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Aspire 1500 Series
Service Guide
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SERVICE GUIDE PART NO.: PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1450 service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
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Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored 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 implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. 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. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Introduction 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Understanding the icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 2
System Utilities
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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 System Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Assembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Assembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Installing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Installing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Installing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Chapter 6 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components Online Support Information
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Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Aspire 1500 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Microsoft®Windows® XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
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Chapter 1
System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor 3000+~3400+ AMD Hyper Transport technology Two memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB (Memory modules are strictly required to be JEDEC compliant) Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets RC2700 DDR SDRAM (Double Date Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) support High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
Display
The 14.1" XGA (1024X768 resolution), or 15.0" SXGA+ (1400X1050 resolution) TFT LCD panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use 3D graphics support Support simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display S-video for output to television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically selects the best setting for the display in order to conserve power DualViewTM support
Multimedia
High-speed built-in optical drive: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, or DVD-Dual MS DirectSound compatible Built-in dual speakers
Connectivity
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet connection Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem Four universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports One IEEE 1394 port IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) Bluetooth option (manufacturing option)
Human-centric design
All-in-one design (incorporating hard drive, optical drive and floppy disk drive) Rugged, yet extremely protable, construction Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys
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Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad
Expansion
PC card slot enables a range of add-on options Upgrageable hard disk and memory modules
I/O Ports
Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack (Gigabit Ethernet) One DC-in port One parallel port (ECP/EPP) One S-video port One external monitor port One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack) Four USB 2.0 ports
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PCB Layer Stackup
CLK GEN
200-PIN DDR SODIMM 4,5,6,7 DDR 333/400
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J8 Block Diagram
AMD CPU
11,12,13
CYPRESS CY28331-2
UNBUFFERED DDR SODIMM UNBUFFERED DDR SODIMM
11,12,13
For High Speed Trace
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System Block Diagram
1394 Conn
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Claw Hammer 2.4GHz
L1: Signal 1 L2: GND L3: Signal 2 L4: VCC L5: Signal 3 L6: GND L7: Signal 4 L8: Signal 5
HyperTransport 6.4GB/S 16b/8b DDR-SDRAM 17,18 K4D263238A-GC36
14,15,16 8,9,10 LVDS
For Low Speed Trace
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PCMCIA 2 SLOTS
Power Switch 5532V
RICOH R5C554
L1: Signal 1 L2: GND L3: Signal 2 L4: Signal 3 L5: VCC L6: GND L7: Signal 4 L8: Signal 5
VIA
VGA
ATI M10-P TVOUT
21 SVIDEO/COMP 21
LCD
2* Slot Cardbus + 2* 1394 Ports
VT8385
AGTL+ CPU I/F AGP 8x
Battery Charger
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Support TypeIII AGP 8X
RGB CRT
PCMCIA I/F
ATINY12/MAX1645
INPUTS OUTPUTS
AD+ BAT+ DCBATOUT
CRT
3
33 23,24,25 ATA 133 ATA 133
8 bit V-LINK 66MHZ 8x/4x/2x P EIDE S EIDE HDD
SYSTEM DC/DC
MAX1999
26 INPUT
DCBATOUT
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OUTPUT 5V_S5 +5V_UP_S5 , 3D3V_S5
3
Mini-PCI 802.11a/b/g
VIA
VT8237 / VT8235CE
ACPI 2.0 USB 2.0
DDR&VDDR DC/DC 46
DVD/ 26 CD-RW USB x 4
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INPUT
29,30 PCI Bus / 33MHz PCI
MAX1715/CM8500
OUTPUT
10/100/Giga LAN BCM4401/5705M
8xUSB 2.0 AC LINK 6-CH AC97 2.1
DCBATOUT
VGA VCORE VVGAEER
1D25V_SO
CPU V_CORE
47
Controller-HIP6301 Drive-ISL6207*2(2 Phase)
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MDC Card Reader
SD/MS/MMC/CF
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INPUT DCBATOUT
OUTPUT VCC_CORE
2
2
W83L518D-VD6
LPC I/F
MediaBay 42 Socket
RJ11 CONN
34 LPC Bus / 33MHz
28
SYSTEM POWER 48,49
TPS5110/FDC653N/APL1117 G913C/LP2951ACM/FDS9412 INPUT 5V_S3 3D3V_S5 DCBATOUT 2D5V_S3 VVGADDR OUTPUT
MP3 OZ263
MIC IN
40
35,36
37
FWH KBC M38859
SST-49LF040
39
AC'97 CODEC VT1612A
NS SIO PC87392
5V_S0 3D3V_S3 3D3V_S0 3D3V_LAN_S3 1D8V_S5 2D5V_S3 1D8V_S0 +5V_AUX_S5 2D5V_S0 1D5V_S0
STM-M50FW040
1
1
LINE OUT FIR
TFDU6101E RS232 Transceiver 40
36
OP AMP APA2020
MAX3243
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41
40
39
38
38
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FDD LPC Debug Board Conn Touch Pad Int. KB Thermal & Fan G768D
Title
Parallel Port
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Block Diagram
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Board Layout
Top View
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Line-in/MIC Connector Line-out/S/PDIF Connector LAN Connector USB Connector LCD Inverter Cable Connector CRT Connector TV-out Connector LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Socket VGA Chip North Bridge Printer Connector AC Adapter Connector
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Switch Cable Connector (LCD Lid Switch) CPU Socket RTC Battery Connector Fan Cable Connector Touchpad Cable Connector HDD Connector Keyboard Connector Speaker Connector ODD Connector South Bridge FDD Connector Launch Cable Connector PCMCIA Slot
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Bottom View
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Modem Cable Connector Card Reader Slot IEEE 1394 Connector IR Connector Modem Board Connector DIMM Socket 1 DIMM Socket 2
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Panel
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Panel
# 1 2 Display screen Status indicators
Item
Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on page 17 for more details. Turns on the computer power. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/ down button. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Inputs data into your computer. Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the prolonged use.
3 4 5 6
Launch Keys Power switch Palmrest Click buttons (left, center and right)
7 8 9
Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot
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Left Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5
Icon PC Card slots Eject buttons
Item/ Port
Description Support two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC Card(s). Eject PC card(s) from the card slots. Supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC) and Memory Stick (MS) formats Connects to IEEE 1394 devices Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. There is a mechancial eject button on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Delivers stereo audio output.
3-in-1 card reader IEEE 1394 port Infrared port
6 7 8
LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot
9 10
Optical drive Speaker
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Right Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5
Icon Speaker
Item/ Port Floppy activity indicator Floppy drive Floppy disk eject button Security keylock
Description Delivers stereo audio output. LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and off when the floppy is active. Internal diskette drive; accepts 3.5-inch diskettes. Push this button to eject the floppy disk. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Rear Panel
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# 1
Icon
Port Power Jack
Description Connects to an AC adapter
2
Parallel port
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network Connects to the phone line
S-video port 3 External display port
4
Four USB port (four)
5
Network jack
6
Modem jack
7 8
Speaker/line-out/ headphone jack Line-in/mic-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Acceptis audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player and stereo walkman).
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Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3 Battery bay
Item Battery release latch Memory compartment
Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory.
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Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
# 1
Icon
Function Wireless communication button
Description Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled
2
Power
Lights when the computer is on.
3
Sleep
Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. Lights when the battery is being charged.
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Media Activity
5
Battery Charge
6
Caps Lock
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
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Num Lock (Fn-F11)
Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
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Understanding the icons
When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled.
# 1
Icon Power
Function
Description Lights up when the computer is on.
2
Sleep
Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.
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Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Special keys
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key Caps Lock
Description When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with some applications.
@
Num Lock (Fn-F11)
]
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
[
Embedded numeric keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
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Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Num lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num lock off
Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Keys Windows logo key
Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All)
j+
+ M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Fn-l
Icon
Function Hotkey help
Description Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn-m
Setup
Accesses the notebook configuration utility.
Fn-n
Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep
Switches between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-o
Fn-p
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s
Screen blank
Touchpad Toggle
Speaker on/off
Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
Fn-y
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
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Hot Key Fn-¨z
Icon
Function Brightness down
Description Decreases the screen brightness.
Fn-{
Home
Functions as the g key.
Fn-}
End
Functions as the d key.
aGr-Euro
Euro
Types the Euro symbol.
The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "EN English (United States) is set to United States-International. Click on OK.
If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. 3. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. By default, P1 and P2 are users programmable. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the internet browser The mail button is used to launch the e-mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email.
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Icon Mail
Function Email application
Description
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Web browser
Internet browser application
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P1
User-programmable
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P2
User-programmable
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Bluetooth
Starts Bluetooth functionality and indicates that Bluetooth is enabled.
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Wireless
Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of (optional) wireless communication.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chip
Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller ADM CPU+VIA Apollo K8T800 NS PC87392 VIA VT1612A ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9600 VIA VT8235 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 RICOH R5C554 Controller
Processor
Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage AMD Athlon
TM
Specification 64 processor at 3000+ or 3200+
754-pin micro PGA, lidded Low speed: 0.8V High speed: 1.5V 1.2V
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix BIOS AS1500 V1.00 Flash ROM 1M 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CDROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by switch, see SW1 settings Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 1M Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification
System Memory
Item Memory controller Onboard memory size AMD Athlon 0MB
TM
Specification 64 processor
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System Memory
Item DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V/1.25V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications . Specification
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 512MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB Total Memory
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification Broadcom BCM5788MKFB
Modem Interface
Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Specification CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)
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Modem Interface
Item Modem connector location Rear side Specification
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) +5V 2DD (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 360 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 Panasonic JU-226A033 Specification
. Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Logical heads Logical sectors Drive Format Logical cylinders Physical read/write heads Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) Voltage tolerance 16383 2 1 4200RPM 8MB ATA-6 100 MB/Sec 16383 3 2 4200RPM 8MB ATA-6 100 MB/Sec 16383 4 2 4200RPM 2MB (2048KB) ATA-5 100 MB/Sec 16383 4 2 5400RPM 8MB ATA-6 100 MB/Sec Specification TOSHIBA PLUTO MK4025GAS 40000 512 16 63 HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 60000 512 16 63 TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK6021GAS 60000 512 16 63 HGST MORAGA HTS548060M9AT00 08K0638 60000 512 16 63
Performance Specifications
DC Power Requirements 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%
DVD-RW Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K12D With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
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DVD-RW Interface
Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity ATAPI Interface Applicable disc format Specification Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes SFF-8020i, SFF8090 Ver5 Supports KODAK Photo CD single and Multi-session Supports CD Extra (CD PLUS) Supports Mixed CD Supports Video CD Supports to read/write CD-R discs Supports to read/write CD-RW discs Supports CD text data read/write Supports to read DVD-ROM Supports to read/write DVD-R Ver. 2.00 for General Supports to read/write DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ VIA VT1612A Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification
Video Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT ATI RADEON 9600 128MB Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1600X1200 (UXGA) 2048X1536@60HZ Specification
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Video Resolutions Mode
Monitor Resolution 2D Display Mode 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152X864 1280X1024 1600x1200 1920x1080*16:9 1920x1200 1920x1440 2048x1536 120 120 120 120 120 85 75 75 75 60 Hz
Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors. NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R) 2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating system. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor. Parallel Port
Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification
USB Port
Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port RICOH R5C554 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Specification
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Item Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ17) Specification
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously DARFON 84-/85- key Yes Yes Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SANYO Li-ION 6600mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 12 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification
DC-AC LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification
NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on. NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information. . LCD
Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Active Area (mm) 15.0 304.5x228.4 15" AU B150PG01 Specification
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LCD
Item Pixel Pitch (mm) Display technology Resolution(pixel) Support colors View Angle (U/D/L/R) Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Brightness (cd/m sq.) Contrast Ratio Response Time (ms) (at 25 dec C) Backlight Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.) Keyboard hotkey None 150 250:1 50 1 CCFL 0.2175 TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050) 262K 10/30/40/40 Specification
AC Adapter
Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Input voltage range (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant current mode Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 3 sec (@ 115Vac) 5ms (@115Vac, Full load) 24V 3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) 19V +/-1.0V for CV mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A 19V 300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth) 0(min) 3.16A(max) 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively. It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximum load under 115Vac. Liton Specification
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Item Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC. EMI Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC. 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. Specification
Power Management
Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time. Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) The display shuts off All power shuts off Phenomenon The buzzer beeps The Sleep indicator lights up
Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked) 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) +5~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C Specification
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Environmental Requirements
Item Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) 25.6~250Hz: 0.5G 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Specification 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)
Mechanical Specification
Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Specification 326(W) x 290(D) x 38.6(H)mm for 14.1" Model 326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm for 15.0" Model 7.32 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery 7.51 Ibs for 15.0" TFT LCD model with battery Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot, one IEEE 1394 port, one FIR port, one RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K),one RJ-45 network jack (Gigabit Ethernet), one DC-in port, one parallel port (ECP/EPP), one S-video port, one external monitor port, one microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), one headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack), four USB 2.0 ports One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power
Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: : CPU Speed: Floppy Drive:
AMD Athlon 64 DTR 2000 MHz 1.44 MB 3 1/2"
IDE1 Model Name: IC25N060ATMR04-0-(PM) HDD1 Serial Number: MRG326K3GLKX3H IDE2 Model Name: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K12RA-(SM) HDD2 Serial Number: None AS1500 V0.16 System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: BK-ATI VER008.001.001.031 02.13.29 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 1500 Acer xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. This menu provides you the information of the system.
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Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: : CPU Speed: Floppy Drive: IDE1 Model Name:
AMD Athlon 64 DTR 2000 MHz 1.44 MB 3 1/2" IC25N060ATMR04-0-(PM)
HDD1 Serial Number: MRG326K3GLKX3H IDE2 Model Name: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K12RA-(SM) HDD2 Serial Number: None AS1500 V0.16 System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: BK-ATI VER008.001.001.031 02.13.29 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 1500 Acer xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
Parameter Serial Number UUID Number UUID=32bytes
Description This field displays the serial number of this unit.
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: VGA Memory: Quiet Boot: Power on display: LCD Auto Dim: Wakeup from LAN F12 Boot Menu [18:48:04] [11/26/2003] 640 KB 64MB Shows system memory size VGA memory size , , or selects field.
510 MB Shows extended memory size
[Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. The default value is set to 32MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option:32/64MB Option: Enabled or Disabled
Video Memory Quiet Boot
Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
Option: Auto or Both
LCD Auto Dim
Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present.
Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Infrared Port(FIR): Base I/O address: Interrupt: DMA channel Parallel port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: DMA channel Legacy USB Support:
[Enabled] [2F8] [378] [IRQ 3] [DMA 3] [Enabled] [ECP] [378] [IRQ 7] [DMA1] [Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial Port Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address
Description Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi-directional. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP.
Options
Enabled/Disabled/Auto Enabled/Disabled/Auto ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional 378h/278h/3BCH
Interrupt DMA channel
IRQ7/IRQ5 DMA3/DMA1
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Parameter Internal Touchpad Infrared Port (FIR)
Description Determines whether or not to disable the internal pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected. Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.
Options
Both or Auto Disabled/EnabledDisabled/Auto
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear Supervisor Password [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] controls accesses of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub -Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Primary Harddisk Security
Description Shows the setting of the uer password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password This feature is available to user when Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled. Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set. User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords can unlock the HDD. Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled
Set User Password
Set Supervisor Password
Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.
Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 36
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
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The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help CD-ROM Drive +Hard Drive +Removable Devices Network Boot Keys used to view or configure devices: expnads or collapses devices with a + or expands all and
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4Sub - Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options 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) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver Hexed Screw Driver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. . Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system
NOTE: Aspire 1500 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery
*2 HDD Module *2 Dimm Cover
*1 Modem Cover Hinge Caps
*2 HDD HDD Holder Memory Modem Board
*2 Middle Cover
*6 Keyboard LCD Module
*2 Launch Board
*3 *3 *11 *4
RTC Battery
*3 Mini PCI Card Plate
*4 Lower Case Assembly Upper Case Assembly Disconnect W ireless LAN Antenna Thermal Module
*2 FDD Module
*4 W ireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover W ireless LAN Card CPU
*4 ODD Module HDD Bracket
*1 ODD Support Bracket
*1 CPU Heatsink Plate
*3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad
*2 *4 ODD Bracket ODD Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key
*2 DC Board
*4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case
*2 Speaker Set
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*1 Inverter
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LCD Panel
*4 LCD Coaxial Cable LCD Brackets
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I J K Description SCRW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 SCREW M2.5X6 SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) SCREW M2X2.0 SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI SCREW M2.5*4L NI SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5
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Removing the Battery
1. 2. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
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Removing the Memory Module
1. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.
3.
Remove the dimm cover.
4. 5.
Pop up the memory. Then remove the memory.
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Removing the Modem Board
1. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.
3.
Remove the modem cover from the machine.
4. 5.
Remove two screws from the modem board as shown. Please remove the screws according to the number on the picture indicate. Then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.
6.
Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.
3.
Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 49.. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.
4.
Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder.
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Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover.
4. 5.
Remove the left hinge cap. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the other side.
6.
Detach the middle cover from the machine.
7. .
Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit.
Removing the Launch Board
1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. 50 Chapter 3
2. 3.
See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.
Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50.. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable.
5.
Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.
6.
Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left.
7.
Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel.
6.
Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 53.. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board.
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NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module.
Removing the 15" TFT LCD
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. see "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 53. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 53.. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges.
8.
Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel.
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Removing the LCD Brackets
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 53.. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 53.. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 54.. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.
9.
Remove the four screws holding the left LCD bracket. Then remove the left bracket..
Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 53.. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 53.. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 54.. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable.
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Removing the LCD Hinges
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 53.. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 53.. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 54.. Remove the screw holding the right hinge, then remove the right hinge.
9.
Remove the screw holding the left hinge, then remove the left hinge.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Keyboard
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard.
4.
Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.
Removing the RTC Battery
1. 2. 3. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it.
Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate
1. 2. 3. 4. 57 See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 57.. Chapter 3
5.
Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate.
Removing the Thermal Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 57.. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 57.. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.
7.
Then remove the thermal module.
Removing the Processor
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57.. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 57.. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 57.. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 58.. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU.
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Installing the Processor
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57.. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 57.. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 57.. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 58.. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.
Removing the Upper Case Assemly
1. 2. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57.. Disconnect the touchpad cable.
3.
Remove the 6 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case.
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Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit.
Removing the Touchpad Board
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46.. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57.. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 59.. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.
6.
Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad board from the upper case.
Removing the Touchpad Cable
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See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57.. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 59.. See "Removing the Touchpad Board" on page 60.. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50.. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51.. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57.. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 59.. Disconnect the FDD cable from the main board.
6.
Remove the two screws hastening the FDD module. Detach the FDD module from the lower case.
Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module
1. 2. Disconnect the FDD cable. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on one side.
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Remove another two screws holding the FDD bracket on the other side. Then take the FDD off the FDD bracket.
Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 46