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Aspire T690 User's Guide EN - Page 3
...package
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Connecting peripherals
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Starting your computer
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Shutting down your computer
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System upgrade
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Opening the computer
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Setting up new components
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Troubleshooting
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Taking care of your computer
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Important tips
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Cleaning and servicing
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To clean your computer and keyboard
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To clean your pointing device
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To clean your optical mouse
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To clean your monitor...
Aspire T690 User's Guide EN - Page 8
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Setting up your computer
The Aspire series is a versatile and powerful system, supporting an Intel® CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.
Your Aspire series has standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB ports...
Aspire T690 User's Guide EN - Page 9
...damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Aspire series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option) • Speakers (selected models only) • User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software.
Connecting peripherals
After everything is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the...
Aspire T690 User's Guide EN - Page 10
... within your Aspire series system.
In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with your new components.
Probable upgrades are: - Upgrade to high-capacity HDD - Expand high-level memory - Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer - Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card
Aspire T690 User's Guide EN - Page 13
... step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not...your software and/or drivers to see if you can select other settings to make viewing the screen more comfortable.
Cleaning and servicing
To clean your computer and keyboard
1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
Aspire T690 User's Guide EN - Page 16
...servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls...service.
12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 1
Aspire SA80 AcerPower S280
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire SA80/AcerPower S280 service guide.
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Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 3
... 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...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 4
... 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...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 6
...36 Product Information 38 Standard CMOS Features 39 Advanced BIOS Features 41 Advacned Chipset Features 45 Integrated Peripherals 49 Power Management Setup 53 PnP/PCI Configurations 57 PC Health Status 59 Frequency Control 60 Load Default Settings 61 Set Supervisor/User Password 62 Save & Exit Setup 63 Exit Without Saving 64
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 9
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Overview
The model incorporates the SiS661GX Northbridge (NB) and SiS964L Southbridge(SB) chipsets. The SiS661GX Northbridge chipset features the AGTL & AGTL+ compliant bus driver technology with integrated on-die termination to support Intel Pentium 4 series processors with FSB 800 MHz (by overclocking). The memory controller supports DDR only. It can offer bandwidth up to 3.2 GB/s under DDR400...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 22
...Re-install bundled software without CD 5. Change Acer eRecovery password
Create backup
Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1. Boot to Windows XP 2. Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next 5. In the Recovery settings window...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 23
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Re-install bundled software without CD
Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1. Boot to Windows XP. 2. Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5. In the Recovery settings window, select...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 24
... system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed. 4. Enter six zeros and continue. 5. The Acer Recovery main page appears. 6. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press to select.
Multilingual operating system installation
Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you prefer when you first power-on the...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 46
... number. Displays your main board's serial number. Specifies the version of your BIOS utility. The System Management Interface (SM) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system. Hardware checking is done via software during start up. This parameter specifies the version of the SMBIOS utility installed in your system. Displays the BIOS latest release...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 48
... the future.
VGA/EGA CGA40 CGA80 Mono
This parameter enables you to control the system stops in case of Power On Self Test errors (POST).
All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, by Disk/Key
Refers to the option of memory that is available to standard DOS programs. DOS systems have an address space od...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 90
..., then reboot the system.
2. Memory module. 3. System board.
System works but fails to enter power saving mode when the Power Management Mode is set to Enabled, and power saving timer set in BIOS has elapsed.
1. Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings. In Windows 98, check settings in Power Management Property of Control Panel.
2. Reload software from Recovery CD.
System hangs before system...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 92
... System board
Audio
Audio software program invokes but no sound comes from speakers.
1. Speaker power/connection/cable.
Modem
Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode.
1. Ensure the Modem Ring Indicator in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set to Enabled.
2. If PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card.
3. If ISA modem card is used...
Aspire SA80 and Power S280 Service Guide - Page 94
... "Load BIOS Default Settings" in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems.
Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed.
1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup.
2. Loop-back. 3. System board.
Printing failed.
1. Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual...