Acer 5050, 3050 User Manual 2

Aspire 5050/3050 Series

Service Guide

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II

Copyright

Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current
topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

IV

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

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VI

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

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Acer ePresentation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Acer eLock Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Acer ePerformance Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Chapter 2 System Utilities 43

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 61

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/

the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Table of Contents

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the LCD Module (including Keyboard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Disassembling the Main Uint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Separating the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . .69

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Disassembling the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 95

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99

Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112

Aspire 5050 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Aspire 3050 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 139

Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Appendix C Online Support Information 145

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Platform and memroy

T AMD Turion

TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2x 256 KB L2 cache) processor, featuring Dual-core processing, supporting AMD

PowerNow!

T AMD Turion

PowerNow!

T Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), or Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+/

3600+ (1.8/2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), supporting AMD PowerNow!
HyperTransport. technology, 64bit OS support

T ATI Radeon

T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

(dual-channel support)

TM

64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2 GHz, 2x 512 KB L2 cache), or

TM

, technology and AMD HyperTransportTM technology, 64bit OS support

TM

64 Mobile Technology MK-36 (2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), supporting AMD

TM

, technology and AMD HyperTransportTM technology, 64bit OS support

TM

, technology and AMD

®

Xpress 1100 chipset

Display and graphics

T 14.1” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite

window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista

T 14.1” WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on

dual displays via Acer GridVista

T ATI Radeon

T ATI DualView

T 16.7 million colors

T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

T Acer Arcade

®

Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of shared system memory

TM

support

TM

, featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies

TM

TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-

TM

TM

Storage subsystem

T 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB or higher hard disk drive

T Optical drive options:

t 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer

t 24X DVD/CD-RW combo

T 5-in 1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

TM

(MS PRO), and xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

®

(MS),

Input devices

T 88/89-key keyboard, inverted “T” cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button

T Four easy-launch buttons: EMpowering key, Internet, email, user-programmable

Chapter 1 1

T Two front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth

®

Audio

T Intel

T Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1.5W)

T Built-in microphone

T Sound Blaster Pro

®

High-Definition audio support

TM

and MS Sound compatible

Communication

T Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer

OrbiCam

T Acer OrbiCam

t 225 degree ergonomic rotation

t Acer PrimaLite

T WLAN: Acer InviLink

technology

T WPAN: Bluetooth

T LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval, Wake-on-Ring ready

TM

and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone

TM

integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera, featuring:

TM

technology

TM

802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless

®

2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

I/O Ports

T PC Card slot (Type II)

T 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

T Three USB 2.0 ports

T External display (VGA) port

T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

T Microphone-in jack

T Line-in jack

T Ethernet (RJ-45) port

T Modem (RJ-11) port

T DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

T Temperature:

toperating: 5 C to 35 C

tNon-operating: -20 C to 65 C

T Humidity (non-condensing):

toperating: 20%~80%

tNon-operating: 20%~80%

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°°

2 Chapter 1

System Block Diagram

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

C

D

Power

+1.5V

+1.8VSUS

+1.8V

+0.9V_VTER

+1.8VS5

+1.2V

+5VSUS

+5V

+5VPCU

+3V

+3VPCU

+3VS5

+3VSUS

+VCC_CORE

+2.5V

Name

Power State Table

ISL6251

MAXIM

BATTERY CHARGER

+1.5V/+2.5V

GMT

G966/913-C

TI

TPS51120

+3V_S5

+3V/+5V

+3VSUS/+5VSUS

TI

TPS51116/51117

+3VPCU/+5VPCU

+0.9V_VTER

+1.2V

+1.8VSUS/+1.8V

MAXIM

MAX8774

CPU CORE

1

2

3

4

5

MAIND

MAINON

S0

S0

S5_ON

SUSON

S0-S5

S0-S3

Page: 24

Page: 24

Page: 26

Page: 26

Page: 26

MAINON

S0

LINEOUT

SPEAKER

(External)

RJ11

Touchpad

Keyboard

FAN

MAIND

MAINON

S0

S0

N/A

SUSD

ALWAYS

S0-S3

MAX4411

Page: 23

MAX9710

Page: 24

N/A

S5_ON

SUSD

MAIND

ALWAYS

S0-S5

S0-S3

S0

Page: 24

Audio AMP

Audio AMP

FOXCONN MDC

Page: 23

NS PC97541V

176-Pins Package

Page: 25

Page: 25

LINE-IN

48-pins Package

Page: 23

MODEM

KBC

SST39VF080

BIOS

Control

Signal

MAINON

VRON

Power

State

S0

S0

MIC-IN

Page: 24

AUDIO CODEC

REALTEK- ALC883

X'TAL

32.768KHz

LPC 33MHZ

Page:27

BATTERY

IDE-ODD

Page: 22

Page: 22

Azalia

549-Pins BGA Package

Page: 13, 14, 15, 16

PCI BUS 33MHZ

USB 2.0

Page:31

PATA HDD

SATA HDD

Page: 22

SATA

ATA 66/100

ATi SB460

SB

RTC

Page: 14

Page:30

+5V

+5VSUS

+1.5V

+2.5V

Manufacturing Option

mini CARD

Page: 20

PCIE

465-Pins FCBGA Package

Page: 8, 9 ,10, 11

2X PCIE

LVDS

+3VSUS

+3V

+3V_S5

+3VPCU

+5VPCU

S-Video

Page: 21

TV-OUT

ATi RS485

NB

RGB

Page:29

+1.2V

+1.8VSUS

+1.8V

+0.9V_VTER

DDR-II SODIMM1

DDR-II SODIMM2

Page: 7

Page: 7

DDR-II 533/667MHz

Turion 64 Rev.F Dual-Core/

Sempron Rev.F Single-Core

Dual-Core 35W / Single-Core 25W

(638 S1g1 socket)

