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...28 Keyboard 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-29 LED 14.0 1-31 LCD Inverter 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . 1-32 Graphics Controller 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . 1-33 Bluetooth Interface 1-33 Bluetooth Module 1-33 Camera 1-33 Mini Card 1-34 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-34 Audio Interface 1-35 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-35 Battery 1-35 VRAM 1-36 USB Port 1-36 HDMI Port 1-36 eSATA Port 1-36 AC Adapter 1-37 System Power Management 1-37 Card Reader 1-37 System LED Indicator 1-38 System DMA Specification...
...28 Keyboard 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-29 LED 14.0 1-31 LCD Inverter 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . 1-32 Graphics Controller 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . 1-33 Bluetooth Interface 1-33 Bluetooth Module 1-33 Camera 1-33 Mini Card 1-34 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-34 Audio Interface 1-35 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-35 Battery 1-35 VRAM 1-36 USB Port 1-36 HDMI Port 1-36 eSATA Port 1-36 AC Adapter 1-37 System Power Management 1-37 Card Reader 1-37 System LED Indicator 1-38 System DMA Specification...
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...2-26 Using Boot Manager 2-27 Using DMITools 2-28 Using LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-30 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table 3-4 Maintenance Flowchart 3-5 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Module Removal 3-9 HDD Module Installation 3-10 Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) Removal 3-12 DIMM Module Installation 3-13 Keyboard Removal 3-14 Keyboard Installation 3-16 Upper Cover Removal 3-17 Upper Cover...
...2-26 Using Boot Manager 2-27 Using DMITools 2-28 Using LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-30 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table 3-4 Maintenance Flowchart 3-5 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Module Removal 3-9 HDD Module Installation 3-10 Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) Removal 3-12 DIMM Module Installation 3-13 Keyboard Removal 3-14 Keyboard Installation 3-16 Upper Cover Removal 3-17 Upper Cover...
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...33 Function Board Removal 3-34 Function Board Installation 3-34 Touchpad Button Assembly Removal 3-35 Touchpad Button Assembly Installation 3-35 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-36 LCD Module Installation 3-37 Kensington Lock Bracket Removal 3-38 Kensington Lock Bracket Installation 3-38 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth...
...33 Function Board Removal 3-34 Function Board Installation 3-34 Touchpad Button Assembly Removal 3-35 Touchpad Button Assembly Installation 3-35 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-36 LCD Module Installation 3-37 Kensington Lock Bracket Removal 3-38 Kensington Lock Bracket Installation 3-38 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth...
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...'s battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 3 Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication switch / indicator devices / indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 1-14 Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Closed Front View No Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in AC mode. NOTE: Push to remove/install...
...'s battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 3 Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication switch / indicator devices / indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 1-14 Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Closed Front View No Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in AC mode. NOTE: Push to remove/install...
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... port Connects to USB devices. Headphones/speaker jack Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). NOTE: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in an eSATA device you plug in microphone (e.g. Left View Table 1-3. Left View No Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 USB 2.0 / eSATA port Connects to audio devices...
... port Connects to USB devices. Headphones/speaker jack Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). NOTE: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in an eSATA device you plug in microphone (e.g. Left View Table 1-3. Left View No Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 USB 2.0 / eSATA port Connects to audio devices...
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...-control keys on embedded keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. A better solution would be toggled on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located...
...-control keys on embedded keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. A better solution would be toggled on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located...
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... other key in Sleep mode. Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Table 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkey Fn + F3 Icon Function Communication switch Fn + F4 Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output...
... other key in Sleep mode. Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Table 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkey Fn + F3 Icon Function Communication switch Fn + F4 Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output...
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BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 0.09 (2011/03/25) W25Q32BV, MX25L3206, EN25Q32B 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot-keys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag Support PXE Support WinFlash ...
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 0.09 (2011/03/25) W25Q32BV, MX25L3206, EN25Q32B 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot-keys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag Support PXE Support WinFlash ...
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... to Enabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - press F9. The utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Disabled. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. press F5 or F6. Exit - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users...
... to Enabled. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - press F9. The utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Disabled. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. press F5 or F6. Exit - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users...
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...option and enable or disable recovery. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time System Date Total Memory: Video Memory: [09:00:00] [01/01/2003] xxxx MB [xMB] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help F5, F6, or selects field Graphic mode Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode *Function key behavior Wi-Fi Bluetooth 3G Card Reader USB ports Wired Lan Audio [Camera] Power-off USB Charge Battery Threshold ►ASF Configuration [Switchable] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] [Special keys] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...option and enable or disable recovery. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System Time System Date Total Memory: Video Memory: [09:00:00] [01/01/2003] xxxx MB [xMB] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help F5, F6, or selects field Graphic mode Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode *Function key behavior Wi-Fi Bluetooth 3G Card Reader USB ports Wired Lan Audio [Camera] Power-off USB Charge Battery Threshold ►ASF Configuration [Switchable] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] [Special keys] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... audio. Audio Option to behavior activate specific function keys. Wi-Fi Option to use external USB port. USB ports Option to use Wi-Fi device. Card Reader Option to set SATA controller mode Function key Press , ,... USB Charge Battery Threshold Option to use card reader. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . System Utilities Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled...
... audio. Audio Option to behavior activate specific function keys. Wi-Fi Option to use external USB port. USB ports Option to use Wi-Fi device. Card Reader Option to set SATA controller mode Function key Press , ,... USB Charge Battery Threshold Option to use card reader. BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . System Utilities Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled...
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...F10 to Clear. 4. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown. (Figure 2-7) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-7. Press Enter to return to set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To try to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. c. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. 5. Type current password in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The...
...F10 to Clear. 4. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown. (Figure 2-7) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-7. Press Enter to return to set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To try to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. c. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. 5. Type current password in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The...
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.... (Figure 2-33) Boot Option Menu Boot Manager 1: IDE 0: Hitachixxxxxxxx 2: IDE 1: Optiarc DVD RW xxxxxx 4: Network Boot: MBA v9.4.5 xxxxx and to change option, ENTER to Main) To use the Boot Manager, perform the following: NOTE: NOTE: The F12 Boot Menu option must be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. Boot Manager Dialog 3. To use the Boot Manager, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to be set to Enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to...
.... (Figure 2-33) Boot Option Menu Boot Manager 1: IDE 0: Hitachixxxxxxxx 2: IDE 1: Optiarc DVD RW xxxxxx 4: Network Boot: MBA v9.4.5 xxxxx and to change option, ENTER to Main) To use the Boot Manager, perform the following: NOTE: NOTE: The F12 Boot Menu option must be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. Boot Manager Dialog 3. To use the Boot Manager, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to be set to Enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to...
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... 3-4 Maintenance Flowchart 3-5 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Module Removal 3-9 HDD Module Installation 3-10 Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) Removal 3-12 DIMM Module Installation 3-13 Keyboard Removal 3-14 Keyboard Installation 3-16 Upper Cover Removal 3-17 Upper Cover Installation 3-19 MSATA SSD Module Removal 3-21 MSATA SSD Module Installation 3-21 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-22 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-22 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Module Removal...
... 3-4 Maintenance Flowchart 3-5 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Module Removal 3-9 HDD Module Installation 3-10 Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) Removal 3-12 DIMM Module Installation 3-13 Keyboard Removal 3-14 Keyboard Installation 3-16 Upper Cover Removal 3-17 Upper Cover Installation 3-19 MSATA SSD Module Removal 3-21 MSATA SSD Module Installation 3-21 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-22 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-22 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Module Removal...
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... , one at a time. 1. Troubleshooting 4-5 Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Connect the power and reboot the computer. No Display Issues 0 If the Display doesn't work, perform the following: Start NG Replace LCD module LCD moduleok OK Replace M/B Can power on OK RAM module well connected OK RAM module OK OK lcd cable well connected OK NG Go...
... , one at a time. 1. Troubleshooting 4-5 Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 4. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Connect the power and reboot the computer. No Display Issues 0 If the Display doesn't work, perform the following: Start NG Replace LCD module LCD moduleok OK Replace M/B Can power on OK RAM module well connected OK RAM module OK OK lcd cable well connected OK NG Go...
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... Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. If the POST or video appears on adjusting the settings. If the Issue is properly installed. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is faulty and should be replaced. (Refer to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices 7. Reseat the memory modules. 10. If the display is too dim at a time. 1. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs...
... Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. If the POST or video appears on adjusting the settings. If the Issue is properly installed. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is faulty and should be replaced. (Refer to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices 7. Reseat the memory modules. 10. If the display is too dim at a time. 1. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs...
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...: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 3. If an issue is set correctly. 4. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the on the HDD and ODD are required. When the Install Windows screen appears, click Next. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 1. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Replace the HDD. (Refer to locate and resolve issues...
...: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 3. If an issue is set correctly. 4. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the on the HDD and ODD are required. When the Install Windows screen appears, click Next. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 1. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Replace the HDD. (Refer to locate and resolve issues...
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... information refer to Windows Help and Support. 11. To test for errors. Random Loss of BIOS Settings 0 If the computer is listed under Other Devices 14. If the mouse uses a USB connection, use a different USB port. 4. Restore system and file settings from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 6. If the Issue is operating correctly, perform the following: 1. Use a different mouse. 2. Check component connections to the mouse user manual. 3. Mainboard 0 To determine...
... information refer to Windows Help and Support. 11. To test for errors. Random Loss of BIOS Settings 0 If the computer is listed under Other Devices 14. If the mouse uses a USB connection, use a different USB port. 4. Restore system and file settings from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 6. If the Issue is operating correctly, perform the following: 1. Use a different mouse. 2. Check component connections to the mouse user manual. 3. Mainboard 0 To determine...
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... diagnostic test for damage. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found . 7. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Apply power to the computer. 5.
... diagnostic test for damage. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found . 7. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Apply power to the computer. 5.
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... Enter BDS entry BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization Troubleshooting 4-25 Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51 8259 Initialization DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE 53 SATA Controller EarlyInitialization DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup...
... Enter BDS entry BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization Troubleshooting 4-25 Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51 8259 Initialization DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE 53 SATA Controller EarlyInitialization DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup...