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eMachines E627 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
eMachines E627 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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...computer language, in the software. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "... of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of...
...computer language, in the software. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "... of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of...
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... to those given in the printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to provide you with further technical details. 2. add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to extend the... functionality of customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. V This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information ...
... to those given in the printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to provide you with further technical details. 2. add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to extend the... functionality of customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. V This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information ...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys ... Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 eMachines E627 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys ... Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 eMachines E627 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS...
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... into your new computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Turns the computer on and off . Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which...
... into your new computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Turns the computer on and off . Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which...
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...Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.... key to return. Turns the internal TouchPad on hotkeys. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness ...
...Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.... key to return. Turns the internal TouchPad on hotkeys. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness ...
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...of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is set to set up: 1. You may choose any one of the...box Extend my windows desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Drag and drop each...
...of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is set to set up: 1. You may choose any one of the...box Extend my windows desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Drag and drop each...
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...;C, Off=80°C • OS Shutdown: 95°C • H/W Shutdown: 92°C Northbridge Item Chipset Package ATI RS780MN 465 BGA Specification Core Voltage 15W 20W Acer P/N KC.ATF02.200 KC.ATK02.420 Southbridge Item Chipset Package BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version ATI SB710 549 BGA Phoenix BIOS V0.11T04 Specification...
...;C, Off=80°C • OS Shutdown: 95°C • H/W Shutdown: 92°C Northbridge Item Chipset Package ATI RS780MN 465 BGA Specification Core Voltage 15W 20W Acer P/N KC.ATF02.200 KC.ATK02.420 Southbridge Item Chipset Package BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version ATI SB710 549 BGA Phoenix BIOS V0.11T04 Specification...
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... Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Supports...
... Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Supports...
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.../wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the system to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management.... corresponding output information. Execute dmitools. Write UUID to EEPROM ( Create UUID from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset...
.../wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the system to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management.... corresponding output information. Execute dmitools. Write UUID to EEPROM ( Create UUID from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset...
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Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a ... computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125...
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a ... computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125...
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... or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. NOTE: Verify that there are supported by a variety 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 4. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any error is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following...
... or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. NOTE: Verify that there are supported by a variety 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 4. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any error is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following...
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...FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for repair and service of eMachines E627. Refer to dispose it properly, or follow the local government ordinance or regulations on the printed Service Guide. You MUST use the ...return it will not be noted on how to this printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to return the defective parts, you should follow the rules set by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of...
...FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for repair and service of eMachines E627. Refer to dispose it properly, or follow the local government ordinance or regulations on the printed Service Guide. You MUST use the ...return it will not be noted on how to this printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to return the defective parts, you should follow the rules set by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of...
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Description 1 Middle Cover Assy 2 Hinge Cap Assy 3 Upper Case Assy 4 Mainboard 5 Lower Case Acer P/N 60.N2802.003 42.N2802.001 60.N2802.001 MB.N6502.001 60.N2802.002 Chapter 6 147 No.
Description 1 Middle Cover Assy 2 Hinge Cap Assy 3 Upper Case Assy 4 Mainboard 5 Lower Case Acer P/N 60.N2802.003 42.N2802.001 60.N2802.001 MB.N6502.001 60.N2802.002 Chapter 6 147 No.
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Base Assembly 1 2 3 No. Description 1 Fan 2 Thermal Module 3 Mainboard Acer P/N 23.N2802.001 60.N6502.001 MB.N6502.001 148 Chapter 6
Base Assembly 1 2 3 No. Description 1 Fan 2 Thermal Module 3 Mainboard Acer P/N 23.N2802.001 60.N6502.001 MB.N6502.001 148 Chapter 6
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... EME A Country Luxembourg Switzerland Algeria Middle East South Africa Middle East Austria Germany Italy Belgium Czech Sweden Eastern Europe Finland Turkey Cyprus UK Acer Part No LX.N6502.035 LX.N6502.018 LX.N6502.008 LX.N6502.009 LX.N6502.006 LX.N6502.014 LX.N6502.034 LX.N6502... 2G+1G/ 250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES81 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTAT1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_DE61 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTDE1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_DE11 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTIT1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_IT11 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTBE1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R...
... EME A Country Luxembourg Switzerland Algeria Middle East South Africa Middle East Austria Germany Italy Belgium Czech Sweden Eastern Europe Finland Turkey Cyprus UK Acer Part No LX.N6502.035 LX.N6502.018 LX.N6502.008 LX.N6502.009 LX.N6502.006 LX.N6502.014 LX.N6502.034 LX.N6502... 2G+1G/ 250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES81 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTAT1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_DE61 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTDE1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_DE11 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTIT1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_IT11 eME627-203G25Mi W7HP64EeTBE1 UMACkk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R...
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Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 173 Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the eMachines E627 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 173 Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the eMachines E627 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
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...you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 177 and password. However some information sources will require a user i.d. In the Technical Information section... you need them. We are : • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios ...
...you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 177 and password. However some information sources will require a user i.d. In the Technical Information section... you need them. We are : • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios ...