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...Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-20 HDD/BIOS Password 2-22 Unlocking the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2-24 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26
Chapter 3. Service and Maintenance
Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting...
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... Module Installation 3-55 CPU Removal 3-57 CPU Installation 3-58 Speaker Removal 3-59 Speaker Installation 3-62 USB Module Removal 3-65 USB Module Installation 3-67 Power Board Removal 3-69 Power Board Installation 3-71 Touchpad FFC Removal 3-73 Touchpad FFC Installation 3-74 LCD Module Removal 3-75 LCD Module Installation 3-78 DC-In Cable Removal 3-82 DC-In Cable Installation 3-83...
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USB Failure 4-12 Wireless Function Failure 4-13 Bluetooth Function Failure 4-14 4-in-1 Card Function Failure 4-15 Unit Thermal Failure 4-16 Cosmetic Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 BIOS Problems 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19
Chapter 5. Jumper and Connector Locations
Mainboard Top View 5-2 Mainboard Bottom View 5-4 USB Board View 5-6 Power Board ...
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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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...Mobile Intel® HM77/HM70 Express Chipset
System Memory
• DDR3 Dual Channel Support / 2 SO-DIMM slot • Maximum: 8 GB (4 GB + 4GB)
Display
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics
• 16.7 million colors • External resolution / refresh rates:
• VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 75 Hz • HDMI...
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...1
23
4 Figure 1:7. Keyboard
#
Item
1
Caps Lock Key
2
Fn Function Key
3
Windows Key
4
Application Key
5
Num Lock Key
Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic ...; Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with other keys, provides a variety of
functions. See Windows Key on page 1-13.
Press to open the context menu of the current application. This key has the same effect...
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... all windows.
+ +
Undo immunize all windows.
+
Shows the help window.
+
Opens Windows Explorer.
+
Searches for a file or folder.
+ + + + + + +
Shows the desktop.
Locks the computer (if you are connected to a network domain),...Displays the system properties dialog box.
+
Opens Ease of Access Center (for Windows XP only).
1-13
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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BIOS Item
BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size
Features
LAN Interface Item
LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features
Specification
Insyde
1.00
SPI
4MB + 1MB
• Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS ...
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.... Displays the speed of the system. Displays the model name of the HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary SATA master. Displays the serial number of the HDD installed on primary SATA master. Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. Displays the system BIOS version. Displays the KBC BIOS version. Displays the VGA (video graphics array) firmware version.
System...
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...-Menu
Figure 2:2. BIOS Main
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory
Quiet Boot
Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode
Function Key Behavior
Description
Sets the system time in 24-hour format.
Sets the system date.
Displays the total memory installed.
Displays the video memory installed.
When enabled, displays the OEM (original...
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... not set.
Displays "Set" if the HDD password is set and "Clear" if the HDD password is not set.
Option to set the supervisor password.
Option to set the user password. Enabled only when the supervisor password is set.
Option to set the HDD password.
Enable or disable the computer to prompt for the password on system boot. When disabled, the password is only prompted when entering the BIOS Setup...
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..., create one before BIOS Flash utility is used. See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25.
• Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. If the battery pack
does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. • Flash utility has auto execution...
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... 2:15. Changing the BIOS Boot Priority Order
5. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer.
6. Enter the BIOS folder.
7. At the command prompt, type BIOS.bat and press Enter to update BIOS.
C:\>BIOS.bat_ Figure 2:16. Executing BIOS.BAT
IMPORTANT:
• Ensure the AC power adaptor is connected to the power source.
• Do not disconnect the AC power adapter.
2-15
System Utilities
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Using DMITools
The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM and 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...
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..., perform the following. 1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the outlet. 3. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer
directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the...
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...on the desktop and select
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 are...
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... determine that: • 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:
• Click...
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... default audio device (green check mark).
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 from...
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... any problems are found, replace 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 does not recur, connect...
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...will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
• Service guides for all models • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists...