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Revision History
Refer to the table below for the updates made to this M3 581T/581TG service guide.
Date 2012/2/29
Chapter Chapter 3
Updates
Update "Removing the LCD Bezel"
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. There...
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... 1 Hardware Specifications
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 1-6 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Environment 1-9
Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Top View...
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...Check and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8
CHAPTER 6
FRU List
MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Top Case Assembly 6-7 Bottom Case Assembly 6-8
FRU List 6-10
CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-4 M3 581T/581TG 7-4
CHAPTER 8 Online Support...
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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 1-6 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Environment 1-10
Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Top View 1-11 Closed Front View ...
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..., 17W), i3-2367M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 1.40 GHz, 17W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache
Mobile Intel® HM77 Express Chipset
System Memory 0
Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 6 GB of DDR3 system memory, 2 GB on board and 1 memory slot
Display 0
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness...
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... 128 GB/256 GB
Hard disk drive 0
SATA Type, 5400 RPM, 2.5 ", Slim with height of 7.0 mm 320/500 GB
2-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0
Secure Digital™ (SD), Secure Digital™ eXtended Capacity(SDXC), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™)
Audio Subsystem 0
Optimized Dolby® Home...
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... controls: up/down
I/O Ports 0
Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, SDXC™, MMC, MMCplus™) Two USB 2.0 ports One USB 3.0 port HDMI® port with HDCP support Headphone/speaker jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter
Software 0
Productivity 0
Acer...
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Acer USB Charge Manager Acer Welcome Center Adobe Flash Player Adobe Reader X Office 2010 Acer edition
Security
McAfee Family Protection Shortcut McAfee Internet Security Suite McAfee Virus Definitions MyWinLocker Suite Norton Online Backup...
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... and GPIO1 share pin with digital microphone
Supports anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and digital power is off
Intel low power ECR compliant and power status control for every analog converter and pin widgets
Supports 3.3V digital core power, 1.5V~ 3.3V scalable digital I/O power for HD Audio link, and
3.0~5.0V analog power
48-pin LQFP 'Green...
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... system. The speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name
The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. The model name of the installed ODD drive.
System BIOS Version
VGA BIOS Version
Serial Number
Displays system BIOS version.
The VGA firmware version of the system. The serial number of this unit.
Asset...
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... conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE: NOTE:
Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when...
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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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... appears on the external display only, refer to LCD Failure. 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.
Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Start the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the
failure point is discovered. 9. Re-set the memory modules. 10. Remove the drives (refer to Disassembly...
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...: The device is properly installed There are no red X 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 do 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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HDMI and CRT Failure 0
If the HDMI or CRT function fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
START
CRT/HDMI connection check
NG
Check
Drivers install OK or not in Device
NG
manager
Swap MB
Reinsert CRT/HDMI Connector
Reinstall corrcet driver
Figure 4-12. HDMI and CRT Failure
Troubleshooting
4-17
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... 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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... following: 1. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Save ROM file (File name:MA50X64.FD) to the root directory of USB storage. Make sure that there is no other BIOS file saved in the same directory. 3. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Press < Fn+ESC > button then plug in AC power. 5. The Power button flashes once. 6. Press Power button to initiate system...
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... 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 ...
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