Acer Aspire 7520, Aspire 7220 Service Manual

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Aspire 7520/7220 Series

Service Guide

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7520/7220 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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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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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating system

q Windows

Platform and memory

q AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

• AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-66 / TL-64 / TL-60 / TL-56 / TL-52 (1 MB L2

• Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3500+/3600+/3800+ (1.8/ 2.0/2.2 GHz, 512/256/256KB L2 cache),

• NVIDIA nForce® 630M chipset

q Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless

technology

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

(dual-channel support)

VistaTM Ultimate

VistaTM Home Premium

VistaTM Home Basic

VistaTM Starter

cache, 2.3 GHz / 2.2 GHz / 2.0 GHz / 1.8 GHz / 1.6 GHz GHz, supporting AMD HyperTransport® technology (for selected models)

supporting AMD HyperTransport® technology (for selected models)

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Display and graphics

q 17" WXGA + high-brightness (200-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution,

supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing via Acer GridVista™

q NVIDIA GeForce® 8400M GS/GE with up to 1024MB of Turbocache™ (256MB of dedicated

GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768MB of share system memory), supporting NVIDIA® PureVideo™ technology (WMV HD, High Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration), Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, and PCI Express® (for selected models)

q NVIDIA GeForce® 7000M with up to 896MB of Turbocache™ (256MB of dedicated system

memory, up to 640MB of share system memory), Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI Express (for selected models)

q Dual independent display support

q 16.7 million colors (for selected models)

q MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration) / (full decode) (for selected models)

q WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) support (acceleration) / (full decode) (for selected models)

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

q DVI-D (true digital video interface) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support

(for selected models)

q Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies

Storage subsystem

q One or two 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drives

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q Optical drive options:

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

Audio

q Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers (2 W) and one

q Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby®

q Intel® High Definition Audio support

q S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

q MS-Sound compatible

q Built-in microphone

Input devices

q 88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

q Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button

q 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, standard numeric

q Empowering Key

q Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™

q Volume wheel

• HD-DVD drive (for selected models)

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (for selected models)

(MS),

Memory Stick PRO

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

subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects (for selected models)

PRO LOGIC® II, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, Dolby® Headphone and Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies

keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys

Communication

q Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology (for selected

models)

• Acer Xpress VoIP phone (for selected models)

q WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer

SignalUp™ wireless technology

q WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models)

q LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

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

Dimensions and weight

q 404 (W) x 298 (D) x 38/43 (H) mm (15.9x11.7x 1.5/1.7 inches)

q 3.7 kg (8.16 lbs.)

Power subsystem

q ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving

modes

q 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell)

q 44Acer QuicCharge™ technology:

• 80% charge in 1 hour

• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

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• 3-hour charge-in-use.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)

q 3-pin 90 W AC adapter

I/O Ports

q ExpressCard™/54 slot

q 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

q Four USB 2.0 ports

q DVI-D port with HDCP support (for selected models)

q IEEE 1394 port

q Consumer infrared (CIR) port

q External display (VGA) port

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

q Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support

q AV-in port

q Microphone-in jack

q Line-in jack

q Ethernet (RJ-45) port

q Modem (RJ-11) port

q DC-in jack for AC adapter

Options and accessories

q Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager

q Acer Media Center remote control

q 512 MB, 1 GB or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules

q 8-cell Li-ion battery pack

q 3-pin 90 W AC adapter

q External USB floppy disk drive

Software

q Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio , ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock,

eRecovery, eSettings Management)

q Acer Arcade™

q Acer Arcade Deluxe™ featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine and Acer HomeMedia

q Acer Crystal Eye

q Acer GridVista™

q Acer Launch Manager

q Acer Video Conference Manager

q Adobe® Reader®

q CyberLink® PowerProducer®

q Norton Internet Security™

q NTI CD-Maker™

q Acer GameZone

q Microsoft Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial

NOTE: Software listed above is for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model

purchased.

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Environment

q Temperature:

• Operating: 5ºC to 35ºC

• Non-operating: -20ºC to 65ºC

q Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20%~80%

• Non-operating: 20%~80%

System compliance

q Wi-Fi®

q ACPI

q Mobile PC 2002

q DMI 2.0

Warra nty

q One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on

the model purchased.

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System Block Diagram

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Board Layout

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Top View

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1 JP1 LVDS Connector 10 JP6 Touchpad Connector

2 JP3 Speaker (Left) Connector 11 U14 R5C833 Chip

3 JP34 Speaker (Right) Connector 12 U15 Keyboard Controller

4 JP4 Microphone Connector 13 JP9 PCI Express Card Socket

5 T1 14 LED1 Power/Suspend LED

6 JP5 Keyboard Connector 15 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED

7 JP2 Button Board Connector 16 JP13 Mainboard to Audio Board

8 JP36 LED Board Connector 17 JP11 Mainboard to USB & TV Board

9 PHY RTL&11B Chip 18 JP12 Bluetooth Module Connector

Connector

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Bottom View

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1 PJP1 DC-in Power Jack 13 JP26 IEEE1394 Connector

2 PJP2 Battery Connector 14 JP27 SATA HDD Connector

3 JP14 D-Sub CRT Connector 15 JP22 CPU Socket

4 JP25 ODD Connector 16 SW1 Volume Control

5 JP20 Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Connector 17 JP28 DDRII Memory Socket

6 JP20 Mini Card (WLAN) Connector 18 JP29 DDRII Memory Socket

7 JP21 Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Socket 19 U29 Audio Codec Controller

8 U23 North Bridge 20 JP31 Line-Out/Headphone/SPDIF Jackt

9 JP16 Internal Fan Connector 21 JP32 Mic-in Jack

10 JP18 RJ45 (LAN) Connector 22 JP33 Line-in Jack

11 JP23 USB (Dual) Connectors 23 JP33 Memory Card Reader

12 JP24 TV-out Connector

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Your Acer Notebook Tour

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

Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

3 Wireless communication

4 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

8 Click buttons (center) The center button functions like the middle

button/indicator

Bluetooth communication button/ indicator

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

programs.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

functions like a computer mouse.

mouse button.

function.

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9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18

10 Click buttons (left and

11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

12 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

13 Acer Arcade button Launches the Acer Arcade application.

14 Empowering button Launches the Empowering Technology

15 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

16 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands

Closed Front View

right)

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

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

displays computer output.

toolbar.

output.

when you use the computer.

# Icon Item Description

1 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.

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

4 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

5 Headphones/speaker/

line-out jack with S/PDIF support

6 LCD display latch Slide to the right to unlock the LCD display.

7 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control or

CD player, stereo walkman).

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

other infrared devices.

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Left View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

2 External display (VGA)

port

3 DVI-D DVI-D port Connects to a display device with DVI-D

4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-

5 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

6 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/

PAL) port

7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

8 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume.

9 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

10 PCI Express Card slot Accepts an Express Card/54 module.

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

input (for selected models)

based network (for selected models).

mouse, USB camera).

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

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).

Note: Express Cards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than previous PC Cards. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, Express Cards use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology that provides 500 Mbytes/sec total throughput. Formerly code named “NEWCARD,” Express Cards are 5mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but do not use the same 86x54mm footprint. Express Cards come in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. Express Card/54 slot means this notebook accepts 75x54mm Express Cards.

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Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

2 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video

3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

4 Optical disk access

5 Optical drive eject

6 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the

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

mouse, USB camera).

(AV) devices (for selected models).

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

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

indicator

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

button

computer is turned off.

8 RF-in jack Accepts input signals from digital TV-tuner

Rear view

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even

devices (for selected models).

after prolonged use.

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Base view

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

4 Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output.

5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)

6 Ventilation slots and

7 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory

cooling fan

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.

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

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Icon Function Description

Power Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

HDD Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated

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

green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

To the top of the keyboard there are four easy-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, arcade buttons and an

Empowering Key “ .

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

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Launch Button Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

Mail Email application (user-programmable)

Acer Arcade Launches the Acer Arcade application

Touchpad Basics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

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

q 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.

q The center (3) button to mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows

applications.

Function Left Button (1) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the

Select Click once Tap once

Drag Click and hold, then

use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold to

Click once

same speed as double-clicking the mouse button)

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

move up/down/left/ right.

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - 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.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, one Windows key 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

Scroll lock

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 one key that performs Windows-specific functions.

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Key Icon Description

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

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

+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.

+ <E> Opens the My Computer window

+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.

+ <F> Opens the Search: 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

Application key

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 screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility.

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

<Fn>+<F1> Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

<Fn>+<F2> Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

<Fn>+<F3> Acer ePower

Management

<Fn>+<F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering Technology” on page 19.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

<Fn>+<F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

<Fn>+<F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

<Fn>+<F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

<Fn>+<F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn>+<x> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn>+<z> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

<Fn>+<Home> Play/Pause Plays or pauses the media.

<Fn>+<Pg Up> Stop Stops the media playing.

external monitor (if connected) and both.

Press any key to return.

<Fn>+<Pg Dn> Previous Returns to previous media file.

<Fn>+<End> Next Jumps to next media file.

Special Key

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

To t y pe :

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <> 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.

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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The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <> 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.

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Acer Empowering Technology

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

q Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. q Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. q Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home

Theater™ on your system.

q Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. q Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. q Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. q Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. q Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

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

Empowering Technology password

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

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Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.

Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.

Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.

Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

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Acer ePower Management

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

AC Mode (Adapter mode)

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

DC Mode (Battery mode)

There are three pre-defined profiles - Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. You can also define the power plan optimized for your needs.

To create new power plan

1. Select a predefined power plan and click the “ “ icon shown on the lower left-hand side.

2. Enter the name for the newly created power plan.

3. Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to what you want.

4. Change the display and sleep settings as desired.

5. Click “OK“ to apply the setting.

6. A new power plan is created.

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Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the “Remaining Battery Life” field.

For additional power options, click “More Power Options”.

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Acer eAudio Management

Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. "Music" mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.

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Acer ePresentation Management

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

Acer eDataSecurity Management

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

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

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

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

passwords!

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Acer eLock Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.

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Acer eRecovery Management

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

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

q Back up to HDD (set recovery point).

q Back up to CD/DVD.

q Image/data recovery tools:

q Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).

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

q Recover from CD/DVD.

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

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

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

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Acer eSettings Management

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

Acer eSettings Management also:

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

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Getting to know your Acer Crystal Eye webcam

1 23 3

No. Item

1 Lens

2 Power indicator

3 Rubber grip (selected models only)

Launching the Acer Crystal Eye webcam

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

Click Start > All programs > Acer > Crystal Eye webcam. The Acer Cyrstal Eye webcam capture window appears.

Changing the Acer Crystal Eye resolution

To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution button to select the desired resolution.

Using the Acer Crystal Eye as webcam

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

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Using the System Utilities

Start Control Panel Display

Note:

Start Control Panel Display

Settings (2)

Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor

Apply OK

Start All Programs Acer GridVista

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

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

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

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

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

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

AcerGridVista is simple to set up:

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

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

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

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

recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons (see their locations mentioned in “EasyLaunch Buttons”). You can access the Launch Manager by clicking Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type

Core logic North Bridge NVIDIA nForce® 630M chipset

CPU package S1 Socket package CPU with 638-pin Lindless Micro PGA package

CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature Fan Speed Acoustic Level

Core 0 Core 1 (rpm) (dBA)

86 86 3700 39

88 88 3450 36.5

91 91 3150 34.5

95 95 2800 31

AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-66 / TL-64 / TL-60 / TL-56 / TL-52 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.3 GHz / 2.2 GHz / 2.0 GHz / 1.8 GHz / 1.6 GHz GHz, supporting AMD HyperTransport® technology (for selected models)

Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3500+/3600+/3800+ (1.8/ 2.0/2.2 GHz, 512/256/ 256KB L2 cache), supporting AMD HyperTransport® technology (for selected models)

TEST Condition: 35W@Ambient 35 degree C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix TrustedCore / PhoenixBIOS

BIOS Version Phoenix TrustedCore ver 1.14 / PhoenixBIOS ver 1.01

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32-pin PLCC

Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT

13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface), PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After

that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the laptop. Then you will see the PXE version displayed on screen.

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 2MB

1st level cache control Always enabled

2st level cache control Always enabled

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Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 2GB

Supports maximum memory size 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)

Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 667 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

North Bridge NVIDIA

match the above specifications.

MCP67-MV (Single chip)

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 128MB 128MB

0MB 256MB 256MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

0MB 2048MB 2048MB

128MB 128MB 256MB

128MB 256MB 384MB

128MB 512MB 640MB

128MB 1024MB 1152MB

128MB 2048MB 2176MB

256MB 128MB 384MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

256MB 1024MB 1280MB

256MB 2048MB 2304MB

512MB 128MB 640MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

512MB 2048MB 2560MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 128MB 1152MB

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

1024MB 2048MB 3072MB

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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.

System VRAM and VBIOS Options

eSetting OS

System

Memory

512Mb 128MB Dedicated 128MB 512MB 192MB 512MB

1024MB 128MB Dedicated 128MB 1024MB 383MB 1024MB

2048MB 128MB Dedicated 128MB 2048MB 895MB 2048MB

4096MB 128MB Dedicated 128MB 4096MB 1919MB 4096MB

VBIOS Option

in BIOS/

CMOS

Max. available 192MB

256MB Dedicated 256MB 512MB 320MB 512MB

Max. available 320MB

512MB Dedicated 512MB 512MB 578MB 512MB

Max. available 576MB

Max. available 383MB

256MB Dedicated 256MB 1024MB 511MB 1024MB

Max. available 511MB

512MB Dedicated 512MB 1024MB 767MB 1024MB

Max. available 767MB

Max. available 895MB

256MB Dedicated 256MB 2048MB 1023MB 2048MB

Max. available 1023MB

512MB Dedicated 512MB 2048MB 1279MB 2048MB

Max. available 1279MB

Max. available 1919MB

256MB Dedicated 256MB 4096MB 2047MB 4096MB

Max. available 2047MB

512MB Dedicated 512MB 4096MB 2303MB 4096MB

Max. available 2303MB

VRAM size

System

memory size

VRAM size

System

memory size

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom 5787

Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Giga LAN

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Left side

Features Integrated 10/100/1000 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

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Modem Interface

Item Specification

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Right side

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset

Broadcom Bluetooth

2.0+EDR

Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

specification is ratified).

Interface USB 1.1

Connector type USB

Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom 4311/4312 or Atheros XB63

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps

Protocol 802.11a+b+g+Draft-n/802.11a+b+g/802.11b+g

Interface PCI

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & Model Name

HGST HTS541680J9SA00 Seagate ST980811AS Toshiba MK8037GSX WD WD800BEVS22RST0

Capacity (MB) 80000 120000 160000 200000

Bytes per

512 512 512 512

sector

Data heads 2 3 (for Hitachi and

Drive Format

Disks 1 1 1 1

Spindle speed

5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 4200 RPM

(RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB 8192KB

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

Max. media

372 350 350 350 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)

Data transfer rate

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5 (host~buffer,

Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

HGST HTS541612J9SA00 Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX WD WD1200BEVS22RST0

Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba)

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

HGST HTS541616J9SA00 Seagate ST9160821AS Toshiba MK1637GSX WD WD1600BEVS22RST0

4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Seagate)

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

Toshiba MK2035GSS

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Voltage tolerance

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

DVD-Dual Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N

SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DVR-K17RS PANASONIC Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ-850 PHILIPS Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A1P HLDS Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray LabelFlash 8X GSA-T20N SONY Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X AD-7530A TOSHIBA HD-DVD Drive 12.7mm Tray TS-L802A

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 Realtek ALC268

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex

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

Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)

Internal microphone Yes

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

Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0

DMA channel 1

Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Subwoofer Yes (2W) (Optional)

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USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ICH8M

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB port 4

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

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller TI PCI 7412

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One type-II

Access location Left side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic

LAN Realtek RTL8211B

USB 2.0 Built in ICH8M

Super I/O controller NS 87383

MODEM Connexant MDC 1.5 Card

Bluetooth

Wireless LAN Broadcom 4311/4312 or Atheros XB63

PCMCIA TI PCI 7412

Audio Realtek ALC268

North Bridge NVIDIA

Broadcom 2045 Bluetooth

Fox BRM 4311 Minicard BG

MCP67-MV (Single chip)

2.0+EDR

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller KB926

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

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Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 6CELLS

BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 6CELLS BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 6CELLS BATTERY SONY LI-ION 6CELLS BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SONY LI-ION 8CELLS

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 2000 mAH or 2400 mAH

Number of battery cell 6 cell or 8cell

Package configuration 9 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

Normal voltage 14.8V

Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v

LCD 15.4” inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name LPL

Screen Diagonal (mm) 17 inches 17 inches 17 inches 17 inches

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

Display resolution (pixels) 1440x900

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 Normally White

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70 70

Contrast Ratio 300 300 250 250

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec

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

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

Weight 550 570 600 600

Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6.0317.3x242.0x5.9317.3x242.0x6.5317.3x242.0x6.

Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS

Support Color 262K colors

Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left

Vertical: Upper/Lower

)

LP154WX4TLB2 (G)

WXGA+

Stripe

300 300 300 300

8888

(RGB 6-bit data driver)

40/40

10/30

CMO N154I2L05 GLARE

1440x900 WXGA+

R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

262,144 262,144 262,144

45/45

15/35

AUO B154EW02 V7(G)

1440x900 WXGA+

R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

40/40

20/40

SAMSUNG LTN154AT01001(G)

1440x900 WXGA+

R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

40/40

20/40

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LCD 15.4” inch

Item Specification

Temperature Range( C)

Operating

Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

0 to +50

-25 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 Adapter

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

0 to +50

-20 to +60

0 to +50

-20 to +60

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

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

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

completely.

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

managed in this state.

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

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

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

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

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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.

Chapter 2

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.

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

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Main Advanced Boot ExitSecurity

CPU Type : CPU Speed :

IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number

ATAPI Model Name :

AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60

2.00 GHz

ST9100824AS-(S1)

3PLOLL40

TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D-(SS) System BIOS Version : V1.14 VGA BIOS Version :

5.73.22.47.02 KBC Version : 08.16 Serial Number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number :

Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID :

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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

Esc

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

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

For the AS7220 model, there are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.

For the AS7250/G model, there are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit.

Follow these instructions:

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

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

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

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

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

q 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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AS7220 Model BIOS Screens

See the following sections for descriptions of the BIOS screens on the AS7220 model laptops.

Information

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main Advanced Boot ExitSecurity

Information

CPU Type : CPU Speed :

IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number

ATAPI Model Name : System BIOS Version : V1.14 VGA BIOS Version : KBC Version : 08.16

Serial Number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer

UUID :

AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60

2.00 GHz

ST9100824AS-(S1)

3PLOLL40

TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D-(SS)

5.73.22.47.02

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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

Esc

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

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. .

Parameter Description

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

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

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

ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of devices installed on the secondary IDE master. The

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

System BIOS Version Displays the system BIOS version.

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

KBC Version This field displays the KBC version of the system.

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 This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is present.

UUID=32bytes

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Main

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

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Main

System Time : [19:03:49]

System Date : [10/17/2007]

System Memory : 633 KB

Extended Memory : 1022 MB

VGA Memory : 256 MB

Advanced Boot ExitSecurity

Shows system base memory size

Shows extended memory size

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Quiet Boot : [Enabled] Power on Display : [Auto] Network Boot : [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu : [Disabled] D2D Recovery : [Enabled]

Help

Exit

Esc Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

Select Item

Select Menu

F5/F6

Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

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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 633KB.

Extended Memory This field reports the total memory size in the

system.

VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size.

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:

Disabled or Enabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

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

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

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Advanced

The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Infrared Port (FIR):

Main

Advanced

[Enabled]

Boot ExitSecurity

Item Specific Help

Configure Infrared Port using options:

[Disabled] No configuration

[Enabled] User configuration

[Auto]

BIOS or OS chooses configuration

(OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS

Help

Exit

Esc Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

Parameter Description Option

Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables the Infrared port.

Select Item

Select Menu

Enabled: User controls port configuration.

Auto: BIOS or OS controls port configuration.

OS Controlled: This is displayed when port configuration is controlled by the OS.

