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Acer
Aspire 5110/5100/3100
TravelMate 5510/5210
Extensa 5410/ 5010
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are
available on the ACER/CSD web.
For more information, please refer to
http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates of Aspire 5110/5100/3100 and TravelMate 5510/
5210 and Extensa 5410/5010 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
April 26, 2007 New model name added
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Copyright
Copyright© 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language
or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or
licensed “as is”. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not
Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing,
repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated.
AMD is a registered trademark of AMD Corporation.
Turion and Athlon are trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related
to the current topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing
or not doing specific actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible
hardware or software problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the
accomplishment of procedures.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general
information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's “global” product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. addon 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, you should check the most up-to-date information available
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reason, if a part number change is made, it will not be noted
in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have
a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use
the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer
machines.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specification 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TV-Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special Keys and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I/O Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Outlook Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Easy-launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Empowering Technology Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18
Acer eLock Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Acer ePerformance Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Acer ePresentation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Norton AntiVirus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How do I check for viruses? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hardware Specification and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Invoking BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 2 System Utilities 41
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
DOS Flash SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit . . . . . . 61
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . 72
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Check the Power Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Check the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 86
Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Top Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Bottom Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Top Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Bottom Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replacement Unit) List 92
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Chapter 1
System Specification
Features
NOTE: This product line has both UMA and Discrete SKU. The Discrete SKU has thermal module and the
UMA SKU has no thermal module.
Platform
•AMD TurionTM 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56/TL-60/TL-62 processor or higher with 1MB L2
cache, supporting AMD PowerNow!TM Technology and AMD HyperTransportTM Technology
• Mobile AMD Sempron
PowerNow!
• ATI Radeon
TM
Technology and AMD HyperTransportTM Technology, 64bit OS compatible
®
Xpress 1100 or Xpress 1200 chipset
System Memory
• Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support)
TM
3200+/3400+/3500+ or higher with 512KB L2 cache, supporting AMD
Display
• 15.4” WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time,
supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista
• 15” XGA colour TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
TM
Graphics
• ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset with integrated 3D graphics, up to 256MB of shared system memory
• ATI Mobility
GDDR2 VRAM; up to 448MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlay
DirectX
• 16.7 million colours
• MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models)
• Acer Arcade
TM
Radeon® X1300/X1600 with up to 512MB of HyperMemoryTM (64MB of dedicated
®
9.0, PCI Express®, DualViewTM support
TM
, featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technology
TM
5.0, Microsoft®
TV-Tuner
• Acer TV-tuner options (for selected models):
• Analog TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding
• Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding
• Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding
• Analog TV-tuner supporting international analog TV standards (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
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• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6MHz to 8MHz)
TV-tuner I/O:
• RF jack for digital/analog TV antenna cable input
• AV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/video input
• TV-tuner cables:
• NTSC/PAL cable for digital/analog TV input, NTSC converter to convert port from PAL/SECAM
to NTSC
• Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input
TM
• Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supports Acer SignalUp
wireless technology
Audio
• High Definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers (for selected models)
• Audio system with two built-in speakers
TM
• Sound Blaster Pro
and MS Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
Storage Subsystem
• 40/60/80/100/120GB or higher ATA/100 hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models)
®
(MS),
Communication
• Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer
OrbiCam
• Acer OrbiCam
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
• LAN: gigabit or Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
• WPAN: Bluetooth
• WLAN: Acer InviLink
SignalUp
TM
and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models)
TM
integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected model) featuring:
• 225 degree ergonomic rotation
• Acer PrimaLite
TM
wireless technology
TM
technology
®
2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
TM
802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer
Special Keys and Controls
• 88/89-key keyboard, with inverted “T” cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international
language support
• Touch pad with 4-way scroll button
®
• 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows
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• Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button
• Six/Seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected
models)
• Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth
• Acer remote controls (for selected models):
TM
• Acer Arcade
• Windows
(48 keys)
®
Media Center Edition (Uses an external USB CIR receiver)
®
I/O Interface
• ExpressCard
• PC Card slot (one Type II)
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) (for selected models)
• Four USB 2.0 ports (three for selected models)
•DVI-D port (for selected models)
• IEEE 1394 port (for selected models)
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port (for selected models)
• External display (VGA) port
•AV-in port (for selected models)
• RF-in jack (for selected models)
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models)
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support (for selected models)
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• Modem (RJ-11) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
TM
/34 slot (for selected models)
Power Subsystem
• ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes support
• 71W 4800mAh (8-cell) Li-ion battery pack
• 44W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-Ion battery
• 29.6W 2000mAh (4-cell) Li-ion battery
TM
• Acer QuicCharge
charge-in-use
NOTE: Only support for SKU with 90W adapter.
• 3-pin 65/90W AC adapter
technology: 80% charge in 1 hour; 2-hour rapid charge system-off; 2.5-hour
Dimensions and Weight
Aspire 5110
• 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches)
• 3.0 kg (6.61 lbs.) for 15.4” LCD model with TV module
• 2.92 kg (6.44 lbs.) for 15.4” LCD model without TV module
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Aspire 5100/3100 Series
• 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches)
• 2.82 kg (6.22 lbs.) for 15.4” LCD model
• 2.78 kg (6.13 lbs.) for 15” LCD model
Environment
• Temperature:
o
• Operating: 5
• Non-operating: -20
• Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%
C to 35 oC
o
C to 65 oC
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Block Diagram
Power On/Off CKT / LID switch / Power OK CKT
DC/DC Interface CKT.
Power Circuit DC/DC
Mini card RTL8110SCL
Mini PCI Socket
CONN.
FIR module
Touch Pad
RJ45 CONN
Realtek
RTL8100CL
CIR/LED
Thermal Sensor
Slot 0
ENE Controller
CB714
CRT & TV-OUT
LCD CONN
ADM1032ARM
RTC CKT.
5in1 CardReader
Slot
PCI BUS
Clock Generator
ICS951462
SMsC LPC47N207
1394
Conn.
LPC BUS
1394 Controller
VT6311S
H_A#(3..31)
465 BGA
ATI-RS485MC
Socket S1 638P
AMD Turion/Sempron CPU
ATI-SB460
549 BGA
2 x PCIE
A-Link Express
ENE KB910
PATA
BIOS
Int. KBD
One Channel
HDD Conn.
CDROM Conn.
SATA
SATA HDD Conn.
MDC Conn.
AC-LINK
ALC883
Audio CKT
AMP & Audio Jack
USB 2.0
BT Conn
USB 2.0
USB conn x 2 / New card
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HT 16x16 800MHZ
Dual Channel
DDRII DDRII-SO-DIMM X2
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Outlook Tour
Just for Starters...
Front View
# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
2 Keyboard Serves for entering data into your computer.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer
4 Click buttons
(left, center and right)
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
6 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
7 TV/media/volume buttons For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for
8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the
10 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
mouse
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.
computer.
selected models).
computer’s functions and components.
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Closed Front View
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 27
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Bluetooth communication
button/indicator
3 Wireless communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the Bluetooth communication.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected
models).
Enables/disables the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
4 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
6 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control (for selected
7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
9 Headphones/speaker/
10 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.
line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
models).
walkman).
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones).
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Left View
Note:
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
# Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security
lock.
