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... Using the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 30 Information 31 Main 32 Security 34 Boot 38 Exit 39 BIOS Flash Utility 40 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Memory/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card...
... Using the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 30 Information 31 Main 32 Security 34 Boot 38 Exit 39 BIOS Flash Utility 40 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Memory/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card...
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Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Lights up when the computer is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are called launch keys. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. These buttons are visible even when the LCD display is on. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set the Web...
Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Lights up when the computer is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are called launch keys. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. These buttons are visible even when the LCD display is on. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set the Web...
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... control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
... control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
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...this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. The default parameter of screen). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to enter multi-boot menu. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter setup. In this utility. Press m to run Setup. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number : IDE2 Model Name : IDE2 Serial Number : System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset...
...this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. The default parameter of screen). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to enter multi-boot menu. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter setup. In this utility. Press m to run Setup. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number : IDE2 Model Name : IDE2 Serial Number : System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset...
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...hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Memory size is disabled or enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any external display device is connected on display will not be in the system. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Settings in this screen. If any display device is connected, the power on external video port. Option: Auto...
...hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Memory size is disabled or enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any external display device is connected on display will not be in the system. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Settings in this screen. If any display device is connected, the power on external video port. Option: Auto...
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The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to reset it. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in the "Enter New Password" field. If you forget your dealer to change the value of parameters. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When you may have three...
The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to reset it. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in the "Enter New Password" field. If you forget your dealer to change the value of parameters. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When you may have three...
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... Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. Press e. 1. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you the Setup...
... Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. Press e. 1. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you the Setup...
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... Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Load default...
... Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Load default...
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... first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board...
... first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board...
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.... Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch...
.... Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 68 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board...
... Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 68 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board...
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... in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 69 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to...
... in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 69 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to...
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... Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. USB does not work . Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad...
... Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. USB does not work . Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad...
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... intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. If any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 71 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error...
... intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. If any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 71 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error...
Aspire 3610 User's Guide
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... Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
... Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
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... 40 Using a computer security lock 40 Using passwords 40 Entering passwords 41 Setting passwords 41 Expanding through options 42 Connectivity options 42 Fax/data modem 42 Built-in network feature 43 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 43 PC Card slot 44 BIOS utility 45 Boot sequence 45 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 46 Password 46 Using software 46 Playing DVD movies 46 Power management 47 Acer eRecovery 47 Create backup 48 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re-install bundled software without CD 49 Change password 49 Troubleshooting...
... 40 Using a computer security lock 40 Using passwords 40 Entering passwords 41 Setting passwords 41 Expanding through options 42 Connectivity options 42 Fax/data modem 42 Built-in network feature 43 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 43 PC Card slot 44 BIOS utility 45 Boot sequence 45 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 46 Password 46 Using software 46 Playing DVD movies 46 Power management 47 Acer eRecovery 47 Create backup 48 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re-install bundled software without CD 49 Change password 49 Troubleshooting...
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... 15" LCD model 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model ACPI 2.0 power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Built-in touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button Audio system with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster Pro™ and MS-Sound compatible...
... 15" LCD model 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model ACPI 2.0 power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Built-in touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button Audio system with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster Pro™ and MS-Sound compatible...
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... in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on your computer. Remove or replace it is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is properly...
... in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on your computer. Remove or replace it is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is properly...