AMD S1

HT_LINK

Page:3, 4, 5, 6

Page:28

VCC_CORE

ZR3

CPU THERMAL

SENSOR

Page:5

Clock generator

ICS951462

Page:12

A

X'TAL

14.31818MHz

6

USB2

Size Document Number Rev

Date: Sheet of

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Date: Sheet

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1A

1A

1A

USB CAMERA

Page: 20

USB0,1,4

Page: 20

D

SYSTEM

USB PORT*3

interface

USB6

Page:20

Page: 20

Bluetooth

USB

REQ2# / GNT2#

AD20

INTG#,

INTE#

MINI-PCI

Wireless LAN

Page: 18

Page: 19

CARD

READER

Cardbus controller

REQ3# / GNT3#

AD17

INTH#,INTG#

Page: 19

PCMCIA

SLOT

C

ENE CB714/1410

Page: 17

RJ45

10/100 LAN

INTE#

AD18

REQ0# / GNT0#

Page: 17

TRANSFORMER

Page: 17

LVDS

Page: 21

REALTEK 8100SBL/CL

B

CRT

Page: 21

Chapter 1 3

Board Layout

Top View

2

1

3

4

5

6 7

1 CN1 LCD Cable Connector 6 U9 ENE CB714

2 SW1-4 Quick Key Switch 7 SW5-10 Touchpad Switch

3 CN2 Touchpad Board Connector 8 U7 EC PC97551

4 U6 LAN RTL8100CL 9 CN3 Keyboard Connector

5 CN4,5,28 5-in-1 Card Reader Connector

9

8

4 Chapter 1

Bottom View

NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you

get.

10

11

12

1

2

3 4 5

6

24

7

8

9

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

202122252326

1 CN6 RJ45 Connector 14 CN15 RTC Connector

2 CN8 Fan Connector 15 CN16 Bluetooth Connector

3 CN11 So-Dimm Connector (4H) 16 CN18 HDD Connector

4 CN10 So-Dimm Connector (8H) 17 CN20 MDC Connector

5 CN9 Power Board Connector 18 CN21 Internal MIC Connector

6 CN7 CRT Connector 19 CN22 Internal Speaker Connector

7 U16 CPU ATHLON64 20 CN26 Line-in Jack

8 U19 North Bridge RS485 21 CN27 MIC Jack

9 CN12 S-Video Connector 22 CN28 SPDIF Connector

10 CN14 USB Connector 23 CN24 Mini PCI Connector

Chapter 1 5

11 U22 South Bridge SB460 24 PJ1 Battery Connector

12 CN19 PCMCIA Connector 25 SW11 Wireless Switch

13 CN13 ODD Connector 26 SW12 Bluetooth Switch

Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures

1. Please see the bottom side of the main board.

2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password.

G1: CMOS clear Jumper

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Your Acer Notebook tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel web

camera for video communication. (for
selected models)

2 Display screen Also called Lliquid-Crystal Display

(LCD), displays computer output.

3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used

program.

4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light

up to show the status of the
computer’s functions and
components.

5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your

hands when you use the computer.

7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

8 Click buttons (left,

center and right)

The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons; the
center button serves as a 4-way scroll
button.

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9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18

recording.

10 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Latch Locks and release the lid

2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery

status.

4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

5

6Wireless

7 Headphones/

8 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external

9 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g.,

Bluetooth
communication
switch/indicator

communication
button/indicator

speakers/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support

®

Press to enable/disable Bluetooth
function. Lights to indicate the status
of Bluetooth-communications
(optional).

Press to enable/disable Wireless
function. Lights to indicate the status
of wireless LAN communications
(optional).

Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).

microphones.

audio CD player, stereo walkman).

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Left View

Note:

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 External display

(VGA) port

2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool,

3 S-Video/TV-out

(NTSC/PAL) port

4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.

Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).

even after prolonged use.

Connects to a television or display
device with S-video input.

USB mouse, USB camera).

5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory

Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD­Picture Card (xD).

Note: Only one card can operate at
any given time.

6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

7 PC Card slot eject

button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right View

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# Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

DVDs (slot-load or tray-load
depending on model).

2 Optical disk access

indicator

3 Optical drive eject

button

4 Emergency eject

hole

5 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Lights up when the optical drive is
active (location depends on model).

Ejects the optical disk from the drive
(location depends on model).

Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off (location
depends on model).

Rear Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.,

3 Battery Powers the computer

4 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

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Connects to a Kensington­compatible computer security lock.

USB mouse, USB camera).

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100­based network.

