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Aspire 8930 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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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8930 service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
II
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... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or...
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... this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT
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.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems...
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... processor Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset ‰ Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset ‰ Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, or Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED® network connection
System memory
‰ Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support ‰ Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display...
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...or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function
Execute
Select Drag
Access context menu Scroll
Left Button (1)
Quickly click twice.
Click... second tap and drag the cursor.
Center button (3)
Swipe up/down/ left/right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) or click and hold to move up/ down/left/right (...
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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 ...
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...+ : Open Ease of Access Center
< > + : Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + : Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
< > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
+ < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
+ < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle...
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...and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor. ...2. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the
key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version...
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... ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. ‰ Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models). ‰ Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. ‰ Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right-click on...
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Acer eAudio Management
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience ...Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
To choose your playback device, click the icon on the upper right side ofthe Acer eAudio Management window.
Chapter 1
19
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... customized plan on. 4. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use. 5. Click OK to save your new power plan.
To switch between power plans:
1. Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The quick menu appears
2. Select the power plan you want to switch to You...
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... or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To...
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...-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via...
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...Manufacturer Name UUID Number
Description
This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows...
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...; 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.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS...
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... instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive...
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... to main board. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each...
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... size.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.
Action in Sequence
Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom...
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... / Error
System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.
Serial or parallel port device problems.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board...