2 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
3 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based or 10/100/1000-
based networks.
5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-
aware computer) (optional).
6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture
Card (xD) (optional).
7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (optional).
8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
9 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module (optional).
10 N/A PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
Right View
# Item Description
1 Optical disk drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access
indicator
3 Optical disk drive eject
button
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off.
Lights up when the optical disk drive is active.
Ejects the drive tray from the drive.
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Rear View
Note:
Note:
Note:
# Icon Item Description
Aspire 5110 / 5100 / 3100 Series
1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
3 RF-in jack Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner devices (for
selected models).
4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for
selected models).
5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
6 S-video port/TV out port
(NTSC/PAL) port
7 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor,
8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models).
9 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
10 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input
(for selected models).
LCD projector).
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Base View
# Item Description
1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).
2 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
3 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Helps keep the computer cool.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows,
function and special 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 are typed in uppercase.
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The
keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.
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 letters on
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.
embedded keypad.
N/A
Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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Windows keys
Key Description
<Fn>
Key Description
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
< > + <M>:
<Shift> + < > + <M>:
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The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon Description
Windows key Press 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 functions:
+ <Tab>: Activates the next Taskbar button.
+ <E>: Opens the My Computer window.
+ <F1>: Opens Help and Support.
+ <F>: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box).
+ <R>: Opens the Run dialog box.
+ <M>: Minimizes all windows.
<Shift> + + <M>: Undoes the minimize all windows action.
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It
opens the application’s context menu.
Hotkeys
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 hotkeys, 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 hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer
<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower
Management
Empowering Technology.
Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.
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<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches the display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight to save
power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <L>
<Fn> + <J>
<Fn> + <
K>
I>
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right side
of the keyboard.
The Euro Symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <Euro> key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> key then
press the number <5> key on the upper-center side 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.
The US Dollar Sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <$> key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press
the US dollar sign on the number <4> key.
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.
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Indicators
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible
even when the computer cover is closed up.
Icon Item Description
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication
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Easy-launch Buttons
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"Acer
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable
button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer
Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and
Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable
buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
P User-programmable
Easy-launch button Default application
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the
cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location
on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
Use the touchpad as follows:
• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of 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 (2) is the same as clicking the left button.
• Use the four-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics
your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications.
Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click
twice.
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold.
Then slide your
finger across the
touchpad to
drag the cursor
over the
selection.
Access context
menu
Scroll Click and hold to
NOTE: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to
your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase
Click once
Tap twice (at the
same speed as
double-clicking a
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.
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the touchpad’s responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eLock Management
Acer ePerformance Management
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eSettings Management
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy to have access to the frequently
used functions and manage the notebook. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of the
screen, it features the following handy utilities:
• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms
(for selected models).
• Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
• Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory
and registry setting.
• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
• Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
• Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently.
For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then 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.
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.
Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)
Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the 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 own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used to 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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Note:
Be sure to safeguard all related
passwords!
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Acer eLock Management
Note:
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical
and floppy drives to ensure that data can not be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
• 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.
• Optical drive devices: includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
• Floppy disk drives: 3.5-inch disks only.
• Interfaces: includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set at first. Once set, you may apply
locks to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will be set without any reboot necessary, and will
remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.
NOTE: If you lose the password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting the notebook or taking
the notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down the password.
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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the
Acer notebook. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk
space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options:
• Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files.
• Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Windows XP system.
• Memory optimization: releases unused memory and check usage.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with the need for recovery disks provided by the
manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the
system’s HDD. Be default, user-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery
Management provides:
• Password protection
• Recovery of applications and drives
• Image or data backup:
• Backup to HDD (set recovery point)
• Backup to CD or DVD
• Image/data recovery tools:
• Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults)
• Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point)
• Recovery from CD or DVD
NOTE: If the 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 the system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management,
detach all peripherals (except external Acer ODD, if equipped), including the Acer ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specification, change BIOS
passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.
Acer eSettings Management also:
• Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
• Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
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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, fireware (1394), wired LAN and optical device if supported.
DC Mode (Battery Mode)
There are four pre-defined profiles: Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery
Life. You can also define up to three of your own.
To Create a New Power Profile
1. Change power settings as desired.
2. Click Save as... to save to a new power profile.
3. Name the newly created profile.
4. Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.
5. The new profile will appear in the profile list.
Battery Status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the upper half side
of the window.
For additional options, click Settings to:
• Set alarms.
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• Reload factory defaults.
• Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed.
• Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Stand-by.
• View information about Acer ePower Management.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or
projector using the hotkey: <Fn> + <F5>. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system
and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an
external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not autodetected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.
NOTE: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external
resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using
Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.
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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
and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer GridVista 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:
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You
can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the
application.
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Norton AntiVirus
Start All Programs
Norton AntiVirus
Start Programs
Norton AntiVirus
Scans
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against
viruses to keep you computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1. Start Norton Antivirus: Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu
in the Windows task bar, highlight Programs, and select Norton Antivirus.
2. In the Norton Antivirus main window, click Scans.
3. In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan.
4. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that tun unattended on specific dates and times or at
periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the
background so that you do not have to stop working.
For more information, please refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.
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Hardware Specification and Configuration
Processor
Item Specification
Type
Package 939 pin lidded micro PGA 754 pin lidded micro PGA
Feature • Compatible with Existing 32-bit code
On-die second
(L2) cache
AMD Turion
TL-52/TL-56/TL-60/TL-62 processor or
higher
base
• Integrated memory controller: 128-bit
DDR SDRAM at 100/133/166/200MHz
• Dual-core architecture: discrete L1
and L2 cache structures for each core
• HyperTransport
devices: one 16-bit link supporting
speed up to 1GHz (2000 MT/s) or
4 GB/s in each direction
1024KB 512KB
System Board Major Chips
TM
64 X2 dual-core TL-50/
TM
Technology to I/O
AMD SempronTM 3200+/3400+/3500+
or higher
• Compatible with Existing 32-bit code
base
• Integrated memory controller: 64-bit
DDR SDRAM at 100/133/166/200MHz
• HyperTransport
devices: one 16-bit link supporting
speed up to 800MHz (1600 MT/s) or
3.2 GB/s in each direction
TM
Technology to I/O
Item Specification
Core logic ATi RS485MC + ATi SB460
Super I/O controller SMSC SIO1036
Audio controller Codec ALC883
Video controller Integrated VGA solution for ATi RS485MC
HDD controller ATi SB460
Keyboard controller and battery
management unit
Card bus PCMCIA controller ENE CB714 (used ENE 1410 when without Card reader function)
LAN controller RTL8110SBL
IEEE 1394 VIA VT6311S
ENE KB910
Hard Disk Drive
Seagate
Model
ST9120821A
ST9120824A
Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)
120 100 80 60 40
Physical read/write head
4 4 3 ST96812A: 3
Discs
ST9100824
ST9100825A
ST98823A
ST980829A
ST96812A
ST960812A
ST960812A: 2
ST9402112A
2
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Hard Disk Drive
Seagate
2 2 2 ST96812A: 2
ST960812A: 1
Spindle Speed (RPM):
4200 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A, ST960812A, ST9402112A)
5400 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A)
I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.): 100
ATA data transfer mode supported: PIO modes 0-4; Multiword DMA modes 0-2; Ultra DMA modes 0-5
Voltage tolerance: +5.0V +/- 5%
WD
Model
WD400UE-22HCT0 WD600UE-22HCT0 WD800UE-22HCT0
Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)
40 60 80
Physical read/write head
234
Discs
122
Spindle Speed (RPM):
4200 5400 5400
I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.):
100 ultra DMA mode-5 100 ultra DMA mode-5 100 ultra DMA mode-5
ATA data transfer mode supported:
ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6
Bytes per sector:
512 512 512
Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/sec.)
372 350 350
Voltage tolerance
+5.0V +/- 5% +5.0V +/- 5% +5.0V +/- 5%
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BIOS
Item Description
BIOS vendor Phoenix
System BIOS version Phoenix BIOS V0.17A
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BIOS
Item Description
Feature • Acer UI support
• Multi-boot support
• 1MB flash RIOM for system BIOS
• Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4)
• Various hot keys for system control
• Support boot option: HDD/Removable device (media bay device)/all USB
ports
• Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0
• ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep support C1, C2, C3, C4, S3
and S4 for mobile CPU
• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
• Y2K solution support
• BIOS virus protection
• WinFlash support
• Wake on LAN from S3
• Wake on LAN from AC mode
• D to D support
System Memory
Item Description
Chip ATi SB460
Feature • 256/512/1024MB + two 1.8V JEDEC standard 200-pin DDRII SODIMM
memory module connectors
• Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from system memory
VGA
Item Description
Chip ATi RS485MC
Features • VGA memory up to 128MB
• Display core frequency of 200MHz
• 3D graphics engine
• Analog display support
• Dedicated 2FP (local flat panel) interface: single or dual channel LVDS panel
support up to SWXGA + panel, resolution with frequency range from 25MHz
to 115MHz per channel
• Discrete: 64/128MB with hyper memory technology up to 512MB (64MB +
448MB or 128MB + 384MB) in OS
• UMA: shared 256MB in OS
PCMCIA
Item Description
PCMCIA controller ENE CB714
Features • PC Card 95 supported with one Type II
• PCI card bus
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ENE CB714 Card Bus Host Adapter
Item Description
Feature • 3.3V operation with I/O 5V tolerance
• LFBGA 169-ball package
• Pinout compatible with ENE CB1410
• PCI interface
1. Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3
2. Compliant with PCI Bus PW Management Interface Specification Revision 1.1
3. Compliant with PCI Mobile Design Guide Version 1.1
4. Compliant with Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification Revision
1.0
• CardBus Interface
1. Compliant with PC Card Standard 8.0
2. Standardized Zoomed Video Register Model support
3. SPKOUT CAUDIO and RIOUT#
• Secure Digital Interface
1. Compliant with SD Host Controller Standard Specification Version 1.0
2. SD Suspend/Resume Functionality support
3. DMA mode to minimize CPU overhead support
4. High speed with the SD clock frequency up to 50MHz support
5. Contain two 512-byte buffer to maximize the transfer speed
6. Traffic LED light support
7. Over current protection support
• Memory Stick Interface
1. Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Format Specification Version 1.0
2. 4-bit parallel data transfer mode support
3. Memory stick clock frequency up to 40MHz
4. DMA mode to minimize CPU to overhead
5. Traffic LED light support
• SmartMedia/xD-Picture Interface
1. Compliant with SmartMedia Standard 2003
2. Compliant with xD - PictureCard
3. Hardware ECC (1-bit correction and 2-bit detection) Generation
4. DMA mode to minimize CPU overhead
5. Traffic LED light support
• Interrupt Configuration
1. Parallel PCI Interrupts support
2. Parallel IRQ and Parallel PCI interrupts
3. Serialized IRQ and PCI interrupts
• Power Management Control Logic
1. CLKRUN# protocol support
2. SUSPEND# support
3. PCI PME# from D3, D2, D1 and D0 support
4. PCI PME# from D3 cold support
• Zoomed Video port
• Parallel 4-wire power switch interface
TM
Card Specification Version 1.0
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Audio
Item Description
Audio controller Realtek ALC833 Azadia Codec
Feature • HD Audio
• SNR > 85
• Codec specification requires:
1. HD Audio interface
2. 10 DAC (7.1ch + 2CH); 2 ADC
3. DAC SNR >/= 95dB, ADC SNR >/= 85dB
4. 2 pins with DTS logo codec
5. S/PDIF out support
6. All DACs support 44.1K/48/K/96K/192K sample rate
7. All ADCs support 44.1K/48K/96/192K sample rate
8. At least 2 GPIOs for customized applications
• One internal array analog microphone
• Two speakers, at least 1W/9cc for each
LAN
Item Description
LAN controller Realtek RTL8100CL
Feature • 10/100Mbps operation
• 10/100Mbps
• WOL from S5 support
• File deployment support
Connector type RJ-45
Wireless LAN
Item Description
Card type Mini-PCI
Features • 802.11b/g
• Built-in two antenna
• Wi-Fi, WPA2, WMM CCX V3 and above support
• To be placed on the top of LCD on the sides of LCD latches
Modem
Item Description
Controller ATi SB460
Features • 56K, V.90/V.92, WWDAA
• Wake-on-Ring support
• CISPR22 application
• MDC 1.5 card
Connector type RJ-11
Keyboard
Item Description
Model name New Acer Ergo Keyboard
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Keyboard
Item Description
Features • Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button
• Windows keys and application keys support
• Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length
• Hotkey controls
• Embedded numeric keypad
• Multi-language support
• Spill-proof
• Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer
Empowering, one user-programmable button
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony
Features • Li-Ion
• 8-cell of 18650 Li-Ion battery pack (2200mAh cell)
• 6-cell of 18650 Li-Ion battery pack (2000mAh cell)
• 4-cell of 18650 Li-Ion battery pack (2000mAh cell)
TV Tuner (for selected models)
Item Description
Features • Mini PCI type
• 3 TV tuner modules at least:
1. Analog with HW MPEG2
2. Analog + Digital with HW MPEG2 (Hybrid)
3. Analog + Digital without HW MPEG2 (Hybrid)
LCD 15.4” WXGA
Item Specification
Vendor & Model
name
Screen Diagonal 15.4” WXGA 15.4” WXGA 15.4” WXGA 15.4” WXGA
Active area 331.2 (W) x 207.0
Display resolution 1680 x 3 (RGB) x
Display mode normally white normally white normally white normally white
Surface treatment • QD15AL02-01
Pixel
arrangement
QDI
QD15AL02-01
QD15AL02-02
(H)
1050
non-glare +
Hardness 3H
• QD15AL02-02
glare + Hard
Coating 3H
RGB vertical
stripe
QDI
QD15TL07-01
QD15TL07-02
331.2 (W) x 207.0
(H)
1280 x 3 (RGB) x
800
• QD15TL07-01
non-glare +
Hardness 3H
• QD15AL07-02
glare + Hard
Coating 3H
RGB vertical
stripe
LPL
LP154W01-TLE1
LP154W01-TLD1
331.2 (W) x 207.0
(H)
1280 x 3 (RGB) x
800
• LP154W01TLE1 non-glare
+ Hard Coating
3H
• LP154W01TLD1 glare +
Hard Coating 2H
RGB vertical
stripe
CMO
N154I2-L01
N154I2-L02
335.0 (W) x 210.7
(H)
1280 x 3 (RGB) x
800
• N154I2-L01
non-glare +
Hard Coating 3H
• N154I2-L02
glare + Hard
Coating 3H
RGB vertical
stripe
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LCD 15.4” WXGA
Item Specification
Pixel pitch (mm) 0.1971 (H) x
0.1971 (V)
Typical white
200 (typical) 185 (typical) 200 (typical) 200 (typical)
luminance (cd/
2
) also called
m
brightness
Contrast ratio 400 (typical) 400 (typical) 400 (typical) 400 (typical)
Respond time
(msec.)
Normal input
Rise: 6
Decay: 10
+3.3V (typical) +3.3V (typical) +3.3V (typical) +3.3V (typical)
voltage of power
supply
Power
4.38 (typical) 4.38 (typical) 4.2 (typical) 4.2 (typical)
consumption
(watt)
Weight 585g 585g 560g 540g
Physical size
(mm)
Electrical
344.5 (W) x 222.5
(V) x 6.5 (T)
2 channels LVDS 1 channel LVDS LVDS 30-pin LVDS
interface
Color support 262,144 colors 262,144 colors 262,144 colors 262,144 colors
0.2588 (H) x
0.2588 (V)
Rise: 6
Decay: 10
344.0 (H) x 222.0
(V) x 6.35 (T)
0.25875 (H) x
0.25875 (V)
Rise:6
Decay: 10
344.0 (W) x 222.0
(H) x 6.5 (D)
0.2588 (H) x
0.2588 (V)
Rise: 5
Decay: 11
344.0 (W) x 222.0
(H) x 6.2 (D)
interface
LCD 15” XGA
Item Specification
Vendor & Model
name
Screen Diagonal 15” XGA 15” XGA 15” XGA 15” XGA
Active area 304.13 (W) x
Display resolution 1024 x 3 (RGB) x
Display mode normally white normally white normally white normally white
Surface treatment glare + Hardness 3Hnon-glare + Hard
Pixel
arrangement
Pixel pitch (mm) 0.297 (H) x 0.297
Typical white
luminance (cd/
2
) also called
m
brightness
Contrast ratio 300 (typical) 250 (typical) 250 (typical) 300 (typical)
Respond time
(msec.)
QDI
QD150XL06-03-
LPL
LP150X08-TLA2
CMO
N150X3-L9
AUO
B150XG02 V4
01
228.1 (H)
768
RGB vertical
stripe
(V)
304.128 (W) x
228.096 (H)
1024 x 3 (RGB) x
768
Coating 3H
RGB vertical
stripe
0.297 (H) x 0.297
(V)
304.1 (W) x 228.1
(H)
1024 x 3 (RGB) x
768
non-glare + Hard
Coating 3H
RGB vertical
stripe
0.297 (H) x 0.297
(V)
304.1 (W) x 228.1
(H)
1024 x 3 (RGB) x
768
non-glare +
Hardness 3H
RGB vertical
stripe
0.297 (H) x 0.297
(V)
160 (typical) 170 (typical) 200 (typical) 170 (typical)
Rise: 8
Decay: 17
Rise: 10
Decay: 20
Rise: 5
Decay: 11
Rise: 16
Decay: 9
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LCD 15” XGA
Item Specification
Normal input
+3.3V (typical) +3.9V (typical) +3.3V (typical) +3.3V (typical)
voltage of power
supply
Power
3.96 (typical) 4.76 (typical) 3.96 (typical) 3.9 (typical)
consumption
(watt)
Weight 570g 530g 550g 585g
Physical size
(mm)
Electrical
317.3 (W) x 242.0
(H) x 5.9 (D)
317.3 (W) x 241.5
(H) x 5.9 (D)
317.3 (W) x 242
(H) x 5.7 (D)
317.3 (W) x 242
(H) x 5.7 (D)
1 channel LVDS LVDS LVDS 1 channel LVDS
interface
Color support 262,144 colors 262,144 colors 262,144 colors 262,144 colors
AC Adaptor
Item Specification
Vendor & Model name LiteOn PA-1900-04AW Delta 90W ADP-90SB BBAA
Input feature
Rated voltage for 100Vac or 240Vac input AC
voltage
Input voltage range from 90Vac to 264Vac from 90Vac to 265Vac
Rated frequency for 50Hz or 60Hz for 50Hz or 60Hz
Frequency range from 47Hz to 63Hz from 47Hz to 63Hz
Steady AC current less than 1.5A rms at 100Vac
input and maximum load
Output feature
Rated voltage 19V 19V
Voltage range 18.05V to 20V from 18.2V to 19.8V
Rated power 90 W 90 W
Output ripple and noise less than 300mVp-p less than 300mVp-p
Turn on delay time within two seconds at 115 Vac
input voltage
Temperature
Operating: 0 to 40
Non-operating: -31 to 60
o
C
o
C
for 100Vac or 240Vac input AC
voltage
less than 1.5A rms at 100Vac
input and maximum load
within two seconds at 115 Vac
input voltage
o
Operating: 0 to 40
Non-operating: -31 to 60
C
o
C
24X Combo Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name PHILIPS SCB5265 LITEON SSC-2485K HLDS GCC-4244N
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec.) Sustained:
DVD: Max 10.56Mbytes/
sec.
CD: 3600Kbytes/sec.
Sustained:
DVD: Max. 10.15Mbytes/
sec.
CD: 3500Kbytes/sec.
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Sustained:
DVD: Max. 11.08Mbytes/
sec.
CD: 3600Kbytes/sec.
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Item Specification
Access Time (Typical) DVD: Random Access:
125 ms
DVD: Full Stroke: 165ms
CD: Random
Access:105ms
CD: Full Stroke:160ms
Buffer Memory 2MB 2MB 2MB
Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5ATA/ATAPI-6, MMC-3
Applicable disc format • DVD (read): DVD 5, 9,
10, 18, DVD-ROM,
DVD-Video, DVD-R
3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G,
DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, Multi-Border
DVD-R/DVD-RW, MultiSession DVD+R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
• CD (read): CD-DA, CD
ROM Mode-1, CDROM/XA Mode-2 Form1 and Mode-2 Form-2,
CD-I, Video-CD
(MPEG-1), CD-Text
• CD (write): CD-DA, CDROM Mode-1, CDROM/XA Mode-2 Form1 and Mode-2, CD-i,
Video-CD, CD-Text
Loading mechanism Manual load Manual load Manual load
Power Requirement Max. 1300mA Max. 1200mA Max. 1800mA
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)
DVD: Random Access:
100 ms
DVD: Full Stroke: 190ms
CD: Random
Access:95ms
CD: Full Stroke:180ms
and SFF8090 Ver5,
Revision 1.2.
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM
Mode-1, CD-ROM XA
Mode-2 Form-1 and
Form-2, CD-I Ready,
Video-CD(MPEG-1),
Karaoke-CD, PhotoCD
(Multi-Session), Enhance
CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD
and UDF
DVD: 120 ms (average)
CD: 110 ms (average)
N/A
• DVD (read): DVD-ROM
single layer 4.7GB/dual
layer 8.5GB, DVD-R
3.95GB/4.7GB, DVDRW 4.7GB, DVD-RAM
2.6GB/4.7GB
• CD (read): CD-ROM
Mode-1, CD-ROM XA,
CD-Audio, Mixed Mode
CD-ROM (Audio and
Data Combined), PhotoCD (Single and Multisession), CD-I, Video
CD, CD-Plus/CD-Extra,
CD-Text, CD-R disc,
CD-RW disc
• CD (write): CD-ROM
Mode-1, CD-ROM XA,
CD-Audio, Mixed Mode
(Audio and Data
Combined), CD-I, Video
CD, CD-Plus/CD-Extra,
CD-Text
8X Super Multi Interface
Item Specification
Vendor and model
name
Performance Specification
Transfer rate read (KB/
sec.)
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Sustained:
• DVD: 10.00Mbytes/
sec.
• CD: 3500kbytes/sec.
Sustained:
• DVD: 10.80Mbytes/
sec.
• CD: 3600kbytes/sec.
Sustained:
• DVD: 10.90Mbytes/
sec.
• CD: 3650kbytes/sec.
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Item Specification
Access time / Seek
time
Buffer memory 2MB 2MB 2MB
Interface compliant to ATA/
Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM
Loading mechanism Load: manual load/DC
Power requirement Max. 1500mA Max. 1800mA Max. 1300mA
Input voltage +5V +/- 5% (operating) +5V +/- 5% (operating)
• DVD: random access
130ms
• DVD: full stroke
250ms
• CD: random access
110m s
• CD: full stroke 220ms
ATAPI-6, MMC-4 and
SFF8090 Ver5
Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA
Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I,
Video-CD (MPEG-1),
CD-Text, PhotoCD,
Enhance CD, CD
extra, I-Trax CD and
UDF DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVD-Audio,
DVD-R single/multi
border, DVD+R single/
multi session, DVDRW, DVD+RW, DVDRAM
brushless motor
system
• Access time: DVD
160 msec; CD 150
msec.
• Random seek time:
DVD 150 msec; CD
140 msec.
• Full stroke seek time:
DVD 300 msec; CD
290 msec.
compliant to SFF8020,
SFF8090
KODAK Photo CD
single and multisession, CD Extra (CD
PLUS), Video CD, CD
text data (read/write),
CD-R (read/write),
DVD-ROM, DVD-R
(read/write), DVD-R DL
(read/write), DVD-RW
(read/write), DVD+RW
(read/write), DVD+R
(read/write), DVD+R
DL (read/write),
DVD+RW (read/write),
DVD+RW high speed
(read/write), DVD-RAM
(read/write)
N/A N/A
+5V +/- 8% (start-up)
• Random access: DVD
• Full stroke: DVD
com p l i a n t to ATA/ATA5
• DVD read: DVD-5,
• DVD write: DVD Data,
+5V +/- 5% (operating)
130ms; CD 130ms
200ms; CD 240ms
DVD-9, DVD-10,
DVD-18, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio, SACD
(Hybrid), DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-R
3.95GB, DVD-R
Authoring, DVD-R
multi-border, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+R
DL, DVD+R Multisession, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM V1.0,
DVD-RAM V2.1; CD
read: CD-DA, CDROM Mode-1, CDROM/XA Mode-2
Form-1 and Mode-2
Form-2, CD-i, CD-i
Bridge, Video-CD
(MPEG-1), Karaoke
CD, Photo-CD,
Enhanced CD, CD
Plus, CD Extra, i-trax
CD, CD-Text, CD-R,
CD-RW
DVD-video; CD write:
CD-DA, CD-ROM
Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA
Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i,
Video-CD, CD-text
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Item Specification
Vendor and model name HLDS GMA-4082N
Performance Specification
Transfer rate read (KB/sec.) Sustained:
• DVD: 11.08Mbytes/sec.
• CD: 3600kbytes/sec.
Access time / Seek time • DVD: random access 160ms
• DVD: full stroke 260ms
• CD: random access 140ms
Buffer memory 2MB
Interface compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6, MMC-4 and SFF8090 Ver5
Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2
Form-2, CD-I, Video-CD (MPEG-1), CD-Text, PhotoCD, Enhance
CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVDAudio, DVD-R single/multi border, DVD+R single/multi session,
DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Loading mechanism Load: manual load/DC brushless motor system
Power requirement Max. 1500mA
Input voltage +5V +/- 5% (operating)
Fan True Value Table
Fan dBA RPM on off
Fan off 24 0 0 -
Speed 1 29 2400 40 35
Speed 2 32 2800 54 48
Speed 3 35 3100 71 53
Speed 4 38 3500 73 65
Speed 5 40 3800 74 68
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Chapter 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output
System) of computer. Generally speaking, the 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. Otherwise, you can
also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
Invoking BIOS Setup
To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is
prompted on the left-bottom side of the screen).
There are six prime items in the BIOS Setup Utility. They are Information, Main, Advanced,
Security, Boot and Exit. In the coming pages, we will explain the BIOS Setup Utility by item.
Part Description
Information Display the system informations.
Main Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system
parameters.
Security Provides security setting of the system.
Boot Allows the user to specify the boot options.
Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup.
NOTE: During setup, all Fn function keys and power saving function are disabled.
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Information
→
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type:
CPU Speed
HDD Model Name:
HDD Serial Number:
ATAPI Model Name:
ATAPI Serial Number:
System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:
EC BIOS Version:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID:
: AMD Turion (tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology
:
5PL08H08
1600 MHz
ST9120821AS-(PM)
MATSHITADVD-RAMUJ-8-(SM)
V0.17A
ATi 009.012.001.005
V0.17A
HCW5021012617000C01601
Aspire 5110
Acer
37363032313033353761000FB0F34EC7
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ←
• CPU type: This item will show the CPU information of the system.
• CPU speed: This item will show the COU clock speed.
• HDD model name: The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no
hard disk present or unknown type, “None” should be shown on this field.
• HDD serial number: If no hard disk or other devices are installed on primary IDE master, it will display a
blank line.
• System BIOS version: This field reports BIOS version of the system.
• VGA BIOS version: This field reports VGA BIOS version of the system.
• Serial Number: This item is the serial number of the system.
• Asset Tag Number: This item is the asset tag number of the system.
• UUID: It shows only when an internal LAN device is available.
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Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Main
Info.
Main
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced Security Boot Exit
System Time: [14:13:43]
System Date:
[05/12/2006]
System Memory: 633 KB
Extended Memory: 1046528 KB
Video Memory 128 MB
Quiet Boot: [Enabled]
Power on Display: [Auto]
Network Boot
F12 Boot Menu:
D2D Recovery:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Item Specific Help
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
• System Time and System Date: The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. The changes in these
two items take effect immediately.
• System Memory: This item reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to
640KB.
• Extended Memory: It reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. The extended
memory size is equal to total memory size (one MB).
• Video Memory: It indicates the video memory size.
• Quiet Boot:
• Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled.
• Disabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled.
• Power on Display:
• Auto: During power on 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 only
in CRT (or projector) mode. Otherwise, it will be in LCD mode.
• Both: Both the integrated LCD and the external video port (for an external CRT or projector) will
be enabled simultaneously.
