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... Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 10 Keyboard 11 Touchpad 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 BIOS Flash Utility 37 System Utility Diskette 38 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 General Information 44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 47 Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module 48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 49 Removing the Extended Memory 50 Removing the Modem Board 51 Disassembling the LCD 52 Disassembling the...
... Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 10 Keyboard 11 Touchpad 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 BIOS Flash Utility 37 System Utility Diskette 38 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 General Information 44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 47 Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module 48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 49 Removing the Extended Memory 50 Removing the Modem Board 51 Disassembling the LCD 52 Disassembling the...
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... open the display cover. Video performance 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB of the computer when the display is connected, the computer turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you to conserve battery power. With this feature enabled, you close the display cover, fold it . See "Power Management" on top of video memory boost video performance. Also, do not slam it when you can also connect an external monitor...
... open the display cover. Video performance 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB of the computer when the display is connected, the computer turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you to conserve battery power. With this feature enabled, you close the display cover, fold it . See "Power Management" on top of video memory boost video performance. Also, do not slam it when you can also connect an external monitor...
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Right Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item/ Port Video capture kit slot Battery bay CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot DC-in port Connects to ... Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is turned off. Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer. Ejects the compact discs when the computer is active. AC adapter and power outlet. PS/2 compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/ mouse/keypad) Serial port Parallel port Serial device (e.g., serial mouse) Parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) 8 Chapter...
Right Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item/ Port Video capture kit slot Battery bay CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot DC-in port Connects to ... Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is turned off. Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer. Ejects the compact discs when the computer is active. AC adapter and power outlet. PS/2 compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/ mouse/keypad) Serial port Parallel port Serial device (e.g., serial mouse) Parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) 8 Chapter...
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EasyPort port replicator Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to personalize your hard disk against shocks. Protects your computer. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution). Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Phone line Ethernet 10/100 based network Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Item Memory compartment Hard disk anti...
EasyPort port replicator Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to personalize your hard disk against shocks. Protects your computer. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution). Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Phone line Ethernet 10/100 based network Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Item Memory compartment Hard disk anti...
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...-control keys. Num lock off . When Num Lock is on Type numbers in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is in a normal manner. Type the letters in uppercase. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. Use this mode when you need to connect an external...
...-control keys. Num lock off . When Num Lock is on Type numbers in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is in a normal manner. Type the letters in uppercase. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. Use this mode when you need to connect an external...
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... All) á + R (Displays the Run... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to the external keyboard or keypad. Accesses the computer's configuration utility. NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
... All) á + R (Displays the Run... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to the external keyboard or keypad. Accesses the computer's configuration utility. NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
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... display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Click on and off . Turns the speakers on Properties; The euro symbol If your keyboard. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Hot key...
... display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Click on and off . Turns the speakers on Properties; The euro symbol If your keyboard. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Hot key...
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... other combinations. System Memory Item 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 2 sockets 32/64/128/256 MB 512 MB (256MB x 2) SDRAM 100 MHz 3.3 V 144 pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. LAN & Modem Interface Item...
... other combinations. System Memory Item 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 2 sockets 32/64/128/256 MB 512 MB (256MB x 2) SDRAM 100 MHz 3.3 V 144 pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. LAN & Modem Interface Item...
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... (1024x768) 16M Keyboard hot key None 3.3 (typ.) 24 Chapter 1 LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. NOTE: There is turned on. DC...
... (1024x768) 16M Keyboard hot key None 3.3 (typ.) 24 Chapter 1 LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. NOTE: There is turned on. DC...
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... cursor left/right keys to search for a bootable floppy disk in the CDROM drive. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected. Enabled or Disabled whether to define your computer to 640 x 480. When set to resume when LAN/Modem access is set to first search for a bootable CD-ROM in the floppy drive. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:CD-ROM, 3rd:Hard Disk and 4th:LANDesk...
... cursor left/right keys to search for a bootable floppy disk in the CDROM drive. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected. Enabled or Disabled whether to define your computer to 640 x 480. When set to resume when LAN/Modem access is set to first search for a bootable CD-ROM in the floppy drive. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:CD-ROM, 3rd:Hard Disk and 4th:LANDesk...
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... keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on how to set a password. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your first entry and press Enter. 4. See the following section for instructions on how to verify your password because the characters do not appear on Password Hard Disk Password Processor Serial Number Description Options When set a password. You can turn off this feature by setting this screen. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password...
... keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on how to set a password. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your first entry and press Enter. 4. See the following section for instructions on how to verify your password because the characters do not appear on Password Hard Disk Password Processor Serial Number Description Options When set a password. You can turn off this feature by setting this screen. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password...
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.... Three password types protect your computer and data: 6 Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for each character you type) and press Enter to use of the display screen. 1. Even if the hard disk is removed from unauthorized access. Type the Setup Password and press Enter to set a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to access the BIOS Utility. 2.
.... Three password types protect your computer and data: 6 Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for each character you type) and press Enter to use of the display screen. 1. Even if the hard disk is removed from unauthorized access. Type the Setup Password and press Enter to set a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to access the BIOS Utility. 2.
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Create a bootable disk. 2. After Flash BIOS is required for troubleshooting. This readme.txt file will damage your system. 4. Put the bootable disk into this diskette is programming. NOTE: If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see "Index of system programs 6 New features or options Use the AFlash utility to use AFlash utility. Chapter 2 37 Copy all AFlash files into TravelMate 520 series module, then reboot. This will introduce on...
Create a bootable disk. 2. After Flash BIOS is required for troubleshooting. This readme.txt file will damage your system. 4. Put the bootable disk into this diskette is programming. NOTE: If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see "Index of system programs 6 New features or options Use the AFlash utility to use AFlash utility. Chapter 2 37 Copy all AFlash files into TravelMate 520 series module, then reboot. This will introduce on...
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... error Previous boot incomplete - Unlock external keyboard. Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. This index can also help you make changes in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check". RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace...
... error Previous boot incomplete - Unlock external keyboard. Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. This index can also help you make changes in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check". RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace...
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... slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Check with Sleep Manager. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker Audio board System board Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control. Hibernation Mode...
... slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Check with Sleep Manager. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker Audio board System board Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control. Hibernation Mode...
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... hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Battery fuel gauge in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Running PQA Diagnostics Program. System board System Diagnostics Diskette System board Ensure that the "Serial Port" in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
... hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Battery fuel gauge in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Running PQA Diagnostics Program. System board System Diagnostics Diskette System board Ensure that the "Serial Port" in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... following: 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of...
... following: 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of...
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... queries to your technical queries. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: 6 Service guides for all models 6 User's manuals 6 Training materials 6 Main manuals 6 Bios updates 6 Software utilities 6 Schematics 6 Spare parts lists 6 Chips 6 TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) The service repair section provides you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat...
... queries to your technical queries. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: 6 Service guides for all models 6 User's manuals 6 Training materials 6 Main manuals 6 Bios updates 6 Software utilities 6 Schematics 6 Spare parts lists 6 Chips 6 TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) The service repair section provides you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat...
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... Replaceable Unit) List 87 H Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 49 Removing 49 Hard Disk Standby Mode 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 HDD 19 Hibernation Mode 26 Hot Keys 12 I I/O Address Map 27 Index of Error Message 71 No-Beep Symptoms 73 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 74 Indicator 74 Keyboard 76 LCD 74 Memory 75 Modem 77 PCMCIA 75 Peripheral 76 Power 74 Power Management 75 Speaker 75 Touchpad 76 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 78 IrDA setting in BIOS Utility...
... Replaceable Unit) List 87 H Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 49 Removing 49 Hard Disk Standby Mode 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 HDD 19 Hibernation Mode 26 Hot Keys 12 I I/O Address Map 27 Index of Error Message 71 No-Beep Symptoms 73 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 74 Indicator 74 Keyboard 76 LCD 74 Memory 75 Modem 77 PCMCIA 75 Peripheral 76 Power 74 Power Management 75 Speaker 75 Touchpad 76 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 78 IrDA setting in BIOS Utility...
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... L LAN 18 Launch Keys 14 LCD 2, 24 Disassembly 52 M Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Major Chips 17 Mechanical Specifications 27 Memory 17 Removing 50 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Check 69 Memory Combinations 18 Model Number Definitions 99 Modem 18 O Online Support Information 103 P Panel 6 Bottom Panel 9 Front Panel 6 Left Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Right Panel 8 Parallel Port 22 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 33 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 35 Power-On Password 35 Setup Password 35 PCMCIA Port 23 Power System Check 69 Battery Pack 70 Power Adapter...
... L LAN 18 Launch Keys 14 LCD 2, 24 Disassembly 52 M Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Major Chips 17 Mechanical Specifications 27 Memory 17 Removing 50 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Check 69 Memory Combinations 18 Model Number Definitions 99 Modem 18 O Online Support Information 103 P Panel 6 Bottom Panel 9 Front Panel 6 Left Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Right Panel 8 Parallel Port 22 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 33 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 35 Power-On Password 35 Setup Password 35 PCMCIA Port 23 Power System Check 69 Battery Pack 70 Power Adapter...