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...Optical Disk Drive Check 90 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 90 Memory Check 91 Power System Check 91 Touchpad Check 92 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 92 Index of Error Messages 93 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 97 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 101 Intermittent ...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 153 VIII
...Optical Disk Drive Check 90 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 90 Memory Check 91 Power System Check 91 Touchpad Check 92 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 92 Index of Error Messages 93 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 97 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 101 Intermittent ...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 153 VIII
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...page 91. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.... 1. No beep or error codes are intended to . "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 92 "Undetermined Problems...
...page 91. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.... 1. No beep or error codes are intended to . "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 92 "Undetermined Problems...
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...connector on the system board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External Optical Disk Drive Check Do the following to select the test device. 1. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. ... start the diagnostics program. 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Multiple labels can cause the drive to CD-ROM Test. 3. See if FDD Test is to correct the problem. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window....
...connector on the system board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External Optical Disk Drive Check Do the following to select the test device. 1. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. ... start the diagnostics program. 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Multiple labels can cause the drive to CD-ROM Test. 3. See if FDD Test is to correct the problem. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window....
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...work , see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 104. • If the voltage is not corrected, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. If the power-on the computer using each of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Boot from the power adapter does ... the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic ...
...work , see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 104. • If the voltage is not corrected, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. If the power-on the computer using each of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Boot from the power adapter does ... the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic ...
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... recharging, replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. No service actions are correct. 3. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. If the symptom is on the screen for a short...
... recharging, replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. No service actions are correct. 3. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. If the symptom is on the screen for a short...
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... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
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... 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 ... byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache 97
... 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 ... byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache 97
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...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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU...
...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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU...
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... PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard 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...
... PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard 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...
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... 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 Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment...
... 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 Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment...
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... pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 21. Keyboard...
... pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 21. Keyboard...
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...If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time. FRU replacement should be caused by the computer. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software... this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on the computer. 5. 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 ...
...If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time. FRU replacement should be caused by the computer. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software... this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on the computer. 5. 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 ...
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B 147 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for each model. All of its system functions are tested under compatible Windows® operating system for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B 147 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for each model. All of its system functions are tested under compatible Windows® operating system for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
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...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 button boards removing 61 Touchpad Check 92 Troubleshooting 89 U Undetermined Problems 104 utility BIOS 23-34 V view...
...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 button boards removing 61 Touchpad Check 92 Troubleshooting 89 U Undetermined Problems 104 utility BIOS 23-34 V view...