Acer ASPIRE 3610 Service Manual

Aspire 3610 Series

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available

on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,

please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3610 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

2005/07/21 Chapter 1 Revise information on “Hardware Specification and

2005/10/24 Chapter 1 Revise battery vendor and specification on page 24.

Configurations”.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

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

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

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

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

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 2 System Utilities 29

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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

the ODD Module and the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Memory and the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . .49

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Table of Contents

Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 55

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Chpater 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73

Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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System Specifications

Features

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

Platform and memroy

T Intel

T Intel

T Intel

T Two DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory

Display

T Thim-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at :

T Intel

T Dual independent display support

T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

®

Pentium® M 725A Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400MHz FSB)

®

Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60GHz, 400MHz FSB)

®

910GML+ICH6M

t15.0” XGA (1024 x 768)

t15.4” WXGA (1280 x 800)

t15.4” WXGA (1280 x 800) Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD

®

GMA 900 graphics with up to 128MB of shared memory supporting, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0

Chapter 1

Storage subsystem

T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive

T Optical drive options:

tDVD-Dual double layer drive

tDVD/CD-RW combo drive

Input devices

T 88/89-key keyboard

T Built-in touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button

T Four easy-launch buttons

T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth

Audio

T Audio system with two built-in speakers

T Sound Blaster Pro

T Built-in microphone

Communication

T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready

T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (for selected models); wake-on-LAN ready

TM

and MS-Sound compatible

®

LED-button

Chapter 1 1

T WLAN (manufacturing option): integrated Acer InviLink

solution; Acer SignalUp technology support

T WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth

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

I/O Ports

T Four USB 2.0 ports

T Ethernet (RJ-45) port

T Modem (RJ-11) port

T Extternal display (VGA) port

T Microphone/line-in jack

T Headphones/speakers/line-out port

T Type II PC Card slot

T DC-in jack for AC adaptor

TM

802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM

®

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System Block Diagram

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AS3610/TM2410 Block Diagram

Project Code:91.4E101.001
PCB:05210-SB

CRT
CONN

14

LCD

XGA/WXGA

13

LAN

C

24,25

22, 23

KBC

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Pad

PWR SW

CP2211

Mini-PCI

802.11 B/G

TXFM

INT_KBTouch

30 30

23

Xbus

25

28

RJ45

BIOS ROM

4M BITS

PM39LV040-70JCE

PCMCIA

ONE SLOT

23

3129

SYSTEM DC/DC

INPUTS

DCBATOUT

INPUTS OUTPUTS

DCBATOUT

5V_S5

25

DCBATOUT

INPUTS

DCBATOUT

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.

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OUTPUTS

3D3V_S5

5V_S5

1D05V_S0

2D5V_S0(LDO)

SYSTEM DC/DC

ISL6227

5V_S5

3D3V_S3

TPS51100DGQ

DDR_VREF

DDR_VREF_S3

CHARGER

ISL6255

OUTPUTSINPUTS

BT+

16.8V 3A

CPU DC/DC

ISL6218CV-T

OUTPUTS

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LPC BUS

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LVDS

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10/100
RTL8110CL

Mobile CPU

Dothan

HOST BUS

400MHz

Intel 910GML

6,7,8,9,10

DMI I/F

100MHz

ICH6-M

15,16,17,18

DDR II

400 MHz

DDR II

400 MHz

Line In

Int.
MIC In

Line Out

CLK GEN.

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11,12

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ACLINK

Codec

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G1421B

27

MODEM

MDC Card

21

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3 3

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PATA

HDD

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CD ROM

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MINI USB
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1

Chapter 1 3

Board Layout

Top Vi e w

1 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 7 BAT1 Battery Pack Connector

2 MIC1 Microphone Cable Connector 8 U14 ENE KB3910SF C1

3 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector 9 U20 RTL8100CL

4 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 10 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector

5 KB1 Keyboard Connector 11 PCH1 PC Card Slot

6 TPAD1 Touchpad FFC Connector 12 SPK1 Speaker Set Connector

4 Chapter 1

Bottom View

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

get.

1 DC1 Power Jack 12 ODD1 ODD Connector

2 LAN1 Ethernet Port+Modem Jack 13 FAN1 Fan Connector

3 USB1 USB port 14 USB2 USB Port

4 CRT1 External Display Connector 15 USB3 USB Port

5MDCW1Modem Cable Connector 16 USB4 USB Port

6 MDC Modem Board Connector 17 U49 South Bridge(Intel FW82801FBM

F518NC87)

Chapter 1 5

7 U35 CPU Socket 18 U59 ENE CB-1410QF

8 DM2 DIMM Slot1 19 LIN1 Microphone/Line-in Jack

9 DM1 DIMM Slot2 20 LOUT1 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack

10 U45 North Bridge (Intel 910GML) 21 U53 BIOS ROM

11 HDD HDD Connector 22

Jumper Settings

PIN Description

Pin1-Pin8 Clear Password

Pin2-Pin7 No Function

Pin3-Pin6 No Function

Pin4-Pin5 No Function

6 Chapter 1

An Aspire tour

Just for Starters...

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

Front View

# Icon Item Description

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

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

6 Click buttons (left,

7 Easy-launch Buttons Buttons for launching frequently used

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

9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands

center and right)

displays computer output.

functions like a computer mouse.

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

programs.

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

when you use the computer.

Chapter 1 7

Closed Front View

"Launch keys" on page 10

# Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

2

®

Bluetooth
communication button/
indicator

output.

Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function.

Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth-

communications (manufacturing option).

3 Wireless

communication button/
indicator

4 Microphone/Line-in

jack

5 Headphones/

Speakers/Line-Out
jack

6 Battery indicator

7 Power indicator

8 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

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

Accepts input from external microphones.

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

speakers, headphones).

Lights when the battery is being charged

Lights when the computer is on.

8 Chapter 1

Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 3 USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

2 PC Card slot Accepts Type II PC Card.

mouse, USB camera).

3 PC Card slot eject

Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

2 Optical drive eject

3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the

Ejects the PC Card for the slot

button

depending on the optical drive type.

Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.

button

computer is turned off.

Chapter 1 9

Rear Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Security Keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

2 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.

3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a Fast Ethernet network.

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

computer security lock.

5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

6 External display

(VGA) port

7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even

mouse, USB camera).

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

after prolonged use.

10 Chapter 1

Bottom Panel

# Item Description

1 Memory bay Houses the computer’s main memory.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.

3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

6 Wireless LAN and

hard disk bay

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

Houses the computer’s WLAN and hard
disk (secured with three screws).

Indicators

The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the
front panel.

Chapter 1 11

The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is
closed.

Icon Function Description

Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media Activity Indicates when the hard disc or optical

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

Battery Lights up when the battery is being

Power Lights up when the computer is on.

drive is active.

communication.

communication.

charged.

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

green when in AC mode.

Launch Keys

Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. The

are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “ and one user-programmable button.

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

12 Chapter 1

Launch key Default application

Mail Email application (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

Acer eManager (user-programmable)

P User-programmable

To u c h p a d

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

Touch pa d B asics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

Chapter 1 13

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

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

execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

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

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

Function Left Button (1)

Execute Click twice

quickly

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 to move

Right Button

(4)

Click once

Main touchpad

(2)

Tap twice (at
the same speed
as double­clicking the
mouse button)

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

Center button (3)

up/down/left/right.

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.

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 and embedded numeric keypad

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

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed

are in uppercase.

Num lock

<Fn>+<F11>

Scroll lock

<Fn>+<F12>

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

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

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

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded
keypad

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing

Type numbers in a normal
manner.

Hold <Shift> while using
cursor-control keys.

letters on embedded
keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using
cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

Windows Keys

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

Chapter 1 15

Key Icon Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as

Application

key

clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the
Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to
provide a variety of function:

+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.

+ <E> Opens the My Computer window

+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.

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

+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.

+ M Minimizes all windows.

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

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

Hot Keys

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

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

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

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

Fn-F3 Acer

ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
eManager.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

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

external monitor (if connected) and both.

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

Press any key to return.

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

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

Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Special Key

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

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The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type

Core logic

CPU package Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA

CPU core voltage 1.34 (highest frequency mode) to 0.988V (low frequency mode)

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phneoix

BIOS Version 3A03

BIOS ROM type

BIOS ROM size 512KB Flash BIOS

BIOS package 32-pin PLCC

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

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

Second Level Cache

®

Pentium® M 725A Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400MHz

Intel
FSB)

®

Intel

Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/

1.60GHz, 400MHz FSB)

®

910GML+ICH6M

Intel

0.726V (deeper sleep mode)

PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory

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

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size

1st level cache control Always enabled

2st level cache control Always enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

2MB for Intel

1MB for Intel

®

Pentium® M 725A Processor

®

Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller

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 2 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 400 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

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

Built-in Intel

match the above specifications.

®

910GML

Chapter 1 19

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 1152MB

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 Realtek 8110CL

Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Rear side

Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

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

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.92

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom

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Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

Interface USB 1.1

Connector type Mini-USB

specification is ratified).

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item Specification

Chipset Atheros/Broadcom

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps

Protocol 802.11b+g

Interface Mini-PCI type II

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor &
Model Name

Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000

Bytes per
sector

Data heads 2 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate)

Drive Format

Disks 1 2 2

Spindle speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB

Interface 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

HGST HTS424040M9AT00/
Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS/
Seagate ST94019A

512 512 512

4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM

372 350 350

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5

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

HGST MORAGA
IC25N060ATMR04-0

Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS
Seagate 960821A

4 (for Toshiba)

100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5

HGST MORAGA
IC25N080ATMR04-0

SEAGATE ST9808210A

4 (for Hitachi)
3 (for Seagate)

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)

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Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification

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

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)

Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller ALC655

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 16 bit stereo digital to analog converter

16 bit stereo analog to digital converter

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

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

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset

Package 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA

Interface internal PCIE

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes

Built-in Intel

®

910GML

Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset

Memory size 64MB/128MB

Interface DDR2

Built-in Intel

®

910GML

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ICH6-M

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB port 4

Location three on the left side; one on the rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One type-II

Access location Left panel

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic

®

910GML+ICH6-M

Intel

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System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

VGA

LAN RealTek 8110CL

USB 2.0 Built in ICH6-M

Super I/O controller This model does not employ Super I/O controller since it does not

MODEM Built-in ICH6-M

Bluetooth Broadcom

Wireless 802.11 b+g Atheros/Broadcom

PCMCIA ENE CB1410

Audio ALC655

Built in Intel

have FIR, IEEE 1394 function

®

910GML

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller KB 3910

Total number of keypads 88-/89-key

Windows logo key Yes

Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo 4UR18650F-2-QC140

Panasonic CGR-B/8B5AE

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 4400 mAh for 8cell; 4000mAh for

Number of battery cell 8/4

Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

Normal voltage 14.4V

Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v

LCD 15 inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name AU:

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

Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White

4cell

B150XG01

Stripe

QDI

QD15XL06-01

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

Hannstar

HSD150PX14-A07

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

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LCD 15 inch

Item Specification

Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)

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

160 150

8/17 10/25

262,144 262,144

45/45

15/35

0 to +50

-25 to +60

40/40

20/40

0 to +50

-20 to +60

LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name LG LP150X08-A3 LG LP154W01-

A5K2

Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.0 inches, 38.1cm 15.4 inches 390.1

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

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

Pixel Pitch 0.297x0.297 0.25875x0.25875 0.25875x0.25875

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical

Display Mode Transmissive mode,

2

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity N/A 40 N/A

Contrast Ratio 250 300 500

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall
Time)msec

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

Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.3 for backlight unit

Weight 540 585 625

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

Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS

)

Stripe

normally White

150 150 190

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

only

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

Transmissive &
normally White

5.36 4.22 for backlight

max

CHIMEI N154I1­L07

R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe

Normally White

unit

344x222.0x6.35
max

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LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch

Item Specification

Support Color 262K 262K 262K colors (RGB

6-bit data driver)

Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left

Vertial: Upper/Lower

Temperature Range( C)

Operating

Storage (shipping)

°

45/45

15/35

0 to +50

-20 to +60

45/45

15/35

0 to +50

-20 to +60

45/45

15/35

0 to +50

-20 to +60

LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP

Brightness conditions N/A

Input voltage (V) 9~21

Input current (mA) 2.56 (max)

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

Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max)

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

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

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

Maximum input AC current 1.7A

Inrush current 220A@115VAC

220A@230VAC

Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

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

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

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

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

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

completely.

managed in this state.

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

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

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

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

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

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

Information

CPU Type :
CPU Speed :

IDE1 Model Name :
IDE1 Serial Number :

IDE2 Model Name :
IDE2 Serial Number :
System BIOS Ver:
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number

Asset Tag Number

Produce Name

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID:

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

Esc Exit ←

Main Security Boot Exit

Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.86GHz

1866MHz

TOSHIBA MK8025GAS - (PM)
None
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K15RA - (PS)

None

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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32 Byte

16 Byte

16 Byte
32 Byte

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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 is subject to different models.

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Information

→

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

Main Security Boot Exit

CPU Type :
CPU Speed :

IDE1 Model Name :
IDE1 Serial Number :

IDE2 Model Name :
IDE2 Serial Number :
System BIOS Ver:
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number

Asset Tag Number

Produce Name

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID:

Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.86GHz

1866MHz

TOSHIBA MK8025GAS - (PM)
None
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K15RA - (PS)

None

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22 Byte

32 Byte

16 Byte

16 Byte
32 Byte

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 system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

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

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

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

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

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

System BIOS ver Displays system BIOS version.

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

KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard

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

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

Product Name This field shows product name of the system.

Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.

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

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

UUID=32bytes

Main

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

Main

Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time: [09:25:48]

System Date: [07/08/2005]

System Memory: 640 KB

Extended Memory: 510 MB

Video Memory [128MB]

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 your 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

Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or
enabled.

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

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

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

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

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

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server).

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

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

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

year)

System Date

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Auto or Both

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

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

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

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Security

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main

Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

User Password is : Clear
Supervisor Password is : Clear

Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

[Enter]

[Enter]

controls accesses of the

whole setup utility.

It can be used to

Primary HardDisk Security

[Disabled]

boot up when Password

on boot is enabled.

Password on Boot

[Disabled]

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

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

34 Chapter 2

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

Parameter Description Option

User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.

Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

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

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

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

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

Primary HardDisk Security Enables or disables primary hard disk security

function.

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not

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

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

Disabled or Enabled

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

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

Setting a Password

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

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

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

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

3. Press e.

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

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

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

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

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

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

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

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

Changing a Password

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

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

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

field.

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

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

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

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

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

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

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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

Information Main Security Exit

Boot

Item Specific Help

+Hard Drive

Floppy Devices

CD-ROM/DVD Drive

Network Boot

Keys used to view or configure
devices:
<Enter> to expands or
collapses devices with a + or ­<F5> and <F6> moves the
device up or 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

Information Main Security Boot

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Disarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.

F1 Help ↑↓ 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 flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T Small Philips screw driver

T Philips screwdriver

T Plastic flat head screw driver

T Tweezers

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

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

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General Information

Before You Begin

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

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

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

3. Remove the battery pack.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

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

Start

Battery

Middle Cover HDD CoverDIMM Cover

RTC Battery

Bluetooth

C*1
D*2

CPU Heatsink

Lower Case

*2

Speaker Set

Lower Case

Assembly

O*2

Main Board

Assembly

86.9A353.3R0*2

North Bridge

Plate

Module

H*2

P*1

Keyboard

J*2 on bottom side

K*2 on top side

LCD Module

E*1 on upper case assemby

E*12 on bottom side

F*3 on bottom side

A*2 on rear side

86.9A353.3R0*2

Modem Board

E*1

Memory

ODD Module

Upper Case

Fan

O*2

Upper Case

Assembly

Touchpad

Bracket

H*3

O*4

HDD Module

M*4

Microphone

Touchpad

Assembly

Wireless LAN

N*3

Touchpad

Card

HDDHDD Bracket

ODD Module

CPU

G*2

ODD ODD Brack et

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LCD Module

4 screw caps

J*4 for 15"

J*8 for 15.4"

LCD Bezel

I*2

LCD Panel

LCD

LCD

Assembly

LCD Wire

Cable

G*8

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Item Description Part Number

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

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

x4)

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

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

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

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

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

H SCREW 86.9A352.4R0

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

J SCREW M2.5X6 86.9A353.6R0

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

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

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

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

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

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

I*2

LCD Inverter

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Unlock the battery lock.

2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

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

Removing the Memory and the HDD Module

1. Remove the three screws fastening the HDD cover.

2. Detach the HDD cover carefully.

3. Disconnect the wireless antenna.

4. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. (Note: This engineering sample does not have wireless

LAN card. Therefore, the image does not show wireless LAN antenna/wireless LAN card. Please refer to
below section “How to Remove the Wireless LAN Card for more details).

5. Remove four screws fastening the HDD module.

6. Pull the HDD module backwards then detach it.

How to Remove the Wireless LAN Card

1. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae.

2. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.

Removing the Memory

1. Remove the two screws fastening the DIMM cover.

2. Then detach the DIMM cover.

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3. Pop out the memory.

4. Remove the memory from the DIMM socket.

Removing the ODD Module

1. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown.

2. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it.

Removing the LCD Module

1. Open the notebook as the impage shows.

2. Detach the middle cover carefully as shown.

.

3. Remove the screw holding the keyboard.

4. Turn over the keyboard as shown.

5. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.

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.

6. Pull out the wireless LAN antenna from the main unit as shown.

7. Take out the LCD cable from the main unit then disconnect the cable.

8. Remove two screws fastening the LCD module.

9. Remove another two screws on the bottom as shown.

10. Then detach the entire LCD module cautiously.

.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

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

1. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board.

2. Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the microphone.

3. Remove one screw holding the upper case and the lower case assembly.

4. Then remove 13 screws on the bottom as shown.

NOTE: Screw type for red circle is M2.5x8; and screw type for yellow circle is M2.5x6.

5. Open the upper case assembly as shown.

6. After you open the upper case assembly, please disconnect the lid switch cable.

7. Raise upright the upper case assembly as shown then detach it.

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC.

2. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad bracket.

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3. Detach the touchpad bracket carefully.

4. Then detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracket.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

1. Disconnect the bluetooth cable then remove the bluetooth module.

2. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board.

