Acer Ferrari 3000 driver and firmware
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Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 9
...in optical drive (DVD dual) 15.0" TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050 resolution) panel Audio input and output jacks
Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T Fast infrared wireless communication T Four USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T Invilink 802.11g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) T SD/MMC/SM/MS memory...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 10
...-key Windows keyboard T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with four-way scroll button
Expansion
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One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory
I/O Ports
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One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem One RJ-45 jack for LAN One DC-in jack for AC adapter...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 26
...set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. Click on Start, Control...keyboard. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www....
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 36
System Board Major Chips
Item Super I/O controller MODEM Blue tooth Wireless 802.11g PCMCIA Audio Four-in-one card reader Touchpad IR
Controller NS PC87393 South bridge/VIA VT8235 South bridge/VIA VT8235 BCM4306KFB TI PCI1410 RealTek ALC202 M220V0315 Synaptics TM41P-353 Vishay TFU6102F
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key ...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 52
... conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T 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, DPMI...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 70
... 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...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 71
... 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...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 72
... Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 80
... off or on, but system Main board runs correctly
HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work
HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board
Action in Sequence
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation
The system cannot power-on.
The system cannot power-off.
Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 63. Battery...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 81
... BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision
Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Microphone cannot work
Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 82
... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Main board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.
Parallel port device problems
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 89
... chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Ferrari 3000 series products. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for...follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.
NOTE: Exploded diagram is not ready as service CD released. We will update the service guide to CSD website, please download the exploded diagram...
Ferrari 3000 Service Guide - Page 105
...These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists...
Ferrari 3000 User's Guide - Page 21
...video for output to a television or display device that supports Svideo input • "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power • DualViewTM
Multimedia • AC'97 stereo audio • Built-in dual speakers. • Built-in microphone. • High-speed optical drive • Built-in optical drive (DVD dual). • 15...
Ferrari 3000 User's Guide - Page 47
... that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is ...follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving your battery for on-
the-go use. • Eject a PC card if it is...
Ferrari 3000 User's Guide - Page 56
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Peripherals and options
Printer
Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows. • Operating instructions.
To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to one of your computer's USB ports, and then wait for Windows to find the new ...
Ferrari 3000 User's Guide - Page 57
... and expandability. A variety of PC cards are available, such as flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards. Consult your dealer for information on PC card options for your computer.
Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card.
To insert a PC card: 1 Align the card with your computer's PC card slot. Make sure that
the edge with the...
Ferrari 3000 User's Guide - Page 73
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System software
Your computer comes preloaded with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility. • System utilities, drivers and application software.
Note: To run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. Next, select the appropriate folder, and then click on the application icon. To ...
Ferrari 3000 User's Guide - Page 79
... the computer and the printer.
• If you are using a printer connected to your computer's parallel port, restart the computer. Windows needs to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers.
I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. Follow these steps:
• Click on Start, and then click on Control Panel. • Double-click on Phone and Modem Options...
Ferrari 3000 User's Guide - Page 98
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online services 70 options
hard disk upgrade 51 memory upgrade 50 PC Cards 47 spare AC adapter 49 spare battery 49
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password 31
types 31 PC Card
inserting 47 removing 48 power management 39 printer connecting 46 troubleshooting 69 problems 67 audio 68 CD 69 diskette 68 display 67 DVD 69 floppy drive 68 keyboard 68 printer 69 startup 67
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