Bottom Panel

# Item Description

1 Memory

compartment

2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

3 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk

Houses the computer’s main memory.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.

(secured with screws)

Indicators

The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators:

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The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

Icon Function Description

Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

HDD Indicates when the hard disc or

optical drive is active.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication.

Power Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery Lights up when the battery is being

charged.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows

green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail

Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button.

Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,
run the Acer Launch Manager.

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Launch key Default application

1. Charging:

2. Fully charged:

"Acer

"Launch Manager" on page 51

Easy-launch button Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user­programmable)

Email application (user-programmable)

Internet browser (user-programmable)

P User-programmable

Touchpad Basics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.

T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution

functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the

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touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics

your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left Button (1)

Execute Click twice

quickly

Right Button

(4)

Main touchpad

(2)

Tap twice (at
the same

Center button (3)

speed as
double­clicking the
mouse
button)

Select Click once Tap once

Drag Click and

hold, then use
finger to drag
the cursor on
the touchpad

Tap twice (at
the same
speed as
double­clicking a
mouse
button) then
hold finger to
the touchpad
on the second
tap to drag
the cursor.

Access

Click once

context menu

Scroll Click and hold to move

up/down/left/right.

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger

movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.

NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters

typed are in uppercase.

Num lock
<Fn>+<F11>

Scroll lock
<Fn>+<F12>

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is
in numeric mode. The keys function as a
calculator (complete with the arithmetic
operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when
you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A
better solution would be to connect an external
keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one
line up or down when you press the up or down
arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not
work with some applications.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on
embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing

Type numbers in a
normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using
cursor-control keys.

letters on embedded
keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using
cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a
normal manner.

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

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Key Icon Description

Windows
key

Applicat

ion key

Hot Keys

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
clicking on the Windows Start button; it
launches the Start menu. It can also be used
with other keys to provide a variety of function:

+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.

+ <E> Opens the My Computer window

+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.

+ <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.

+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.

+ M Minimizes all windows.

<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all
windows action.

This key has the same effect as clicking the
right mouse button; it opens the application’s
context menu.

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

Fn-F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

Fn-F3 Acer ePower

Management

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Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
eManager.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display

screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.

Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

power. Press any key to return.

Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
To t y pe :

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The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then
press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press
the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

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Acer Empowering Technology

Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and
manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities:

T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
T Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and advanced

encryption algorithms.

T Acer eLock Management (for slected models) limits access to external storage media.
T Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and

registry settings.

For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the
appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.

Empowering Technology password

Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initalize the Empowering
Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select “Password Setup” to do
so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running
Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower
Management from the Empowering Technology interface.

AC Mode (Adapter mode)

The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other
settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire
(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.

DC Mode (Battery mode)

There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can
also define up to three of your own.

To create new power profile

1. Change power settings as desired.

2. Click “Save as...” to save to a new power profile.

3. Name the newly created profile.

4. Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.

5. The new profile will appear in the profile list.

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Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the
window.

For additional options, click “Settings” to:

T Set alarms.
T Re-load factory defaults.
T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed.
T View information about Acer ePower Management.

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Acer ePresentation Management

Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or project
using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will
be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.

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Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)

Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and
easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft
Outlook.

The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a suvervisor password and default
encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your won file­specific password when encrypting a file.

NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the

password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both
passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related

passwords!

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Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy
drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended.

T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives,

USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be
mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.

T Optical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only.
T Interfaces - includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bletooth.

To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the
devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting,
until unlocked.

NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking

your notebook to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.

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Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by
the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your
system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you
with:

T Password protection.
T Recovery of applications and drivers.
T Image/data backup:

T Back up to HDD (set recovery point).

T Back up to CD/DVD.

T Image/data recovery tools:

T Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).

T Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).

T Recover from CD/DVD.

For more information, please refer to “Acer eRecovery Management”

NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery

Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To
ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management,
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer
ezDock.

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Acer eSettings Management

Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health
status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so
your computer runs faster, smoother and better.

Acer eSettings Management also:

T Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating.
T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.

Acer ePerformance Management

Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer
notebook. It provides and express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following option:

T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.
T Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files.
T Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.

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Acer OrbiCam

The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The
camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at
the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that
you can transmit the best video quality over an instant Messenger service.

Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam

123

No. Item

1 Lens

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No. Item

2 Power indicator

3 Rubber grip (selected models only)

Rotating the Acer Orbicam

The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the
illustrations below:

For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back
of the LCD panel.

NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.

Launching the Acer OrbiCam

To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen.

OR

Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears.

Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings

Resolution

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To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture
window, then select the desired resolution.

Options

Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window
size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.

Camera Settings

T Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then

select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face
tracking options from this window.

T Capture settings: From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties

window will appear.

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T Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.

Driver Settings

T Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image

enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.

T Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or

off.

Capturing photos or videos

To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a
Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player
automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.

NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.

Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam

The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application.
To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can
now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.

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Using the System Utilities

Start Control Panel Display

Note:

Start Control Panel Display

Settings (2)

Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor

Apply OK

Start All Programs Acer GridVista

NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start>All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

AcerGridVista is imple to set up:

1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

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Note:

NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's

recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type

Core logic ATI RS485+ATI SB460

CPU package AMD 638 pin S1 gl uPGA

CPU core voltage VDD supply voltage before PWROK assertion during power-on.

