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Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 5
...Features ...1-5 Operating System ...1-5 Platform ...1-5 System Memory ...1-5 Display...1-5 Graphics ...1-5 Storage Subsystem ...1-6 Audio Subsystem ...1-6 Optical Media Drive ...1-6 Communication ...1-7 Privacy Control ...1-7 Dimensions... Power Adapter and Battery...1-7 Special Keys and Controls ...1-8 Software ...1-9 Warranty ...1-10 Environment ...1-10 Notebook Tour...1-11 Top...
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 9
CHAPTER 6 FRU List
Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG Exploded Diagrams ...6-4 Main Assembly ...6-4 LCD Assembly ...6-5
CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration
Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG...7-3
CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test ...8-4
CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information
Introduction ...9-3
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Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 12
Features ...1-5 Operating System ...1-5 Platform ...1-5 System Memory ...1-5 Display...1-5 Graphics ...1-5 Storage Subsystem ...1-6 Audio Subsystem ...1-6 Optical Media Drive ...1-6 Communication ...1-7 Privacy Control ...1-7 Dimensions... Power Adapter and Battery...1-7 Special Keys and Controls ...1-8 Software ...1-9 Warranty ...1-10 Environment ...1-10 Notebook Tour...1-11 Top...
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 19 Software
Productivity
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.... 6 Icon Item Multi-in-1 cardreader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO...-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. ... AC mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. The left and right buttons ...
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 27
... Movie Music Play/pause Stop Previous Next Mute Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. Click once. Right Button (3) Main Touchpad (1) Rapidly tap twice. Tap once.
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock function keys, special and full sized keys.
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Keyboard
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 29
..., this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu....; < > + : Display the desktop + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're... Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP BREAK>: Display the System Properties...
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Hotkeys
The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls.
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To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the key ...Device On/Off Sleep Display toggle Description Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On and Off using a pop-up window. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. ...
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...2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. See www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The ... then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
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NOTE:
This function varies according to the language settings.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 37
... management bus specification version 2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0/2.1 support Refer to Acer BIOS specification
LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector ...PCI v2.2 Specification
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features ...
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 43
... and future WLP audio requirements WaveRT-based audio function driver for Windows Vista EAX™ 1.0 & 2.0 compatible Direct Sound 3D... technology for voice application Smart multiple streaming operation HDMIaudiodriver for AMD platform Dolby® PCEE program™ (optional software feature) DTS® ... On board Stereo Support 16/20/24bit PCM HD audio interface 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Yes 1-33...
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 54
... BIOS Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version Description CPU (central ...type and speed of system Speed of the CPU Model name of HDD0 (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master Serial number of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master Model name of Optical device installed in system System BIOS version
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System Utilities
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 55
Table 2-1. BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Keyboard controller version Serial number of unit Asset tag number of system Product name of the system Manufacturer of system Universally Unique Identifier
System Utilities
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Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 64
BIOS Flash Utilities
BIOS Flash memoryupdates are required for the following conditions:
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 178
... are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Remove any recently installedsoftware. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information.
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Troubleshooting
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 193
... with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a ..., perform the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no ... does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or ...
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 200
... operating by polling the refresh bit in PORTB. Dummy PCIE Init entry, now handled by driver PMM (Post Memory Manager) Init WHEA Init PDM (Post ... PEM (Post Error Manager) Init Debug Service Init (ROM Polit) POST Update Error Autosize external cache and program cache size for enabling later in POST. Enable CPU cache. Set bits in CMOS related to cache. Enable the local bus IDE as...
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... recovery process begins. When the process is complete the computer will automatically reboot. 4. Disconnect the USBstorage disk from the computer. 5. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to update the BIOS firmware. Refer to BIOS Flash Utilities for detailed instructions.
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Jumper and Connector Locations
Aspire 4743 and 4743Z Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 349
... ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A5SH LF+HF W/O bezel SATA With TI + Rohm Solution (HF + Windows 7)
Part No. KU.0080F.014
SB Chipset 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER Software 10000981 MISC Touchpad Synaptics VGA Chip 60001915 NVIDIA 60001915 NVIDIA 60001915 NVIDIA 10001067 INTEL VRAM 10000981 MISC 10000981 MISC 10000981 ...