F5/F6

Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Enabled, Disabled, Auto or

OS Controlled

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Security

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

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Supervisor Password is :

Main Advanced Boot Exit

Clear User Password is : Clear SATA HDD Password is: Clear

Set Supervisor Password:

Set User Password: Set SATA HDD Password

Password on Boot :

[Enter]

[Disabled]

Security

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.

F1 Help

Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

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

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

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.

HDD Password Shows the setting of the hard disk password.

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.

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 SATA HDD Password Press Enter to set the hard disk 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.

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

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 supervisor, user, or hard disk password:

1. Use the w and y 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 exceed 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 Supervisor Password parameter to “Set”.

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

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

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Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

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

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

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

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

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

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

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Boot

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

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Boot priority order:

1: IDE CDROM : TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D-(

2: IDE HDD: ST9100824AS-(S1) 4: PCI LAN : NVIDIA Boot Agent 232.0529 4: USB HDD : 5: USB CDROM : 6: USB FDC : 7: USB KEY :

Main Advanced

Boot

ExitSecurity

Item Specific Help

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the list, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Help

Exit

Esc Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Select Item

Select Menu

F5/F6

Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

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Exit

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

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) setup Utility

Information

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes Save Changes

Main Advanced

Security

Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Help

Exit

Esc Enter Execute Command 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 Defaults Load default values for all SETUP item.

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

Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select Item

Select Menu

F5/F6

Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

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AS7250/G Model BIOS Screens

See the following sections for descriptions of the BIOS screens on the AS7250 and AS7250G model laptops.

Information

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main Advanced Boot ExitSecurity

Information

CPU Type : CPU Speed :

IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number

ATAPI Model Name :

AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60

2.00 GHz

ST9100824AS-(S1)

3PLOLL40

TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D-(SS) System BIOS Version : V1.14 VGA BIOS Version :

5.73.22.47.02 KBC Version : 08.16 Serial Number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number :

Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID :

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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

Esc

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

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. .

Parameter Description

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

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

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

HDD Model Name (PS) This field shows the model name of HDD installed on the primary IDE slave.

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

ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of devices installed on the secondary IDE master. The

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

System BIOS Version Displays the system BIOS version.

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

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 This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is present.

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

UUID=32bytes

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Main

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

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Main

System Time : [19:03:49]

System Date : [10/17/2007]

System Memory : 633 KB

Extended Memory : 1022 MB

VGA Memory : 256 MB

Advanced Boot ExitSecurity

Shows system base memory size

Shows extended memory size

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Quiet Boot : [Enabled] Power on Display : [Auto] Network Boot : [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu : [Disabled] D2D Recovery : [Enabled]

Help

Exit

Esc Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

Select Item

Select Menu

F5/F6

Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

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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 634KB.

Extended Memory This field reports the total memory size in the

system.

Video Memory Shows the video memory size.

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.

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:

Enabled or Disabled

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.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Supervisor Password is :

Main Advanced Boot Exit

Clear User Password is : Clear SATA HDD Password is: Clear

Set Supervisor Password:

Set User Password: Set SATA HDD Password

Password on Boot :

[Enter]

[Disabled]

Security

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.

F1 Help

Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

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

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

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.

HDD 0 Password Shows the setting of the hard disk 0 password.

HDD 1 Password Shows the setting of the hard disk 1 password.

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.

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 HDD 0 Password Press Enter to set the hard disk 0 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.

Set HDD 1 Password Press Enter to set the hard disk 1 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.

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

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 supervisor, user, or hard disk password:

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

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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 Supervisor Password parameter to “Set”.

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

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

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

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

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

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

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

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

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

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Boot

Item Specific Help

Boot priority order:

1: IDE CDROM : TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D-(

2: IDE HDD: ST9100824AS-(S1) 4: PCI LAN : NVIDIA Boot Agent 232.0529 4: USB HDD : 5: USB CDROM : 6: USB FDC : 7: USB KEY :

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the list, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Help

Exit

Esc Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Select Item

Select Menu

F5/F6

Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

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Exit

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

Item Specific Help

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes Save Changes

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Help

Exit

Esc Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Press Enter to exit the utility and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes Press Enter to exit the utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Defaults Press Enter to load default values for all setup parameters.

Discard Changes Press Enter to load previous values from CMOS for setup parameters.

Save Changes Press Enter to save setup data to CMOS.

Select Item

Select Menu

F5/F6

Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

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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:

q Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

q Small Philips screw driver

q Philips screwdriver

q Plastic flat head screw driver

q 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 Pack

Thermal

Door

B*1

D*1

System Fan Memory

B*4

Thermal

Module

CPU

F*1

ODD Module

Lower Case

Assembly

D*5 F*1

F*1

Mimi Cover

Middle Cover

F*2

Keyboard

C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic

LCD Module

C*2 on bottom side

C*8 upper case assembly to lower case a ssembly on bottom side

C*2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side

F*2

HDD Door

H*4

HDD Bracket

Upper Case

Assembly

HDD

Lower Case

Modem

Board

F*1

Main Board

F*2

Speaker Set

Switch Board

(for AS

models)

F*2F*1

Media Board

(for AS

models)

Touchpad

Bracket

F*1

Touchpad

FFC

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LCD Module

B*4

LCD Bezel

G*1 for 15"

G*2 for 15.4"

LCD Inverter

B*2

LCD Panel

G*2 for 15.4"

LCD

Assembly

Wireless

Antenna Set

LCD Cable

Screw List

Item Description Part Number

A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) MA000006AG0

B SCREW M2.5*4(NL) MA0000061G0

B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) MA0000062G0

D SCREW M2.5*12(NL) MMCK25120G0

E SCREW M2*2.2 MA000006UG0

F SCREW M2*3(NL) MA0000060G0

G SCREW M2*5(Ni-NL) MA0000012G0

H SCREW M M 3.0D 3.0L K MAAA03032G0

I SCREW M 2.5D 4.15L K 5.5D ZK NL MA0000005G0

J SCREW M 2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI + MA000006C00

K SCREW ICW50_CPU_T HERMAL_SCR AM010000300

L SCREW M M 2.0D 3L K 5D MA0000096G0

M SCREW F 4# 5L K 4.5D ZK NL + MA000002NG0

F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right)

LCD Bracket

Sets

LCD

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Unlock the battery lock (move the battery lock to the unlock position as shown).

2. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery.

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Removing the HDD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board/CPU/Keyboard and the LCD Module

Removing the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover.

2. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit.

3. Remove the screw fastening the HDD module bracket.

4. Pull the tab to remove the HDD module in the direction of the arrow.

Removing the Memory

1. Remove the four screws holding the thermal cover.

2. Detach the thermal cover from the main unit.

3. Pop out the memory from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory, then repeat

this step).

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Removing the Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card and TV Tuner Card

1. Disconnect the two antennae from the wireless LAN card.

2. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card.

3. Then take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit.

4. Remove the two screws fastening the modem card and detach the modem card from the main board.

5. Then remove the modem card from the main unit.

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Removing the System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board and CPU

1. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board.

2. Remove the three screws holding the system fan.

3. Remove the four spring screws holding the CPU thermal module.

4. Then detach the CPU thermal module as shown.

5. Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn counter clock-wire).

6. Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully.

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Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module

1. Turn the notebook over.

2. Remove the two screws securing the strip cover from the bottom of the notebook.

3. Detach the strip cover from the front side and remove it.

4. Gently pull up the keyboard to release it from the four snaps as shown.

5. Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. Then disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board.

6. Remove the keyboard from the main unit.

7. Disconnect the LCD cable and microphone cable from the main board.

8. Pull out the wireless LAN antennas free from the main unit as shown.

9. Remove the four screws securing the hinges.

10. Detach the LCD module from the main unit.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

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

1. Remove the screw fastening the ODD from the bottom of the notebook.

2. Push the ODD module outwards and gently pull it out as shown.

3. Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown.

4. Then press the release the memory dummy card from the 5-in-1 card reader slot as shown.

5. Remove the nine screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly on the bottom.

6. Remove the eight screws fastening the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly on the front

side.

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7. Disconnect the touchpad FFC, left speaker cable, button board FFC, and LED board FFC from the main board.