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS(degree C) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)

45-50 0-3300 29

55-63 0-3800 33

65-70 3800-4100 38

75-80 4100-4400 40

86-88 4400-5300 40

AMD Turion

1.8/2 GHz, 2x 512 KB L2 cache), or TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2x 256 KB L2
cache)

AMD TurionTM 64 Mobile Technology MK-36 (2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2
cache)

Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2
cache), or Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+/3600+ (1.8/2.0 GHz, 512
KB L2 cache)

VCC-CORE: 1.100V (high frequency mode) to 1.050V (Low
frequency mode)

TM

64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/

Throttling 50%: On= 96 C; OFF=83 C

OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phneoix

BIOS Version 1.00 (MP version)

BIOS ROM type SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory

BIOS ROM size 1M byte FLASH ROM SST

BIOS package 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm)

Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

°°

°°

Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS

2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block,
PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB
Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up
support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device),
IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot
Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a
and Mobile PC2001 Compliant

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Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size

2x 512 KB for AMD Turion

TM

64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/

TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2 GHz), or 2x 256KB for TL-50 (1.6 GHz)

TM

512KB for AMD Turion

64 Mobile Technology MK-36 (2.0 GHz)

512KB for Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz), or
Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+/3600+ (1.8/2.0 GHz)

1st level cache control Always enabled

2st level cache control Always enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in AMD Turion 64 (dual-core) or Sempron (singel-core)

processor

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 2048MB

Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS(with two 2GB SODIMM)

Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 533/677 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

they match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 256MB 256MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

0MB 2048MB 2048MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

256MB 1024MB 1280MB

256MB 2048MB 2304MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

512MB 2048MB 2560MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

1024MB 2048MB 3072MB

2048MB 0MB 2048MB

2048MB 256MB 2304MB

2048MB 512MB 2560MB

2048MB 1024MB 3072MB

2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various

capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Realtek 8100 SBL/CL

Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Rear side

Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
PCI v2.2

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 WWDAA

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Right side

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Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ATI SB460

Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

specification is ratified).

Interface USB 1.1

Connector type USB

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ATI SB460

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps

Protocol 802.11b+g

Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor &
Model Name

HGST
HTS421240H9
A

WD WD600UE­22HCT0

HGST
HTS541060G9
A

SEAGATE
ST98823A

HGST
MORAGA+
HTS541010G9
A

Seagate

HGST
HTS541612J9
AT

WD1200UE­22KVT0 ML60

ST9100824A

Capacity

40000 60000 80000 100000 120000

(MB)

Bytes per

512 512 512 512 512

sector

Data heads 2 2 3 4 4

Drive Format

Disks11222 for WD

Spindle

4200 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8MB 2MB for WD

8MB 8192KB 8192KB

8MB for HGST

Interface ATA/ATAPI-7 ATA-6 for WD

ATA/ATAPI-7

ATA/ATA-6;
ATA-6

ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 for WD

for HGST

Max. media
transfer rate

376 350 (for WD)

376 (for HGST)

350 493 540 for HGST

(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Data transfer
rate
(host~buffer,

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA

mode-5

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA

mode-5

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA

mode-5

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA

mode-5

Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage

5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
tolerance

Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N

Philips SCB5265
Panasonic UJDA770

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Applicable disc format For HDLS GCC-4244N:

1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV,
Video CD and CD-EXTRA

2. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi session)

3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA

4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”

5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”

6. Reads data in DVD-ROM
For Philips SB5265:
Applicable DVD formats (Read):
DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-Video,

DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi­Border DVD-R/DVD-RW, Multi-session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD­RAM (optional)

Applicable CD Formats (Read):
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode Mode-2 Form-1

and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD,
Super Video CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax
CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW

Applicable CD Formats (Write)
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2

Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD CD-Text
For Panasonic UJDA770:
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (Multi

session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD:DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM (2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R,

DVD-RW (ver. 1.1) (Supporting Multi Border) DVD+R, DVD+RW
(Supporting Multi Session)

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA

mode-5

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Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

DVD-Super Multi Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name PANASONIC UJ-850 , LF, GBASE

TOSHIBA TSSTTS-L632D

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Sustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Applicable disc format For PANASONIC UJ-850:

Applicable disc format
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PhotoCD (multi-session), Video

CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
For Toshiba TSST TS-L632D
CD:
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
CD-R (Orange Book Part )
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
US & US+ RW
DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD+RW
DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
DVD°”R Dual

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release

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DVD-Super Multi Interface

Item Specification

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 &

MAX4411

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex

Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3

content

Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1.5W speakers)

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ATI RS485

Package Micro-FCBGA 465-pin

Interface internal PCIE

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes

Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ATI RS485

Memory size up to 128MB

Interface DDR2

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ATI SB460

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB port 3

Location One on the left side/two on the rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller ENE CB714/1410

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PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One type-II

