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TravelMate 3250/2470 Series 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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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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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.
AcerAcer DridVista ATI Mobility Radeon GDDR2 VRAM, up to 384 MB of shared system memory) supporing DualView PowerPlayTM 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, PCI Express (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) ® Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Accelerator (GMA) 950 with up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting dual independent ®...
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Audio system with two built-in speakers (2W) and microphone ® Intel High-Definition audio support (audio codec: ALC833) Sound Blaster Pro Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth Acer OrbiCam featuring: 225 degree ergonomic rotation...
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5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) (for TravelMate 3250) 3 USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature: ° operating: 5 C to 35 C...
Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. DCIN1 DC-in jack CRT1 External display port Modem cable connector MDC1 Modem board connector BAT1 Battery connector CDROM1 ODD module connector FAN1...
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Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G96 position on the main board. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to boot up the system.
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view Icon Item Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer’s...
Closed Front View Icon Speakers USB 2.0 ports Icon Item Bluetooth communication switch/ indicator Wireless communication switch/ indicator Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speakers/line-out jack Battery indicator Power indicator Latch Chapter 1 "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 Item Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Left View Icon Icon Item Right View Icon Item Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Rear Panel Icon Chapter 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolong use. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network.
Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. (for TravelMate 3250) Houses the computer’s main memory. Release the battery for removal. Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Web browser, Empowering Key “ Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Use the 4-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. Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Chapter 1...
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Function Left Button (1) Execute Click twice quickly Select Click once Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Access context menu Scroll NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements.
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed...
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu. Function Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Acer Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer ePowerManagement eManager. Description...
Hot Key Icon Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-w Fn-y Fn-x Fn-z Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Function Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4>...
To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your netebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.
Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window. For additional options, click “Settings” to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. View information about Acer ePower Management. Chapter 1...
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.
Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook.
Interfaces - includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bletooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.
Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection.
Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating.
Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that you can transmit the best video quality over an instant Messenger service.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings...
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NOTE: Settings the camera resolution to 640 x480 larger does not change the capture window size. Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture Options window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu.
Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
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The VisageON window appears as below: Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking settings and options in the right section. Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: Users 1.
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VisageON VisageON Using video effects (selected models only) Using video effects Using video effects The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an Video Settings effect: Video Settings 1. Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: Effect Selection Effect Selection...
Settings Apply Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start>All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Start All Programs...
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Note: Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 the Launch Manager by clicking on Start >...
Cache scheme control Specification ® Intel Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) for TravelMate 3250 ® ® Intel Celeron M Processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher for TravelMate 2470...
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Built-in Intel 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 3250 4GB (by two 2048MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 2470 DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
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reversed. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Note: For more details, please see the table below.
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Capacity (MB) 40000 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer 100 MB/Sec. rate Ultra DMA mode-5 (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)
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Combo Drive Interface Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification For HDLS GCC-4244N: 1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD and CD-EXTRA 2.
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18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes/2 (1W speakers) ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) ® Built-in Intel 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) ®...
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Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g Specification ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) ® Built-in Intel 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) ® Built-in Intel 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) 128MB dedicated memory->ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) 224 shared system memory->Built-in Intel...
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System Board Major Chips Item PCMCIA Audio Codec Card Reader (for Aspire 5500 only)/IEEE1394 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage...
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LCD 14.1” inch Item Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower °...
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LCD 14.1” inch Item ° Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping) LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input AC current...
1227 VGA BIOS Ver 01.00 KBC Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu Chapter 2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted...
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q.
VGA BIOS Ver 01.00 KBC Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Information Main System Time: [20:03:49] System Date: [06/05/2006] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: Video Memory...
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. System Date Sets the system date. System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS. Information Main Serial Port Parallel port: Mode Infrared port (FIR): Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Supervisor Password is : User Password is : HDD Password is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Help ↑...
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2...
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Information Main Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: WDC WD200EB-(PM) 2: IDE1: Samsung CD-ROM...
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Help ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers...
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
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LCD Panel Screw List Item Description SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) SCREW M2.5-6 SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 SCREW SCREW M2.5*4L(NYLOCK)BLACK ZN SCREW M2.5X6 SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK) SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)
Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover. Detach the DIMM cover carefully. Pop out the memory carefully. Disconnect wireless main and auxiliary antenna from the wireless LAN card. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it.
Removing the ODD Module First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Removing the LCD Module Detach the middle cover from the main uiit carefully. Disconnect the launch board FFC from the launch board. Remove the middle cover (with launch board and microphone) from the main unit.
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Take out the microphone from the middle cover. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. Then remove the launch board from the middle cover. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Disconnect the keyboard cable. 11.
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16. Remove two screws fastening the LCD hinges. 17. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit. Chapter 3...
Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly Disconnect the touchpad cable and the LED FFC from the main board. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown. Detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly carefully. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Turn over the lower case assembly to the bottom side, then disconnect the fan cable.
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11. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set. 12. Take out the speaker set from the lower case. 13. Remove the three screws fastening the system fan. 14. Detach the fan from the lower case. 15. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then detach the RTC battery. 16.
20. Remove the five screws fastening the heatsink. 21. Remove the heatsink from the main board. 22. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock. 23. Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Remove the two screws fastening the LED board.
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Remove the four screws fastening the touchpad bracket. Remove the touchpad bracket (with touchpad). Detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracke.t Chapter 3...
Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) Remove the four screw caps as shown. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter. Remove the two screws holding the digital camera to the LCD panel.
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13. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel. 14. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD. 15. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable and detach the LCD cable from the LCD. 16. Remove the two screws holding the wireless antenna set to the LCD panel. 17.
Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the four screws fastening the HDD bracket. Remove the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module Remove the two screws holding the ODD fix holder bracket. Then remove the ODD fix holder bracket. Reove the two screws fastening the ODD rail bracket then remove the rail bracket.
Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.
If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.
Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.
Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes <No error code> <No error code> Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...
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Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed...
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Error Message List No beep Error Messages 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.
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
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Code Chapter 4 Beeps 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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...
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Code Beeps Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
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Code Code Chapter 4 Beeps Unknown interrupt Beeps Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize 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...
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error 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.
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Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can’t be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
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Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. System hangs intermittently. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.
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 problem, do the following: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
System Check” on page 83.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...
Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. DCIN1 DC-in jack CRT1 External display port Modem cable connector MDC1 Modem board connector BAT1 Battery connector CDROM1 ODD module connector FAN1...
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Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G96 position on the main board. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to boot up the system.
Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
BATTERY PACK LI+ 9CELL 2.4MAH SANYO WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN ATHEROS EU WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN BCM4318 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN T60M845.01 TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTICS TM51-389 LED BOARD Acer Part No. AP.06501.007 AP.06503.011 AP.06506.003 BT.00603.014 BT.00604.006 BT.00605.002 BT.00603.012 BT.00604.005 BT.00605.003 BT.00903.004 54.A74V1.001...
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POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN BK SOUTH AFRICA POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS POWER CORD 2.5A 250V AUSTRALIA POWER CORD 2.5A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK POWER CODE 7A 125V JAPAN 2PIN Acer Part No. 54.TB2V1.001 54.A74V1.003 50.TCZV1.006 50.TCZV1.001 50.TCZV1.002 50.TCZV1.003 27.01518.781 27.01518.591...