests 148 Online Support Information 151...
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... button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Wireless LAN communication Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook...
... button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Wireless LAN communication Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook...
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... the left and right mouse buttons. *The right) center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + < > + < > + < > Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the...
... the left and right mouse buttons. *The right) center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + < > + < > + < > Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the...
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...'s power status. Battery Power button / indicator HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Touchpad Basics The following items show you how to the left and right buttons on the left of the fan. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the keyboard are similar to use . Charging...
...'s power status. Battery Power button / indicator HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Touchpad Basics The following items show you how to the left and right buttons on the left of the fan. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the keyboard are similar to use . Charging...
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... touchpad on Type numbers in a normal manner. A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with cursor-control keys. The keyboard has a numeric keypad with some applications. Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. and your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys...
... touchpad on Type numbers in a normal manner. A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with cursor-control keys. The keyboard has a numeric keypad with some applications. Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. and your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys...
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... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Displays system BIOS version. NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Variation Serial Number Asset Tag Number...
... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Displays system BIOS version. NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Variation Serial Number Asset Tag Number...
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... to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 28 Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the...
... to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 28 Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the...
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Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (3) Black Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3 55 Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 4. Remove the two screws (A) the LCD hinges from its connector on page 42. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 40. 2. Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the bottom panel. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the main board and detach the keyboard.
Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (3) Black Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3 55 Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 4. Remove the two screws (A) the LCD hinges from its connector on page 42. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 40. 2. Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the bottom panel. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the main board and detach the keyboard.
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... board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 90. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings...
... board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 90. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings...
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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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... 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 option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM...
... 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 option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM...
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...LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . See "Power System Check" on page 91. 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 ). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery...
...LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . See "Power System Check" on page 91. 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 ). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery...
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.... LCD cover switch System board 102 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 21. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 92. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. See "Power System Check" on page 21. Internal speakers make noise...
.... LCD cover switch System board 102 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 21. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 92. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. See "Power System Check" on page 21. Internal speakers make noise...
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...'t resume from hibernation mode. USB does not work . Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to...
...'t resume from hibernation mode. USB does not work . Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to...
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... procedures to do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. NOTE: Verify that all of the following...
... procedures to do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. NOTE: Verify that all of the following...
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... Aspire 7740/7740G Series. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to enter BIOS Setup menu. If it is G29. Press the F2 key to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery...
... Aspire 7740/7740G Series. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to enter BIOS Setup menu. If it is G29. Press the F2 key to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery...
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... Clearing Password 107 computer on indicator 5, 6 CPU removing 51 CPU Fan True Value Table 15 Crisis Disk creating 108 Crisis Recovery Disk 34 D DIMM module removing 46 Index display hotkeys 6 E Euro 11 External CD-ROM Drive Check 90 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 39 F Flash Utility 34 front view 7 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 H Hard disk 17 HDD 17 HDD1 module removing 43 Hibernation mode hotkey 6 Hot Keys 10 hotkeys 6 HW Gap position 107 I Indicator HDD 9 indicator battery 9 power-on 9 Indicator/button power 9 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 104 K Key Special 11 key Backup...
... Clearing Password 107 computer on indicator 5, 6 CPU removing 51 CPU Fan True Value Table 15 Crisis Disk creating 108 Crisis Recovery Disk 34 D DIMM module removing 46 Index display hotkeys 6 E Euro 11 External CD-ROM Drive Check 90 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 39 F Flash Utility 34 front view 7 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 H Hard disk 17 HDD 17 HDD1 module removing 43 Hibernation mode hotkey 6 Hot Keys 10 hotkeys 6 HW Gap position 107 I Indicator HDD 9 indicator battery 9 power-on 9 Indicator/button power 9 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 104 K Key Special 11 key Backup...
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... started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster helps you to be more on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you purchased. For instructions...
... started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster helps you to be more on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you purchased. For instructions...
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...Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain models). HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration...
...Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain models). HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration...