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... Removing the External DIMM Module 58 Removing the External Modem Combo Card 59 Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 60 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 61 Disassembling the Main Unit 62 Removing the Middle Cover 62 Removing the Keyboard 62 Removing the LCD Module 63 Removing the ... System Upgrade Procedure 75 Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit 75 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 77 System Check Procedures 78 External Diskette Drive Check 78 External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check 78 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 79 Memory Check 79 Power System Check 79 Touchpad Check 81 Power-On ...
... Removing the External DIMM Module 58 Removing the External Modem Combo Card 59 Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 60 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 61 Disassembling the Main Unit 62 Removing the Middle Cover 62 Removing the Keyboard 62 Removing the LCD Module 63 Removing the ... System Upgrade Procedure 75 Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit 75 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 77 System Check Procedures 78 External Diskette Drive Check 78 External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check 78 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 79 Memory Check 79 Power System Check 79 Touchpad Check 81 Power-On ...
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... Optional 802.11b wireless LAN Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in microphone High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Connectivity ! Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ! Smart Card interface with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power ... Intel® SpeedStepTM technology support ! 64-bit memory bus ! Dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports ! High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk ! High-speed fax/data modem port ! Li-Ion main battery pack ! Intel® Mobile Pentium® IV Northwood processor-M...
... Optional 802.11b wireless LAN Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in microphone High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Connectivity ! Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ! Smart Card interface with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power ... Intel® SpeedStepTM technology support ! 64-bit memory bus ! Dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports ! High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk ! High-speed fax/data modem port ! Li-Ion main battery pack ! Intel® Mobile Pentium® IV Northwood processor-M...
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... 2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 4 Personal identification slot Insert a business ...card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. (Secured by a screw) 9 Hard...
... 2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 4 Personal identification slot Insert a business ...card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. (Secured by a screw) 9 Hard...
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... Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. 5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 7 Num Lock Lights when...
... Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. 5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 7 Num Lock Lights when...
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...ATA-5 290 2048KB ATA-5 216 100 MB/Sec. mode-5 Ultra DMA mode-5 2048KB ATA-5 235 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA 100 MB/Sec. Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads 2 Encoding ...method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) Mitsumi D353G 2DD (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM/FM +5V +/- 10% Specification 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Recording zone...
...ATA-5 290 2048KB ATA-5 216 100 MB/Sec. mode-5 Ultra DMA mode-5 2048KB ATA-5 235 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA 100 MB/Sec. Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads 2 Encoding ...method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) Mitsumi D353G 2DD (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM/FM +5V +/- 10% Specification 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Recording zone...
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...(unpacked) 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) 5~250Hz: 0..5G 2-200Hz: 1.04Grms -200Hz: 1.146Grms 28 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are set to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation... file is taken. Hard disk drive is idle within a specified period of time. The Sleep indicator lights up ! All power shuts off ! Or When the computer is...
...(unpacked) 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) 5~250Hz: 0..5G 2-200Hz: 1.04Grms -200Hz: 1.146Grms 28 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are set to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation... file is taken. Hard disk drive is idle within a specified period of time. The Sleep indicator lights up ! All power shuts off ! Or When the computer is...
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...-0DF 0F0-0FF 120-13F 180-18F 170-177 1F0-1F7 220-22F 240-24F 278-27F 2E8-2EF 2F8-2FF 378, 37A I /O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 327.6 (W) x 270 (D) x 34.5(H) for 15.0" TFT less than 5.75 lbs for 15.0" TFT model Two type II CardBus socket(s), One... and NMI mask DMA page register Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 Numeric data processor Power management controller 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select Audio Audio (optional) Parallel port 3 COM4 COM2 or FIR (optional) Parallel port 2 Chapter 1 29
...-0DF 0F0-0FF 120-13F 180-18F 170-177 1F0-1F7 220-22F 240-24F 278-27F 2E8-2EF 2F8-2FF 378, 37A I /O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 327.6 (W) x 270 (D) x 34.5(H) for 15.0" TFT less than 5.75 lbs for 15.0" TFT model Two type II CardBus socket(s), One... and NMI mask DMA page register Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 Numeric data processor Power management controller 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select Audio Audio (optional) Parallel port 3 COM4 COM2 or FIR (optional) Parallel port 2 Chapter 1 29
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.... CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here. ATAPI Removable = removable disk drive is installed here. Typically, you do not need to the primary hard disk. The default setting of hard-disk drive installed at this screen are for your hard disk. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Primary ...Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit %& Select Menu Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 36 Chapter 2 Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk Drive installed here. 1-39 = you enter parameters of Auto optimizes all the settings for the advanced users only. Parameter USB BIOS Legacy Support...
.... CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here. ATAPI Removable = removable disk drive is installed here. Typically, you do not need to the primary hard disk. The default setting of hard-disk drive installed at this screen are for your hard disk. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Primary ...Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit %& Select Menu Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 36 Chapter 2 Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk Drive installed here. 1-39 = you enter parameters of Auto optimizes all the settings for the advanced users only. Parameter USB BIOS Legacy Support...
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CAUTION: The parameters in this screen. CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here. The default setting of hard-disk drive installed at this connection. ATAPI Removable = removable disk drive is installed here. Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to change the values in this screen are for your Media bay...
CAUTION: The parameters in this screen. CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here. The default setting of hard-disk drive installed at this connection. ATAPI Removable = removable disk drive is installed here. Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to change the values in this screen are for your Media bay...
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...and Exit NOTE: There are four priorities that is 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. If secondary hard Disk is nonexistence, hide the secondary Hard Disk option. expands all. If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show '+' in front of options from top to bottom is not installed... Options Users can let the user to specify the boot device sequence. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: expands or collapses devices with a + or -
...and Exit NOTE: There are four priorities that is 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. If secondary hard Disk is nonexistence, hide the secondary Hard Disk option. expands all. If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show '+' in front of options from top to bottom is not installed... Options Users can let the user to specify the boot device sequence. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: expands or collapses devices with a + or -
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... Test option. After you select Multi Test. PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx DiagDiag Result MANUALTTeEstSITtems AUTO[ ] SyTstEeSmTBoard [ ] Memory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video [ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD-ROM [ ] Coprocessor [ ] Pointing Dev. [ ] Cache SysInfo Option Exit SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item ESC : return to upper menu F1 : Help menu F2 : test...
... Test option. After you select Multi Test. PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx DiagDiag Result MANUALTTeEstSITtems AUTO[ ] SyTstEeSmTBoard [ ] Memory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video [ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD-ROM [ ] Coprocessor [ ] Pointing Dev. [ ] Cache SysInfo Option Exit SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item ESC : return to upper menu F1 : Help menu F2 : test...
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61 2. Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module and slide the HDD module out from the HDD bracket. . Remove the one screw as shown here, and then detach the HDD from its bay. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 57 2. Chapter 3 61 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover. 3.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61 2. Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module and slide the HDD module out from the HDD bracket. . Remove the one screw as shown here, and then detach the HDD from its bay. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 57 2. Chapter 3 61 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover. 3.
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... reboot system. Main Board 82 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Hard disk drive Main Board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is ... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Main Board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at...
... reboot system. Main Board 82 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Hard disk drive Main Board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is ... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Main Board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at...
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...Sequence Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM Main Board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 78. Error Message List Error Messages Previous boot incomplete - Main ... n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Main Board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive Main Board Chapter 4 83
...Sequence Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM Main Board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 78. Error Message List Error Messages Previous boot incomplete - Main ... n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Main Board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive Main Board Chapter 4 83
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... Error Message Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD Main Board Reconnect the LCD connectors. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is too...
... Error Message Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD Main Board Reconnect the LCD connectors. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is too...
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... cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) System cannot detect the Smart Card PCMCIA/Smart Card slot pin is damaged. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main Board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual... 79. See "Power System Check" on page 80. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main Board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Main Board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 79. Action...
... cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) System cannot detect the Smart Card PCMCIA/Smart Card slot pin is damaged. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main Board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual... 79. See "Power System Check" on page 80. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main Board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Main Board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 79. Action...