• Network Boot: It permits the users to boot from network.
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• F12 Boot Menu:
• Enabled: When it is enabled, the users can modify device boot priority by pressing <F12> during
POST.
• Disabled: When it is not enabled, device boot priority will not be adjustable during POST.
The boot device change is only for one-time change. In other words, when the system is
rebooted, the boot device sequence will be the same as the one defined in the BIOS setup
(Boot option).
• D2D Recovery: It allows the users to enable or disable the disk-to-disk recovery.
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Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Enable ACPI (debug only):
Infrared Port (FIR)
Advanced Chipset Control
[Yes]
[Enabled]
Item Specific Help
En/Disable ACPI BIOS
(Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface) Debug only,
remove this option for
production.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub- Menu F10 Save and Exit
• Enable ACPI (debug only): Enable/Disable ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) debug
only, remove this option for production.
• Infrared Port:
• Disabled: No configuration
• Enabled: User configuration
• BIOS or OS chooses configuration
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Security
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Advanced Boot
Security
Exit
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
User Password Is: Clear
HDD Password Is:
Clear
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Passord
Set HDD Password
[Enter]
[Enter]
[Enter]
controls accesses of the
setup utility.
It can be used
to boot up when Password on
boot is enabled.
Password on Boot:
[Disabled]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
The system supports three levels of password protection. The password support consists of a
Supervisor Password, User Password, and Hard Disk Password. All the passwords are stored in a
non-volatile storage device (EEPROM).
• Password Policy:
All the passwords will obey the following rules:
• All the passwords can be set or cleared in BIOS Setup Security screen.
• The password entry consists of eight alphanumeric characters. At least one character must be
assigned.
• The valid keys are listed in the table below:
Symbol Character Symbol Name
A-Z letters A to Z (not case sensitive)
0-9 numerical characters
- dash
= equal sign
[ left bracket
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Symbol Character Symbol Name
] right bracket
. period
, comma
; semi-colon
/slash
\ back slash
• The users can not change or remove password during resuming from S4.
• The max. number of times to retry the password is limited to three.
• Supervisor Password:
Supervisor Password controls the access of the whole BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor
Password is set, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when
the users press <F2> for entering BIOS Setup Utility.
If the Supervisor Password is set and Password on boot is enabled, the system will pop up the
password dialog box to ask for the password when the system is powered on or resumes for
S4 state.
If the users fail three times consecutively in password verification, the system will be hung up
and the users need to manually power off the system.
• User Password:
If the User Password is set, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the
password when the users press <F2> for entering BIOS Setup Utility.
If the Supervisor Password is not set at first, the User Password can not be set. If the
Supervisor Password is cleared, the User Password will be cleared, too.
If the User Password is set and Password on boot is enabled, the system will pop up the
password dialog box to ask for the password when the system is powered on or resumes for
S4 state.
If the users fail three times consecutively in password verification, the system will be hung up
and the users need to manually power off the system.
• Set Supervisor Password / User Password:
• Highlight the item and press “Enter”, a dialog box will be shown to ask the users to enter new
password and confirm new password.
• If the users want to reset password, a current password will be required to be tapped in at first. If
the current password is correct, the users are permitted to enter new password and confirm new
password for verification. If the verification is OK, the password setting will be complete after the
users press “Enter”.
• If the password entered does not match the current password, a dialog box will be shown to ask
to re-enter the password.
• Set HDD Password: When shown as “Locked”, the hard drive password currently can not be changed
or disabled. To change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it
back on. Press “Enter” to input change, or disable hard drive password.
• Password on Boot: It allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot.
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Boot
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Advanced Security Exit
Boot
Boot priority order:
1: SATA: ST9120821AS-(S1)
2: IDE 1:
3: IDE 0: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S-(PM)
4: PCI BEV: Realtek Boot Agent
5: USB HDD:
6: USB CDROM:
7: USB FDD:
8: USB KEY:
Item Specific Help
Keys used to view or
configure devices:
Up and Down arrows
select a device, then press
<F6> to move it up the list, or
<F5> to move it down the list.
Press <Esc> to exit the menu.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
This menu allows the users to decide the order of bootable devices to load the operating system. It
identifies all the bootable devices in the system and attempts to boot them in the order specified.
Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the hard disk and the CD-ROM/DVD
drive in module bay and onboard LAN device.
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Exit
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Advanced Security Boot
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Dicarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Exit
Item Specific Help
Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
• Exit Saving Changes: It allows the users to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system.
• Exit Discarding Changes: The users can exit the Setup not to save changes.
• Load Setup Defaults: It allows the users to load default values in CMOS Setup.
• Discard Changes: The users can discard previous changes in CMOS Setup.
• Save Changes: The users can save current changes in CMOS Setup.
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DOS Flash SOP
1. Press <F2> to enter Setup Menu, select Boot page to change boot device priority order. Use USB as an
example.
2. Execute the BIOS.BAT or FLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS.
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3. In flash BIOS, the caution message Please do not remove AC power source will show. If AC power
source is plugged, the caution message AC adapter does not exist.
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4. Flash status will show as following picture. When you finish BIOS update, the system will shut down or reboot automatically.
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Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook for
maintenance and troubleshooting. Here, we take an Aspire 5110 as sample for disassembly.
To disassemble the computer, you need the tools below:
• Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
• Small Philips screw driver
• Flat head screw driver
• Hexagonal driver
• Tweeze rs
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, you have to make sure that:
1. The system and all peripherals are powered off.
2. The AC adaptor and all power and signal cables from the system are unplugged.
3. The battery pack is removed.
NOTE: There are several types of screws used to secure the main unit. The screws vary in length. Please
refer to the screws table after the flowchart. Group the same type of screws together during service
disassembling. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you fasten the screws
on the wrong location, the long screws may cause irrecoverable damage to the main board.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly and reassembly and
instructs you how to remove the components.
Screws List
No. Description Part No.
a SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.ADWV5.001
b SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.ADWV5.002
c SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.ADWV5.003
d SCREW M2.5*15(NL) 86.ADWV5.004
e SCREW M2*2.2 86.ADWV5.005
f SCREW M2*3-B (NL) 86.ADWV5.006
g SCREW M2*3-S (NL) 86.ADWV5.007
h SCREW M2*4 86.ADWV5.008
i SCREW M3*4 (NL) 86.ADWV5.009
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Screws List
No. Description Part No.
j SCREW D-SUB 4#X40*1/5-NI (NL) 86.ADWV5.010
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Disassembly Procedure
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Slide the battery lock to the end as the arrow indicates.
2. The battery pack will pop up then remove it.
Removing the HDD Module
1. Release the two screws fastening the HDD module cover.
2. Detach the HDD module cover.
3. Pull the HDD module then lift the HDD module as the arrow indicates then detach the HDD
module.
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Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU
1. Release the four screws holding the thermal module cover.
2. Remove the thermal module cover.
3. Pull the RAM module locks at the same time as the arrows indicate.
4. The RAM module will pop up then detach it. Repeat the anterior step to remove another RAM
module.
5. Pull the Mini PCI card locks at the same time as the arrows indicate.
6. The Mini PCI card will pop up then detach it.
7. Disconnect the auxiliary antenna cable (gray) and the main antenna cable (black).
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8. Release the two screws securing the system fan.
9. Disconnect the system fan cable carefully the remove the system fan.
10. Release the four screws securing the CPU heatsink.
11. Remove the CPU heatsink as the arrow indicates.
12. Counter clockwise release the screw securing the CPU using a flat head screw driver.
13. Carefully detach the CPU.
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Removing the ODD Module
If you just want to replace the ODD module, you do not have to remove the anterior components.
Please skip the anterior steps of disassembly. After you remove the battery pack and the thermal
module cover, follow the steps below.
1. Release the screw securing the ODD module.
2. Push the ODD module using a screwdriver as shown.
3. Remove the ODD module from the main unit.
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Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit
If you just want to replace or check the LCD module, you can skip all the main unit disassembly
procedures. After removing the battery pack, please follow the steps below.
1. Open the notebook as shown.
2. Remove the middle cover from the edge of the middle cover.
3. Carefully detach the middle cover.
4. Carefully disconnect the LCD cable.
5. Slightly pull out the wireless antenna cables.
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6. Release the two screws holding the LCD module on the bottom side of the main unit.
7. Release the four screws securing the LCD hinges on the main unit.
8. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.
Removing the Keyboard
If you just want to replace the keyboard, skip the LCD module disassembly. After you remove the
middle cover, follow the steps below.
1. Release the two screws securing the keyboard plate.
2. Carefully detach the keyboard plate from the edge of the keyboard plate and place the
keyboard plate as shown.
3. Release the keyboard FFC lock carefully because it is fragile. Then remove the keyboard plate.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separating the Upper Case and the Lower Case
1. Carefully release the media board FFC lock because it is fragile. Then disconnect the media
board FFC.
2. Release the 12 screws securing the upper case and the lower case on the bottom side.
3. Release the four hexagonal screws securing the external VGA port and the DVI-D port.
4. Release the two screws securing the upper case and the lower case on the upper side.
5. Then detach the upper case from the main unit.
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Removing the Power Board and the Modem Board
1. Detach the power board slightly.
1. Release the two screws securing the modem board.
2. Detach the modem board then disconnect the modem board cable.
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Removing the Main Board
1. Disconnect the speakers cable and the microphone cable.
2. Release the screw securing the main board.
3. Slightly pull the edge of the lower case from the left side and at the same time push the main
board on the bottom side to pop up the main board.
4. Repeat Step 3 from the rear side.
5. Then detach the main board. If your system is equipped with Bluetooth module, please place
the main board on the lower case as shown. Do not abruptly remove the main board from the
lower case.
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Removing the Bluetooth Module
1. Place the main board as shown.
2. Tear off the tinsel.
3. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable and remove the main board.
4. Remove the Bluetooth module.
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Removing the Speakers
1. Release the two screws securing the speakers.
2. Then detach the speakers.
Removing the Touch Pad Board
1. Slightly unlock the touch pad FFC lock by nail and disconnect the touch pad FFC.
2. Release the screw holding the touch pad board bracket then remove the touch pad board
bracket.
3. Detach the touch pad board.
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Removing the VGA Heatsink
1. Release the two screws securing the VGA heatsink.
2. Then detach the VGA heatsink.
Disassembling the LCD Module
1. Remove the four screw cushions on the LCD bezel then release the four screws holding the
LCD bezel.
2. Carefully detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
3. Tear off the tapes holding the LVDS cable and the LCD cable then release the two screws
securing the inverter board.
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4. Carefully disconnect the LVDS cable.
5. Carefully disconnect the LCD cable then remove the inverter board.
6. Release the two screws securing the LCD panel.
7. Then detach the LCD panel.
8. Release the eight screws holding the left and right LCD brackets and remove the LCD
brackets.
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9. Tear off the tape holding the LCD cable.
10. Carefully pull and disconnect the LCD cable.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Please use the following procedures 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 may occur errors or invalid responses.
Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as possible.
1.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate, running the diagnostic tests or repeating the
same operation.
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or diskette. A
writable, diagnostic diskette is required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached. Multiple labels may cause
damage to the drive or make the drive fail.
Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs.
1.
2. See if FDD test is passed as the programs run the FDD test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system
board. If the errors still remain:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive.
2. Replace the external diskette driver.
3. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or CD-ROM.
NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached. The label may cause damage to the
drive or make the drive fail.
Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs.
1.
2. See if CD-ROM test is passed when the programs run the CD-ROM test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the errors still remain:
1. Reconnect the external CD-ROM drive.
2. Replace the external CD-ROM drive.
3. Replace the main board.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is under test. If the internal keyboard does
not work or an unexpected error appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the
internal keyboard is correctly connected on the system board. If the keyboard is correctly
connected, run the Keyboard test.
If errors occur, do the following procedures in sequence to correct the problems. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
1. Reconnect the keyboard cable.
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer.
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• Numeric keypad
• External keyboard
If any of these devices do not function, reconnect the cable and repeat the anterior procedures.
Memory Check
Follow the procedures below to correct the memory errors.
1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs.
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 correctly inserted into the connector. A wrong connection will cause
errors.
Power System Check
To verify the symptoms, power on the computer by using the following power sources separately.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Connect the power adaptor and check the power supply.
3. Disconnect the power adaptor and install the battery pack, then check the power supply.
If you think there is a power supply problem, please go to “Check the Power Adaptor” and “Check
the Battery Pack” in this chapter.
Check the Power Adaptor
Unplug the power adaptor cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of
the power adaptor cable. See the illustration and follow the procedures below.
pin 1: +19V to +20.5V
pin 2: 0V, ground
1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adaptor.
2. If the voltage is within the range:
(1) Replace the system board.
(2) If the problem is still not resolved, see “Undetermined Problems”.
(3) If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adaptor does not always indicate a defect.
If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adaptor for
3.
continuity and correct installation.
4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack”.
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Check the Battery Pack
Follow the procedures below to check the battery pack.
From software, this helps to identify the problem is on recharging or discharging.
1. Check the Power Management in Control Panel.
2. Then confirm that the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3. Repeat the step 1 and step 2 for both battery and adaptor.
From hardware, this helps to identify whether you should replace the battery pack or not.
1. Power off the system.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between terminals one (+) and seven (-).
There are seven terminals totally. See the illustration below.
3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace the battery.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack. After the battery pack
returns to room temperature, reinstall it to the system.
If the charge indicator does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does
not light up, replace the AC/DC charger board.
Touchpad Check
If the touchpad does not work, follow the procedures one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRU.
1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.
2. Replace the touchpad.
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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 will occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This
symptom is not a hardware problem.
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
The error messages are listed in the coming pages to indicate the BIOS signals on the screen and
the error symptoms classified by functions. If the symptom is not included on the list, please refer to
Undetermined Problems.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them show information about a hardware
device, for example, the size of memory installed. Others may indicate problems 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, please reset the computer.
Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to correct the errors.
Index of Error Messages
Error Code List
Error Code Error Message
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 four short beeps
then shut down system, no message will be shown.
No error code Thermal critical high: In this situation BIOS will shut down the system,
no message will be shown.
Error Message List
Error Message FRU/Action in Sequence
Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board
Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.
Keyboard error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.
Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.
