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Service Guide - Page 1
Acer Ferrari 3400 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Ferrari 3400 service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
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... 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...
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... Utilities
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BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Infomation 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42
BIOS Flash Utility 43
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information 46 Before You Begin 46
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and...
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... Input Device Check 62 Memory check 63 Power System Check 63 Touchpad check 64
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 65 Index of Error Messages 66 POST Codes 68 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 72 Intermittent Problems 76 Undetermined Problems 77 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive 78
CD to Disk Recovery 78 Disk to Disk Recovery 81...
Service Guide - Page 8
...in slot loading optical drive (DVD Super Multi) 15.0" TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050 resolution) panel Audio input and output jacks
Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) 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 T SD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot...
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...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
T T
One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory
I/O Ports
T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T
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...
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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Caps Lock
Num ...
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...key
Application key
Icon
Description
Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
Chapter 1
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...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....
Service Guide - Page 27
...device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE: If you are using an external USB...your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications.
Function Execute
Left Button
Click twice quickly
Right Button
...
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... 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...
Service Guide - Page 69
... 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...
Service Guide - Page 70
... 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...
Service Guide - Page 71
... 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...
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... key doesn't work). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board
Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Indicator incorrectly remains 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...
Service Guide - Page 80
... 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...
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... 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...
Service Guide - Page 94
... chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Ferrari 3400 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...
Service Guide - Page 108
...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...