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1. Miscellaneous NAME PLATE AS7230 47 ARL07 001 Chapter 6 ay NAME PLATE AS7530 47 ARL07 002 GG LCD GLOSS RUBBER PAD 47 AR907 002 RUBBER FOOT 47 AR907 003 ee RUBBER FOOT LOW 47 AR907 004 Speaker SPEAKER 23 AR907 001 Screw List SCREW M2 5 6 5 86 ARE07 001 SCWER M2 5 3 86 125V7 012 SCREW M3 0 5 3 5 86 A03V7 011 M2 2 5 86 A03V7 007 Chapter 6 1 1 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 7230 7530 7530G Series AS7530G 822G16Mi AS7530G 704G32Mi AS7530G 704G32Mi AS7530G 704G32Bi AS7530G 704G32Mi AS7530G 604G50Mi AS7530G 704G32Mi AS7530G 704G32Mi AS7530G 704G32Mi AS7530G 804G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 603G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi Appendix A EMEA LX ARHOX 037 EMEA Switzerland LX ARHOX 038 EMEA LX ARHOX 042 EMEA LX ARHOX 040 EMEA LX ARHOX 043 EMEA LX ARHOX 039 EMEA Sweden LX ARHOX 044 EMEA Holland LX ARHOX 041 EMEA Sweden LX ARHOX 046 Finland EMEA Middle East LX ARHOX 055 EMEA LX ARHOX 047 EMEA Middle East LX ARHOX 060 Finland AS7530G 822G16Mi VHP32AWW1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 1G 160 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG ENTI AS7530G 704G32Mi VHP32ATDE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG DE13 AS7530G 704G32Mi VHP32ATCH1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG IT42 AS7530G 704G32Bi VHP32ATDE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG DE13 AS753
2. lt BREAK gt Display the System Properties dialog box lt amp gt lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt amp 3 gt lt TAB gt Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D lt amp gt lt SPACEBAR gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt lt 4y gt lt F gt Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt lt 4y gt lt TAB gt Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys lt F2 gt Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology ial lt F3 gt Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Y Management Empowering Technology lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output between the display la screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt a Screen blank Turn
3. AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi Appendix A EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA Eastern Europe LX ARHOX 090 LX ARHOX 087 LX ARHOX 086 Eastern Europe Eastern Europe LX ARHOX 084 Eastern LX ARHOX 093 Europe LX ARHOX 098 Eastern LX ARHOX 092 Europe LX ARHOX 100 Sweden LX ARHOX 099 Finland LX ARHOX 083 Luxembourg LX ARHOX 120 Holland LX ARHOX 119 LX ARHOX 118 LX ARHOX 105 LX ARHOX 109 Slovenia Croatia AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATEU4 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG FI12 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATEU3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU21 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATEU5 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_PL11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATHU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_HU11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATEU3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATRU1 MC 9MGSHM256C0 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATEU6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_CS21 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATCZ2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_SK11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32A
4. Remionne LCL Ate be Remove Keyboard Plate Remove Lower Cover Renove Upper Cower Rimge Remove F i Remove Remove Speaker Module pone Key Board Launch Board Remove TouchPad Brackel Remove Sub acoter Remo dalla Rene E 7 MIE Bluetocth Module Express Card Mainboard Module Remove Thermal Module Remone CPU Screw List AW Such Cover wees a JA OT oem e area Suich Board mes CO ET Modem Macu mzs e esAREorO0 AINI MM MY oO meses a eAREOrO0 mess h CC mes 17777 EL mess ja ACC Touch Padel mes a eeaneorooe A B Aa 60 Chapter 3 Launch Board Mes ja BBAREOT OON speaker meses a esAREozO0i key Board ms COM ET Bluetooth Board mzs eeaREoroo2 ExpressCard M2 3 86 ARE07 002 Module CPU Fan M2 5 6 5 86 ARE07 001 Chapter 3 61 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover 1 Remove the Battery Pack See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown Switch Cover M2 5 3 Blue Callout Switch Cover M2 5 6 5 Red Callout 3 Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover 4 Lift the Switch Cover up and away 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Switc
5. 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components 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 Main Screw List M3 0 5 3 5 86 A03V7 011 46 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below 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 Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove NewCard Dummy Remove SD Dummy Remove Lower Covers Remove TV Tuner Turbo RAM Remove Remove HDD ODD Remove Remove MAM Module DIMMs Remove WLAN Screw List TV Tuner Module m73 2 86 AREO7 002 HDD C
6. BT 21100 005 WIRELESS LAN CARD FOXCONN T60h976 00 MINI 54 AZL07 001 NEW CARD BOARD 55 ARL07 001 POWER BOARD 55 ARL07 002 Chapter 6 164 A SWITCH BOARD ie 8 l TOUGHPAD BOARD TOUGHPAD BOARD W FP EMPOWER BOARD MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9M GS DDRII 256M 400MHz 32 16 MXM w HDCP w Intersil PowerlC MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9P GS DDRIII 512M 800MHz 32 32 MXM II w HDCP w Intersil PowerlC 55 ARL07 003 55 ARL07 004 55 ARL07 005 55 ARL07 006 VG 9MG06 001 VG 9PG06 002 PWR CORD ISR 1 8M 3PBLK FZ010008 038 POWER CORD EU 1 8M 3PBLACK FM010008 010 POWER CORD UK 1 8M 3PBLACK FP010008 013 BLUETOOTH CABLE NEW CARD CABLE FFC CABLE POWER B TO MB 27 A03V7 006 27 TATV7 005 27 A99V7 002 27 A99V7 004 27 A99V7 005 27 148V7 001 27 TAXV7 001 27 TATV7 001 27 TATV7 003 50 TPK07 001 50 TPK07 002 50 AR907 001 Chapter 6 Case Cover Bracket Assembly MIDDLE COVER 42 AR907 001 UPPER CASE W SPEAKER FFC CABLE TP FOR NON 60 AS307 001 FP UPPER CASE W SPEAKER FFC CABLE TP FOR FP 60 AR907 001 gt LOWER CASE ASSY W SUB WOOF RJ11 W O TV 60 AR907 002 LOWER CASE ASSY W SUB WOOF RJ11 TV OUT 60 AS307 002 RAM COVER 42 ARL07 001 HDD COVER 2ND 42 AR907 004 DDR BRACKET 33 AR907 001 TP BRACKET 33 AR907 002 B ODD CAP 42 AR907 007 HDD COVER 1 42 AR907 003 Chapter 6 165 CPU Processor CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM80 PGA 2 1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1
7. CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM82 PGA 2 2G 2M 638 35W Griffin KC TZM02 820 KC TZM02 800 CPU AMD SempronM SI40 PGA 2 0G 512K 638 25W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM84 PGA 2 3G 2M 638 35W Griffin KC TZM02 840 KC SS102 400 CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1 9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 RM70 PGA 2 0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC AQL02 600 KC TRMO2 700 Super Multi Drive DVD RW SUPER MULTI MODULE TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE Tray DL 8X TS L633A LF W O bezel SATA ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GSA T50N LF W O bezel SATA FW RP05 1 ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DS 8A2S LF W O bezel SATA o ODD BEZEL SUPER MULTI 42 AGWO07 004 BLUE RAY COMBO MODULE BLUE RAY COMBO TRAY 2X SONY BC 5500S AR 6M AR907 002 KU 00801 021 KU 0080D 029 KU 0080F 001 33 AR907 003 Combo Drive 6M AR907 003 KO 0020E 002 OPTICAL BRACKET 33 AR907 003 BD COMBO BEZEL 42 AR907 006 166 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo BS KH 12004 007 SATA LF F W LB213J HDD WD 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 KH 12008 019 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 HDD 160G ST9160827AS 9DG133 188 STN B S KH 16001 029 SEAGATE F W 3 AAA HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 160GB MK1646GSX Leo BS KH 16004 002 SATA LF F W LB113J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS542516K9SA00 KH 16007 016 Bronco B SATA Il LF F W C31P HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO KH 16008 022 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 0
8. S3 resume entry S3 resume Core Start running Boot time bootscripts S3 resume Core Start running Run time bootscripts S3 resume Core End of S3 resume jump back to Waking vector S3 resume Core Initialize the chipset Crisis Recovery Core Chapter 4 149 PCR Index over limit PCR gt 23 DXE TCG 150 Chapter 4 02 Tabor sence command de omo De 106 004 TS waitit setfaled vetore sendlastbyie DXE roe TIS abort command due to timeout before send last o byte 04 TIS wait clear aled when sendinglastbyie oxe 08 OE TOS Phyl Presence eecuion XE eg 0x20 Verify that DRAM refresh is operating by polling the Core refresh bit in PORTB 0x29 PMM iad Memory Manager init LBT 0x09 Set in POST flag in CMOS that indicates we are in POST If this bit is not cleared by postClearBootFlagJ AEh the TrustedCore on next boot determines that the current configuration caused POST to fail and uses default values for configuration C I PEM fe Error a init LBT Core 0x88 Debug Service int ROMP L6T Core oc POST Update Enor Br Cre Ox3A Autosize external cache and program cache size for LBT Core enabling later in POST OxOB Enable CPU cache Set bits in cmos related to Core cache OxOF Enable the local bus IDE as primarv or secondarv Core depending on other drives detected 0x14 Verify that the 8742 keyboard controller is LBT Core responding Send a self test command to the 8742 and wait for res
9. 4 error correction V 44 V 42bis and MNP 5 data compression Send and receive rates up to 14400bps support ITU T V 17 V 29 V 27ter and V 21Ch2 fax TIA EIA 602 Standard for AT command set and Fax TIA EIA 578 Class 1 command set DTMF and call progress monitor Camera Finger Print Board Features TruePrint and TrueMatch Technology TrueNav Cursor and Menu Navigation Technology High Definition 128 x 8 Pixel Array Multiple battery friendly operating modes 3 3V Built in low power Finger Detection w remote wakeup capability USB 2 0 Full Speed Interface Battery Vendor amp model name Sanyo Simplo Sony Panasonic Sanyo Simplo Panasonic Pack capacity 4400 mAh 4800 mAh Number of battery cell Package configuration Chapter 1 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 F2 during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device witho
10. 5 4KS Appendix A 188 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Windows XP Pro environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Aspire 7230 7530 7530G series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 189 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Adapter Test F0000183 Adapter DELTA 90W 1 7x5 5x11 ADP 90SB BBEA LF level 4 DELTA CN F0000183 90W DE Adapter DELTA 90W 1 7x5 5x11 ADP 90SB BBEN for OBL DELTA CN Spec LV4 LF 10001023 Adapter LITE ON 90W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Blue PA 1900 24AR LITE ON LED LF level 4 60002015 90W Adapter HIPRO 90W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Blue HP OLO93B13P LED HIPRO LF level 4 Audio Codec Test 9999995 ALC888S ALC888S ONE TIME VENDER Battery Test 60001921 6CELL2 2 Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 352P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh SANYO Main COMMON Normal Type 10001063 6CELL2 2 Battery SONY AS 2007B Li lon 352P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh SONY Main COMMON Normal Type 60001535 6CELL2 2 Battery PANASONIC AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell PANASONIC 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS 60002162 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007B Li lon 352P PANASONIC 6 cell SIMPLO 4400mAh Main COMMON
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12. AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATZA1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR23 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATDK1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NO13 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATNO1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG NO12 AS7530G 702G25Mi VHP32ATRU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 1 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG RUTI AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AZA2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN16 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ASE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_F112 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ACZ2 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_SK11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AEU6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_CS21 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AEU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_CS21 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AEU4 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_F112 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AEU3 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU21 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AEU5 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_PL11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AHU1 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_HU11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ASI1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN12 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32APT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_PT12 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ADK1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NO13 Appendix A AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi
13. AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATTR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG TR32 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG AR13 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATEU3 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU21 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATEU5 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D HG PL11 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATHU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_HU11 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATME3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG FR23 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATME6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN15 N ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 00 O AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Mi EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA Eastern Europe Sweden Finland Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe South Africa South Africa Italy LX ARHOX 158 LX ARHOX 156 LX ARHOX 159 LX ARHOX 155 LX ARHOX 157 LX ARHOX 160 AS7530G 704G25BiVHP32ATEU
14. Acer Bio Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Optional Acer Xpress VolP phone WLAN Acer InviLink 802 11b g WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 Enhanced Data Rate EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 71 W 4800 mAh 48 8 W 4400 mAh 3 pin 90 W AC adapter 3 pin 65 W AC adapter Energy Star 4 0 Special keys and controls 105 106 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I O interface Acer EasyPort IV connector ExpressCard M 54 slot 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD 2 Chapter 1 4 USB 2 0 ports HDMI port with HDCP support Consumer infrared CIR port External display VGA port RF in jack Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Items marked with denote only selected models The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Chapter 1 System Block CPU CORE ISL6265A NB CORE 1 1V NB RUN 1 1V DDR Il SMDDR_VTERM 1 8VSUS TPS51116REGR SYSTEM POWE
15. Appendix B 191 60001994 N320GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 ML160 WD SATA LF F W 11 01A11 60002005 N500GB5 4KSH HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050KTA300 Bronco K HGST SG SATA LF F W C60G HDD2 Test 60002036 N120GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SEAGATE SATA LF F W 3 AAA 60001922 N120GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo BS TOSHIBA SATA LF F W LB213J DIGI 60002005 N120GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bronco B HGST SG SATA Il LF F W C31P 60001994 N120GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 WD SATA LF F W 01 01A01 60002036 N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160827AS Corsair SEAGATE SATA LF F W 3 AAA 60001922 N160GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1646GSX Leo BS TOSHIBA SATA LF F W LB113J DIGI 60002005 N160GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS542516K9SA00 Bronco B HGST SG SATA Il LF F W C31P 60001994 N160GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 WD SATA LF F W 11 01A11 60002036 N250GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250827AS Corsair SEAGATE SATA LF F W 3 AAA 60001922 N250GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB MK2546GSX Leo BS TOSHIBA SATA LF F W LB013J DIGI 60002005 N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS542525K9SA00 Bronco B HGST SG SATA Il LF F W C31P 60001994 N250GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 WD SATA LF F W 01 01A01 600
16. Connects to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector Connects to a television or display device with HDMI input only for certain models USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Headphones Connects to audio line out devices speaker line out e g soeakers headphones jack with S PDIF support NN Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones 14 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player Chapter 1 Right View sia ExpressCard 54 Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module slot Rs USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is hole turned off Note Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off FS RF in port Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner to devices only for certain models Modem Ru 11 Connects to a phone line port a Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer slot security lock de Rear View 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View 1
17. Core Initialize QuietBoot if it is installed Enable both LBT Core keyboard and timer interrupts IRQO and IRQ1 If your POST tasks require interrupts off preserve them with a PUSHF and CLI at the beginning and a POPF at the end Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP LBT Core Core Core Determine and test the amount of extended memory LBT Core available Determine if memory exists by writing to a few strategic locations and see if the data can be read back If so perform an address line test and a RAM test on the memory The amount of memory available This test is LBT Core dependent on the processor since the test will vary depending on the width of memory 16 or 32 bits This test will also use A20 as the skew address to prevent corruption of the system memory 0x66 Set cache registers to their CMOS values if CMOS is LBT Core valid unless auto configuration is enabled in which case load cache registers from the Setup default table 0x68 Enable external cache and CPU cache if present LBT Core Configure non cacheable regions if necessary Chapter 4 15 O dl N Core Ox6A Display external cache size on the screen if it is non zero LBT 0x6C Display shadow message LBT OxCA post EISA init LBT 0x70 Core Core Check flags in CMOS and in the TrustedCore data LBT Core area for errors detected during POST Display error mes
18. Mi n r IM 4 1 MU IMPORTANT The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually To replace the Touch Pad replace the entire Upper Cover 76 Chapter 3 Removing the Launch Board 1 Remove the Upper Cover See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Lift up the locking latch and remove the FFC cable as shown Chapter 3 27 Removing the Speaker Module 1 Remove the Upper Cover See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Remove four securing screws connecting the Speaker Module Speaker Module 3 Remove the Speaker Module from the upper cover 78 Chapter 3 Removing the eKey Board 1 Remove the Upper Cover See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 Turn the Upper Cover upside down and remove the two securing screws connecting the eKey board 3 Disconnect the eKey Board cable ii PT L 4 Remove the board as shown Chapter 3 79 Removing the Bluetooth board 1 4 Disconnect the cable from the mainboard i af LE pil ELA Me 80 Remove the Upper Cover See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Remove the securing screw from the Bluetooth board kl Aa mi ri FRAMES ALLL LLLA Chapter 3 Removing the Subwoofer Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Remove the four securing screws from the Subwoofer Module Subwoofer M2 5 4 Module 3 Grasp the cable by the end and guide it out of its
19. Module in chassis and press until Module is 4 Replace the ODD Cap and secure the single flush with chassis captive screw Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 Replace the connector on the HDD 2 Place the HDD in the HDD carrier To oi dl i Chapter 3 123 3 Replace the four screws two each side to secure 4 Insert the HDD left side first and push down to the carrier locate the interface correctly 5 Replace the two securing screws 124 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Board 1 Insert the WLAN board in to the socket 2 Push the board down and replace the two securing screws Broadcom BCMM 1124104 1 aap amanna E FCC IT QDS BRL MILLO 124A BROMI1028 109840 jis TUUTUU 001F2A0AF1F9 c E0840 E TTI 0000010414 iF aia at WALU tiTHOM MI LF Fao ToS HILI 3 Replace the two antenna cables NOTE The following is the correct cable color to connector designation TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black AOTEA ULL 001 F 240 AF Fa Replacing the TV Tuner Module 1 Attach the bracket to the module 2 Vs at Tr he a i Chapter 3 125 3 Replace the two securing screws 4 Replace the antenna cable Replacing the MXM Module 1 Insert the MXM board in to the socket al A A AA Replacing the DIMM Modules 1 Insert DIMM in to the socket 2 Press down to locate DIMM correctly a mr 4 l T ILA n mi L i A
20. PSS 60001921 8CELL2 4 Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800mAh SANYO Main COMMON 60001535 8CELL2 4 Battery PANASONIC AS 2007B Li lon 452P PANASONIC 8 cell PANASONIC 4800mAh Main COMMON 60002162 8CELL2 4 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007B Li lon 452P PANASONIC 8 cell SIMPLO 4800mAh Main COMMON PSS Bluetooth Test 9999995 BT 2 0 Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2 0 F W 300 ONE TIME VENDER Camera Test 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER 0 3M DV Suyin 0 3M DV Camellia_2 0 3M DV Bison 0 3M DV Lotus 2 Card Reader Test 9999995 5 in 1 Build in 5 in 1 Build in MS MS Pro SD SC XD ONE TIME VENDER Card Bus1 Test 9999995 RTS5158E GR Realtek RTS5158E GR Card Reader SD MMC MS MS Duo xD ONE TIME USB 2 0 VENDER 190 Appendix B CPU Test 22554573 AAQL60 AMD 22554573 ATRM70 AMD 22554573 ATUZM80 AMD 22554573 ATUZM82 AMD 225594573 ATUZM84 AMD 22554573 ATUZM86 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM86 PGA 2 4G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AMD CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1 9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 RM70 PGA 2 0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM80 PGA 2 1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM82 PGA 2 2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM84 PGA 2 3G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 HDD Test 60002036 N120GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SEAGATE SATA LF F W 3 AAA 60001922 N120GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo
21. R 33 AR907 006 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 AR907 007 CCD MODULE 0 3M 57 ARE07 001 LCD MODULE 17 1 IN WXGAG IMR HOLO 3D CCD W O 6M ARLO7 002 ANTENNA LCD AUO 17 1 WXGA Glare B170PWO6 V2 LF 220nit LK 17105 009 8ms LCD SAMSUNG 17 1 WXGA Glare LTN170BT07 G01 LK 17106 004 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 INVERTER BOARD 19 TPKO7 001 LCD CABLE FOR CCD 50 AR907 002 LCD COVER IMR HOLO 3D W CCD CABLE MIC W O 60 ARL07 002 ANTENNA 170 LCD BEZEL PAINTING FOR CCD 60 AR907 005 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 AR907 006 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 AR907 007 CCD MODULE 0 3M 57 AREO7 001 MAINBOARD UMA MCH77MH GIGALAN W CARD MB ARLO6 001 READER W O CPU RAM MAINBOARD DIS MCP77MH GIGALAN W CARD READER W O CPU RAM MB ARHO6 001 SO DIMM DDRII 667 NANYA 1GB NT1GT64U8HBOBN KN 1GB03 014 3C 0 09U Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GB0G 012 HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF SO DIMM DDRII667 512MB NT512T64UH8BOFN 37C KN 51203 032 0 09U NANYA Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB KN 2GB04 001 MT16HTF25664HY 667E1 LF Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB KN 2GB0B 003 M470T5663QZ3 CE6 LF SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 INFINEON HYS64T128021EDL KN 1GB02 036 35 LF Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 512MB KN 5120G 024 HYMP164S64CP6 Y5 LF MEMORY HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB KN 2GB0G 004 HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GB0B 016 M470T28640Z3 CE6 LF THERMAL MODULE UMA 60 ARL07 003 THERMAL MODULE MXM 60 ARLO7 004
22. XB63 minicard b g ONE TIME VENDER 9999995 3rd WiFi BG Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcom 4312 minicard b g ONE TIME VENDER 194 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimiz
23. audio stream mixing for HDMI support HDCP support without the need for external key ROMs Integrated dual channel LVDS interface for up to 1920 x 1200 LCD displays Integrated high definition TV encoder with YPrPb component video supporto HyperTransport 3 0x16 up and down links to the AMD Socket S1 g2 CPU with full HT3 link e Support for PCI Express Base Specification Gen 2 Hybrid SLI support for simultaneous support of integrated and discrete GPUs for longer battery life in premium performance notebooks PCI Express x16 link interface for external graphics processors Upto six PCI Express x1 link interfaces with dedicated controller for other peripherals e AHCI SATA controller with support for four drives at 1 5 Gbps or 3 0 Gbps speeds e Fast ATA 133 IDE controller Rate 1 20 Features continued CPU core voltage Crystal and Oscillator Features Fast ATA 133 IDE controller NVIDIA MediaShield RAID with support for RAID 0 RAID 1 IEEE 802 3 NVIDIA MAC for 1000BASE T 100BASE T 10BASE T Gigabit Fast Ethernet Ethernet RGMII for Gigabit Fast Ethernet Ethernet aria MII for Fast Ethernet Ethernet ASF 2 0 support for remote management SPI Interface to Serial flash EEPROM Able to load SBIOS and boot from SPI EEPROM without the use of extra LPC based EEPROM TPM 1 2 support Dual USB 2 0 EHCI and USB 1 1 OHCI supports up to twelve ports PCI 2 3 interface Supports up to five PCI devic
24. click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver e Ifthe exclamation marker is not removed from the item in the lists try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 4 5 Check that the disc is correctly seated in the drive tray and that the label on the disc is visible Check that the media is clean and scratch free Try an alternate disc in the drive Ensure that AutoPlay is enabled a Navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt AutoPlay b Select Use AutoPlay for all media and devices c Inthe Audio CD and DVD Movie fields select the desired player from the drop down menu Check that the Regional Code is correct for the selected media IMPORTANT Region can only be changed a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is moved to another computer Navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager Double click DVD CD ROM drives Right click DVD drive and click Properties then click the DVD Region tab 29 yop Select the region suitable for the media inserted in the drive Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can not be burned perform the following actions one at a time to correct the p
25. internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Check that the microphone is enabled Navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound and select the Recording tab Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default The microphone appears on the Recording tab Right click on the microphone and select Enable Select the microphone then click Properties Select the Levels tab Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK oS OF oS SS Test the microphone hardware a Select the microphone and click Configure b Select Set up microphone c Select the microphone type from the list and click Next d Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test 8 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 136 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Disconnect all external devices 2 Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to ensure the computer is virus free 3 Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer When prompied press any key to start to the operating system DVD a b c The Install Windows screen displays Click Next d Select Repair your
26. phases and components for the POST Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST 0x04 Determine the system Memory type based on first PEI chipset MRC populated socket 0x05 Verify all DIMMs are DDR2 and SO DIMMS which PEI chipset MRC are unbuffered Verify all DIMMs are Non ECC chipset MRC 0x07 Verify all DIMMs are single or double sided and not chipset MRC mixed 0x12 Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS PEI chipset MRC and the MCH 0x13 Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency PEI chipset MRC to program PEI PEI El chipset MRC chipset MRC chipset MRC 0x14 Determine the smallest common timing value for all DIMMS 0x17 Power management resume 0x18 Program DRAM type DDR2 DDR3 and Power up sequence PP Bateman eden ron PE Mesero Boundary registers PRE JEDEC 0x24 Program DRAM type DDR2 DDR3 and Power up PEI chipset MRC sequence chipset MRC chipset MRC Chapter 4 14 N 0x32 Program the Egress port timings Program the Memory IO registers chipset MRC Perform steps required before JEDEC chipset MRC m Pe rows 0x36 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation chipset MRC and enable operation for the memory channels Program the receive enable reference timing control chipset MRC register OxE9 define MEM_ERR_FREQUENCY findTCLTacTClk PEI chipset MRC S13 S12 ProgramGraphicsFrequency ProgMchOdt GetPlat
27. screws IMPORTANT The correct location of the ExpressCard Module screws is illustrated in the following image Do not insert the screws in the remaining screw sockets They are locations for upper cover screws Chapter 3 105 Replacing the Subwoofer Module 1 Grasp the Subwoofer Module and insert in the lower base 2 Insert the cables under the housing guide as shown re e MIMI 1 106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1 Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover NOTE Move back the cabling to allow for easier access to the screw sockets Chapter 3 107 4 Connect the two FFC cables as shown 108 Chapter 3 Replacing the eKey Board IMPORTANT Take note of the eKey button when installing It must face down and the cable connector up in order to install the module correctly 1 Locate and replace the board as shown Chapter 3 109 Replacing the Touch Pad IMPORTANT The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually To replace the Touch Pad replace the entire Upper Cover 1 Connect the Touch Pad cable as shown Replacing the Launch Board 1 Replace the Launch Board on the upper cover 2 Replace the four securing screws 3 Insert the FFC flush with the connector and press down on the locking latch to secure eh BO 110 Chapter 3 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1 Replace the Finger Print Reader board on the Upper Cover 2 Replace
28. then a video ROM must exist If the monitor type is 1 or 2 set the video switch to CGA If monitor type 3 set the video switch to m Set segment register addressabilityto4GB Set segment register addressabilityto4GB addressability to 4 GB LBT L Core OxCC Redirect Int 10h to enable target board to use a E f remote serial video PICO BIOS Ox8A Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area and initialize the Core mouse Displav error messages on the screen 152 Chapter 4 Ox4C 0x59 0x57 OxD6 0x58 Ox3F 0xC4 Ox7C 0x41 0x4B OxDE OxC6 Ox4E 0xD4 0x50 OxG9 0x51 Ox5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x60 0x62 ROM Pilot Init LBT Disable CPU cache LBT Test RAM between 512K and 640K LBT Shadow video BIOS ROM if specified by Setup and LBT Core CMOS is valid and the previous boot was OK Register POST Display Services fonts and LBT languages with the POST Dispatch Manager Initialize 1394 Firewire LBT Initialize PC card LBT Test for unexpected interrupts First do an STI for hot LBT Core interrupts Secondly test the NMI for an unexpected Core Core Core interrupt Thirdly enable the parity checkers and read from memory checking for an unexpected interrupt ROMPolit memory init Core Install the IRQ vectors Sever Hotkey Core Initialize the hardware interrupt vectors from 08 to OF LBT Core and from 70h to 77H Also set the interrupt vectors from 60h to 66H to zero
29. under Other Devices Roll back the audio driver to the previous version if updated recently Remove and reinstall the audio driver Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range a Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50 Ensure that the volume is not muted b Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted 6 Navigate to Start gt Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Ensure that Speakers are selected as the default audio device green check mark NOTE If Speakers does not show right click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default 7 Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the speakers Remove and recently installed hardware or software Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 10 Reinstall the Operating System 11 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 Chapter 4 135 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble the MIC cable to MB Check MB Mic cable Swap MIC wire of LOD module Check MIC wire of LOD module swap MB Microphone Problems If
30. 02005 N320GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS543232L9A300 Falcon B HGST SG SATA LF F W C40C 60001994 N320GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 ML160 WD SATA LF F W 11 01A11 Keyboard Test 820123 17KB FV3 Black Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth Standard Aspire Black DARFON LAN Test 610112 BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5764 BROADCOM LCD Test 60003316 N17WXGA G LCD AUO 17 1 WXGA Glare B170PWO6 V2 LF 220nit 8ms AUO 60002215 N17WXGA G LCD SAMSUNG 17 1 WXGA Glare LTN170BT07 G01 LF SAMSUNG 220nit 8ms 500 1 60003089 N17WXGA G LCD LPL 17 1 WXGA Glare LP171WP4 TLR1 LF 220nit 8ms LG 192 Appendix B Memory Test 60001993 SO1GBII6 SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C 0 09U NANYA 60001993 SO1GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NANYA NT1GT64UH8DOFN 3C LF 64 16 0 07um 60002215 SO1GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB SAMSUNG M470T28640Z3 CE6 LF 60002045 SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP112S64CP6 HYNIX YS LF 60001993 SO2GBII6 Memory NANVA SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NANYA NT2GT64U8HDOBN 3C LF 128 8 0 07um 60002215 SO2GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB SAMSUNG M470T56630Z3 CE6 LF 60002045 SO2GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8 HYNIX YO LF 60001993 SO512MBII6 Memorv NANVA SO DIMM DDRII 667 512MB NANVA NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C LF 32716 0 09um 60002215 SO512MBII6 Memorv SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 512MB SAMSUNG M470T64640Z3 CE6 LF 60002045 SO512MBII6 Memorv H
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32. 1A11 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250827AS KH 25001 011 Corsair SATA LF F W 3 AAA HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB MK2546GSX Leo KH 25004 001 BS SATA LF F W LB013J HDD WD 2 5 IN 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVS 22USTO KH 25008 018 ML125 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA Il HGST KH 25007 011 HTS542525K9SA00 LF F W C31P HDD HGST 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bronco KH 12007 014 B SATA Il LF F W C31P HDD MASTER BRACKET 33 AR907 005 HDD BRACKET ASSY 33 AR907 004 HDD CONNECTOR 20 AR907 001 167 168 Keyboard Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black US KB INT00 478 International Hebrew Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black US KB INT00 478 International Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black UK KB INT00 480 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 481 Turkish Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black KB INT00 482 Thailand Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Swiss KB INT00 483 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 484 Swedish Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 485 Spanish Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Slovak KB INT00 486 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black SLO KB INT00 487 CRO Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black KB INT00 488 Russian Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 489 Portuguese Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Polish KB INT00 490 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Bl
33. 1GBII6 N160GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 822G16Mi 5 4KS 181 Appendix A AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G32Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N250GB NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 604G50Mi 5 4KS 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 804G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 603G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530