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

4. Remove two hex screws holding the main board on the rear side.

5. Then take out the main board from the lower case carefully.

6. Disconnect the fan cable.

7. Remove two screw that hold the system fan then remove it.

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8. Disconnect the modem board cable from the main board.

9. Remove the two screws holding the modem board then detach the modem board.

10. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board.

11. Remove the three screws holding the CPU heatsink then remove it.

12. Use a flat headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock (see two pictures below).

13. Remove the CPU from the socket carefully.

14. Remove the two screws fastening north bridge plate then remove it.

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15. Remove the three screws fastening the speaker set.

16. Tear off the tape holding the speaker set.

17. Take out the speaker set from the lower case. This completes main unit disassembly.

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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. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter.

5. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter.

6. Disconnect the inverter cable and remove the inverter.

7. Remove two screws fastening the LCD assembly.

8. Take out the LCD assembly from Remove another screw holding the LCD bracket on the other side.

9. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD left bracket then remove it.

.

10. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD right bracket then remove the bracket.

11. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD then remove the cable.

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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.

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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 57.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 60

“Undetermined Problems” on page 72

“Error Message List” on page 61

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 60

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 60

“Intermittent Problems” on page 71

“Undetermined Problems” on page 72

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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 58

T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 59

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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 72.

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 59.

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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 72.

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 56.

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 56.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 56.

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 56.

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 57..

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 57..

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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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes

Code Beeps POST Routine Description

02h Verify Real Mode

03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)

04h Get CPU type

06h Initialize system hardware

08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values

09h Set IN POST flag

0Ah Initialize CPU registers

0Bh Enable CPU cache

0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values

0Eh Initialize I/O component

0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE

10h Initialize Power Management

11h Load alternate registers with initial POST

values

12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot

13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices

14h Initialize keyboard controller

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

17h Initialize cache before memory autosize

18h 8254 timer initialization

1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization

1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller

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

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

24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB

26h Enable A20 line

28h Autosize DRAM

29h Initialize POST Memory Manager

2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM

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

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

2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow

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

32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency

33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager

36h Warm start shut down

38h Shadow system BIOS ROM

3Ah Autosize cache

3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers

3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values

42h Initialize interrupt vectors

45h POST device initialization

memory bus

memory bus

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

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

48h Check video configuration against CMOS

49h Initialize PCI bus and devices

4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system

4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)

4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM

4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice

50h Display CPU type and speed

51h Initialize EISA board

52h Test keyboard

54h Set key click if enabled

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

59h Initialize POST display service

5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”

5Bh Disable CPU cache

5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB

60h Test extended memory

62h Test extended memory address lines

64h Jump to User Patch1

66h Configure advanced cache registers

67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC

68h Enable external and CPU caches

69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area

6Ah Display external L2 cache size

6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)

6Ch Display shadow-area message

6Eh Display possible high address for UMB

recovery

70h Display error messages

72h Check for configuration errors

76h Check for keyboard errors

7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors

7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present

80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs

81h Late POST device initialization

82h Detect and install external RS232 ports

83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers

84h Detect and install external parallel ports

85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices

86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports

87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices

(optional)

88h Initialize BIOS Area

89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)

8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area

8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

8Ch Initialize floppy controller

8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)

90h Initialize hard-disk controllers

91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers

92h Jump to UserPatch2

93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards

95h Install CD ROM for boot

96h Clear huge ES segment register

97h Fixup Multi Processor table

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

beeps on checksum failure.

99h Check for SMART drive (optional)

9Ah Shadow option ROMs

9Ch Set up Power Management

9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)

9Eh Enable hardware interrupts

9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives

A0h Set time of day

A2h Check key lock

A4h Initialize Typematic rate

A8h Erase F2 prompt

AAh Scan for F2 key stroke

ACh Enter SETUP

AEh Clear Boot flag

B0h Check for errors

B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating system

B4h 1 One short beep before boot

B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)

B6h Check password (optional)

B9h Prepare Boot

BAh Initialize DMI parameters

BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs

BCh Clear parity checkers

BDh Display MultiBoot menu

BEh Clear screen (optional)

BFh Check virus and backup reminders

C0h Try to boot with INT 19

C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)

C2h Initialize error logging

C3h Initialize error display function

C4h Initialize system error handler

C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)

C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)

C7h Initialize notebook docking late

C8h Force check (optional)

C9h Extended checksum (optional)

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

D2h Unknown interrupt

Code Beeps

E0h Initialize the chipset

E1h Initialize the bridge

E2h Initialize the CPU

E3h Initialize the system timer

E4h Initialize system I/O

E5h Check force recovery boot

E6h Checksum BIOS ROM

E7h Go to BIOS

E8h Set Huge Segment

E9h Initialize Multi Processor

EAh Initialize OEM special code

EBh Initialize PIC and DMA

ECh Initialize Memory type

EDh Initialize Memory size

EEh Shadow Boot Block

EFh System memory test

F0h Initialize interrupt vectors

F1h Initialize Run Time Clock

F2h Initialize video

F3h Initialize System Management Mode

F4h 1 Output one beep before boot

F5h Boot to Mini DOS

F6h Clear Huge Segment

F7h Boot to Full DOS

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.

