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Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 All-In-One Computer Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site; for more
information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Revision History
Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire Z3760 / Z3761 / Z5760 / Z5761 All-In-One Computer Service Guide.
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...71 System Check Procedures 71 Checkpoints 72 POST Error Indicators 76
Configuring the ME Firmware 87 Clearing CMOS 88 BIOS Recovery 89 BIOS Update 90
Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 90 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 91
Chapter 5 - System Architecture 95...Vendor List (AVL) 121
Appendix C - Online Support Information 123
Index 125
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... - USB ports (six) - Ethernet jack (RJ-45) - External display (VGA) port - DVI port (optional) - HDMI port - PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports - Two USB 3.0 ports (optional via USB 3.0 add-in card installation)
• 3.5-inch 25.4 mm 5400/7200 rpm SATA / SATA II hard disk drive (HDD) • Slim type SATA optical disc drive (ODD)
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...in-1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard
(RS-MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) cards, CompactFlash Type I and II (CF-I, CF-II), and microdrives
• Wired LAN: Onboard 10/100/1000 Ethernet support • WLAN option: Mini Card wireless network adapter...
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... the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. 5. Remove the TV stand and the rear cover. 6. Remove the wall mount plate. 7. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are properly seated. 8. Verify that all power and data cables are firmly and properly attached to the installed drives. 9. Verify...
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... video adapter installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
Initializes all the output devices.
Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module.
Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information.
Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup...
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... detection. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam. Log errors encountered during POST. Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error. Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. Check boot password if installed. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Program the peripheral...
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...the BIOS detects possible virus activity, it will prompt the user. This message will only be displayed if Virus Detection is enabled in AMIBIOS setup.
System Configuration
Message DMA-1 Error
DMA-2 Error
DMA Controller Error
Checking NVRAM... Update Failed
Microcode Error
NVRAM Checksum Bad, NVRAM Cleared Resource Conflict
NVRAM Ignored
NVRAM Bad
Static Resource Conflict PCI I/O conflict PCI ROM...
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...• Reload software from Recovery CD.
Blinking cursor only; system does not work. • IDE drive connection/cables
• IDE disk drives
• See "Undetermined Problems".
• Mainboard
NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems.
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... of the CD/DVD-ROM has an output.
• Turn up the sound volume. • Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive.
NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper are set correctly and the drive's optical lens is clean before diagnosing any optical drive problems.
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...BIOS Setup is set correctly.
• RTC battery • Mainboard
Audio-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but no sound comes from speakers.
Action/FRU • Speaker power/connection/cable
Modem-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode.
Data/fax modem software program invoked but cannot receive/send data/fax Fax/voice modem...
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Action/FRU • Ensure the Soft-off by PWR-BTTN in CMOS Setup (under
Power Management) is not set to Instant-off. • Power switch cable assembly
• Power switch cable assembly.
• Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Reload software from Recovery CD.
• Power supply • Mainboard
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... (ME) firmware before updating the BIOS. Use the ME_DISABLE jumper to do this. • 1-2 position: Normal operation (default) • 2-3 position: ME disable
To disable the ME firmware: 1. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 3. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on...
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... firmware. See page 87 for instructions. 4. Key in 'flash4M.bat' or 'flash4M'.
5. Press Enter to flash the system BIOS and ME firmware.
6. Shut down the computer and disconnect the power source. 7. Enable the ME firmware. See page 87 for instructions. 8. Clear the CMOS data. See page 88 for instructions. 9. Reboot the computer.
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... ME firmware. See page 87 for instructions. 2. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 3. Click Start | Command Prompt | Run as administrator.
4. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 32-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\32'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\32") b. Key in 'flash4M.bat' or 'flash4M'.
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5. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 64-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\64'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\64") b. Key in 'flash4M.bat' or 'flash4M'.
c. Press Enter to flash the ME firmware.
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brightness control keys 3
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capacitive keys
board, part number 101 board, remove 62 function cable, part number 107 lens, part number 105 location 3
Index
card reader
location 4 supported cards 2
chassis, part number 107
checkpoints
boot block 72 DIM 76 overview 72 POST 74
CMOS clear 88
CMOS Setup Utility
access 12 Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu 17 Advanced menu 15 BIOS Security...
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BIOS checkpoints 72 BIOS recovery 89 BIOS update 90 clearing CMOS 88 component failure 82 disabling ME firmware 87 hardware diagnostic procedure 71 online support information 123 POST error indicators 76
TV tuner
card, part number 101 card, remove 50 location 4 U
undetermined problems 86
USB ports
bootable device 18 left 4 legacy device 18 right 5
USB/audio board
board, part number 101 cable...