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... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to provide you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING...
... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to provide you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3640 front View 7 TravelMate 2440 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics ... General Information 56 Before You Begin 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the Battery Pack 59 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the VII
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3640 front View 7 TravelMate 2440 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics ... General Information 56 Before You Begin 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the Battery Pack 59 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the VII
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Table of Contents LCD Module 60 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 60 Removing the ODD Module 61 Removing the LCD Module 61 Disassembling the Main ...71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory check 73 Power System Check 73 Touchpad Check 75 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 76 Index of Error Messages 77...Jumper and Connector Locations 89 Top View 89 Bottom View 90 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 93 Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Exploded Diagram 94 VIII
Table of Contents LCD Module 60 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 60 Removing the ODD Module 61 Removing the LCD Module 61 Disassembling the Main ...71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory check 73 Power System Check 73 Touchpad Check 75 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 76 Index of Error Messages 77...Jumper and Connector Locations 89 Top View 89 Bottom View 90 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 93 Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Exploded Diagram 94 VIII
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... or higher T ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460 T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVistaTM T ...ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring HyperMemory and up to 128 MB of shared system memory T 16.7 million colors ...
... or higher T ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460 T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVistaTM T ...ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring HyperMemory and up to 128 MB of shared system memory T 16.7 million colors ...
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Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G70 position on the system until POST is completed. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. Then you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to short the G70 pad and remain the short status. 3. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to boot up the system. 2. Power on the main board. The BIOS password should be cleared after these steps. 6 Chapter 1 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.
Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G70 position on the system until POST is completed. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. Then you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to short the G70 pad and remain the short status. 3. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to boot up the system. 2. Power on the main board. The BIOS password should be cleared after these steps. 6 Chapter 1 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.
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3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire 3640: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire 3640: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1
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...space, memory and registry settings. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will appear in the profile list. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower ...Battery Life. Change power settings as ..." It features the following functions on the lower left-hand side of your new Acer notebook. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. You can also define up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely...
...space, memory and registry settings. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will appear in the profile list. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower ...Battery Life. Change power settings as ..." It features the following functions on the lower left-hand side of your new Acer notebook. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. You can also define up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely...
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... drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data...can 't be stolen while your password. 24 Chapter 1 includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bletooth. T Interfaces - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. NOTE: If you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting,...
... drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data...can 't be stolen while your password. 24 Chapter 1 includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bletooth. T Interfaces - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. NOTE: If you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting,...
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releases unused memory and check usage. removes unneeded items and files. Chapter 1 27 T Disk optimization - It provides and express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. T Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
releases unused memory and check usage. removes unneeded items and files. Chapter 1 27 T Disk optimization - It provides and express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. T Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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... Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size 34 Built-in CPU 1MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Built-in ATI...
... Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size 34 Built-in CPU 1MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Built-in ATI...
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...256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE:... Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Realtek 8110CL 10/100Mbps RJ45 ...
...256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE:... Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Realtek 8110CL 10/100Mbps RJ45 ...
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... DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained...
... DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained...
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... audio Interface; Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 2" 8. DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes...
... audio Interface; Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 2" 8. DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes...
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Video Interface Item Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports ...
Video Interface Item Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports ...
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Shows system base memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size [64/128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-... allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [19:03:49] [05/11/2006] , , or 640 KB...
Shows system base memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size [64/128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-... allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [19:03:49] [05/11/2006] , , or 640 KB...
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..., and Summary Screen is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Memory size is set to disable or auto. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Chapter 2 47 The hours are... the default and suggested parameter settings. If any display device is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or...
..., and Summary Screen is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Memory size is set to disable or auto. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Chapter 2 47 The hours are... the default and suggested parameter settings. If any display device is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or...
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...flash, you use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash... memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to run the Phlash utility. The flash utility...
...flash, you use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash... memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to run the Phlash utility. The flash utility...
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... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side...
... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side...
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... main unit. 8. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it. 6. Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Detach the HDD cover from the wireless LAN card...
... main unit. 8. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it. 6. Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Detach the HDD cover from the wireless LAN card...
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... that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the... computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 75 Chapter 4 73 If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power...
... that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the... computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 75 Chapter 4 73 If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power...