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

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

Reconnect the LCD connector

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

LCD inverter ID

LCD inverter

LCD cable

LCD

System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system
runs correctly

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 57.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

System Check” on page 57.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

System Check” on page 57.

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 59.

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 See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 26.

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.

Press Fn+

Touchpad

Keyboard

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 26.

LCD cover switch

System board

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 26.

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 26.

LCD cover switch

System board

oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

Chapter 4 69

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 72.

70 Chapter 4

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.

Chapter 4 71

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 57.):

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

72 Chapter 4

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 3610. Refer
to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

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

NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or

regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to
return it.

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ADAPTER

BATTERY

BOARDS

N/A ADAPTER 65W HIPRO HP-

OK066B13WI

N/A

ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-1650­02WE

N/A

ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP-65KB
DBE

21

BATTERY PACK LI+ 4CELL 2.0MAH
SANYO

BATTERY PACK LI+ 4CELL 3.0MAH
SMP

BTATTERY PACK LI+ 4CELL 2.0MAH
SONY

BATTERY PACK LI+ 8CELL 2.2MAH
SONY

BATTERY PACK LI+ 8CELL 2.2MAH
PANASONIC

N/A

RTC BATTERY 23.22019.001

AP.0650A.005

AP.06503.008

AP.06501.007

BT.00403.005

BT.00407.002

BT.00404.005

BT.00804.007

BT.00805.002

74 Chapter 6

Aspire 3610 FRU List

CABLE

N/A WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG

22

N/A TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNPATICT

N/A

N/A

FOXCONN ATHEROS EU

WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG
FOXCONNBCM4318 MURA

BLUETOOTH BOARD WNC BC92035 56.25004.041

BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN
BCM2045

M61PUF1G372

MODEM BOARD FOXCONN
T60M845.01

TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.4E102.001

54.0309C.011

54.0309D.002

56.25020.001

56.17004.071

54.09011.641

N/A

N/A

N/A

CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY

2

6

3

POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.01518.521

COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.4C506.001

MODEM CABLE 50.4C504.001

MIDDLE COVER 60.4C507.004

HDD COVER 60.4E106.001

LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER &
SPEAKER

60.4E103.001

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Aspire 3610 FRU List

7 UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH

N/A

N/A

5 DIMM COVER 60.4E105.001

CABLE

PCMCIA DUMMY CARD 42.4C518.001

TOUCHPAD BRACKET 60.4C510.002

60.4E101.001

COMBO Drive

N/A

10 COMBO MODULE 24X 65.4E104.001

N/A OPTICAL BRACKET 33.4C511.002

N/A

HINGE PACK 15.4" LEFT/RIGHT 6K.4C5CS.001

ODD BEZEL 60.4E108.001

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COMMUNICATION MODULE

CPU/PROCESSOR

DVD-RW DRIVE

N/A CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X

N/A WIRELESS ANTENNA 25.90225.001

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

10

PHILIPS SCB5265 W/O BEZEL

CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X
TOSHIBA TS-L462C W/O BEZEL

CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X
LITEON SOSC-2483K W/O BEZEL

CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X
HLDS GCC-4244N W/O BEZEL

BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.4C505.001

CPU CEL-M370 1.5G MHZ INTEL KC.NC001.370

CPU DOTHAN725A 1.6GMHZ INTEL KC.NA001.725

CPU CEL-M360 1.4GMHZ INTEL KC.N0001.360

CPU CEL-M360 1.4GMHZ INTEL KC.NC001.360

CPU CEL-M380 1.6GMHZ INTEL KC.NC001.380

CPU DOTHAN730 1.6GMHZ INTEL KC.N0001.730

CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ INTEL KC.N0001.740

CPU DOTHAN750 1.87GMHZ INTEL KC.N0001.750

CPU DOTHAN760 2GMHZ INTEL KC.N0001.760

CPU DOTHAN770 2.13GMHZ INTEL KC.N0001.770

DVD-RW MODUL 8X DUAL 65.4E105.001

KO.02403.007

KO.02404.005

KO.02409.006

KO.0240A.004

N/A OPTICAL BRACKET 33.4C511.002

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

ODD BEZEL 60.4E108.001

DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL LITEON
SOSW-833S W/O BEZEL

DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL PIONEER
DVR-K15RA W/O BEZEL

DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL TOSHIBA
TS-L532U W/O BEZEL

DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL HLDS
GWA-4082N W/O BEZEL

DVD-RW DRIVE DUAL PHILIPS
SDVD8441 W/O BEZEL

KU.00804.012

KU.00805.012

KU.00801.005

KU.0080D.016

KU.00809.002

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FAN

HARD DISK DRIVE

4

9

FAN 23.10122.001

HDD MODULE 40G 65.4E102.001

HEATSINK

N/A

N/A HDD 40G 4200PRM SEAGATE

N/A

HDD BRACKET 60.4E107.001

ST94019A

HDD 40G TOSHIBA MK4025GAS KH.04004.005

HDD 40G HITACHI
HTS424040M9AT00

HDD 40G WD WD400UE-00HCT0 KH.04008.020

HDD 40G SAMSUNG MP0402H KH.0400B.002

HDD MODULE 60G 65.4E101.001

HDD BRACKET 60.4E107.001

HDD 60G SEAGATE ST960821A KH.06001.002

HDD 60G TOSHIBA MK6025GAS KH.06004.004

HDD 60G HITACHI C25N060ATMR04 KH.06007.006

HDD MODULE 80G 65.4E103.001

HDD BRACKET 60.4E107.001

HDD 80G TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KH.08004.003

HDD 80G HITACHI
IC25N080ATMR04

CPU HEATSINK W/O FAN 60.4E114.001

KH.04001.010

KH.04007.012

KH.08007.007

LCD

78 Chapter 6

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8 LCD MODULE 15" XGA 65.4E106.001

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

INVERTER BOARD 15.4" DARFON 19.21066.002

LCD BRACKET 15" RIGHT

Note: The image displays LCD bracket
right and left.

LCD BRACKET 15" LEFT

Note: The image displays LCD bracket
right and left.

LCD CABLE 15" XGA FVC 50.4C510.001

33.4C503.001

33.4C504.001

N/A

N/A

LCD BEZEL 15.4" W/LOGO 60.4C503.004

LCD PANEL 15" W/HINGE&LOGO 60.4C519.004

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MAINBOARD

N/A LCD 15" XGA LG LP150X08-TLA2 LK.15008.019

LCD 15" XGA QDI QD150XL06-L3 LK.15009.008

8 LCD MODULE 15.4" WXGA 65.4E107.011

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

20

INVERTER BOARD 15.4" DARFON 19.21066.002

LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.4C501.002

LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.4C502.002

LCD CABLE 15.4" TFT WXGA 50.4C509.001

LCD BEZEL 15.4" W/LOGO 60.4C502.004

LCD PANEL 15.4" W/HINGE&LOGO 60.4C518.004

LCD 15.4" WXGA LG B154EW01 V.8 LK.15405.005

LCD 15.4" WXGA SAMSUNG
LTN154X3-L01-G

LCD 15.4" WXGA LG LP154W01­TLA2

LCD 15.4" WXGA CHIMEI N154I1­L07

MAINBOARD MORAR W/O CPU W/
MODEM & MODEM CABLE &
PCMCIA SLOT & RTC BATTERY

LK.15406.006

LK.15408.014

LK.1540D.004

55.4E101.D02

MEMORY

N/A SDIMM 256M NANYA

NT256T64UH4A0FN-37B

N/A SDIMM 256M HYNIX

HYMP532S64P6-C4

N/A SDIMM 256M INFINEON

HYS64T32000HDL-3.7-A

N/A SDIMM 256M MICRON

MT4HTF3264HY-53EB3

N/A SDIMM 256M SAMSUNG

M470T3354BZ0-CD5

N/A SDIMM 512 INFINEON

MHYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A

KN.25603.020

KN.2560G.006

KN.25602.023

KN.25604.027

KN.2560B.011

KN.51202.021

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MICROPHONE

KEYBOARD

N/A SDIMM 512M NANYA

N/A SDIMM 512M MICRON

N/A SDIMM 512M SAMSUNG

N/A SDIMM 512M HYNIX

N/A SDIMM 256M MICRON

N/A SDIMM 512M MICRON

N/A SDIMM 256M MICRON

N/A

19

NT512T64UH8A0FN-37B

MT8HTF6464HDY-53EB3

M470T6554BZ0-CD5

HYMP564S64P6-C4

MT8HTF3264HDY-40EB3

MT8HTF6464HDY-40EB3

MT4HTF3264HY-40EB3

MICROPHONE 23.42068.001

KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK­H3M1D UI

KN.51203.018

KN.51204.019

KN.5120B.008

KN.5120G.005

KN.25604.022

KN.51204.020

KN.25604.028

99.N5982.M1D

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0U UK

KEYBOARD 88KEY SUNREX
K032130A1 UI

KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK­H30M02 CH

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0S SP

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON THAI

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON BRAZILIAN PROTUGESE

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON KOREA

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H30M0G GERMAN

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H30M0E I IT

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0F FRENCH

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M00 SW

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON PORTUGUESE

99.N5982.M0U

90.4C507.S1D

99.N5982.M02

99.N5982.M0S

TBD

TBD

TBD

99.N5982.M0G

99.N5982.M0E

99.N5982.M0F

99.N5982.M00

TBD

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HEATSINK

MISCELLANEOUS

PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT

SPEAKER

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/a

N/A

N/A

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON ARABIC

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M1A BE

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0W SD

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON CZECH

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0Q HG

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0N NW

KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0D DM

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON TURKISH

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON CANADIAN FRENCH

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON JAPANESE

KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0L GK

KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0H HB

KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK­H3M0R RU

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON SLOVENIA

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON CROATIA

NORTH BRIDGE PLATE 60.4E113.001

LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.4C505.001

LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.4C506.001

LO G O PLATE PA N E L 31.45I06.001

LOGO PLATE BEAEL 31.4C509.001

PCMCIA SLOT 21.H0056.001

SPEAKER LEFT/RIGHT 23.40153.001

TBD

99.N5982.M1A

99.N5982.M0W

TBD

99.N5982.M0Q

99.N5982.M0N

99.N5982.M0D

TBD

TBD

TBD

99.N5982.M0L

99.N5982.M0H

99.N5982.M0R

TBD

TBD

SCREW

N/A

N/A

N/A

SCREW 34.00015.081

SCREW 86.00059.220

SCREW 86.00D01.230

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N/A SCREW 86.00D02.230

N/A

11

N/A SCREW 86.9A352.3R0

12

N/A

14

15

N/A

N/A

N/A

16

17

SCREW 86.9A323.6R0

SCREW 86.9A323.8R0

SCREW 86.9A352.4R0

SCREW 86.9A353.4R0

SCREW 86.9A353.6R0

SCREW 86.9A353.8R0

SCREW 86.9A523.3R0

SCREW 86.9A524.4R0

SCREW 86.9A552.3R0

SCREW 86.9A552.4R0

SCREW 86.9A553.3R0

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Index

A

AC Adapter 28

AFLASH Utility 43

Audio 20

B

Battery 27

BIOS 20

package 20
ROM size 20
ROM type 20
vendor 20
Version 20

BIOS Supports protocol 20

BIOS Utility 32

Navigating 33
Onboard Device Configuration 38
Startup Configuration 37
System Security 42

Board Layout

Bottom View 6, 86
Top View 5, 84

brightness

hotkeys 16

C

Cache

controller 20
size 21

caps lock

on indicator 12

CardBus 26

Chipsets 20

contrast

hotkeys 16

Controllers 20

Core logic 20

CPU

core voltage 20
I/O voltage 20
package 20
type 20

D

DIMM

Combinations

Disassembly

21

Battery Pack 49
Procedure Flowchart 48

Display 2

display

hotkeys 16

Display Standby Mode 29

DVD-ROM Interface 23, 24

E

Environmental Requirements 29

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 71

External CD-ROM Drive Check 67

F

Features 1

Flash Utility 43

Floppy Disk Drive Interface 22

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88

H

Hard disk 23

Hard Disk Standby Mode 29

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20

HDD 23

Hibernation Mode 29

Hibernation mode

hotkey 16

Hot Keys 15

I

Indicators 12

Intermittent Problems 82

J

Jumper and Connector Locations 84

Top View 84

K

Keyboard 20, 27

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67

L

L2 cache 20

M

Index 85

Mechanical Specification 30

media access

on indicator 12

Memory Check 68

Model Definition 101

Modem 22

N

Notebook Manager

hotkey 16

num lock

on indicator 12

O

Online Support Information 110

P

Panel

Bottom 11
right 10

PC Card 12, 26

PCMCIA 26

Power Management 29

Power System Check 68

Battery Pack 70
Power Adapter 69

Troubleshooting 66

U

Undetermined Problems 83

USB 26

utility

BIOS 32

V

Video 25

Resolutions 26

Video controller 20

R

Removing the Battery Pack 50

S

Second Level Cache 20

speakers

hotkey 16

Standby Mode 29

System Check Procedures 67

System Diagnostic Diskette 43

System Memory 21

System Utilities 32

System Utility Diskette 43

T

Temperature 29

Test Compatible Components 104

Touchpad 20

touchpad

hotkey 16

Touchpad Check 70

86 Index

Index 87