Acer Aspire 1410, Aspire 1680, Aspire 1681, Aspire 1682 Schematic

Aspire 1410/1680 Series

Service Guide

Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1410/1680 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright

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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.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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.

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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.

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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 "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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Quanta Named ZL1E ???

Project Nam

Platform naming TM4500 TM4500 TM4000 TM4000

M/B VERSION A1 VERSION A2

Chipset 855GME 855GME 855GME 855GME 855GME 855GME 852GM 855GME 855GME 855GME

Kestrel-P-M11P6

ZL1 ZL1A ZL1C

Kestrel-P-UM

Kestrel / Extensa /ZL1 Series Model Comparision Table

Kestrel-M11P6

ERSION A3

Kestrel-UM

ERSION A

Kestrel-A-M11P6

S168

ERSION A

Kestrel-A-UM

S168

ERSION A

Kestrel-E-UM

TM2300 AS141

ERSION A

Kestrel-A-UM

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Kestrel-A-M11P6

ZL1G

Extensa3000 Extensa3000

ERSION A

Kestrel-A-UM

ERSION A

Banias 1.5
Dothan 1.5G
Dothan 1.6G
Dothan 1.7G

CPU

15" XGA

LCD

VGA

Console display NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Arcade windows mode NO NO NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO

Optical

Hot swapple

HDD

wireless

WNC Bluetooth YES YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO

Battery Life 5hrs(8 cells) 5hrs(8 cells) 2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells
Battery cell 8 cells 8 cells 8 cells 8 cells 8 cells 8 cells 4 cells 8cells 8 cells 8 cells

Port replicator EasyPort 3 EasyPort 3 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

LAN 10/100

Card reade

Smart card NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

DASP NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Keyboard New Ergo New Ergo New Ergo New Ergo normal normal New Ergo normal normal normal

Subwoofer NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

SPDIF NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

OS XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2

Driver support W2K & NT limit support W2K & NT limit support W2K limit support W2K limit support NO NO W2K limit support NO NO NO

Disk to Disk YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

NB manager 2 YES YES YES YES NO NO YES NO NO NO

weight 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs 2.86kgs

15" SXGA+

15.4" WXGA

ATI 9700 with 64MB UMA ATI 9700 with 64MB UMA ATI 9700 with 64MB UMA UMA UMA ATI 9700 with 64MB UMA

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

2nd HDD, 2nd battery,

weight saver

40GB / 60GB / 80GB 40GB / 60GB / 80GB 30/40/60/80GB 30/40/60/80GB 30/40/60/80GB 30/40/60/80GB 30/40/60/80GB 30/40/60/80GB 30/40/60/80GB 30/40/60/80GB

Intel 802.11b/g

Intel 802.11a/b/g

1000 10/100/1000 10/100/1000 10/100/1000 10/100/1000 10/100/1000 10/100 10/100 10/100/1000 10/100/1000

MMC/MS/SD MMC/MS/SD NO NO MMC/MS/SD NO NO NO MMC/MS/SD NO

Banias 1.5
Dothan 1.5G
Dothan 1.6G
Dothan 1.7G

15" XGA

15" SXGA+

15.4" WXGA

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

2nd HDD, 2nd battery,

weight saver

Intel 802.11b/g

Intel 802.11a/b/g

Banias 1.5
Dothan 1.5G
Dothan 1.6G

14.1" XGA
15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

Combo

DVD-Dual

DVD-SuperMulti

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

Banias 1.5
Dothan 1.5G
Dothan 1.6G

14.1" XGA
15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

Combo

DVD-Dual

DVD-SuperMulti

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells

Banias 1.5
Dothan 1.5G
Dothan 1.6G

14.1" XGA

15.4" WXGA

15" XGA

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

Banias 1.5
Dothan 1.5G
Dothan 1.6G

14.1" XGA

15.4" WXGA

15" XGA

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells

Celeron M 320
Celeron M 330
Celeron M 340
Celeron M 350
Celeron M 360

14.1" XGA
15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

Combo

DVD-Dual

DVD-SuperMulti

mbit 802.11b/g

2hrs(4-cells) 2hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells

Combo DVD

Celeron M 320
Celeron M 330
Celeron M 340

14.1" XGA
15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

SuperMulti DVD-

Dual

Foxconn 802.11b/g(first priority)

Intel 802.11b/g

Dothan 1.5G Dothan 1.5G

15" XGA 15.4"

WXGA 15"

SXGA+(tender)

Combo

4X DVD-Dual

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells

15" XGA 15.4"

WXGA 15"

SXGA+(tender)

Combo

4X DVD-Dual

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells

IO Port

dimension

Three USB 2.0 ports/ IEEE 1394 port/ Ethernet (RJ-45) port/

Modem (RJ-11) port/ External display (VGA) port/ S-

Video/TV-out port/ Microphone/line-in jack

/Headphones/speaker/line-out port /Infrared (FIR) port/ PC

Card slot (one Type II)/ 3-in-1 card reader (MS/MMC/SD)/

100-pin port replicator connector/ DC-in jack for AC

adaptor

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H)

mm

Three USB 2.0 ports/ IEEE 1394 port/ Ethernet (RJ-45)

port/ Modem (RJ-11) port/ External display (VGA) port/ S-

video/TV-out port/ Microphone/line-in jack/

Headphones/speaker/line-out port/ Infrared (FIR) port/ PC

Card slot (one Type II)/ DC-in jack for AC adaptor

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H)

Three USB 2.0 ports/ IEEE 1394 port/ Ethernet (RJ-45) port/

Modem (RJ-11) port/ S-video/TV-out port (NTSC/PAL)/ External

display (VGA) port/ Microphone/line-in jack/

Headphones/speaker/line-out port/ Infrared (FIR) port/ PC Card

slot (one Type II)/ DC-in jack for AC adaptor

mm 360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H)

mm 360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Introduction 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

An Aspire Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

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

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Chapter 2 System Utilities 36

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 50

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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

and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Thermal Module and CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . .60

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 68

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

CD to Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Disk to Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 90

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 94

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 108

Model Name Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 110

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Appendix C Online Support Information 116

Index 118

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System Introduction

Features

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

Performance

T Intel

T Intel

T 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDimm modules

T 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system.

T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

T Li-ion main battery pack

Display

T The TFT LCD panel providing a lare viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use:

T ATI MOBI L I T Y

T 3D graphics support

T Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT monitor, and other display devices like projector support

T “Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and

T Dual indenpendent display

®

Pentium M® processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel® Celeron M® processor

320,330

®

855GME or 852 GM chipset (manufacturing option)

t14.1” XGA (1024x768) resolution

t15.0” XGA (1024x768) or SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution

t15.4” WXGA (1200x800) or WSXGA+ (1680x1050) resolution

TM

RADEONTM 9700 with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option)

conserves pwer

Chapter 1

Multimedia

T High-speed drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super Multi

T 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio

T Built-in microphone and dual speakers

Connectivity

T Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem

T Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option)

T Fast infrared wireless communication (manufacturing option)

T Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports

T IEEE 1394 port (manufacturing option)

T Invilink

T Bluetooth

Chapter 1 1

TM

802.11b/g dual -band Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)

®

(manufacturing option)

T SD/MMC/MS memory card reader (manufacturing option)

Human-centric design and ergonomics

T Rugged, yet extremely portable design

T Stylish appearance

T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys

T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device

T Internet 4-way scroll button

Keyboard and Pointing Device

T 88/89-key Windows keyboard

T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function

Expansion

T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot

T Upgradeable memory modules

I/O Ports

T One Type II PC Card slot

T One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem)

T One RJ-45 network jack

T One DC-in jac (AC adapter)

T One external monitor port

T One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)

T One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)

T One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)

T One Infrared (FIR) port (manufacturing option)

T One IEEE 1394 port (manufacturing option)

T One S-video TV-out port (manufacturing option)

T Three USB 2.0 ports

T 3-in-1 (MS/MMC/SD) memory card reader (manufacturing option)

2 Chapter 1

System Block Diagram

1

2

3

REQ2# / GNT2#

REQ3# / GNT3#

4

AD23

AD22

INTE#,INTF#,INTG#

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Page:12

PCI ROUTING TABLE

REQ0# / GNT0#

REQ1# / GNT1#

AD20

INTB# , INTC#

AD18

INTD#

INTA# M11

Page:16

IDSEL

Page:16Page:15

INTERUPT

IN

OUT

RJ11

PS2

Touchpad

Keyboard

MIC IN

LINE

SPEKER

LINE

DOCKING

MAX9750

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20493-21

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Page : 18

CONEXANT

Page : 10

BATTERY

SELECT

AMP

Page:13

MODEM

KBC(97551)

LPC

NS

C C

Page : 10

BATTERY

CHARGER

AUDIO CODEC

CONEXANT

20468-31

Page : 6 ~ 7

VGA CORE/VRAM

Page : 10

VGA_CORE

2.5V_VGA

MEDIA BAY

Page:16

ATA 66/100

AC97

82801DBM

421 BGA

Page : 10

CPU CORE

VCC_CORE

Page:16

IDE-ODD

ATA 66/100

ICH4-M

HUB I/F 66(266)MHz

Page:16

IDE - HDD

VTT

1.2VCCT

B B

Page : 10

1.5V / 1.2V

AGP_VCC (+1.5V)

+1.5V

SMDDR_VTERM

1.5V_S5

DDR-SODIMM2

Page:8~9

Page : 4 ~ 5

2.5V / 1.25V / 1.8V

Page : 10

+2.5V

2.5VSUS

+1.8V

MVREF_DM

DDR-SODIMM1

Page:8~9

CLK_SDRAM0~5,

CLK_SDRAM0~5#

333MHZ DDR

Montara-GME

732 Micro-FCBGA

82855GME

5VSUS

Page : 10

HOST BUS 400MHz

3VSUS

*IC91718

A A

5V_S5

CLOCK S/S

ICS

5V / 3.3V / 12V

Page : 10

3V_ALWAYS

+12V

3V_S5

+5V

CLOCK GEN

Page : 10

CYPRESS

CY28346-2

INTEL Mobile_479 CPU

BANIAS DORTHAN

CELEROM-M

Centrino

Page : 2 , 3

1

5VPCU

2

3

4

5

MINI-PCI

TI 7411

6

Size Document Number Rev

Date: Sheet

7

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Acer Incorporated

8

135Friday, June 04, 2004

of

A1A

Page:16

IrDA

SIO (87383)

Print Port

Page:16

DEVICE

BROADCOM LAN

COM Port

Page:16

Page : 15

USB2,3,5

Page : 15

USB0,1

DOCKING

DOCKING

SYSTEM 3

USB PORT

DOCKING 2

USB PORT

Page : 18

Page:12

5788M

PROJECT:Kestrel Series

MINI-USB

Page: 15

USB4

TRANSFORMER

Page:12

NS

BROADCOM

1G LAN

BOTHHAND

RJ45

Page : 15

Wireless LAN

Modem/LAN

USB 2.0

MINI-PCI

1394

Page: 11

PCI7411

Page: 11

Page: 11

+3 IN 1

PCI BUS

PCMCIA+1394

TI

PCMCIA

Page: 11

3 IN 1

DVO

CHRONTEL

CH7011A

Page : 4 ~ 5

INT_TV-OUT

Page:17

RGB

INT_CRT

TV-OUT

Page:17

LVDS

Page : 4 ~ 5

128M

INT_LVDS

LVDS

Page:17

64M /

EXT_TV-OUT

CIRCUIT

CRT

AGP BUS

ATI

M11-P

EXT_CRT

SWITCH

5

6

EXT_LVDS

7

8

Chapter 1 3

Board Layout

Top Vi e w

1 Keyboard Connector 7 3 in 1 Connector

2 Bluetooth Board Connector 8 Speaker Connector

3 LCD Cable Connector 9 Internal Microphone Connector

4 LED Board Connector 10 Modem Board Connector

5 Lid Switch 11 Touchpad Board Connector

6 Modem Cable Connector

4 Chapter 1

Bottom View

1 Power Jack 16 Audio Cable Connector

2 CRT 17 Line-in Connector

3 Docking 18 Headphone Out Connector

4 Audio Cable Connector 19 Microphone-in Connector

5 Main Battery Connector 20 USB Connector

6 ODD Connector 21 IEEE 1394 Connector

7 Media Bay Connector 22 PCMCIA

8 Mini PCI Slot 23 USB Connector

9 Second Battery Connector 24 CPU Socket

10 RTC Battery Connector 25 USB Connector

11 DDR DIMM Connector 26 S-Video

12 HDD Connector 27 RJ45 and RJ11 Connector

Chapter 1 5

13 IR 28 LAN Cable Connector

14 Bluetooth Switch 29 FAN Connector

15 Wireless Switch 30 LAN Cable Connector

6 Chapter 1

An Aspire Tour

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

Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands

5 Click buttons (Left,

center and right)

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on

8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used

9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

displays computer output.

when you use the computer.

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

functions like a computer mouse.
Turns on the computer power.

and off to show the status of the
computer’s function and components.

programs.

Chapter 1 7

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

2 Infrared port

output.

Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra­red printer, IR-aware computer).

3 Power indicator

4 Battery indicator

5

6 Wireless

7 Line-in/Mic-in jack

8 Line-in/MIc-in jack

9 Speaker/Line-Out/

Bluetooth
communications

communication

Headphone jack

®

Lights when the computer is on.

Lights when the battery is being charged

Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
enabled.

Indicates status of wireless LAN communi­cation.

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).

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

10 USB 2.0 port

11 Latch

Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Locks and releases the lid.

NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless

features, respectively.

8 Chapter 1

Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.

3 Optical drive eject

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the

depending on the optical drive type.

Ejects the optical drive is active.

button

computer is turned off.

Chapter 1 9

Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 IEEE 1394 port

(Manufacturing option)

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

2 PC Card slot eject

button

3 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.

4 3-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MMC and SD card.

5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

6 S-video port

(Manufacturing option)

7 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based

8 Modem jack

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Note: The 3-in-1 card reader is a
manufacturing option, subject to
configuration. Only one card can operate at
any given time.

devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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

network.

Connects to a phone line.

9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even

after prolonged use.

10 Chapter 1

Rear Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Power jace Connects to an AC adapter.

2 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external

3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

monitor, LCD projector).

computer security lock.

Chapter 1 11

Bottom Panel

# Item Description

1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.

3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured

6 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery

7 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

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

by a screw).

pack.

12 Chapter 1

Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard.

Icon Function Description

Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media Activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is

active.

Chapter 1 13

In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, the state or features can
still be seen.

Icon Function Description

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.

14 Chapter 1

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

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 w and y respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Chapter 1 15

Embedded Numeric Keypad

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 letters

Type numbers in a normal
manner.

Hold j while using
cursor-control keys.

on embedded keypad.

Hold Fn while using cursor­control keys.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

16 Chapter 1

Windows Keys

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

Key Icon Description

Windows key 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)

Application

key

+ E (Explores My Computer)

+ F1 (Opens Help and Support)

+ F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box

+ M (Minimizes all windows)

j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows)

+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

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

Chapter 1 17

Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys 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 hot key combination.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

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

Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set

by the Acer Empowering key.

Fn-F3 Acer

ePowerManagement

Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

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

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.

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer
eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.

external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.

Press any key to return.

18 Chapter 1

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Fn-Home Play/Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file.

Fn-Pg Up Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file.

Fn-Pg Dn Backwards Press to skip backward to the previous track or video

Fn-End Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or video file.

Alt Gr-$ US dollar Types the US dollar sign.

Alt Gr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol.

Press again to pause.

file and start playing.

Chapter 1 19

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 :

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 Euro 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 sign at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the
dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

20 Chapter 1

Launch Keys

Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They
are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys.

Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run
the acer Launch Manager.

Launch Key Default application

Mail Email application (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser application (user

programmable)

e Acer eManager application (user-

programmable)

P User-programmable

Chapter 1 21

In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access
the features of Wireless and Bluetooth

Description Default application

Bluetooth
communications

®

Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth
(optional) communications.

®

. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.

Wireless
communications

Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN
(optional) communications.

22 Chapter 1

To u c h p a d

The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means
the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the
palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

NOTE: If you are using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.

Touch pa d B asics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

T Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

T Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and

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

T Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.

Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap

Execute Click twice

quickly

Select Click once Tap once

Drag Click and hold,

then use finger
to drag the
cursor on the
touchpad

Access context
menu

Scroll Click and hold

Click once

the button in the
desired
direction (up/
down/left/right)

Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
the mouse button)

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

Chapter 1 23

NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The

touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.
Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

24 Chapter 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for Aspire 1410

Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for Aspire 1680

Core logic Intel 855GME+ICH4

CPU package Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA

CPU core voltage 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode)

0.748V (deeper sleep mode)

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phneoix

BIOS Version 3A03

BIOS ROM type SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory (the difference

with Flash ROM?)

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32-pin PLCC

Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP

1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM
bootable, IEEE 1394

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 512K for Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3~1.4GHz-Aspire 1410

2MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.5~1.6GHz (Dothan)-Aspire 1680

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 Intel 855GME built-in

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 1024MB

Supports maximum memory size 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)

Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V and 1.25V

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.

Chapter 1 25

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 128MB 128MB

0MB 256MB 256MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

128MB 128MB 256MB

128MB 256MB 384MB

128MB 512MB 640MB

128MB 1024MB 1152MB

256MB 128MB 384MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

256MB 1024MB 1280MB

512MB 128MB 640MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 128MB 1125MB

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

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 Broadcom BCM4401 (10/100M); BroadCom BCM5788M (1G)

Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Right panel

Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

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

IR Interface

Item Specification

Chipset

Part name VISHAY TFU6102F

Package 8-pin SMT type

Performance 4Mbit/s

Compliant IrDA 1.1

26 Chapter 1

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Right panel

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom BCM2035

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 Mini-USB

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item Specification

Chipset Intel

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps

Protocol 802.11b+g

Interface Mini-PCI type II

Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g (optional device)

Item Specification

Chipset Intel

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps

Protocol 802.11 a+b+g

Interface Mini-PCI type II

3-in-1 card reader

Item Specification

Chipset TI PC7411

Protocol support Smart Media, Multi-Media Card and Security Digital

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model Name

Capacity (MB) 30000 40000 60000 80000

Bytes per
sector

Data heads 2 2 3/4 (for Toshiba) 4

HGST
HTS424030M9AT00/
Toshiba Pluto
MK3025GAS/

512 512 512 512

HGST
HTS424040M9AT00/
Toshiba Pluto
MK4025GAS/

HGST MORAGA
IC25N060ATMR04-0
Toshiba Pluto
MK6025GAS

HGST MORAGA
IC25N080ATMR04-0
Toshiba Pluto
MK8025GAS

Chapter 1 27

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Drive Format

Disks 1 1 2 2

Spindle speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB/ 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB

Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6

Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)

Data transfer
rate
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage
tolerance

4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM

372 372 350 350

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5

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

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5

Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW KME UIDA760 (24x24x8x24x)

DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C (24x24x8x24x)

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single

border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession)

Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test

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)

Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

DVD-Dual Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

28 Chapter 1

DVD-Dual Interface

Item Specification

Applicable disc format Support disc formats

1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and
CD-Text

2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session)

3. Reads standard CD-DA

4. Reads and writes CD-R discs

5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs

6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1)

7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)

8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and
DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)

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)

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Conexant CX20468-31

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo Digital to analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter

Compatibility AC97

Mixed sound source Line-in, CD

Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface)

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2

Audio Jack

Item Specification

Number of audio jack Internal: 2

External:3

Rated input 1W

Connector type Internal: two 1W speakers

External: Headphone out, microphone in and line-in

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset ATI Mobility RADEON 9700

Package MBGA 708 pin

Interface AGP8X

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes

Chapter 1 29

Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset Intel 855GME/ATI M11P (ATI Mobility RADEON 9700)

Memory size UMA 16/32/64MB, discrete 64MB

Interface DDR

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset ICH4-M

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB port 3

Location two on the right side; one on the front side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

IEEE 1394 Port

Item Specification

Chipset TI PC7411

Number of IEEE 1394 port 1

Location Right side

Connector type IEEE 1394

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller TI PC7411

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One type-II

Access location Right panel

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic Intel 855GME+ICH4

VGA ATI Mobility RADEON 9700

LAN BroadCom BCM4401 (10/100M); BCM5788M(1G)

IEEE 1394 TI PC7411

USB 2.0 ICH4-M

Super I/O controller NS 87383

MODEM Conexant CX20468-31

Bluetooth Broadcom BCM2035

Wireless 802.11 b Intel

30 Chapter 1

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Wireless 802.11 b+g Intel

PCMCIA TI PC7411

Audio Conexant RD01-D620

3-in-1 card reader TI PC7411

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller NS PC97551

Total number of keypads 88-/89-key

Windows logo key Yes

Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously

1. Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

2. Use port replicator then plug a USB/PS 2 keyboard to the USB
port/PS 2 port on the port replicator: Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo 4UR18650F-2-QC140

Panasonic CGR-B/8B5AE
Simplo 916-3020

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 4400 mAh

Number of battery cell 8

Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

Normal voltage 14.4V

Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v

LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410

Item Specification

Vendor & model name AU B141XG05 CMO N141XB-L01 QDI QD141XLH12

Screen Diagonal (mm) 357(14.1inch) 14inch 360(14.1inch)

Active Area (mm) 285.7(H)x214.3(V) 285.7(H)x214.3(V) 285.7(H)x214.3(V)

Display resolution (pixels) XGA (1024x768) XGA (1024x768) XGA (1024x768)

Pixel Pitch 0.279(H)x0.279(H)mm0.279(H)x0.279(H)

mm

Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe

Display Mode Normally white Normally white Normally white

Typical White Luminance (cd/m
also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity 1.2(5 points)

Contrast Ratio 250 (min)/ 300 (typ) 300(min)/450(typ) 300(min)

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall
Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V not show +3.3V

2

)

150

1.5(13 points)

15/10 6/17(typ)

130(min)/160(typ)

not show 1.45(5 points)

10/25(max)

0.279(H)x0.279(H)
mm

120

2(13 points)

12.5/22.5

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LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410

Item Specification

Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5.3 4.03 (for backlight

unit)

Weight 400g (w/o inverter) 420g 460g

Physical Size(mm) 299(W)x228(H)x5.5

Electrical Interface R/G/B Data, 3Sync,

Support Color Native 262K colours 262K colours 262K colours

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

Temperature Range( C)

Operating
Storage (shipping)

°

(D)

Signals, Clock (4
pairs LVDS)

45/45
15/35

0 to +50

-20 to +60

299(W)x228(H)x5.2
(D)

1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS

45/45
15/35

0 to +50

-20 to +60

N/A

299(W)x228(H)x6.2
(D)

40/40
10/30

0 to +50

-25 to +60

LCD 15 inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name AU:

B150XG01

Screen Diagonal (mm) 381 15.0 inches 15.0 inches

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

Display resolution (pixels) 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA

Pixel Pitch 0.297x0.297 0.099x0.297 0.297x0.297

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White

2

Typical White Luminance (cd/m
also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70

Contrast Ratio 300 300 250

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall
Time)msec

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

Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5.6/5.7 3.96 N/A

Weight 550 570 600

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 262K colors (RGB

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

Temperature Range( C)

Operating
Storage (shipping)

°

)

180 (5 point
average)

150 (5 point
average)

24/11
15/35

6-bit data driver)

40/40
10/30

0 to +50

-20 to +60

QDI
QD15XL06-01

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

160 150

8/17 10/25

262,144 262,144

45/45
15/35

0 to +50

-25 to +60

Hannstar
HSD150PX14-A07

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

40/40
20/40

0 to +50

-20 to +60

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LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SAMSUNG

LTN150XB-L03

Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.0 inches, 381 390.1

Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 331.2x207.0

Display resolution (pixels) 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA 1280x800 WXGA

Pixel Pitch 0.297x0.297 0.297x0.297 0.2588x0.2588

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Display Mode Normally White Transmissive &

Typical White Luminance (cd/m
also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity N/A 40 1.4 (5pts)

Contrast Ratio 200 200 400

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall
Time)msec

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

Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.6 for backlight unit

Weight 585 580 585

Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.1x6.0 317.3x242.1x6.0 344x222.0x6.35

Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS

Support Color 262K 262K 262K colors (RGB

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

Temperature Range( C)

Operating
Storage (shipping)

°

2

)

160 170 185

10/30(typ) 30/30 5/20

only

45/45
25/45

N/A

Hitachi
TX38D81VC1CAB

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

normally White

N/A 4.38

40/40
20/40

0 to +40

-20 to +60

LCD 15.4" WXGA
QDI

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

Normally White

max

6-bit data driver)

15/35
45/45

0 to +50

-25 to +60

LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SUMIDA TWS-449-147

Brightness conditions Vadj=3.3V

Input voltage (V) 8~20

Input current (mA) 350 (max)

Output voltage (V, rms) 1600 (no load)

Output current (mA, rms) 5.6~5.4

Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 55~58K Hz

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

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

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AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Maximum input AC current 3.42A

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) Hibernation Mode

Also called Hibernate state. 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.

. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.70Ghz

CPU Speed:

HDD1 Model Name:
HDD1 Serial Number:
HDD2 Model Name:
HDD2 Serial Number:

ATAPI Device:
System BIOS Ver:
VGA BIOS Ver:

KBC Ver:

Serial Number

Asset Tag Number: 1234567890

Product Aspire1680

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID:

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←

1700 MHz

IC25N080ATMR04-0
MPAA01Q2G0746A

MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S

3A01
Montara-GME3360

PQ1A24
1234567890123456789012

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

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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 vary in models.

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Information

→

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.70Ghz

CPU Speed:

HDD1 Model Name:
HDD1 Serial Number:
HDD2 Model Name:
HDD2 Serial Number:

ATAPI Device:
System BIOS Ver:
VGA BIOS Ver:

KBC Ver:

Serial Number

Asset Tag Number: 1234567890

Product Aspire1680

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID:

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←

1700 MHz

IC25N080ATMR04-0
MPAA01Q2G0746A

MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S

3A01
Montara-GME3360

PQ1A24
1234567890123456789012

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton only when this model has floppy disk drive.

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

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

ATAPI 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.

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

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

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

Info.

Main

Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time: [05:34:07]

System Date: [07/23/2004]

System Memory: 640 KB

Extended Memory: 238MB

Video Memory [16MB]

Shows system base memory size

Shows extended memory size

VGA memory size

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or

<Enter> selects field.

Quiet Boot: [Enabled]

Power on Display: [Auto ]
Network boot:
F12 Boot Menu:

D2D recovery:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

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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 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

Fast 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).

LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim

the LCD brightness in order to save power when
AC is not present.

The system will support an automatic dimming of
the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT
available (running on battery power).

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

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

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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Advanced

The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
settings of the system.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Internal Touchpad:

Infrared Port (FIR):

[Both]

[Enabled]

Configure Infrared Port

using options:

[Disable]
No configuration

[Enabled]
User configuration

[Auto]
BIOS or OS chooses
configuration

(OS Controlled)

Displayed when controlled
by OS

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

.

Parameter Description Options

Infrared Port Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.

Parallel Port Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.

Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

Base I/O address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port.

Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.

DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in

ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode
is set to ECP.

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Disabled/Disabled/Auto

Enabled/Disabled/Auto

ECP, EPP, Output only or Bi-

directional

378/278

IRQ7/IRQ5

DMA3/DMA1

Parameter Description Options

Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support.

(Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating
System such as DOS or UNIX).

Hard Disk Recovery Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk system

Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST.

Option:

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

Disabled or Enabled

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Security

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Boot

Security

Item Specific Help

Exit

Supervisor Password Is: Clear

User Password Is: Clear

Primary HardDisk Security:

HDD Master ID:

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Passord

Set HDD Password

Clear

43883445

[Enter]

[Enter]

[Enter]

When shown as [Locked],
the hard drive password
currently can not be changed
or disabled.

To change or disable it, turn
off the system and enter Setup
immediately after turning it

Password on Boot

[Disabled]

back on.

Press [Enter] to input, change,
or disable hard drive
passwords.

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-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 This feature is available to user when

Supervisor password is set. Password can be
written on HDD only when Supervisor
password or user password is set and
password on HDD is set to enabled.
Supervisor Password is written to HDD only
when Supervisor password is being set. User
password is written to HDD when both
passwords are set. When both Supervisor and
user password are present, both passwords
can unlock the HDD.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

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

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

Info. Main Advanced Security Exit

Boot

Item Specific Help

CD-ROM/DVD Drive

Floppy Devices

+Hard Drive

Network Boot

+ and - indicate device
categories. Use <Enter> to
expand/collapses.

Boot order is top-down using
only the top device in each
category.

Use <F6> and <F5> to move
highlighted item up and down.

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-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

Info. Main Advanced Security Boot

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Dicarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.

Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and 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.

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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 Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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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 Twe ezer s

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.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 50

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.

NOTE: The screws used to secure bottom case and upper case are more than one type. Please group same

type of screw together as you disassemble the system for service purpose. The image below is for your
reference. Please pay attention to the explanation below.

IO Bezel

Battery

The screws that secure heatsink cover, MIni PCI cover and HDD cover are with the covers. There is no need
to worry about mix them up. However, please notice that you have to group the screws on the following
locations together. There are twenty screws holding the bottom case to upper case but some screws are inside
the system. You may have to remove the HDD, the heatsink cover to see these screws. Mini PCI cover here
also called RAM/Wireless cover.

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Screw Type Location Quantity

M2.5*6 Bottom case and IO bezel

(hightlight with yellow circle)

M2.5*6 Remove the IO bezel then

you will see.

M2.5*6 Remove the heatsink cover

then you will see.

M2.5*6 Remove the HDD cover then

you will see.

M2.5*3 Detach the HDD module

then you will see.

M2.5*3 Remove the battery then you

will see.

14

2

1

1

1

1

Chapter 3 52

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

K*2

HDD Cover ODD Module

HDD Module

Wireless LAN

Card

E*2

RAM/Wireless

Cover

Memory

CPU

*3

Middle Cover

LCD Module

Switch Board

*2

IO Bezel

Heatsink

Cover

Thermal
Module

*2

Keyboard

(right and left hinges)

*2

*2

*2

ODD

Connector

Board

ODD Drive

*4

*6

ODD Holder

*5

*18

Lower and

Upper Case

Assembly

Upper Case

Assembly

Touchpad

Bracket

Bluetooth

Module

Touchpad

Touchpad

Board

VGA Heatsink

*3

*2 screw nuts

Main Board

*2

3-in-1 Cover Speaker Set Modem Board

*4

Lower Case

Assembly

*2

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*6 hinges

*2 brackets

LCD Module

4 screw pads

M*4

LCD Bezel

LCD Inverter

Antenna set

Screw List

Item Description

SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI­NYLOK

SCREW I2.5*3M­BNIH(M2.5L3)

SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN­NYLOK

SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI­NYLOK

SCREW MM25060IL69

SCREW M2.0*5­I(NI)(NYLOK)

SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI­NYLOK

SCREW I2*3M-NIHY
(M2L3)

SCREW M1.7*3.0-I
(BK)

SCREW I3*3.5M­NIH(M3L3.5)

LCD Cover

LCD LCD Cable LCD Brackets

86.A03V7.012

86.T25V7.012

86.A03V7.006

86.T23V7.006

86.A08V7.004

86.T23V7.010

86.A03V7.007

86.T25V7.008

86.T50V7.001

86.A03V7.011

LCD

Assembly

*4

Chapter 3 54

Removing the Battery Pack

1. Unlock the battery lock.

2. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack.

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Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/
the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module

Removing the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover.

2. Remove the HDD cover.

3. Detach the HDD module then remove it.

Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card

1. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover.

2. Remove the RAM/Wireless cover.

3. Pop up the memory then remove it.

4. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae.

5. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it.

.

Removing the Thermal Module and CPU

1. Remove the two screws holding the IO bezel.

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2. Then remove the IO bezel.

3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover.

4. Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit.

5. Disconnect the fan cable.

6. Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module.

7. Pull the thermal module outwards then remove it.

NOTE: The edge of the thermal module as shown is very sharp. Be very careful as you remove the thermal

module.

8. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the CPU lock.

9. Remove the CPU from the socket carefully.

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Removing the ODD Module

1. Release the ODD latch.

2. Remove the ODD module from the main unit.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover.

2. Open the LCD module as the picture shown then detach the keyboard cover from the main unit.

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3. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown.

4. Turn over the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.

5. Pull out the antenna set with a tweezers then take out the antenna set from the main unit.

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6. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.

7. Remove the four screws holding the right and the left hinge. Two on each side.

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8. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly

1. Remove the two screws holding the switch board.

2. Remove the switch board.

3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board.

4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable.

5. Remove the five screws that secure the upper case.

6. Remove the eighteen screws on the bottom as shown.

7. Detach the upper case assembly and place it next to the lower case assembly.

8. Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the upper case assembly.

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

1. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC.

2. Disconnect the touchpad board to main board FFC.

3. Then detach the touchpad board to main board FFC from the touchpad board.

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4. Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board.

5. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case.

6. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC.

7. Remove the touchpad board to touchpad FFC from the uppwer case assembly.

8. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad bracket.

9. Detach the touchpad bracket from the upper case assembly.

10. Remove the touchpad from the upper case.

11. Remove the two screws that secure the bluetooth module.

12. Disconnect the bluetooth module then remove it.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

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1. Disconnect the MDC cable from the modem board.

2. Detach the MDC cable from the main board.

3. Remove the two screws holding the modem board.

4. Remove the modem board from the lower case.

5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board.

6. Remove the two screws that secure the main board.

7. Remove the two screw nuts as shown.

8. The you can detach the main board from the upper case.

9. Remove the three screws that secure the VGA heatsink.

10. Remove the VGA heatsink from the main board as shown.

11. Remove the three in one cover from the lower case.

12. Remove the two screws that secure the speaker set on one side.

13. Then remove another two screws holding the speaker set on the other side.

14. Then take out the speaker set from the lower case.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

1. Remove the four screw caps as shown.

2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.

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

4. Disconnect the inverter board then remove it.

5. Remove the three screws holding the right hinge.

6. Then remove the three screws that secure the left hinge.

7. Remove one screw that secure the LCD bracket.

8. Remove another screw holding the LCD bracket on the other side.

9. Then detach the LCD panel from the LCD cover carefully.

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10. Remove the two screws holding the right bracket.

11. Then remove the right bracket.

12. Remove another two screws that tighten the left bracket.

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13. Remove the left bracket as the picture shows.

14. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable.

15. Tear off the the LCD cable fastening the LCD cable, then remove it..

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Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side.

2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side.

3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket.

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

1. Remove the four screws as the picture shows.

2. Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc drive and the ODD holder.

3. Push the ODD holder as shown.

4. Detach the ODD holder.

5. Disconnect the ODD connector board then remove it.

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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 70.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 73

“Undetermined Problems” on page 82

“Error Message List” on page 74

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 73

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 73

“Intermittent Problems” on page 81
“Undetermined Problems” on page 82

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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

T External keyboard

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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 71

T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 72

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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 82.

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 72.

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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.

Touch pa d C h eck

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 82.

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 69.

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 69.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 69.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure

System CMOS checksum bad - Default
configuration used

System timer error RTC battery

system time, then reboot system.

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

system.

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

System board

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

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 BIOS

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

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 identified.

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

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

Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 69.

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

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. Speaker

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 70.

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 70.

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

System board

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POST Code

Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM

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

F5h Boot to Mini DOS

F6h Clear Huge Segment

F7h Boot to Full DOS

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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

Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board

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

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

System Check” on page 70.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board

System Check” on page 70.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board

System Check” on page 70.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board

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Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 72.

Battery pack
System board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly

System board

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from
actual size.

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. Speaker

Audio driver
Speaker
System board

System board

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

Hard disk drive
System board

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

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

The system doesn't resume from hibernation
mode.

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

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

Press Fn+

Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.
LCD cover switch
System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.
LCD cover switch
System board

oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

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Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

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

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

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

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 Configuration” of

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

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

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

System board

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

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. Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Keyboard
System board

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 82.

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Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).

NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power

System Check” on page 70):

1. Power-off the computer.

2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

T Non-Acer devices

T Printer, mouse, and other external devices

T Battery pack

T Hard disk drive

T DIMM

T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module

T PC Cards

4. Power-on the computer.

5. Determine if the problem has changed.

6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

T System board

T LCD assembly

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Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive

CD to Disk Recovery

1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.

2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system.

3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.

4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].

5. Select CD to Disk Revocery.

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6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have
to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till
you finish all Recovery CDs.

After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below.

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7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.

8. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.

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Disk to Disk Recovery

1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.

2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system.

3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.

4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].

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5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery.

NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system.

6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have

to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till
you finish all Recovery CDs.

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After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below.

7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.

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8. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.

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Jumper and Connector Locations

Top Vi e w

Chapter 5

1 Keyboard Connector CN5 7 3 in 1 Connector CN10

2 Bluetooth Board Connector CN6 8 Speaker Connector CN12

3 LCD Cable Connector CN2 9 Internal Microphone Connector CN11

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