34. 2Mi VHP32ACH1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_1IT42 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AGB1 MC 9MGSHM256C0 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN14 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AME9 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR21 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG AR23 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AME6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN15 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AME3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG FR23 AS7530G 703G25Mi VHP32ATCZ2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_SK11 AS7530G 604G16Bi VHP32ATSE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FI12 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATEU4 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_F112 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATEU3 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU21 AS7530G 703G25BiVHP32ATEU5 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_PL11 AS7530G 703G32BiVHP32ATEU5 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 BT 8L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_PL11 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATHU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_HU11 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATSI1 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN12 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATPT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_PT12 Appendix A BT 2 0 BT 2 0 AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATES1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_ES22 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250
35. 3 2 3 4 7 5 6 Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output only for certain models Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack a Battery release Releases the battery for removal latch Battery lock Locks the battery in position Hard disk bay Main Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk Secured with Secondary screws Only for certain models Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after and cooling fan prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed E e _ Battery Indicates the computer s battery status HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active NZ Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable
36. 3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU11 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATSE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG FI12 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATRU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG RU11 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATLU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D HG IT42 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATNL1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R OB bg 0 3D HG NL12 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATBE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NL13 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATEU7 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG ENG1 AS7530G 704G25BiVHP32ATEU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_CS21 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATEU4 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FI12 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATCZ2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_SK11 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATEU6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_CS21 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATZA1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR23 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATFR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR23 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATZA2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN16 AS7530G 704G25BiVHP32ATDE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_DE13 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATDK1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NO13 AS7530G 703G25Mi VHP32ATIT1 MC 9MGSHM256C0 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG 1112 N ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 AS7530G N17WXGA G SO1GBII6 SO
37. 30G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 N N250GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 702G25Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS 183 Appendix A AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G
38. 32Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd W
39. 34 Internal Microphone Failure 0 0 ccc eee eee 136 HDD Not Operating Correctly 6 137 ODD F Ne elio pa aes dln een DO es A oe ey a een A 138 USB Failure Rightside 0 0 eens 141 Modem Fahctiem Fall ite 25235 doc ra ete ie 141 Wireless Function Failure 00 eee 142 Easy TOUCH BUNOM FAU G cra A a 142 MediaTouch Button Failure LL 143 Fingerprint Reader Failure normar 143 Thermal Unit Failure 00 144 HDTV SWICRRAIUE cic een Mele ae elena 144 External Mouse Failure 0 cc eee ens 145 Omer Falles astas aia dat ew Sh ria a 145 Intermittent Problems 146 Undetermined Problems nit pa Y A a Eee A a de Ss 146 POST Godes Tables ic ii e A A ess belles 147 Chipset POST Codes tib a e ir be aaa Bit B ad dear 147 Core POST Codes curan ii A Lhe geen 149 Jumper and Connector Locations 157 SOTO VOW ia i Steck eer dns B Siem ia sai 157 SOMOM VIEW ui rai ese ner a o ir dia ane ee 158 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 159 Clearing Password Check 159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk e ee eens 160 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 161 Aspire 7230 7530 7530G Exploded Diagram 0 ce eee 162 Aspire 7230 7530 7530G FRU List 163 SCO WEL a Ni TA 171 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230 7530 7530G SOMOS 2 ene eine ia thew oases boas 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test 190 Onli
40. 5Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi Appendix A EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA Slovenia Croatia Greece Greece Israel EMEA Middle East Switzerland UK Middle East Eastern Europe Eastern Europe EMEA Middle East EMEA Middle East EMEA LX ARHOX 138 LX ARHOX 139 LX ARHOX 137 LX ARHOX 136 LX ARHOX 135 LX ARHOX 126 LX ARHOX 134 LX ARHOX 125 LX ARHOX 124 LX ARHOX 133 LX ARHOX 131 LX ARHOX 143 LX ARHOX 142 LX ARHOX 141 LX ARHOX 129 LX ARHOX 128 LX ARHOX 140 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATES1 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_ES22 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATPT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG PT12 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32AT8I1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_ HG EN12 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EL32 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EL22 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATIL1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG HE11 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATME4 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG ENT AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATIT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG IT12 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATCH1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_IT42 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATGB1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN14
41. 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_AR23 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN15 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR23 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN15 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG AR13 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATZA2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN16 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATZA1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR23 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATTR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG TR32 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATEU6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_CS21 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATCZ2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_SK11 AS7530G 704G25Bi VHP32ATNO1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NO12 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG AR23 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATME9 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG FR22 AS7530G 704G25Bi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2 2G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN15 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 Appendix A N Z AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G2
42. 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EL32 Spain N EMEA ATRM70 AS7530G EMEA Greece LX ARHOX 022 ATRM70 703G25Bi AS7530G EMEA Greece LX ARHOX 023 AS7530G 703G25Bi ATRM70 703G25Bi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EL22 LX ARHOX O21 AS7530G EMEA Israel LX ARHOX 024 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATIL1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_HE11 AS7530G EMEA Italy LX ARHOX 025 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATIT1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG IT12 AS7530G EMEA Switzerland LX ARHOX 033 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATCH1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_IT42 AS7530G EMEA LX ARHOX 034 AS7530G 703G25BiVHP32ATGB1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256C0 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN14 AS7530G EMEA France LX ARHOX 004 AS7530G 703G25BiVHP32ATFR1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG FR23 AS7530G EMEA Germanv LX ARHOX 005 AS7530G 703G25BiVHP32ATDE1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256C0 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG DE13 AS7530G EMEA Belgium LX ARHOX 006 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATBE1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG NL13 AS7530G EMEA Holland LX ARHOX 007 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATNL1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG NL12 AS7530G EMEA Luxembourg LX ARHOX 008 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATLU1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_IT42 AS7530G EM
43. 70 Chapter 3 4 Remove the keyboard plate If necessary use a plastic pry to lift the plate te E cy Ti bibi F A 1 e 5 Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown IMPORTANT When removing cables always hold the cable by the pull tab or by the connector Do not pull the cable itself to prevent stripping Disconnect A as shown Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown Chapter 3 71 12 Release the securing latches and disconnect C as shown Upper Cover Release the securing latches and disconnect D as shown Chapter 3 7 Grasp the Upper Cover by the hinge socket and pry it open Do not lift the cover completely off NOTE Do not try to pry open more than one edge at a time 1 8 While holding the cover open pull through anv remaining cables Br l WE 9 Grasp the cover by the opposite edge and lift up to remove the Upper Cover Chapter 3 73 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1 Remove the Upper Cover See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Disconnect the cable as shown Finger Print Reader 74 Chapter 3 5 Remove the bracket from the board Chapter 3 19 Removing the Touch Pad 1 Remove the Upper Cover See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Disconnect the Touch Pad cable from the Touch Pad board me ml d Lr a ni _ g ar ia LI Mi mi A kul so
44. ARHOX 072 LX ARHOX 074 LX ARHOX 075 LX ARHOX 066 LX ARHOX 081 LX ARHOX 088 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN15 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_AR23 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATGB1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN14 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATCH1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG IT42 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATME6 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EN15 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATTR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG TR32 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_AR13 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATES1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_ES22 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATITI MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_IT12 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATIL1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_HE11 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_EL22 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_ HG EL32 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATME9 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG FR22 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATPT1 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_PT12 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ATEU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_CS21 ATRM70 N ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 Appendix A
45. AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi AS7530G 703G32Mi Appendix A EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA France Germany Belgium Holland Luxembourg Norway Russia South Africa Middle East Middle East Turkey Turkey Middle East Middle East Spain Greece Greece LX ARHOX 056 LX ARHOX 079 LX ARHOX 077 LX ARHOX 076 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32AFR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR23 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ADE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_DE13 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ABE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NL13 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ANL1 MC 9MGSHM256C0 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NL12 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ALU1 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_1IT42 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ANO1 MG 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NO12 AS7530G 703G32Mi VHP32ARU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU11 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AZA1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG FR23 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG EN15 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32AME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG AR13 AS7530G 703G32Mi EM VHP32ATR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_TR31 AS7530G
46. Aspire 7230 7530 7530G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7230 7530 7530G Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2008 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 Inte
47. B bus power operation Support Control Bulk IN OUT data pipes Support the following memory card interfaces Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Mini SD Micro SD T flash RS MMC Mobile MMC and MMC micro Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO MS Duo MS PRO Duo and Micro MS M2 MSPRO HG Duo 8 bit mode xD Picture Card xD including Type M and Type H Support hardware ECC Error Correction Code function Support hardware CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check function Programmable clock rate for flash memory card interfaces Support MS PRO v1 02 Support MS v1 43 Support MS PRO HG Duo v1 01 Support SD version 2 0 Support MMC version 4 2 Support xD v1 2 Integrated Fast 8051 microprocessor External serial EEPROM interface 12MHz crystal oscillator with integrated PLL Support 48Mhz directly input from clock generator On chip 3 3V to 1 8V regulator On chip MOSFET with 250mA capability for direct power control of all types memory cards Support Spread Spectrum Clock for SD MMC and MS MSPRO HG to reduce EMI effect Support USB remote wake up ability with memory card inserted and removal operation Provide Selective Suspend driver to reduce power consumption 48 pin LQFP package Power 3 3V 3V_ CARD Chapter 1 Features Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC888 Azadia Codec and Amplifier GMT G14418G1412 Features LAN Interface Features Bluetooth Interface Ch
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49. BS SATA LF F W LB213J TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 N120GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bronco B HGST SG SATA Il LF F W C31P 60001994 N120GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 WD SATA LF F W 01 01A01 60002036 N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160827AS Corsair SEAGATE SATA LF F W 3 AAA 60002036 N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett SEAGATE SATA LF F W 0303 60001922 N160GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1646GSX Leo BS SATA LF F W LB113J TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 N160GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS542516K9SA00 Bronco B HGST SG SATA Il LF F W C31P 60002005 N160GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS543216L9A300 Falcon B HGST SG SATA LF F W C40C 60001994 N160GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 WD SATA LF F W 11 01A11 60002036 N250GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250827AS Corsair SEAGATE SATA LF F W 3 AAA 60001922 N250GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB MK2546GSX Leo BS TOSHIBA SATA LF F W LB013J DIGI 60002005 N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS542525K9SA00 Bronco B HGST SG SATA Il LF F W C31P 60002005 N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS543225L9A300 Falcon B HGST SG SATA LF F W C40C 60001994 N250GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 WD SATA LF F W 01 01A01 60002005 N320GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS543232L9A300 Falcon B HGST SG SATA LF F W C40C
50. Core Core Core OxBD Display Boot First menu if MultiBoot is installed and L hotkey pressed OxBF Check virus and backup reminders L 0x97 Create pointer to MP table in Extended BDA 0x99 Check support status for Self Monitoring Analysis LBT Core Reporting Technology disk failure warning 0xB1 Unload ROM Pilot OxDD Perform remote flash if requested L LBT BT manager and unhook INT10 BT BT BT Core Core Core Core Core Core i L OxEF Non Yohna and non Morem class CPU found for SDXE Core SDXE getT SCFreq AP cannot synch BSP in SDXE syncWithBSP SDXE BSP cannot synch w AP in SDXE syncWithAP SDXE Core Core 156 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 1 fos MODEMGONN o e BATTERYLED OOOO ja fonr FINGER CONN 77111 uem SYSTEMLED e fens TOUCHPADGONN Te ur TRANSFORWER 7 a fons NEwcARDCoNN s ue iwo e or GARD READERCHP 18 ons SWITOMBOARDOONN 7 ve eewo e one Power sown con BOS KEYBOARD CONN Chapter 5 157 Bottom View E E 13 CN27 SPEAKER CONN 27 U24 NVIDIA MCP7 14 CN24 MIC CONN 158 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 7230 7530 7530G Aspire 7230 7530 7530G provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check
51. EA Norway LX ARHOX 017 AS7530G 703G25Bi ATRM70 703G25Bi VHP32ATNO1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_NO12 AS7530G EMEA Norway LX ARHOX 035 AS7530G 703G32Bi ATRM70 BT 2 0 703G32Bi VHP32ATNO1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1 G 320 BT 8L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG NO12 AS7530G EMEA Russia LX ARHOX 009 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATRU1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG RUTI AS7530G EMEA Sweden LX ARHOX 010 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATSE1 ATRM70 703G25Bi Finland MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_F112 AS7530G EMEA Eastern LX ARHOX 018 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATEU3 ATRM70 703G25Bi Europe MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_RU11 AS7530G EMEA Denmark LX ARHOX 003 AS7530G 703G25Bi VHP32ATDK1 ATRM70 703G25Bi MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bg 0 3D HG NO13 C A NI 00 Appendix A AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 703G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi AS7530G 704G25Bi 179 EMEA EMEA EMEA Eastern Europe EMEA Middle East LX ARHOX 027 LX ARHOX 026 LX ARHOX 012 LX ARHOX 011 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME9 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3D_HG_FR22 AS7530G 703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G 1G 250
52. G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS Appendix A 182 AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS75
53. GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32MIi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS Appendix A 184 AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G32Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Mi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N160GB NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 604G16Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2G
54. Hardware Open Gap Description et Olea CMOS Jumper _ Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password Supervisor Password and or User Password for a security reason BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu However once it is necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the G1 jumper to clear the password To reset the Supervisor and User BIOS passwords perform the following steps Power Off the system and remove the AC power and battery pack from the machine Open the back cover of the machine DDR amp Thermal Remove the CMOS battery form battery socket on M B Use an electric conductivity tool to short the Short G1 jumper near CMOS battery Replace the CMOS battery battery pack and AC power and start the system Hit F2 to enter BIOS and check the passwords are clear NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password Chapter 5 159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this function it i
55. I6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS 187 Appendix A AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG 703G25MIi
56. LOs and L1 PCIE Lane Swizzle Enable or disable PCIE Lane Swizzle for Disabled or Enabled PCIE x 16 slot Chapter 2 39 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes Save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Changes Load Setup Default Load Setup Default Default Load default values for all Load default values for all SETUP item 1000000000 item Discard Changes Load previous values from q y Em e for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS 40 Chapter 2 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 p
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58. OM RAM PCMCIA and serial disk PICO BIOS OxCD Remap I O and memory address space for PCMCIA LBT Core PICO BIOS 0x90 Initialize hard disk controller If the CMOS ram is LBT Core valid and intact and fixed disks are defined call the fixed disk init routine to initialize the fixed disk system and take over the appropriate interrupt vectors Chapter 4 LBT LBT LBT LBT LBT LBT OxCB 0x8B 0x95 0x92 OxB6 0x98 0x93 OxD9 Ox9C OxC7 Ox9E OXAO OxA2 OxA4 OxDB OxE2 0xC2 OxBA 0xC3 OxA8 OxAA OxE1 OxAC 0x8F 0x91 Ox9F OxD7 OxAE OxBO 0xB2 Chapter 4 Setup interrupt vector and present bit in Equipment byte 1 Check CMOS for CD ROM drive present 2 Activate the drive by checking for media present 3 Check sector 11h 17 for Boot Record Volume Descriptor 4 Check the boot catalog for validity 5 Pick a boot entry 6 Create a Specification Packet Jump to UserPatch2 If password on boot is enabled a call is made to Setup to check password If the user does not enter a valid password Setup does not return Search for option ROMs Rom scan the area from C800h for a length of BCP ROM Scan Size or to EOOOh by default on every 2K boundary looking for add on cards that need initialization management state machine Enable hardware interrupts Setup time tick for current date time switch is locked Overwrite the Press F2 for Setup prompt with spaces
59. R ISL6237 SVSTEM CHARGER ISL6251A DISCHARGER 1 1 1V_S5 41 2V 42 5V LVDS SN74CBTLV3257PWR Switch CRT PCB STACK UP LAYER 1 TOP LAYER 2 SGND1 LAYER 3 IN1 LAYER 4 IN2 LAYER 5 VCC LAYER 6 GND CABLE DOCK TS3DV520RHUR Switch L SATAD gt Diagram NECE DDRII SODIMM1 on selector AMD Griffin Sabie S1G2 Processor DPRIFSODIMM2 638P uPGA 35W Resistor HT3 LIN MXM Connector QOESTO LVDS CRT SOUTH BRIDGE MCP77M mame kam 27mm X 27mm 836pin BGA omen gt 318MHz 14 LPC Keyboard KBC WPCE775CA0DG CIR Touch SPI Pad ROM CABLE DOCK AUDIO CPU THERMA SENSOR PCI E Mini PCI E Card Wireless LAN USB2 0 Ports x2 PCI HDA Azalia AudioController RealTek ALC888 Audio Amplifier Jack CPU Fan Mini PCI E Card TV TUNER USB2 0 x1 Bluetooth xi Int MIC Express Card NEW CARD USB2 0 x1 USB2 0 Ports x2 CCD Fingrprinter x1 x1 Card Bus PCMCIA 02 Micro OZ601TN LAN BroadCom PCIE LAN BCM5787 5764 10 100 GigaLAN Card reader xi REALTEK RTS5158E CABLE DOCK LAN VGA DVI USB AUDIO CABLE DOCK USB xi Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View muy O 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication only for cer
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61. VD CD ROM module Ho Eeplace ME ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty Audio CDs do not play when loaded DVDs do not play when loaded Blank discs do not burn correctly DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps Optical drive not found or not active Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS setup LED does not flash when the computer starts up The tray does not eject Access failure screen displays The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 138 Reboot the computer and retry the operation Try an alternate disc Navigate to Start gt Computer Check that the ODD device is displayed in the Devices with Removable Storage panel Navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager Chapter 4 a Double click IDE ATA ATAPI controllers If a device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable b Double click DVD CD ROM drives If the device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable c Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in IDE ATA ATAPI controllers If a device has an exclamation mark right click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver d Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD CD ROM drives If a device has an exclamation mark right
62. VNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 512MB HVNIX HYMP164S64CP6 Y5 LF 64 16 0 065um Modem Test 23707801 Fox Con MC4Z Foxconn Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v T60M955 02 FOXCONN 1 5 3 3V TW 23707801 Fox Con MC4Z Foxconn Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v AUS T60M955 0x FOXCONN 1 5 3 3V Aus TW Northbridge Chipset Test 60001915 NVMCP77MH NVIDIA MCP77MH w HDCP EEPROM NVIDIA ODD Test 10001063 NBDCB2XS ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 2X BC 5500S LF W SONY O bezel SATA 60001922 NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633A LF W O bezel SATA TOSHIBA DIGI 60001939 NSM8XS ODD PIONEER Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DVR PIONEER TDO8RS LF W O bezel SATA 23418669 NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Trav DL 8X GSA T5ON HLDS LF W O bezel SATA 23418669 NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Trav DL 8X GSA T5ON HLDS LF W O bezel SATA Malavsia 10001070 NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DS 8A2S PHILIPS LF W O bezel SATA Software Test 10000981 Antivirus application McAfee MISC Appendix B 193 VGA Test 60001915 9MGSHM NVIDIA 9MGSHM w HDCP NVIDIA VoIP Test 10000286 BT VoIP Xpress Wistron Acer Xpress Card Phone Kit Rev 2 0 WISTRON VRAM Test 9999995 256M GD2 256M GD2 ONE TIME VENDER Wireless Antenna Test 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER WLAN Test 23707801 3rd WiFi BG Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b g FOXCONN TW 9999995 3rd WiFi BG QMI ATH_XB63 Atheros
63. WUXGA resolution support on HDMI and up to 2560 X 1600 resolution supporting Display Port mode SPWG compliant Support for LCD panel EDID Power based on MCP67M NB_ CORE for MCP77M CORE Power 1 0V 1 1V_NB for MCP77 Hyper Transport Power 1 1V for Hyper Transport PCI E Sleep mode Core power SATA Interface TV DAC supply 1 8V for LVDS digital supply 3 3V for PLL CRTDAC RGB DAC supply USB Interface CPU Interface LAN MAC Display MSI MS V115A3 9MGS256 256MB Yuan YSTP621GP 1 256MB NVIDIA NB9M GS G3 64 package Featuring 16 Lane PCI Express support LVDS Interface support VGA support Video out support Upgradeable graphics Power 19V 5V 3 3V 2 5V 1 8V Chapter 1 25 Memory Card Reader Realtek RTS5158E One LUN USB 2 0 Card Controller Features The RTS5158E is an ultimate throughput USB 2 0 compliant card reader controller that integrates USB 2 0 Transceiver MCU SIE regulators and memory card access units into a single chip The RTS5158E can support Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Secure Digital Multi Media Card and xD Picture Card but only 1 LUN configuration i e only one of these memory cards can be inserted into RTS5158E system at the same time Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 Compliant with USB Mass Storage Class Bulk only Transport Specification Rev 1 0 Support High speed 480Mbps and Full speed 12Mbps Data Transfer US
64. With DVD Diskette Transfer rate MB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 5 Mbytes sec Max 10 Mbytes sec Applicable disc format Applicable media types Writing Confirms to DVD R Version 1 2 and DVD RW Version 1 3 DVD R DL Version 1 0 DVD R Version 2 0 DVD RW Version 1 2 DVD R DL Version 3 0 Reading DVD single dual layer PTP OTP DVD R single dual layer DVD R single double layer DVD RW CD ROM XA Photo CD Multi session Video CD CD I FMV CD Extra CD Plus CD R and CD RW Loading mechanism Drawer Solenoid Open Tact SW Open Emergency Release draw open hole Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V 5 Thermal Sensor Control Thermal Sensor Chip GMT 786 W83L771 Thermal sensor control Interface PC bus address 98h BIOS BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS code BIOS Version v0 3325 for MP units BIOS ROM type WND 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory BIOS package 8 pins SOP Supply Current e Active current 5 mA Typical e Standby current 1 A Typical Chapter 1 23 LCD 17 0 Vendor model name Samsung LTN170BT07 G01 Active Area mm 367 20 H x 229 50 V Screen Diagonal mm 17 0 diagonal Typical White Luminance cd m Minimum 190 Typical 220 also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Minimum 300 Typical 500 Response Time Optical Rise Typical 8 Maximum 16 Time Fall Time msec Weight g Typical 715 Maximum 735 382 H x 244 5 V x 6 7 D Viewing Angle degree Horiz
65. ack Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 491 Norwegian Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black KB INT00 493 Korean Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Italian KB INT00 494 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 497 Hungarian Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black Greek KB INT00 498 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 499 German Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black French KB INTOO 500 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Danish KB INTOO 503 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Czech KB INTOO 504 Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black KB INTOO 505 Traditional Chinese Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INTOO 506 Canadian French Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INTOO 507 Brazilian Portuguese Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black KB INT00 508 Belgium Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black Arabic KB INTOO 509 English Keyboard 17KB FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Nordic KB INTOO 511 Chapter 6 A E rt Chapter 6 LCD MODULE 17 1 IN WXGAG IMR HOLO 3D CCD W 6M ARLO7 001 ANTENNA LCD AUO 17 1 WXGA Glare B170PWO6 V2 LF 220nit LK 17105 009 8ms LCD SAMSUNG 17 1 WXGA Glare LTN170BT07 G01 LK 17106 004 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 INVERTER BOARD 19 TPKO7 001 LCD CABLE FOR CCD 50 AR907 002 LCD COVER IMR HOLO 3D W CCD CABLE MIC 60 ARL07 001 ANTENNA LCD BEZEL PAINTING FOR CCD 60 AR907 005 LCD BRACKET W HINGE
66. ack 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 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function Chapter 2 41 Remove HDD BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS method Remove HDD Password If you key in the wrong HDD password three times HDD password error code displays See the image below _ ere ee pps CI Hdd password error code 15494 To reset the HDD password run HDD_PW EXE as follows 1 Kevin hdd pw 15494 0 2 Press 2 3 Select one upper case string from the list ET CAWINDOWS system32 cmd ex iof x Pix gt cd password aj Fixpaszsuvnrtl al i rsv Volume in drive F has no label Uns lu Serial Humimr Ix DAPA AZSH Directory of F passuord ee a BIOS PW EXE HDD_PW EXE 2 File x gt 35 354 hytes l 2 Dir lt s 487 895 818 bytes free Fz passwordfhdd_ pw 15194 8 unlock6 exe vi 1 Z May 2003 vice what kind of the password to be genereted 1 2 Scan Codec 4 s lipper case ARCTI vale 3 Lower cace ASC Code Fritos sur chu ic ot AKJPNA UUEIQ96 Fixpaceuord gt 4 Reboot system and key in the selected string OKJFN42 or UVEIQ96 on the HDD User Password screen 42 Chapter 2 Remove BIOS Pass
67. ailure Rightside If the rightside USB port fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble the USB B cable to M B Check LSBB to MB cable Swap USB B Check and LISB cable USE and cable Swap M B Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs EJ 11 Tell corrected Cortect it yell Lonnectitrell Fep lace Modem card Modem wire well Seated Modem card DE Feplace ME Chapter 4 141 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble Check WL the antenna to antenna to WL card AL card Swap The antenna Check antenna Swap The WL card Swap M B EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble the LELVE FFC Check LEL E ta WB FFC to MB Swap The LELVE Check LED B and FFC Swap M B 142 Chapter 4 MediaTouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaTouch buttons fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble
68. al Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID TADA 100 Power Exit AMD Turion tm Ultra Dual Core Mobile ZM 82 2200 MHz ST9250827AS 5RG01N2C Optiarc BD ROM BC 5500S V0 3103 nVidia 62 77 15 00 09 ZY 50SK03C1815029FD2500 Acer 00B7B9A32AC4DC1198AE001E683E8E30 NOTE The system information is subject to different models IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as part of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE Asset Tag Number 30 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Information Advanced Security Boot Power Exit ltem Specific Help 13 04 04 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or System Date 05 15 2008 lt Enter gt selects field System Memory 634 KB Extended Memory 1790 MB Video Memory 256 MB Quiet Boot Enabled Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled D2D Recovery Enabled SATA Mode ACHI Mode Force Single Bank Disabled NOTE The screen above is for your r
69. apter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1 Remove the LCD Bezel See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 90 2 Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module Chapter 3 93 Removing the LCD Panel 1 Remove the LCD Bezel See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 90 2 Remove the six securing screws from the LCD Module 94 Chapter 3 5 Grasp the panel by both ends and lift to remove Chapter 3 95 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1 Remove the LCD Panel See Removing the LCD Panel on page 94 2 Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads a COO 96 Chapter 3 4 Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown Chapter 3 97 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1 Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes four on each side on the LCD Panel as shown 2 Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel 98 Chapter 3 4 Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and press down to secure in place 5 Take care to insert the top of the panel fist and then 6 Place the LCD Panel in the back cover angle the it in place 7 Secure the LCD module with the six securing screws Chapter 3 99 8 Connect the left and right Inverter cables ta 9 Connect the camera cable 100 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1 Starting from t
70. arrier M3 0 5 3 5 40 86 A03V7 011 ODD Bracket M2 2 5 e 86 A03V7 007 Chapter 3 47 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn computer over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position 1 then slide out the battery pack from the main unit 2 Removing the SD dummy card 1 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it La 48 Chapter 3 2 Pull it out from the slot Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1 Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull it out from the slot Chapter 3 49 Removing the Lower Covers 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory HDD1 and HDD2 Covers HDD1 Cover 3 Carefully open the memory cover 50 Memory Cover HDD2 Cover Chapter 3 5 Remove the HDD2 cover as shown Removing the DIMM Modules 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Remove the Memory Module cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 50 3 Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module pi gy st Gal So t c eymt bi il Tu if FS pe a a f 1 4 Remove the DIMM module 5 Repeat steps for the second DIMM module Chapter 3 51 Removing the MXM Module 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Batte
71. buttons run the Acer Launch Manager Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function Indicates button indicator the status of wireless LAN communication Internet browser user Programmable Email application user Programmable Bluetooth communication Enables disables the Bluetooth function Indicates button indicator the status of Bluetooth communication 10 Chapter 1 Touch Pad Basics with fingerprint reader The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader ER 12 3 4 Move your finger across the Touch Pad 1 to move the cursor Press the left 2 and right 4 buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models or the 4 way scroll 3 button only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Sete ECC A pore Click and hold then use Tap twice at the sam
