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... 36 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 System Diagnostic Diskette 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/ Wireless Lan Card and LCD module 51 Removing the Optical Module 51 Removing the HDD Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 51 Removing the LCD Module 52 Disassembling the Main Unit 53 Remove the function key board and the keyboard 53 Separate...
... 36 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 System Diagnostic Diskette 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/ Wireless Lan Card and LCD module 51 Removing the Optical Module 51 Removing the HDD Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 51 Removing the LCD Module 52 Disassembling the Main Unit 53 Remove the function key board and the keyboard 53 Separate...
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... display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for user accessible) T Internal removable DVD drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high colour up to 2GB with the user in optical drive (DVD dual) 15.0" TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050 resolution) panel Audio input and output jacks Connectivity...
... display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for user accessible) T Internal removable DVD drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high colour up to 2GB with the user in optical drive (DVD dual) 15.0" TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050 resolution) panel Audio input and output jacks Connectivity...
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.... Internal microphone for your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on the computer. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators Microphone Launch keys Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. They are five buttons. Email and Web browser launch E-mail and Internet browser applications. Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow...
.... Internal microphone for your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on the computer. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators Microphone Launch keys Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. They are five buttons. Email and Web browser launch E-mail and Internet browser applications. Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow...
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... volume. 16 Chapter 1 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off. Setup Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Sleep Puts the computer in the combination. Hot Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both keys. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad...
... volume. 16 Chapter 1 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off. Setup Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Sleep Puts the computer in the combination. Hot Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both keys. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad...
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... 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 Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix V1.00 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
... 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 Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix V1.00 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
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... DDR SDRAM 128MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Specification PC87393 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available. Audio Interface Item Mono...
... DDR SDRAM 128MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Specification PC87393 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available. Audio Interface Item Mono...
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... dim Option: Enabled or Disabled the LCD brightness in order to control the settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will detect if any external display device is fixed to disable or auto. Chapter 2 35 The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this screen. Memory size is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Description Format/Option Sets...
... dim Option: Enabled or Disabled the LCD brightness in order to control the settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will detect if any external display device is fixed to disable or auto. Chapter 2 35 The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this screen. Memory size is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Description Format/Option Sets...
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... HardDisk Security Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is enabled. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
... HardDisk Security Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is enabled. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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... screen. Use the w andy keys to set the user password. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to HDD only when Supervisor password is written to "Set". 4. Password can unlock the HDD. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Supervisor Password is being set to enabled. When set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow...
... screen. Use the w andy keys to set the user password. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to HDD only when Supervisor password is written to "Set". 4. Password can unlock the HDD. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Supervisor Password is being set to enabled. When set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow...
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Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 40 Chapter 2 The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to...
Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 40 Chapter 2 The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to...
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... user to decide the order of boot devices to view or configure devices: expnads or Collapses Devices with a + or expnads all enables or disables a device. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. May move removable device between Hard Disk or Removable Disk. F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 42 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive...
... user to decide the order of boot devices to view or configure devices: expnads or Collapses Devices with a + or expnads all enables or disables a device. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. May move removable device between Hard Disk or Removable Disk. F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 42 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive...
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... auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 1450 series notebook machine. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the Phlash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you run...
... auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 1450 series notebook machine. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the Phlash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you run...
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... IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial 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...
... IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial 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...
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... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... 70 Code Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description 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 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 (optional) Check...
... 70 Code Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description 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 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 (optional) Check...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery 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 Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery 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 Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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.../CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD...
.../CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD...
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... in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board Chapter 4 73 Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board...
... in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board Chapter 4 73 Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board...
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... more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Touchpad board Main board 74 Chapter 4 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the...
... more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Touchpad board Main board 74 Chapter 4 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the...
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..., electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10...
..., electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10...