8. Carefully detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

1. Remove the two screws fastening the audio board to the lower case.

2. Detach the audio board cable from the main board.

3. Remove the audio board from the main unit.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from the main board.

2. Remove the screw fastening the USB board and take out the board and its cable from the lower case.

3. Then detach the USB cable from the USB board.

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4. Pull the RF board cable free from the main unit.

5. Remove the screw fastening the RF board to the lower case assembly.

6. Remove the four screws fastening the ODD board to the main board.

7. Take out the ODD board as shown.

8. Remove the four screws fastening the main board to the lower case.

9. Detach the main board from the lower case as shown.

10. Turn the main board over, then remove the DC-in connector from the board as shown.

11. Remove the three screws fastening the subwoofer to the lower case.

12. Remove the subwoofer as shown.

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Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

1. Turn the upper case over.

2. Remove the two screws fastening the button board.

3. Detach the button board with FFC from the upper case as shown.

4. Remove the two screws fastening the LED board.

5. Detach the LED board with FFC from the upper case as shown.

6. Remove the four screws fastening the speakers.

7. Remove the speakers from the upper case as shown.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

1. Remove the four screw rubbers as shown.

2. Then remove the four screws fastening the LCD bezel.

3. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module carefully.

4. Remove the four screws holding the LCD to the LCD panel.

5. Detach the CCD cable connector from the CCD board.

6. Take out the CCD module from the LCD panel.

7. Remove the screw fastening the CCD board to the CCD bracket.

8. Lift out the LCD from the LCD panel as shown.

9. Detach the two inverter cable connectors from the inverter board.

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10. Remove the four screws fastening the left LCD bracket and detach it.

11. Remove the four screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it.

12. Disconnect the LCD cable from the rear side of the LCD.

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Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; two on each side.

2. Carefully slide out the hard disk drive from the HDD case.

Disassembling the ODD Module

1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket.

2. Then remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive.

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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 77

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

“Undetermined Problems” on page 92

“Error Message List” on page 81

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

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

“Intermittent Problems” on page 91

“Undetermined Problems” on page 92

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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:

q Numeric keypad

q 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:

q “Check the Power Adapter” on page 78

q “Check the Battery Pack” on page 79

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Check the Power Adapter

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

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

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

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

q Replace the System board.

q If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 92.

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

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

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

continuity and installation.

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

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1. Check out the Power Management in Control Panel

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

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

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

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

From Hardware:

1. Power off the computer.

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

following figure

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

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

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

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

Touchpad Check

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

1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2. Replace the touchpad.

3. Replace the system board.

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

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

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

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

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

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

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 92.

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

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

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

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

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes Error Messages

006 Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error

(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”)

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

070 Real Time Clock Error

071 CMOS Battery Bad

072 CMOS Checksum Error

110 System disabled.

Incorrect password is specified.

<No error code> Battery critical LOW

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

<No error code> Thermal critical High

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

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

System board

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

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

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

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup 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 time, then reboot system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System timer error RTC battery

RTC battery

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 76.

Setup Utility

System board

RTC battery

System board

RTC battery

System board

BIOS ROM

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 77..

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

System board.

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

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD Inverter

LCD

System board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

System board

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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

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

values

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

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

88h Initialize BIOS Area

89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)

8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area

8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

recovery

(optional)

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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

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)

beeps on checksum failure.

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Acer Aspire 7520, Aspire 7220 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Board Layout

Top View

Bottom View

Your Acer Notebook Tour

Front View

Closed Front View

Left View

Right View

Rear view

Base view

Indicators

Easy-Launch Buttons

Touchpad Basics

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Special Key

Acer Empowering Technology

Empowering Technology password

Acer eNet Management

Acer ePower Management

Acer eAudio Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eLock Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eSettings Management

Using the System Utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Launch Manager

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

AS7220 Model BIOS Screens

Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

AS7250/G Model BIOS Screens

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information

Before You Begin

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the HDD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board/CPU/Keyboard and the LCD Module

Removing the HDD Module

Removing the Memory

Removing the Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card and TV Tuner Card

Removing the System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board and CPU

Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module

Disassembling the Main Unit

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

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

Disassembling the LCD Module

Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

Disassembling the ODD Module

Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Memory check