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TravelMate 4070/4080 Series
Service Guide
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Revision History
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Copyright
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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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Chapter 1
System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Platform
Intel® Centrino® mobile technology, featuring: Intel® Pentium® M 725A/735A/740/750/760/770/780 processor (2MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.70/ 1.73/1.86/2.0/2.13/2.26 GHz, 400/533 MHz FSB) Intel® 915GM/915PM Express chipsets Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Intel® Celeron M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Memory
256 MB/512 MB of DDRII 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules
Data storage
40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk DVD-Dual double-layer drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive DVD Super Multi double-layer
Display and graphics
Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to 128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent display Intel® 915PM with ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300 HyperMemoryTM 256/512MB, supporting ATI PowerPlayTM 5.0 Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, DualViewTM MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz
Communication
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: PCI/PCI Express® gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Wireless LAN: integrated miniPCI Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution; supporting Acer SignalUPTM wireless technology Wireless PAN: integrated Bluetooth®
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Audio
Audio system with two built-in speakers Intel® High-Definition audio support Sound Blaster ProTM and MS-Sound compatible S/PDIF2 (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in microphone
Input devices
88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button
I/O interface
Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Microphone-in jack Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Environment
Temperature: Operating: 5 ° C to 35 ° C; Non-operating: -20 ° C to 65 ° C Humidity (non-condension): Operating: 20% to 80%; Non-operating: 20% to 80%
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System Block Diagram
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Board Layout Top View
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Bottom View
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SW1 CN2 CN7 CN5 U17 CN9 CN13 CN14 CN17 U11 CN20 U19 CN22 U1
Lid Switch Launch Board Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Board Connector Clock Generator MDC Connector Power Jack Battery Connector RJ45 & RJ11 Connector North Bridge USB Connector BIOS ROM RTC Battery LAN Chipset RTL8100CL
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
CN1 CN3 CN4 CN6 U4 CN11 CN12 CN15 CN26 U13 CN21 U4 CN18 CN19
LCD Connector Modem Connector Bluetooth Module Connector Internal Microphone Connector PCMCIA Connector Internal Speaker Connector CRT Connector Optical Disk Drive Connector Wireless LAN Controller CPU Socket USB Connector EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) Memory Socket 1 Memory Socket 2
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29 31 33 35 37 39 41
U18 CN25 CN28 CN30 SW2 LED1 U10
South Bridge HDD Connector Line-out/SPEDIF Jack Line-in Jack Bluetooth Button Power LED Fan Connector
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CN24 CN27 CN29 SW3 LED2 U22
PCMCIA Connector USB Connector Microphone Jack WLAN Button Charger LED Audio Codec
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Panel
This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.
Front view
# 1 2 3 4 5 Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest
Item
Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into you computer. 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 4-way scroll button. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 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. Turns the computer on and off.
Click buttons (Left, center and right)
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Touchpad Status indicators
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Easy-Launch buttons Power button
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Closed front view
# 1 2
Icon Speakers
Item/ Port
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lights up when the computer is on.
Power indicator
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Battery indicator
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
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Bluetooth communication button/ indicator
Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional). Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts inputs from external microphones.
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5 Item
Wireless Description communication button/ indicator
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Line-in jack
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# Item
Microphone jack
Description
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Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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USB 2.0 port
Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera).
Left view
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# 1 2 3 4
Icon Optical drive LED indicator
Item/ Port
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 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.
Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Right view
# 1 2
Icon
Item/ Port PC Card slot eject button PC card slot
Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.
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Two USB 2.0 ports
Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Network jack
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network.
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Modem jack
Connects to a phone line.
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Ventilation slots
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Rear view
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# 1
Icon
Port Power jack
Description Connects to an AC adaptor.
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External display port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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Security keylock
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Bottom view
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hard disc bay
Item Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory comparment
Description Houses the computer's hard disc (secured by a screw). Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in place. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. House the computer's main memory.
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
Icon
Function
Description
Icon
Function Caps Lock
Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock
Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
Media activity
Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
Power
Lights when the computer is on.
Battery
Lights when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging. NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.
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Hot Key Fn-F1 Description
Icon
Function
Description
Easy-Launch Buttons
Fn-F2
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key "
eManager" on page 23 "Acer ", and one user-programmable button.
Fn-F3 Press " eManager" on page 23
"Acer " to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. "Acer eManager" on page 23 "Acer eManager" on page
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Fn-F4
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Description
Launch key P Default application User-programmable Acer eManager (user-programmable)
"Acer eManager" on page 23
Web browser Mail
Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable)
"Acer eManager" on page 23
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Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
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 +
]
Scroll Lock +
[
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.
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 while using cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num lock off
Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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Keys Windows logo key
Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + (Activates the next Taskbar button) + (Opens the My Computer window) + (Opens Help and Support) + (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box) + (Opens the Run dialog box) + (Minimizes all windows)
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Application key
+< M> (Undoes the minimize all windows)
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
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 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
Acer eSetting
Launches Acer eSetting in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering key..
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Hot Key Fn-n
Icon
Function Power Management
Description Launches Power options.
Fn-o
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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 toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
Fn-y
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-¨z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.
Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese keyboard) of your keyboard. To type:
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The Euro symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method). NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method). NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing 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 optimum comfort and suuport.
Touchpad basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
* Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. * Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchapd is the same as clicking the left button. * Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Execute
Left button (1) Click twice quickly.
Right button (4)
Touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Center button (3)
Select Drag
Click once. Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad. Click once.
Access context menu Scroll
Click and hold to move up/down/left/ right.
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Taping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function.
Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and 18 TravelMate 4070/4080
easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the filespecific password. The supervisor passwork is a "master" password that cna decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own filespecific password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: Back up to HDD (set recovery point). Back up to CD/DVD. Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD.
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NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Permits you to migrate personal settings. Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your netebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move fromone location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
Acer Mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.
DC Mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a template. Select whether used for mains (AC) or batery mode. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. The new profile will appear on the main screen.
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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chip
Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for socket Video controller Controller Intel® 915GM/915PM Express chipsets+ICH6-M ® Integrated in Intel 915GM RealTek ALC833(ALC260) HD audio interface (Audio amplifer: Maxiam MAX9755) TI PCI1510A Integrated in Intel® 915GM for UMA models ® ATI X1300 RADEON for discrete models Power and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) KBC NS97551/541V Intel (The controller is on the Wireless LAN card. Please look at the wireless LAN card for controller details).
Processor
Item CPU type Specification ® ® Intel Pentium M 730/740/750/760/770/780 processor (2MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13/2.26 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel® Pentium® M 725 processor (2MB L2 Cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) ® ® Intel Celeron M processor 360/370/380 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel socketable 478 pins Micro-FCPGA 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 Flash ROM, SST39VF040 512Kbyte 32 Pin PLCC-lead 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 Pheonix BIOS Specification
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M processor ® ® 1MB for Intel Celeron M processor 1st level cache control Always Enabled Specification
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Second Level Cache
Item 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification
System Memory
Item Memory controller Onboard memory size 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 built-in CPU 0MB 2 Sockets 256MB(min)/1024MB(max) 2GB with 2 SODIMM support DDRII 533MHz 1.8 V/0.9V 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 (2G) 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 RealTek 8100CL 10/100 RJ45 Right side Specification
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Modem Interface
Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 14.4K 56K V.92MDC RJ11 Right side Specification CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II 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 Specification There is no FDD module for this product
. Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 Seagate N2 ST960821A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Logical heads Logical sectors Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383 60000 512 16 63 HGST MORAGA IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 Seagate N2 ST9808210A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS 80000 512 16 63 100000 512 16 63 TOSHIBA PLUTO MK1031GAS SEAGATE N2 ST9100822A
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Physical read/write heads Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) Voltage tolerance 3/3/4 2/2/4 4200RPM 8MBytes (8192kbytes) ATA-6 100 MB/Sec 4/3/2 2/2/4 4200RPM 8MBytes (8192kbytes) ATA/ATAPI-6 100 MB/Sec 4 2 4200RPM 8MBytes ATA/ATAPI-6 100 MB/Sec
Performance Specifications
DC Power Requirements 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Read/Write Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) 8cm/12cm Drawer Type Horizontal/Vertical Read Speed: Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-ROM Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-RW Write Speed: Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-R Max. 10X(1,500 KB/sec) for CD-RW Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for US-RW Horizontal/Vertical 2MB DC +5v/1.2A Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible CD: 120mm CD-ROM (Read Only) 80mm CD 800/700/650/550MB CD-Recordable (Read & Write) 700/650MB CD-Rewritable (Read & Write) 700/650MB High Speed CD-Rewritable (Read & Write) DVD: 5/9/10/18 DVD-Single/Dual (PTP, OTP) 3.9/4.7G DVD-R (Read Only) 4.7GDVD+R (Read Only) DVD±RW (Read only) 80mm DVD CAV 24X CAV 24X P-CAV 24X/20X/16X ; CLV 10X/8X/4X CLV 10X/4X P-CAV 24X/16X All angles Specification DVD/CDRW TOSHIBA TS-L462A Remark
Mounting Orientation Buffer Under Run Power consumption Interface Media compatibility
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Item Format compatibility Specification Remark
CD CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I /FMV (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video DVD DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD±RW Play DVD-AUDIO except the case that required CPPM (Content protection for prerecorded Media) Write Method Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release DC +5V+/- 5% (operation) DC +5V+/- 8% (start up)
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
DVD-RW Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s) 4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV) 4X (CLV) 4X, 8X, 10X (CLV) 8X, 10X(CLV), MAX. 16X (ZCLV) 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Read: copy-protected DVD discs, CD-ROM, CD audio, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/+R, DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, 4.38GB DVD-RAM, CD-DA discs, CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs Write: CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW TOSHIBA TS-L532A Specification
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DVD-RW Interface
Item Loading mechanism Specification Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
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 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Realtek ALC260 (Audio amplifier: Maxim MAX9755)
Video Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT built-in Intel ® 915GM Specification
up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000 up to 64MB for Aspire 3500 Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1600X1200 (UXGA) 2048X1536@60HZ
Video Resolutions Mode
Monitor Resolution 2D Display Mode 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152X864 1280X1024 1600x1200 1920x1080*16:9 1920x1200 1920x1440 120 120 120 120 120 85 75 75 75 Hz
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Monitor Resolution 2048x1536 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. USB Port
Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Two on the right side; one on the front 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 Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI1510A Type II (No Tpye III) One type II Right side NO Yes (IRQ17) Specification
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously KBC NS97551 Darfon 88-/89-key Yes Yes Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name SANYO PANASONIC PANASONIC (RoHS) SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141 SIMPPLO SONY Battery Type Pack capacity Nominal voltage Number of battery cell Lithium-ION 4400mAH 14.8V 8 Specification
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Battery
Item Package configuration Package voltage Specification 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141,SIMPPLO and SONY 41.8V / 9.6V
LCD
Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 40/40 10/30 0 to 50 -20 to 60 45/45 15/35 0 to 50 -20 to 60 not show 400 16 not show 6.5 (max) 585 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) Native 262K colours 1.4(max) 400 25(5ms for rise+20 ms for decay) not show 4.38 (for lamp) 585 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 262K colours
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Specification AU B154EW01-08 15.4inch 331.2(H)x207.0(V) WXGA (1280x800) 0.2588(H)x0.2588(H)mm RGB vertical stripe Normally white Not show 180 QDI QD15TL02-03 15.4inch 331.2(H)x207.0(V) WXGA (1280x800) 0.2588(H)x0.2588(H)mm RGB vertical stripe Normally white glossy, hardness 2H 160
AC Adapter
Item Vendor & model name LITE-ON PA-1650-02QR LI SHIN SLS0335A19A57LF DELTA SADP-65KB Input Requirements Maximum input AC current Inrush currenct Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Input voltage range (Vrms) Inrush current 3.42A 50A @ 115Vac 100A @ 230Vac 50-60 47-63 90V AC-264V AC The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively. Specification
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Item 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 Regulatory Requirements 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 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. 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) Specification It should provide an efficiency of 83% minimum, when measured at maximum load under 115Vac.
Power Management
ACPI Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) S3 Sleeping State Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices int he sytem are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode S4 Sleeping State Also called Hibernate stats. System saves all system state and data onto disk prior to power off the whole system.
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Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Operation vibration: 1.0G ,X,Y,Zaxis, 30 minutes/axis 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 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked) 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) +0~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C Specification
Mechanical Specification
Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports 14.3 3X 10.98x 1.33/1.53 inches 6.4 Ibs (2.91kg) for 15" XGA LCD model 6.5 lbs (2.94kg) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor Drive Bays Indicators One LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Switch Power Specification 364(W) x 279(D) x 33.9/38.9 (H)mm
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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. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to "enabled". Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Security Boot Exit
Intel (R) Pentium (R) processor 1.73GHz CPU Type : 1733MHz CPU Speed : HDD Model Name: TOSHIBA MK1031GAS HDD Serial Number : 751U0320S HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4082N ATAPI Device : System BIOS Version : 2A02 Alviso 1219 VGA BIOS Version : 1A16 KBC Version : LXT123456705290116EF00 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID : N/A Aspire 1640 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and 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. Please note that system information vary in models.
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Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Security Boot Exit
Intel (R) Pentium (R) processor 1.73GHz CPU Type : 1733MHz CPU Speed : HDD Model Name: TOSHIBA MK1031GAS HDD Serial Number : 751U0320S HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4082N ATAPI Device : System BIOS Version : 2A02 Alviso 1219 VGA BIOS Version : 1A16 KBC Version : LXT123456705290116EF00 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID : N/A Aspire 1640 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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 system information is subject to different models.
Parameter HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Device System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version ATAPI Serial Number Serial Number Asset Tag Number
Description This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the BIOS version of the system. This field displays the VGA BIOS version of this system. This filed displays the KBC version of this system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of this unit. An Asset Tag with 32 bytes will be stored in EEPROM. Default value is set as "0000000000000000" (in binary code).
