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... 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 42 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 Disassembly Requirements 49 General Information 50 Pre-disassembly Instructions 50 Disassembly...
... 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 42 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 Disassembly Requirements 49 General Information 50 Pre-disassembly Instructions 50 Disassembly...
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Table of Contents Removing the Power Board 73 Removing the LCD Module 74 Removing the Upper Cover 77 Removing the Launch Board 81 Removing the Volume Control Board 82 Removing the Power Saving Board FFC 84 Removing the Media Board 85 Removing the TouchPad Lock Board 87 Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 89 Removing the TouchPad Board 90 Removing the RTC Battery 93 Removing the Bluetooth Board 94 Removing the USB Board 96 Removing the Power Saving Board 98 Removing the Mainboard 99 Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket 101 Removing the TV Tuner Antenna...
Table of Contents Removing the Power Board 73 Removing the LCD Module 74 Removing the Upper Cover 77 Removing the Launch Board 81 Removing the Volume Control Board 82 Removing the Power Saving Board FFC 84 Removing the Media Board 85 Removing the TouchPad Lock Board 87 Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 89 Removing the TouchPad Board 90 Removing the RTC Battery 93 Removing the Bluetooth Board 94 Removing the USB Board 96 Removing the Power Saving Board 98 Removing the Mainboard 99 Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket 101 Removing the TV Tuner Antenna...
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... Power Board 179 Removing the Switch Cover 180 Replacing the Keyboard 182 External Module Reassembly Instructions 184 Replacing the WLAN Module 184 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 185 Replacing the DIMM Modules 186 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 186 Replacing the ODD Module 187 Replacing the Lower Covers 187 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 189 Replacing the Battery 189 Troubleshooting 191 Common Problems 191 Power On Issue 192 No Display Issue 193 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 194 LCD Failure 195 Built-In Keyboard Failure 196 TouchPad...
... Power Board 179 Removing the Switch Cover 180 Replacing the Keyboard 182 External Module Reassembly Instructions 184 Replacing the WLAN Module 184 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 185 Replacing the DIMM Modules 186 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 186 Replacing the ODD Module 187 Replacing the Lower Covers 187 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 189 Replacing the Battery 189 Troubleshooting 191 Common Problems 191 Power On Issue 192 No Display Issue 193 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 194 LCD Failure 195 Built-In Keyboard Failure 196 TouchPad...
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Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD password control • Kensington Lock (7.5mm) Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh battery • 3-pin 120 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in stereo microphone Dimensions and Weight...
Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD password control • Kensington Lock (7.5mm) Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh battery • 3-pin 120 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in stereo microphone Dimensions and Weight...
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... pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Battery† Indicates the computer's battery status. • Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. 14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume (up . 6 Chapter 1 Caps Lock Lights up...
... pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Battery† Indicates the computer's battery status. • Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. 14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume (up . 6 Chapter 1 Caps Lock Lights up...
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... displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this screen. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE Model Name IDE Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the CPU. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number...
... displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this screen. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE Model Name IDE Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the CPU. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number...
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... boot parameter. 5. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Chapter 2 35 Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
... boot parameter. 5. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Chapter 2 35 Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
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..., press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to...
..., press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to...
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... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 IDE HDD: WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S5) 3. USB CDROM: 7. Press to load the operating system. Information Main Boot priority order: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help 1. USB HDD: 6. USB FDC: 8. USB KEY: Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move...
... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 IDE HDD: WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S5) 3. USB CDROM: 7. Press to load the operating system. Information Main Boot priority order: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help 1. USB HDD: 6. USB FDC: 8. USB KEY: Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move...
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... Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter...
... Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter...
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Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 192 No Display Issue Page 193 Random Loss of BIOS Settings Page 194 LCD Failure Page 195 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 196 TouchPad Failure Page 197 Internal Speaker Failure Page 198 Internal Microphone Failure Page 199 HDD Failure Page 200 USB (Right side) Failure Page 201 Other Functions Failure Page 201 Motherboard CMOS discharge Page 201 Intermittent Failures Page...
Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 192 No Display Issue Page 193 Random Loss of BIOS Settings Page 194 LCD Failure Page 195 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 196 TouchPad Failure Page 197 Internal Speaker Failure Page 198 Internal Microphone Failure Page 199 HDD Failure Page 200 USB (Right side) Failure Page 201 Other Functions Failure Page 201 Motherboard CMOS discharge Page 201 Intermittent Failures Page...
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... or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 265. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is discovered. 6. Chapter 4 193 Power On? Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. DDR RAM module Replace M/B CPU thermal module well No screw? Remove any stored power by...
... or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 265. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is discovered. 6. Chapter 4 193 Power On? Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. DDR RAM module Replace M/B CPU thermal module well No screw? Remove any stored power by...
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... Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is not running on the screen), the LCD is virus free. 3. If the...
... Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is not running on the screen), the LCD is virus free. 3. If the...
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... virus scan using System Restore. b. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Select Set up -to-date software to resolve the problem. 4. Follow...
... virus scan using System Restore. b. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Select Set up -to-date software to resolve the problem. 4. Follow...
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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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... Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 205 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen...
... Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 205 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen...
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... enabled, the system will force the BIOS to create the disk. 4. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Select the Quick Format option to enter BIOS Setup menu. NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd file in AC power. Press Fn + ESC button then plug in the USB flash disk root directory. The Crisis USB key could be made by regular BIOS flashing process. 210 Chapter 5 7. Plug in the USB disk...
... enabled, the system will force the BIOS to create the disk. 4. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Select the Quick Format option to enter BIOS Setup menu. NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd file in AC power. Press Fn + ESC button then plug in the USB flash disk root directory. The Crisis USB key could be made by regular BIOS flashing process. 210 Chapter 5 7. Plug in the USB disk...
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... Lower Covers Removing 55 M Main Module Reassembly Procedure 144 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 67 Mainboard Removing 99, 154 268 Replacing 153 Media Board Removing 85, 167 Memory Check 192 Memory Cover Removing 55 Model Definition 224 N No Display Issue 193 O ODD Removing 56 Online Support Information 265 Optical Drive Module Removing 56 P Panel 5 Bottom 10 left 5 PC Card 11 Power Board Removing 73 Power On Failure 192 Power Saving Board Removing 98, 155 Power Saving Board FFC Removing 84, 168 Primary Hard Disk Drive Module Removing 58...
... Lower Covers Removing 55 M Main Module Reassembly Procedure 144 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 67 Mainboard Removing 99, 154 268 Replacing 153 Media Board Removing 85, 167 Memory Check 192 Memory Cover Removing 55 Model Definition 224 N No Display Issue 193 O ODD Removing 56 Online Support Information 265 Optical Drive Module Removing 56 P Panel 5 Bottom 10 left 5 PC Card 11 Power Board Removing 73 Power On Failure 192 Power Saving Board Removing 98, 155 Power Saving Board FFC Removing 84, 168 Primary Hard Disk Drive Module Removing 58...
Acer Aspire 8940G Notebook Series Start Guide
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... models". Please understand that due to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. The Quick Guide introduces you to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio...
... models". Please understand that due to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. The Quick Guide introduces you to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio...
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...) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls...
...) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls...