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...'t enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main Board See "Standby Mode" on page 50. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching See "Running PQA Diagnostics... / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main Board See "Standby Mode" on page 28. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch Main Board...
...'t enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main Board See "Standby Mode" on page 50. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching See "Running PQA Diagnostics... / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main Board See "Standby Mode" on page 28. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch Main Board...
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...considered only when a recurring problem exists. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. If any error is inoperative. Non-Acer devices ! Power-off the power and restart the system. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to do the following devices: ! ...on page 48 Reboot the system and then restart with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Hard disk drive ! PC Cards 4. Power-on page 79): 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ! Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette.
...considered only when a recurring problem exists. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. If any error is inoperative. Non-Acer devices ! Power-off the power and restart the system. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to do the following devices: ! ...on page 48 Reboot the system and then restart with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Hard disk drive ! PC Cards 4. Power-on page 79): 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ! Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette.
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Picture CPU/Processor No. Partname NS IC CPU 1.7 GMHz 400FSB INTEL Description IC CPU NORTH 1.7G/400FSB UFCPGA Memory LCD NS SODIMM 256M MITSUBISH/ MH32D64AKS-75 SODIMM 256M MH32D64AKS-75(W) NS LCD 15" SXGA+AU/B150PG01 V01 LCD 15" SXGA+AU/B150PG01, V01 SPWG HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Heatsink NS HDD MODULE 40G IBM/ IC25N040ATCS H32687 ASSEMBLY HDD MODULE IBM 40G HDD 40G IBM/IC25N040ATCS H32687 HDD 40G IBM/IC25N040ATCS H32687 15 CPU HEATSINK W/ FAN, SCREW ASSEMBLY HEATSINK Chapter 6 97
Picture CPU/Processor No. Partname NS IC CPU 1.7 GMHz 400FSB INTEL Description IC CPU NORTH 1.7G/400FSB UFCPGA Memory LCD NS SODIMM 256M MITSUBISH/ MH32D64AKS-75 SODIMM 256M MH32D64AKS-75(W) NS LCD 15" SXGA+AU/B150PG01 V01 LCD 15" SXGA+AU/B150PG01, V01 SPWG HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Heatsink NS HDD MODULE 40G IBM/ IC25N040ATCS H32687 ASSEMBLY HDD MODULE IBM 40G HDD 40G IBM/IC25N040ATCS H32687 HDD 40G IBM/IC25N040ATCS H32687 15 CPU HEATSINK W/ FAN, SCREW ASSEMBLY HEATSINK Chapter 6 97
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... Top View 4 brightness hotkeys 15 C Cache controller 20 size 20 caps lock on indicator 11 CardBus 25 Check Procedures 78 Battery 80 Diskette Drive 78 External CD-ROM Drive 78 Index Index Keyboard 79 Memory 79 Power Adapter 80 Power System Checkout 79 Touchpad 81 computer on indicator 11 Core logic 25... D DIMM 20 Combinations 21 external 58 package 20 removing 58 Speed 20 voltage 20 Disassembly Battery Pack 57 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 LCD Module 63 Machine 53 Procedure Flowchart 55 Display 3 display hotkeys 15 Display Standby Mode 28 DMA Channel Assignment 30 DVD-ROM Interface...
... Top View 4 brightness hotkeys 15 C Cache controller 20 size 20 caps lock on indicator 11 CardBus 25 Check Procedures 78 Battery 80 Diskette Drive 78 External CD-ROM Drive 78 Index Index Keyboard 79 Memory 79 Power Adapter 80 Power System Checkout 79 Touchpad 81 computer on indicator 11 Core logic 25... D DIMM 20 Combinations 21 external 58 package 20 removing 58 Speed 20 voltage 20 Disassembly Battery Pack 57 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 LCD Module 63 Machine 53 Procedure Flowchart 55 Display 3 display hotkeys 15 Display Standby Mode 28 DMA Channel Assignment 30 DVD-ROM Interface...