Keyboard locked - Unlock key
switch
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Error Message List
Error Message FRU/Action in Sequence
Monitor type does not match
CMOS - Run Setup
Shadow RAM Failed at offset:
nnnn
System RAM Failed at offset:
nnnn
Extended RAM Failed at offset:
nnnn
System battery is dead Replace and run Setup
System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used
System timer error RTC battery
Real time clock error RTC battery
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
Incorrect Drive A type - run
Setup
System cache error - Cache
disabled
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.
Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility.
BIOS ROM
System board
DIMM
System board
DIMM
System board
Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to
reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then
reboot system.
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then
reboot system.
System board
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then
reboot system.
System board
Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
System board
in BIOS Setup Utility.
See External Diskette Drive Check.
Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type
in BIOS Setup Utility.
System board
System board
System board
System board
RTC battery
System board
RTC battery
System board
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Error Message List
Error Message FRU/Action in Sequence
Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM
BIOS ROM
System board
Fixed Disk n None
Invalid System Configuration
Data
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
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.
BIOS ROM
System board
RTC battery
System board
properly identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See
Power System Check.
Ensure every connector is connected correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board
System board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See
Power System Check.
Reconnect the LCD connector.
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD Inverter
LCD
System board
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and
correctly.
System board
Speaker
System board
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POST Code
Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM
E0h Initialize the chipset.
E1h Initialize the bridge.
E2h Initialize the CPU.
E3h Initialize the system timer.
E4h Initialize system I/O.
E5h Check force recovery boot.
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM.
E7h Go to BIOS.
E8h Set Huge Segment.
E9h Initialize Multi Processor.
EAh Initialize OEM special code.
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA.
ECh Initialize Memory type.
EDh Initialize Memory size.
EEh Shadow Boot Block.
EFh System memory test.
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors.
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock.
F2h Initialize video.
F3h Initialize System Management Mode.
F4h 1 Output one beep before boot.
F5h Boot to Mini DOS.
F6h Clear Huge Segment.
F7h Boot to Full DOS.
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
LCD backlight doesn't work.
LCD is too dark.
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted.
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted.
Unreadable LCD screen
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen
Wrong color displayed
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical
lines displayed.
Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default
Settings, then reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do
not work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Reconnect the LCD connector.
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
System board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly
remains off or on, but
system runs correctly.
Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
Power shuts down during
operation.
The system doesn’t power
on.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power
System Check.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power
System Check.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
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Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
The system doesn’t
power-off.
Battery can’t be charged. See Check the Battery Pack.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power
System Check.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board
Battery pack
System board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
System cannot detect the
PC Card (PCMCIA).
PCMCIA slot pin is
damaged.
PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot assembly
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory count (size)
appears different from
actual size.
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings,
then reboot system.
DIMM
System board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
In Windows, multimedia
programs, no sound
comes from the computer.
Internal speakers make
noise or emit no sound.
Audio driver
Speaker
System board
Speaker
System board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
The system will not enter
hibernation.
The system does not
enter hibernation mode
and four short beeps
every minute.
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Hard disk drive
System board
Press Fn + F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation
mode.
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
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Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
The system does not
enter standby mode after
closing the LCD.
The system does not
resume from hibernation
mode.
The system does not
resume from standby
mode after opening the
LCD.
Battery fuel gauge in
Windows does not go
higher than 90%.
System hangs
intermittently.
LCD cover switch
System board
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
LCD cover switch
System board
Remove battery pack and let it cool for two hours.
Refresh battery (continue to use battery until power off, then
charge battery).
Battery pack
System board
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
System configuration
does not match the
installed devices.
External display does not
work correctly.
USB does not work
correctly.
Print problems Ensure the Parallel Port in the “Onboard Devices
Serial or parallel port
device problems.
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings,
then reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
Press Fn + F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
System board
System board
Configuration” of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
System Board
Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS
Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
Keyboard (one or more
keys) does not work.
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System board
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Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
System board
Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
Internal modem does not
work correctly.
NOTE: If you can not correct the problems according to the anterior tables, see Undetermined Problems.
Modem phone port
modem combo board
System board
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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do
with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU
replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which devices fail, which devices are incorrectly
installed, whether a short circuit happens, or whether the system is inoperative.
NOTE: Verify if all devices attached are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify if the power supply used at the time of failure is operating correctly. You can refer to “Power
System Check”.
Follow the procedures below to isolate the failing FRU. Do not isolate non-defective FRU.
1. Power off the computer.
2. Visually check the devices. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
• Non-Acer devices
• Printer, mouse, and other external devices
• Battery Pack
• Hard disk drive
• DIMM
• CD-ROM / Diskette drive module
• PC cards
Power on the computer.
4.
5. Determine if the problem has been resolved.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the
failed FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective
FRU.
• System board
• LCD assembly
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Jumper and Connector Location
Main Board
Top Side
Chapter 5
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# Item Description # Item Description
1 JP1 LCD PANEL CONNECTOR 2 JP2 LED BOARD CONNECTOR
3 JP3 MDC CONNECTOR 4 JP5 MEDIA BOARD CONNECTOR
5 JP6 TOUCH PAD BOARD
CONNECTOR
7 JP9 PCMCIA SOCKET 8 JP12 INTERNAL SPEAKER
9 JP13 INTERNAL MIC CONNECTOR 10 U12 LAN CHIP
11 U14 1349 CHIP 12 U17 BIOS FLASH ROM
13 U18 SOUTH BRIDGE CHIP 14 U25 SUPER I/O
15 U27 EC/KBC CHIP 16 U30 CARD BUS CONTROLLER
17 U33 AUDIO CODEC
6 JP7 INTERNAL KEYBOARD
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
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Bottom Side
# Item Description # Item Description
1 JP14 USB CONNECTOR 2 JP15 CRT CONNECTOR
3 JP16 TV-OUT CONNECTOR 4 JP17 MINI CARD CONNECTOR
5 JP18 DDRII SODIMM SLOT 6 JP19 DDRII SODIMM SLOT
7 JP20 FAN CONNECTOR 8 JP21 USB CONNECTOR
9 JP22 RJ45 CONNECTOR 10 JP23 CPU SOCKET
11 JP24 ODD CONNECTOR 12 JP25 5-in-1 CONNECTOR
13 JP27 HDD (PATA) CONNECTOR 14 JP28 MINI PCI SLOT
15 JP30 NEW CARD SOCKET 16 JP31 BLUETOOTH CONNECTOR
17 JP32 SPDIF OUT JACK 18 JP33 LINE-IN JACK
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# Item Description # Item Description
19 JP34 MIC JACK 20 PJP1 DC JACK
21 PJP2 BATTERY PACK CONNECTOR 22 U39 NORTH BRIDGE
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Switch Board
Top Side
Item Description
SW1 POWER BUTTON
SW2 E-MAIL BUTTON
SW3 INTERNAL BUTTON
SW4 USER BUTTON
SW5 EMPOWER BUTTON
D1 POWER LED
D2 MEDIA LED
D3 CAPS LED
D4 NUMLK LED
D5 EMAIL LED
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Bottom Side
Item Description
JP2 USB CONNECTOR
JP3 USB CONNECTOR
JP7 LED BOARD
CONNECTOR
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