Acer Aspire 5755 driver and firmware
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Aspire 5755, 5755G Service Guide - Page 2
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The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
There are no representations or warranties...
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... Specification
Features 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Privacy Control 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Environment 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Optional Items 1-9 Software 1-9
Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View...
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... Upper Cover Removal 3-29 Upper Cover Installation 3-32 RTC Battery Removal 3-33 RTC Battery Installation 3-33 USB Module Removal 3-34 USB Module Installation 3-35 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-36 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-37 Power Board Removal 3-38 Power Board Installation 3-39 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-40 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-41 Speaker Module Removal 3-42 Speaker...
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... Tables 1-23
Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32...
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...; 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache
Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
System Memory 0
Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display 0
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD
Mercury...
Aspire 5755, 5755G Service Guide - Page 20
...® Silverlight™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials
Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany...
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...
Speed of the CPU
HDD Model Name
Model name of HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master
HDD Serial Number
Serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master
ATAPI Model Name
Model name of Optical device installed in system
System BIOS Version System BIOS version
VGA BIOS Version
VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system
Serial Number
Serial number of unit...
Aspire 5755, 5755G Service Guide - Page 66
... corrupted.
Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE: NOTE:
If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used. Refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk.
NOTE: NOTE:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. If battery...
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Using DMITools
0
The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used in the DMI pool for hardware management.
When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending it to the operating system (Windows, etc.).
To update the DMI Pool, perform the following:
1. Boot...
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... a known serviceable electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (Refer to Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways 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 installed software...
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... Personalize Display Settings.
Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution.
Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary. 4. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 5. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Check the Device Manager to determine that:
The device is properly installed. There...
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...:
The device is properly installed
There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks
There are no device conflicts
No hardware is listed under Other Devices
3. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range...
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... default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: NOTE:
If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default).
7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers.
8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software.
9. Restore system and file settings...
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... see Windows Help and Support.
2. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu.
3. Confirm all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly.
4. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software.
5. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter...
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... lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, uninstall and reinstall the driver.
8. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD/CD-ROM drives. If a device has an exclamation mark, uninstall and reinstall the driver.
9. If the exclamation marker is not removed from the item in the lists, remove any recently installed software...
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...; Device
Manager.
4. Double click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right click ATA Device 0.
5. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Make sure the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK.
6. Repeat for each ATA Device shown if applicable.
Drive Not Detected
0
If Windowscannot detect the drive, perform the following:
1. Start the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS...
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... battery. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to confirm the computer is virus free.
3. If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices.
4. If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables. 5. If HDD information is missing from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should...
Aspire 5755, 5755G Service Guide - Page 166
... the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all 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. Apply power to the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem...
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... Disk 0
BIOS Recovery Boot Block
0
The BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware if a previous BIOS flashing process has failed.
BIOS Recovery Hotkey
0
To enable the BIOS Recovery process, use the function hotkey, , during BIOS POST. The AC adapter and...
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