Access location Left panel

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic ATI RS485+ATI SB460

VGA Built-in ATI RS485

LAN Realtek 8100SBL/CL

USB 2.0 Built in ATI SB460

Super I/O controller N/A

MODEM ALC 883

Bluetooth Built-in ATI SB460

Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in ATI SB460

PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader ENE CB714/1410

Audio Codec Realtek ALC883

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller NS PC97541V

Total number of keypads 88-/89-key

Windows logo key Yes

Internal & external keyboard work

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Panasonic (6cell) 2.0

Sanyo (6cell) 2.0
Sony (6cell) 2.0
Sanyo (9cell) 2.4

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 4000 mAH for Panasonic (6cell)

2.0
4000 mAH Sanyo (6cell) 2.0
4000 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0
7200 mAH Sanyo (9cell) 2.4

Number of battery cell 6/9

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Battery

Item Specification

Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in

parallel
3 cells in series, 3 series in

parallel

Normal voltage 14.8V

Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v

LCD 14.1” inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name QDI QD14TL01-03

(Non Glare)
QDI QD14TL01-02

(Glare)

CMO N141I1-L02
(Non Glare)

CMO N141I1-L03
(Glare)

LG LPL
LP141WX1-TLA1
(Non Glare)

LG LPL
LP141WX1-TLA2
(Glare)

Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches

Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1

Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA

Pixel Pitch 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White

2

185 185 200

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A N/A

Contrast Ratio 300 500 400

Response Time (Optical Rise

25 (rising+falling) 5/11 16

Time/Fall Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V

Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A 4.02 (for backlight

unit only)

Total 5.38 Watt
(Typ.) @ LCM
circuit 1.28Watt
(Typ.), Backlight

4.1 Watt (Typ.)

Weight 420 (440max) 425 390(Typ.)

400(Max)

Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6.0 317.3x242.0x5.9 317.3x242.0x6.5

Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS

Support Color 262,144 262,144 262,144

Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower

Temperature Range( C)

°

Operating
Storage (shipping)

40/40
10/30

0 to +50

-20 to +60

45/45
20/45

0 to +50

-25 to +60

40/45
25/30

0 to +50

-20 to +60

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LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP

Brightness conditions N/A

Input voltage (V) 9~21

Input current (mA) 2.56 (max)

Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off)

Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max)

Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max)

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz

Maximum input AC current 1.7A

Inrush current 220A@115VAC

220A@230VAC

Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.

Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned

off completely.

Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be

power managed in this state.

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode

Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system

states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole
system.

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press
on the bottom of screen).

Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Information

CPU Type :
CPU Speed :

IDE1 Model Name :
IDE1 Serial Number :

System BIOS Version: V0.1105
VGA BIOS Version:
KBC BIOS Version:

Main Security Boot Exit

HTS541010G9AT00
MP20XAX0K6K97S

ATi 008.050I .038.000

m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Serial Number

Asset Tag Number N/A

Produce Name Aspire 5050/3050

Manufacturer Name: Acer Inc.

UUID:

F1 Help

Esc Exit

Chapter 2 43

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu Enter Select4Sub- Menu F10 Save and Exit

22 Byte

32 Byte

16 Byte

16 Byte
32 Byte

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.

Follow these instructions:

T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).

T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).

T To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.

T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information

↑↓

←→

Information

CPU Type :
CPU Speed :

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Security Boot Exit

IDE1 Model Name :
IDE1 Serial Number :

HTS541010G9AT00
MP20XAX0K6K97S

System BIOS Version: V0.1105
VGA BIOS Version:

ATi 008.050I .038.000

KBC BIOS Version:

Serial Number

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Asset Tag Number N/A

Produce Name Aspire 5050/3050

Manufacturer Name: Acer Inc.

UUID:

F1 Help

Esc Exit

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu Enter Select4Sub- Menu F10 Save and Exit

22 Byte

32 Byte

16 Byte

16 Byte
32 Byte

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.

IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

IDE2I Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard

disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.

IDE2 Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.

System BIOS ver Displays system BIOS version.

VGA BIOS Ver This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.

KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard

Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.

Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.

Product Name This field shows product name of the system.

Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.

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Parameter Description

UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.

UUID=32bytes

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Main

↑↓

←→

The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

Main

System Time: [15:27:09]

System Date: [10/11/2006]

System Memory: 633 KB

Extended Memory:
Video Memory:

Quiet Boot: [Enabled]

Power on display: [Auto ]
Network boot [Enabled]

F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

Security Boot Exit

Shows system base memory size

766 MB

Shows extended memory size

[256MB]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or

<Enter> selects field.

F1 Help

Esc Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.

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Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed

with 24-hour format.

System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/

System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the

extended memory in the system.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory

size=64/128MB

Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or
enabled.

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and
Summary Screen is disabled.

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and
Summary Screen is enabled.

Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will

detect if any display device is connected on
external video port. If any external display device
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in
LCD only mode.

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated
LCD screen and the system’s external video port
(for an external CRT or projector).

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server).

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

function allows the user to create a hidden
partition on hard disc drive to store operation
system and restore the system to factory
defaults.

Format: HH:MM:SS
(hour:minute:second) System Time

year)

System Date

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Auto or Both

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is

because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Security

↑↓

←→

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main

Security

Supervisor Password Is : Clear
User Password Is :
HDD 0 Password

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password
Set HDD 0 Password

Password on Boot

Clear
Clear

[Enter]

[Enter]
[Enter]

[Disabled]

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password

controls accesses of the

whole setup utility.

Itcanbeusedto

boot up when Password

on boot is enabled.

F1 Help

Esc Exit

NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS

Password.

Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.

Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When

user password is set, this password protects
the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized
access. The user can enter Setup menu only
and does not have right to change the value of
parameters.

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The
user can not either enter the Setup menu nor
change the value of parameters.

Primary HardDisk Security Enables or disables primary hard disk security

function.

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not

while the events defined in this group
happened. The following sub-options are all
requires the Supervisor password for changes
and should be grayed out if the user password
was used to enter setup.

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The

Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the

screen.

3. Press e.

After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.

The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password

field.

4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.

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Boot

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This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Security Exit

Boot priority order:

1: CD-ROM: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K17RS- (PM)

2: USB CD-ROM:
3: IDE 0: HTS541010G9AT00- (PM)
4: IDE 4:
5: Network Boot: Realtek Boot Agent
6: USB HDD:
7: USB Floppy:
8: USB KEY:
Excluded from boot order:

Boot

Item Specific Help

Keys used to view or configure
device:
Use Up and Down arrows to
select a device.
<+> and <-> moves the device
up or down.
<f> and <r> specifies the
device fixed or removable.
<x> exclude or include the
device to boot.
<Shift +1> enables or disables
a device.
<1 - 4> Loads default boot
sequence.

F1 Help

Esc Exit

Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Exit

↑↓

←→

The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Disarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.

F1 Help

Esc Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.

Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

T New versions of system programs

T New features or options

T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.

Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

T If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the

screen. See the image below.

T If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE

1.

Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0”

2. Select “2”

3. Choose one upper-case string

T Reboot system and key in “0KJFN42” or “UVEIQ96” to HDD user password.

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Remove BIOS Password:

T If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, “System Disabled” would display on the

screen. See the image below.

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T If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE

1.

Key in “bios_pw 14452 0”

2. Choose one upper-case string

T Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user password.

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T Small Philips screw driver

T Philips screwdriver

T Plastic flat head screw driver

T Tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3. Remove the battery pack.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.

Start

Battery

Middle Cover HDD CoverDIMM Cover

RTC Battery

Bluetooth

C*1
D*2

CPU Heatsink

Module

Lower Case

*2

Speaker Set

Lower Case

Assembly

O*2

Main Board

Assembly

86.9A353.3R0*2

North Bridge

Plate

H*2

P*1

Keyboard

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

86.9A353.3R0*2

Modem Board

E*1

Memory

ODD Module

Upper Case

Fan

O*2

Upper Case

Assembly

Touchpad

Bracket

H*3

O*4

HDD Module

M*4

Microphone

Touchpad

Assembly

Wireless LAN

N*3

Touchpad

Card

HDDHDD Bracket

ODD Module

CPU

G*2

ODD ODD Bracket

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LCD Module

4 screw caps

J*4 for 15"

J*8 for 15.4"

LCD Bezel

I*2

LCD Panel

LCD

LCD

Assembly

LCD Wire

Cable

G*8

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Item Description Part Number

A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081

B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot

C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230

D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230

E SCREW M2.5-6 86.9A323.6R0

F SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) 86.9A323.8R0

G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 86.9A352.3R0

H SCREW 86.9A352.4R0

I SCREW M2.5*4L(NYLOCK)BLACK ZN 86.9A353.4R0

J SCREW M2.5X6 86.9A353.6R0

K SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 86.9A353.8R0

L SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK) 86.9A523.3R0

M SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) 86.9A524.4R0

N SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 86.9A552.3R0

O SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI 86.9A552.4R0

P SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI 86.9A553.3R0

x4)

I*2

LCD Inverter

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Unlock the battery lock.

2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

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Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module

Removing the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover.

2. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit.

3. Remove the screw holding the HDD module as shown.

4. Then disconnect the entire HDD module from the main unit.

Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board

1. Remove the two screws fastening the RAM cover.

2. Detach the RAM cover from the main unit.

3. Pop out the memorys and remove the memorys from the memory sockets.

4. Disconnnect the main and auxiliary wireless antennae from the wireless LAN card.

5. Remove the two screws fastening the wirless LAN card.

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6. Remove the wireless LAN card from the socket.

7. Remove the two screws holidng the modem board to the main board as shown.

8. Detach the modem board from the main board then disconnect the modem board cable.

Removing the ODD Module

1. Remove one screw holding the ODD module on the bottom side.

2. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it.

Removing the LCD Module (including Keyboard)

1. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard cover to the main unit.

2. Open the LCD 180 degree as shown.

3. Carefully detach the keyboard cover from the main unit.

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4. Remove the two screw fastening the keyboard to the upper case.

5. Disconnect the microphone cable from the launch board.

6. Take out the wireless LAN antenna set from the guide-line as shown.

7. Disconnect the LCD cable from the main board.

8. Disconnect the lid switch cable from the main board.

.

9. If you laptop has CCD module (web camera module), please disconnect CCD cable as shown.

10. Remove four screws holding the LCD module to the upper and lower case assembly.

11. Detach the entire LCD module.

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Disassembling the Main Uint

Separating the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly

1. Remove three screws fastening the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly.

2. Remove 18 screws (M2.5L6x17; M2.0L1.7x1) holding the upper assembly and the lower case assembly

on the bottom.

3. Detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly.

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

1. Remove the two screws fastening the media board.

2. Use a tweezers or a flat-headed screwdriver to detach the media board from the upper case.

3. Take out the media board from the upper case.

4. Disconnect the media board FFC from the media board then remove the board and the FFC.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

1. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board.

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2. Detach the Bluetooth module from the lower case and then detach the Bluetooth cable.

3. Disconnect the speaker cable fro the main board.

4. Disconnect the microphone cable from the main board.

5. Remove the two screws fastening the main board to the lower case.

6. Carefully detach the main board from the lower case as shown.

7. Remove the two screws holding the daughter board to the main board.

8. Then detach the daughter board from the main board.

9. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board.

10. Remove the six screws fastening the thermal module.

11. Detach the thermal module from the main board.

12. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the CPU lock then carefully remove the CPU. (Please turn anti-

clockwise to release the CPU lock).

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Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera)

1. Remove the six screw caps as shown.

2. Remove the six screws holding the LCD bezel.

3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

4. Take out the inverter from the LCD cover and disconnect the LVDS cable as shwon.

5. Disconnect the inverter cable then take out the inverter.

6. Remove five screws holding the LCD assembly to the LCD cover.

7. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD cover.

8. Remove the screws holding the CCD module.

9. Disconnect the CCD cable from the CCD module.

10. Remove the two screws holding the right LCD bracket.

11. Then remove the right LCD bracket.

12. Remove the two screws fastening the left LCD bracket.

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13. Then remove the left LCD bracket from the LCD.

14. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD cable.

15. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.

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Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

1. Remove two screws holding the HDD bracket.

2. Then remove two screws fastening the HDD braket on the other side.

3. Remove the HDD bracket.

Disassembling the ODD Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket.

2. Then remove the ODD bracket.

3. Detach the ODD bezel carefully.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or

modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating

the same operation.

3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified) Go To

Power failure. (The power indicator does
not go on or stay on.)

POST does not complete. No beep or error
codes are indicated.

POST detects an error and displayed
messages on screen.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems
or others).

Symptoms cannot be re-created
(intermittent problems).

“Power System Check” on page 77.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error
Message” on page 80

“Undetermined Problems” on page 94

“Error Message List” on page 81

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error
Message” on page 80

Use the customer-reported symptoms and
go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error
Message” on page 80

“Intermittent Problems” on page 93
“Undetermined Problems” on page 94

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is
required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause

damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.

If the error still remains:

1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.

2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3. Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:

1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3. Replace the main board.

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:

1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2. Replace the keyboard.

3. Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

T Numeric keypad

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T External keyboard

If any 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 the screen, or hang the system.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.

2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3. Press F2 in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by

the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

T “Check the Power Adapter” on page 78

T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 79

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Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power
adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V
Pin 2: 0V, Ground

1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

T Replace the System board.

T If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 94.

T If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct

continuity and installation.

4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 79.

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel

2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

From Hardware:

1. Power off the computer.

2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the

following figure

3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50%
of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.
Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light
up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:

1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2. Replace the touchpad.

3. Replace the system board.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is
listed first.

NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU

replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 94.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified
by function.

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware

device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.

NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes Error Messages

006 Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error
(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment

Configuration Error”)

010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)

070 Real Time Clock Error

071 CMOS Battery Bad

072 CMOS Checksum Error

110 System disabled.

Incorrect password is specified.

<No error code> Battery critical LOW

In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut
down system, no message will show.

<No error code> Thermal critical High

In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show
message.

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board

Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 76.

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 76.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 76.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run
Setup

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System battery is dead - Replace and run
Setup

System CMOS checksum bad - Default
configuration used

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

System board

System board

System board

Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to
reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then

reboot system.

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

System timer error RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then
reboot system.

System board

Real time clock error RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then
reboot system.

System board

Previous boot incomplete - Default
configuration used

Memory size found by POST differed from
CMOS

Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in

System cache error - Cache disabled System board

CPU ID: System board

DMA Test Failed DIMM

Software NMI Failed DIMM

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM

Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM

Fixed Disk n None

Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM

I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
System board

BIOS Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 76.

BIOS Setup Utility

System board

System board

System board

RTC battery
System board

RTC battery
System board

BIOS ROM
System board

System board

RTC battery
System board

identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board

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Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep, power-on indicator turns off and
LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and
LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and
LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an
external CRT.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a
blinking cursor shown on LCD during
POST.

No beep during POST but system runs
correctly.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 77..

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
System board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 77..

Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD Inverter
LCD
System board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
System board

Speaker
System board

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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes

Code Beeps POST Routine Description

02h Verify Real Mode

03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)

04h Get CPU type

06h Initialize system hardware

08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values

09h Set IN POST flag

0Ah Initialize CPU registers

0Bh Enable CPU cache

0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values

0Eh Initialize I/O component

0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE

10h Initialize Power Management

11h Load alternate registers with initial POST

values

12h Restore CPU control word during warm

boot

13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices

14h Initialize keyboard controller

16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum

17h Initialize cache before memory autosize

18h 8254 timer initialization

1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization

1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller

20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh

22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller

24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB

26h Enable A20 line

28h Autosize DRAM

29h Initialize POST Memory Manager

2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM

2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx

2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte

of memory bus

2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS

shadow

30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte

of memory bus

32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency

33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager

36h Warm start shut down

38h Shadow system BIOS ROM

3Ah Autosize cache

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset

registers

3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS

values

42h Initialize interrupt vectors

45h POST device initialization

46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice

48h Check video configuration against CMOS

49h Initialize PCI bus and devices

4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system

4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)

4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM

4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice

50h Display CPU type and speed

51h Initialize EISA board

52h Test keyboard

54h Set key click if enabled

58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts

59h Initialize POST display service

5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter

SETUP”

5Bh Disable CPU cache

5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB

60h Test extended memory

62h Test extended memory address lines

64h Jump to User Patch1

66h Configure advanced cache registers

67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC

68h Enable external and CPU caches

69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM)

area

6Ah Display external L2 cache size

6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)

6Ch Display shadow-area message

6Eh Display possible high address for UMB

recovery

70h Display error messages

72h Check for configuration errors

76h Check for keyboard errors

7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors

7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present

80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and

IRQs

81h Late POST device initialization

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

82h Detect and install external RS232 ports

83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers

84h Detect and install external parallel ports

85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices

86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports

87h Configure Motherboard Configurable

Devices (optional)

88h Initialize BIOS Area

89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)

8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area

8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

8Ch Initialize floppy controller

8Fh Determine number of ATA drives

(optional)

90h Initialize hard-disk controllers

91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers

92h Jump to UserPatch2

93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor

boards

95h Install CD ROM for boot

96h Clear huge ES segment register

97h Fixup Multi Processor table

98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two

short beeps on checksum failure.

99h Check for SMART drive (optional)

9Ah Shadow option ROMs

9Ch Set up Power Management

9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)

9Eh Enable hardware interrupts

9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI

drives

A0h Set time of day

A2h Check key lock

A4h Initialize Typematic rate

A8h Erase F2 prompt

AAh Scan for F2 key stroke

ACh Enter SETUP

AEh Clear Boot flag

B0h Check for errors

B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating

system

B4h 1 One short beep before boot

B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)

B6h Check password (optional)

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

B9h Prepare Boot

BAh Initialize DMI parameters

BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs

BCh Clear parity checkers

BDh Display MultiBoot menu

BEh Clear screen (optional)

BFh Check virus and backup reminders

C0h Try to boot with INT 19

C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)

C2h Initialize error logging

C3h Initialize error display function

C4h Initialize system error handler

C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)

C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)

C7h Initialize notebook docking late

C8h Force check (optional)

C9h Extended checksum (optional)

D2h Unknown interrupt

Code Beeps

E0h Initialize the chipset

E1h Initialize the bridge

E2h Initialize the CPU

E3h Initialize the system timer

E4h Initialize system I/O

E5h Check force recovery boot

E6h Checksum BIOS ROM

E7h Go to BIOS

E8h Set Huge Segment

E9h Initialize Multi Processor

EAh Initialize OEM special code

EBh Initialize PIC and DMA

ECh Initialize Memory type

EDh Initialize Memory size

EEh Shadow Boot Block

EFh System memory test

F0h Initialize interrupt vectors

F1h Initialize Run Time Clock

F2h Initialize video

F3h Initialize System Management Mode

F4h 1 Output one beep before boot

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Code Beeps

F5h Boot to Mini DOS

F6h Clear Huge Segment

F7h Boot to Full DOS

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen
Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”,
then reboot system.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't

work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board

Reconnect the LCD connector
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board

LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but
system runs correctly

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board

System Check” on page 77.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board

System Check” on page 77.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board

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Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 77.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board

Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 79.

Battery pack
System board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System cannot detect the PC Card
(PCMCIA)

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from
actual size.

PCMCIA slot assembly
System board

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings,
then reboot system.

DIMM
System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

In Windows, multimedia programs, no
sound comes from the computer.

Internal speakers make noise or emit no
sound.

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system will not enter hibernation See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode
and four short beeps every minute.

The system doesn’t enter standby mode
after closing the LCD

Audio driver
Speaker
System board

Speaker
System board

Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Hard disk drive
System board

Press Fn+
mode.

Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.
LCD cover switch
System board

oand see if the computer enters hibernation

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Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system doesn't resume from
hibernation mode.

The system doesn't resume from standby
mode after opening the LCD.

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go
higher than 90%.

System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System configuration does not match the
installed devices.

External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching

USB does not work correctly System board

Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices

Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.
LCD cover switch
System board

Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then

charge battery).
Battery pack
System board

Hard disk connection board
System board

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”,
then reboot system.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

System board

Configuration” of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
System Board

BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not
work.

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Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
System board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.

Touchpad board
System board

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal modem does not work correctly. Modem phone port

modem combo board
System board

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined

Problems” on page 94.

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