Aspire 8930G Service Guide
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... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional...
... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional...
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For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista. Platform and memory Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset Intel®... Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, or Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection System memory Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 18.4" WUXGA NVIDIA® ...
For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista. Platform and memory Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset Intel®... Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, or Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection System memory Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 18.4" WUXGA NVIDIA® ...
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... the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. (for selected models) Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) Status... Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control. Easy-launch ...
... the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. (for selected models) Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) Status... Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control. Easy-launch ...
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Base view No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery bay Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 10 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Base view No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery bay Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 10 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... scheme control Built-in CPU 6MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 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 Intel PM45 0MB... (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM 1066 MHz 1.5V and 0.9V 204-pin soDIMM Lan Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN ...
... scheme control Built-in CPU 6MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 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 Intel PM45 0MB... (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM 1066 MHz 1.5V and 0.9V 204-pin soDIMM Lan Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN ...
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.../2(3W speakers) DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Chapter 1 31 DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Support disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo...
.../2(3W speakers) DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Chapter 1 31 DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Support disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo...
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... is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Settings in this screen. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Sets the system date. This... field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 38 Chapter 2 Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Auto: During power process, the system will be...
... is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Settings in this screen. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Sets the system date. This... field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 38 Chapter 2 Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Auto: During power process, the system will be...
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... BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the...
... BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the...
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Remove the wireless antenna and remove the wireless screws then remove the wireless card. 4. Removing the Wireless Cover & RAM Module 3. Pop out the memory module from the notebook. Detach the CTO cover from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory modules, then repeat this step). 52 Chapter 3 Remove the six screws fastening the CTO cover. 2. Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU Removing the HDD 1.
Remove the wireless antenna and remove the wireless screws then remove the wireless card. 4. Removing the Wireless Cover & RAM Module 3. Pop out the memory module from the notebook. Detach the CTO cover from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory modules, then repeat this step). 52 Chapter 3 Remove the six screws fastening the CTO cover. 2. Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU Removing the HDD 1.
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Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Go to main board. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is on page 67. If you identify ...following: z Replace the System board. Check out the Power Management in the following power sources: 1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for correct continuity and installation. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 82. Press F2 in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining...
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Go to main board. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is on page 67. If you identify ...following: z Replace the System board. Check out the Power Management in the following power sources: 1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for correct continuity and installation. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 82. Press F2 in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining...
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.... The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Chapter 4 69 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their...
.... The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Chapter 4 69 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their...
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CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, ...
CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, ...
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... Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 71...
... Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 71...
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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...
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... detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom...
... detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom...
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... ANTENNA &CCD 0.3M LCD 18.4" WXGA+ SAMSUNG LTN184KT01-A01 GLARE LF 220NIT 8MS 800:1 Acer Part No. 6M.AP50N.002 6M.AP50N.001 LK.18406.002 Part Name and Description MAINBOARD AS8930G INTEL PM45 ICH9 ...KN.2GB04.004 KN.2GB09.002 KN.2GB0B.005 KN.2GB0G.009 Part Name and Description HDD INSULATOR Acer Part No. 47.ASY0N.001 HDD INSULATOR FOR 2ND HDD WITH 12.5MM 47.ASY0N.002 VGA ...BOARD INSULATOR 47.AKE0N.002 110 Chapter 6 MB.ASZ0B.001 MEMORY Category MISCELLANEOUS Category Part Name and Description SO-DIMM 1GB DDRIII1066 MICRON MT8JSF12864HY-1G1D1 LF SO-DIMM 1GB ...
... ANTENNA &CCD 0.3M LCD 18.4" WXGA+ SAMSUNG LTN184KT01-A01 GLARE LF 220NIT 8MS 800:1 Acer Part No. 6M.AP50N.002 6M.AP50N.001 LK.18406.002 Part Name and Description MAINBOARD AS8930G INTEL PM45 ICH9 ...KN.2GB04.004 KN.2GB09.002 KN.2GB0B.005 KN.2GB0G.009 Part Name and Description HDD INSULATOR Acer Part No. 47.ASY0N.001 HDD INSULATOR FOR 2ND HDD WITH 12.5MM 47.ASY0N.002 VGA ...BOARD INSULATOR 47.AKE0N.002 110 Chapter 6 MB.ASZ0B.001 MEMORY Category MISCELLANEOUS Category Part Name and Description SO-DIMM 1GB DDRIII1066 MICRON MT8JSF12864HY-1G1D1 LF SO-DIMM 1GB ...
Aspire 8930G/8930Q Quick Guide
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Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Receives signals from a remote control. Rear view # Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 Item Speakers 6-in-1 card reader CIR receiver Description Front left, center and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Receives signals from a remote control. Rear view # Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 Item Speakers 6-in-1 card reader CIR receiver Description Front left, center and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
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9 Base view English # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
9 Base view English # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.