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Parameter UUID Number
Description This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present. UUID means Universally Unique ID, a method for computing object identifiers (OIDs). It uses the serial number in the local Ethernet card combined with the date and time to generate a 128 bit (16bytes) number. For Acer product, this field displays UUID number. A UUID string will be stored in the secured data area which is an alphanumeric string of maxium 16 bytes in length.
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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 Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power On Display: Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery [05:45:48] [08/30/2005] 640 KB 1040 MB [128MB] [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field. Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size VGA memory size
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. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. 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. VGA Memory size=64/128MB 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: Enabled or Disabled
VGA 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: Both or Auto
Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled 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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The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Information
Main
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot
Exit
Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is : HDD Master ID : Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear 15422442 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Supervisor Password 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
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password. Please note that Supervisor Password controls access to the entire Setup. The Supervisor Password can be used to boot up when Password on boot is set to enabled. Shows the setting of the HDD password. Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the HDD 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. 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
HDD Password Is Set User Password
Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password
Set HDD Password Primary Harddisk Security
Disabled or Enabled
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. NOTE: The User Password can chagne the following items in BIOS: System Date, System Time and Power on Display on Main menu, System Devices menu and Set User Password function on Security menu. Meanwhile, the Supervisor Password can change ALL settings in BIOS.
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:
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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.
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:
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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
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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.
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 Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category. Use and to move highlighted item up and down. + and - indicate device categories. Use to expand/collapses.
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 Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding 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 4 Sub-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.
Create Crisis Recovery Diskette
1. 2. 3. 4. Rename BIOS file of this product to BIOS.wph Copy BIOS.wph file to crisis folder and overwrite the original BIOS.wph file. Insert a blank floppy diskette to floppy drive. Run cs.bat and follow its instructions to create crisis recovery diskette.
Recover BIOS from Crisis Recovery Diskette
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Insert the crisis recovery diskette to the floppy drive. Use AC adaptor power supply. Press Fn and ESC key together for more than two seconds when you power on the system. The system will read the files inside the floppy diskette without backlight. After one to three minutes, the system will automatically reboot. Please do not shut down the system or remove the power supply. After step 1 to 5, you sould be able to recover BIOS already. Then you can see the LCD screen with the backlight is on.
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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 9100 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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LCD Module
4 LCD Cushions
*4 LCD Bezel
*1 Inverter
*4
LCD
LCD Panel
*4 LCD Coaxial Cable LCD Brackets
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G Description SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00 SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL) SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL) SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL
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Removing the Battery
1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover. Then remove the HDD cover.
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Pull the HDD module backwards as shown. Remove the HDD module.
Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module
1. 2. 3. Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket. Remove the other two screw on the other side. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.
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Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 57. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. Then remove the ODD module.
Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. 2. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. Then remove the ODD bracket.
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Removing the Memory
1. 2. 3. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover. Pop out the memory. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket.
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Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. Open the notebook as image shows. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it.
Removing the Keyboard
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. Remove the four screws securing the keyboard. Turn the keyboard over as shown. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. Remove the three screws securing the system fan. Disconnect the fan cable. Then detach the fan from the main unit.
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Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module. Then remove the CPU thermal module.
NOTE: Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. Start from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screws as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well. 9. Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver.
10. Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. Pop out the wireless LAN card. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae. Then remove the wireless LAN card from the main unit.
Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver. Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable.
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Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae then release the antennae.
7. 8. 9.
Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the rear side. Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the bottom. Then detach the LCD module carefully.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. See "Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU" on page 60. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 61. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 61. Detach the two rubber pads and the two screw pads. Remove the four screws securing the LCD bezel. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
10. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel. 11. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel. 12. Disconnect the LCD inverter cable.
13. Discnnect the LCD inverter board. 14. Turn over the LCD. 15. Disconnect the LCD cable.
16. Remove the four screws securing the right LCD bracket, then remove the right bracket. 17. Remove the four screws securing the left LCD bracket, then remove the left bracket.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Upper Case Assembly
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56.. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 57. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 58. See "Removing the Memory" on page 59. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on the bottom. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly.
8. 9.
Disconnect the touchpad cable. Disconnect the power board cable.
10. Then detach the upper case assembly.
Removing the Power Board
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 57. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 58. See "Removing the Memory" on page 59. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. Remove the two screws securing the power board. Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board.
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Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 65. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 65. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it.
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Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket. Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown.
10. Then remove the touchpad bracket.
11. Use a flat headed screw driver to detach the touchpad board. 12. Then detach the touchpad carefully.
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Removing the Speaker Set
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 65. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 65. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable. Disconnect the CIR receiver cable. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable.
9.
Disconnect the speaker set cable.
10. Then detach the speaker set from the lower case.
Removing the SW