72. computer e The System Recovery Options screen displays Click Next f Select the appropriate operating system and click Next NOTE Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required g Select Startup Repair h Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer I When complete click Finish If an issue is discovered follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool For more information see Windows Help and Support Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly Remove any recently added hardware and associated software Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter For more information see Windows Help and Support a D AD Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk r from a command prompt For more information see Windows Help and Support 10 Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 11 Replace the HDD See Disassembly Process on page 46 Chapter 4 137 ODD Failure If the ODD fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Ho Replace DVD CD ROM disc Feplace D
73. ction varies by the operating system version Chapter 1 15 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio Protection only for certain models Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system Utilizing the uniqueness of one s fingerprint features Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites from a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger For more information refer to the Acer Bio Protection help files Acer GridVista dual display compatible 16 NOTE This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Se
74. e You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 161 Aspire 7230 7530 7530G Exploded Diagram e DDR Gover osanooroor 20 om MARGOT ODZ e Power Board aie 5D ARSO7 001 22 Power Board 5SARLO7002 _ o Mainboard MBARLOGOD 28 CO Css ET 2nd HDD Module KH 12004 007 27 Camera Module 57 ARE07 001 2nd HDD Door 42 AR907 004 162 Chapter 6 Aspire 7230 7530 7530G FRU List Adapter LF Battery Battery PANASONIC AS 2007B Li lon 452P PANASONIC BT 00805 011 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 452P SANYO 8 cell BT 00803 024 4800mAh Main COMMON Battery SIMPLO AS 2007B Li lon 452P PANASONIC 8 BT 00807 015 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON PSS MODEM BOARD T60M955 02 Battery SONY AS 2007B Li lon 352P SONY 6 cell BT 00604 025 pe 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type Battery PANASONIC AS 2007B Li lon 352P PANASONIC BT 00605 021 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell BT 00603 042 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type Battery SIMPLO AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 BT 00607 016 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS 54 AGW07 001 BLUETOOTH MODULE T60H928 11
75. e and associated software Remove any recently added software and reboot 0 NO a w Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 9 Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors For more information see Windows Help and Support 10 Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently 11 Remove and reinstall the mouse driver 12 Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 13 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 Other Failures If the CRT Switch Dock LAN Port external MIC or Speakers PCI Express Card 5 in 1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail perform the following general steps to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs 1 Check Drive whether is OK 2 Check Test Fixture is ok 3 Swap M B to Try Chapter 4 145 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the followin
76. e and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 195 196 Appendix C AFLASH Utility 41 Battery Pack 48 BIOS package 23 ROM size 23 ROM type 23 vendor 23 Version 23 BIOS Utility 29 41 Advanced 32 Boot 37 Exit 40 Navigating 29 Onboard Device Configuration 35 Power 37 38 Save and Exit 40 Security 34 System Security 40 Bluetooth board 80 Board Layout Top View 157 brightness hotkeys 14 Camera Module 93 caps lock on indicator 10 Chipset POST Codes 147 Common Problems 130 computer on indicator 10 Core POST Codes 149 CPU 88 DIMM Module 51 52 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 EasyTouch Failure 142 Euro 15 ExpressCard Module 83 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 47 Features Fingerprint Reader Failure 143 Flash Utility 41 FPC Cable 96 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 161 Hard Disk Drive1 Module 56 HDTV Switch Failure 144 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 146 Internal Microphone Failure 136 Internal Speaker Failure 134 inverter board 92 Jumper and Connector Locations 157 Top View 157 Keyboard 64 Keyboard Failure 133 Launch Board 77 LCD Bezel 90 197 LCD Brackets 96 LCD Failure 133 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 89 LCD Panel 94 lower covers 50 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Mainboard 85 media access on indicator 10 Med
77. e speed finger on the Touch Pad to as double clicking a mouse drag the cursor button rest your finger on the Touch Pad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click once context menu NOTE When using the Touch Pad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The Touch Pad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the Touch Pad s responsiveness Chapter 1 41 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alohabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys lt Fn gt lt F11 gt 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 Scroll Lock lt Fn gt When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press lt F12 gt the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of t
78. e to the Hot Plug slots Memory Set the amount of Memory in bytes available to Hot Plug slots Pre fetchable Set the amount of Pre fetchable Memory in Memory bytes available to the Hot Plug slots 32 Chapter 2 Enable Enable Yes or Disable No Multimedia Multimedia Timer Timer support Watchdog Timer Disable or Enable the OS Watchdog Timer using ACPI WDAT Hammer Enter the Hammer Configuration menu Configuration Integrated Enter the Integrated Devices menu Devices PnP Configuration Enter the PnP Configuration menu IDE Configuration Enter the IDE Configuration menu GPU Chipset Enter the iGPU Chipset menu HT LDT Frequency HT LDT Width DDR2 Memory Frequency LS Table loading ISO Flow Control Hi Priority Channel Display Refresh Sync Flood Detection USB Control USB2 Control USB BIOS Legacy Support MAC LAN Azalia Codec Integrated Codec SATA Mode SATA AHCI Mode SATA Hotplug Power on options Interrupt Mode PCI Express MSI S5 WOL Software Based PMU FW Loading SMU Dynamic Crush Voltage PMU iGPU Stutter Mode PMU System Stutter Mode PMU LMM Mode Dynamic FPCI Clock gt PCI Device Slot 1 gt PCI PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion gt PCI PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion e Large Disk Access Mode e Local Bus IDE adapter gt Primary Master gt Primary Slave Integrated Graphic Video Memory Hybrid Graphics mGPU nPW MXM LVDS TV e MXMCRT DVI LCD Panel
79. ective FRUs goto no porer trouble shooting step Replace CPU La Ho Power On Replace H LCD module LCD panel OK LCD cable VGA RD kepis Connect it well 7 Ext DDE RAM Ho OR module or Replace YGA BD CPU well connected Ha No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn t display perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Make sure that the internal display is selected On this notebook model switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn F5 Reference Product pages for specific model procedures 2 Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs Fans start up Status LEDs light up If there is no power see Power On Issue on page 130 3 Drain any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for 10 seconds Reconnect the power and reboot the computer 4 Connectan external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn F5 on this model If the POST or video appears on the external display see LCD Failure on page 133 5 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations Remove any memory cards and CD DVD discs Restart the computer If the computer boots correctly add the devices one by one until the failure point is di
80. eference only Actual values may differ The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed with 24 hour Format HH MM SS format hour minute second System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YY YY eae System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to 3071 MB Extended Memory This field reports the Extended Memory size Memory size is fixed to 4094 MB Video Memory Shows the video memory size VGA Memory size 32 MB Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting Option Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN remote server Option Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function The function allows Option Enabled or the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store Disabled operation system and restore the system to factory defaults SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate Option AHCI Mode or IDE Mode Force Single Bank When enabled limits memory DIMM to a single bank Option Disabled or regardless of DIMM content Enabled Chapter 2 31 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options IMPORTANT Making
81. erasing it from the screen Scan the key buffer to see if the F2 key was struck after keyboard interrupts were enabled If an F2 keystroke is found set a flag Start Periodic Timer TC Subscribe Check if Enter SETUP is pressed Count the number of ATA drives in the system and update the number in bdaFdiskcount Configure the local bus IDE timing register based on the drives attached to it Check the total number of Fast Disks ATA and SCSI and update the bdaFdiskCount Check if FirstWare HPA exists Clear ConfigFailedBit and InPostBit in CMOS Check for errors and decide if needs to run Setup Change status bits in CMOS and or the TrustedCore data area to reflect the fact that POST is complete LBT LBT LBT LBT LBT L L L L L L L L BT LBT LBT BT LBT BT BT BT BT LBT BT BT LBT LBT LBT LBT L LBT LBT BT BT L LBT LBT LBT LBT Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core 15 al Fade out OEM Logo or post string End hotkey detection Server BIOS L BT If BCP option is enabled clear the screen before LBT booting E UU i If password on boot is enabled a call is made to LBT Setup to check password If the user does not enter a valid password Setup does not return i IS BT i BT BT Core
82. es with dedicated REQ GNT pairs Dual SMBus 2 0 interfaces UAA Universal Audio Architecture High Definition Audio HDA interface Supports up to two external UAA High Definition Audio codecs for 7 1 channel audio Supports 32 bit 192 kHz audio functionality LPC bus 1 0 compatible interface Integrated programmable clock synthesizer with spread spectrum support Support for Microsoft Vista ReadyDrive feature using commodity hard drives and flash devices Support for direct input from accelerometer for more responsive hard disk park control ASF 2 0 support for remote manageability Separately programmable spread spectrum support for key interfaces including LVDS SATA HT AMD CPU power sequencing protection logic NB_ CORE for MCP77M CORE Power 1 0V 1 1V_NB for MCP77M Hyper Transport Power 1 1V for Hyper Transport PCI E Sleep mode Core power SATA Interface TV DAC supply 1 8V for LVDS digital supply 3 3V for PLL CRTDAC RGB DAC supply USB Interface CPU Interface LAN MAC Display 32 768Khz crystal for RTC inside MCP77 and WINBOND WPC8769LDG 25MHZ crystal for MCP77 controller 25MHZ crystal for BroadCom Lan controller BCM5764 Chapter 1 System Memory Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations 4G for 64bit OS with two 2GB SODIMM DDR I
83. figurations nooo 18 System Utilities 29 OMA AAA A 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility LL 29 o A O A Fe 30 O ida ice 31 fi Va b fet IT 32 SEO Ea dab ana din dle anton cua aa E ae en ane Bale NR A eae arte 34 POO senha eds II eat atthe ie ann ia eyed A Molt ee gat 37 OW liutaio ee aces enn See wd Oe ie Oe creme ae 38 EX ruido rd dah tee ett ha eta a 40 BIOS Flask U WIE cross aaa ae ie ars 41 Remove ADD BlOS QUIVY di bet ii at dias Aes ae ae AN 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 Disassembly Requirements 45 General lMOMMalOn espro heb oh eta Sols OLY de od Rose A 46 Pre disassembiv Instructions LL 46 DISASSEMDIVIPIO ESS tanda EA A A e a 46 External Module Disassembly Process 47 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 00000 cee eee eee 47 Removing the Battery Pack 48 Removing the SD dummy card 48 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card ees 49 Removing the Lower CoverS eee 50 Removing the DIMM Modules Lee 51 Removing the MXM Module 0 00 eee eens 52 Removing the TV Tuner module 000 53 Removing the WLAN Module 0 0 eee eee 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 0 00 eee eee 56 Removing the Optical Drive Module 58 Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 0 00 ccc eens 60 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0000 cece eee 60 VII Table of Contents Removing the Switch COVEN ceire tid srst Go peti an 62 Removing the S
84. following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Swap Check LCD LCD cable module LCD panel inverter Reassemble and swap VGA swap MiB Built In Keyboard Failure If the built in Keyboard fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Keyboard FPZ well connected Eeyb oad OE Replace M B Chapter 4 133 Touch Pad Failure If the Touch Pad doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble Check WB the TAP FFE to TIP FFC MB owapfReasse Check Logic mble the TP Upper board or T P FFE Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Fe assemble Check MB the SPK cable SFK cable to ME swap Logic Check Logic lower Logic Upper Lower Upper swap MiB 134 Chapter 4 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Reboot the computer 2 Navigate to Start gt Control Panel System and Maintenance gt System Device Manager Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed
85. formData OxFO define MEM ERR RCVEN_FINDLOW PEI chipset MRC CalibrateRcvenForGroup OxF1 define MEM ERR RCVEN FINDEDGE PEI chipset MRC CalibrateRcvenForGroup OxF2 define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDPREAMBLE PEI chipset MRC CalibrateRcvenForGroup OxF6 define MEM ERR RCVEN PREAMBLEEDGE PEI chipset MRC CalibrateRcvenForGroup 148 Chapter 4 chipset MRC CalibrateRcvenForGroup chipset MRC chipset MRC chipset MRC Core POST Codes The following table details the core POST codes and functions used in the POST Early Microcode update for CAR CEI SEC Core Enable CAR CEI SEC Core CAR Done initial stack CEI SEC Core unknown CPU ID to load uCode CEI SEC CPU unknown DT CPU to load uCode CEI SEC CPU File count found in a volume PEI Core Debug Test driver for debug test PPI 1 If install PEI Core debug Test driver Debug Test driver for debug test PPI 2 If install PEI Core debug Test driver Debug Test driver for debug test PPI 3 If install PEI Core debugTest driver Entry point of loadfile PEI Core Entry point of apMuLoader PEI Core A PEIM found PEI Core PEIM not dispatched yet PEI Core PEIM satisfies depex PEI Core Image loaded but fail on security PEI Core Executing a PEIM PEI Core Processing notify event for newly installed PPI PEI Core Handing off to next phase DXE PEI Core Fail to hand off to next phase system halt PEI Core All PEIM dispatched Going to Dxelpl PEI Core AP Micro code update PEI Core
86. g 1 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors Undetermined Problems 146 The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power On Issue on page 130 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU A 90 a If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Svstem board LCD assembly Chapter 4 POST Codes Tables These tables describe the chipset and core POST codes functions
87. ght the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter 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 4 When you have changed the settings press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 35 Changing a Password 1 Use the f and 4 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press Enter After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 5 If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter 6 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following setup Notice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter If the current
88. h Board 1 Remove the Switch Cover See Removing the Switch Cover on page 62 2 Lift the locking lever and remove the FFC cable on the left as shown mk L Gw n O mar b m GR step se Guantiy Screw Type i ii MC Chapter 3 63 Removing the Keyboard 1 Remove the Switch Cover See Removing the Switch Cover on page 62 2 Grasp the keyboard and turn it over to expose the FFC cable 4 Remove the keyboard and place it on a clean surface 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Module 1 Remove the Keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 64 2 Remove the two securing screws ste sie Quantiy Screw Type IA ii MC 3 Using a plastic pry partially lift up the module to expose the connector 4 While holding the cable in place pull the module away and remove Chapter 3 65 Removing the Antenna MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT Ensure the Antenna Cables are free of any obstructions before attempting to fully remove them from the lower base Remove the WLAN Module See Removing the WLAN Module on page 54 Remove the memory cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 50 Remove the Keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 64 Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing gt YN gt 5 Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables IMPORTANT Use tweezers to remove the cable connectors Do not pull on the cable itself to pre
89. he bottom locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module Chapter 3 104 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1 Carefully turn the mainboard upside down CPU 2 Using a plastic screw driver lock the CPU in the side up and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket socket as shown as shown sa a O 1007 a MASE IN CHIMA AMD Turion Ultra A E EE a m Fi ta l i a de S FI E oi oe la l i ABAEB BA OBOTRAR DIFFUSED IN GERRANT e Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1 Replace the Fan module on the Mainboard 2 Lift the cover to replace the single screw located in the back of the fan module 102 Chapter 3 Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard P Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Mainboard 1 Pull the edge of the lower base outward and insert 2 Replace the securing screw on the Mainboard the motherboard in the lower base dal lei o m si ti ika li steal ima aa jil ql gt El a ar ma Ni 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1 Insert the module into the alignment pin and press 2 Connect the Bluetooth cable and replace the down to secure securing screw as shown ILL kk TULL fini HOLES i 104 Chapter 3 Replacing the ExpressCard Module 1 Replace the ExpressCard module on the upper cover 2 Replace the two securing
90. he keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor Hold lt Fn gt while using cursor embedded keypad control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions E Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button 5 Chapter 1 Application key it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt f gt Open or close the Start menu lt f3 gt lt D gt Display the desktop lt f gt lt E gt Open Windows Explore ag gt lt F gt Search for a file or folder lt fy gt lt G gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt 4y gt lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain lt 4y gt lt Ms Minimizes all windows lt amp gt lt R gt Open the Run dialog box lt fy gt lt T gt Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt amp gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt amp 9 gt lt X gt Open Windows Mobility Center lt f3 gt
91. housing as shown in the following images IMPORTANT The housing guides are hooked to hold the cable in place Do not pull the cable to remove it or damage can occur 2 Vi PI Chapter 3 81 4 Grasp the Subwoofer Module and lift it up to remove 82 Chapter 3 Removing the ExpressCard Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module ExpressCard Module Chapter 3 83 4 Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover 14 AY 84 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1 Remove the Upper Cover See Removing the Upper Cover on page 70 2 Disconnect the two cables connected to the motherboard Chapter 3 85 Removing the CPU Fan Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 Remove the Mainboard See Removing the Mainboard on page 85 Turn the Mainboard right side up and place it on a clean surface gt 1 NE IMPORTANT Do not grip the cable itself to prevent stripping mer z A a RI ea BI ES SARE qe AA J fil 4 24 0 OF le 86 Using tweezers grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard Chapter 3 6 Lift the cover to expose the single securing screw Remove the screw TT x wh 7 Lift the Fan module clear of the Mainboard Chapter 3 87 Removing the CPU 1 Remove the CPU Fan Module See Removing the CPU Fa
92. iFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS Appendix A 186 AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bi 5 4KS AS7530G N17WXGA G SO2GBI
93. iaTouch Button Failure 143 Memory Check 130 Model Definition 172 Modem Board 65 Modem Failure 141 No Display Issue 131 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 10 ODD Failure 138 Online Support Information 195 optical drive module 58 Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10 POST Codes Chipset 147 Core 149 Power On Failure 130 S Speaker Module 78 198 speakers hotkey 14 System Block Diagram 4 Test Compatible Components 189 Thermal Unit Failure 144 Top 157 Touch Pad hotkey 14 Touch Pad Bracket 76 Touch Pad Failure 134 Troubleshooting Built in KB Failure 133 EasyTouch Buttons 142 Fingerprint Reader 143 HDTV Switch 144 Internal Microphone 136 Internal Speakers 134 LCD Failure 133 MediTouch Buttons 143 Modem 141 No Display 131 ODD 138 Other Failures 145 Power On 130 Thermal Unit 144 Touch Pad 134 USB 141 WLAN 142 TV Tuner Module 53 Undetermined Problems 146 USB Failure Rightside 141 utility BIOS 29 41 Windows 2000 Environment Test 190 Wireless Function Failure 142 WLAN Board 54
94. ications and Configurations on page 18 3 Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections c Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be read when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Remove and clean the failed disc 2 Retry reading the CD or DVD d Test the drive using other discs e Play a DVD movie f Listen to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs the original disc is probably defective and should be replaced 3 Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections c Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced 4 Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 140 Chapter 4 USB F
95. incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction Unless you have experience adjusting these items we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally o Advanced FAO AN stele Power Exit Use this feature to Secured Setup Configurations No tune USB timing event Reset Configuration Data No for USB devices LPC Port 80 Enabled PCI Hot Plug Resources Enabled I O 256 Memory 2M Pre fetchable Memory 2M Enable Multimedia Timer Yes Watchdog Timer Disabled gt Hammer Configuration Integrated Devices PnP Configuration p IDE Configuration biGPU Chipset LCD Panel type EDID compliant The table below describes the items menus and submenus in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings USB Self Healing Enter the USB Self Healing menu Self Healing gt OCHI Self Healing EHCI Self Healing Secured Setup Prevents Plug and Play devices from Configuration changing system settings Reset Clear the Extended System Configuration Configuration Data ESCD area using this option Data LPC Port 80 Enable or Disable LPC Port 80 AAA PCI Hot Plug Enable or Disable Hot Plug support Resources Set the amount of l O in bytes availabl
96. ipset FOXCON T60H928 11 Bluetooth miniUSB module Features Keyboard Total number of keypads 104 key Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Chapter 1 High immunity against ambient light Long reception distance Suitable burst length gt 10 pulses burst Low voltage and low power consumption HD Audio 97dB SNR DACs amp 90dB SNR ADCs Ten DAC channels support 16 20 24 bit PCM format for 7 1 sound playback plus 2channels of independent stereo sound output multiple streaming through the front panel output Two stereo ADCs support 16 20 24 bit PCM format one for stereo microphone one for legacy mixer recording All DACs supports 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate All ADCs support 44 1k 48k 96k sample rate Two independent 16 20 24 bit S PDIF OUT converters support 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHzsample rate one for nominal digital audio the other one for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter Enable VolP function Subwoofer support PCI E interface LAN controller PCIE V1 1 compliant Support wake on LAN meeting the ACPI requirements 68 pin QFN package Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes 27 28 MDC Card Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 Features The modem supports ITU T V 92 V 90 V 34 33600 bits s V 32bis and fallbacks It also supports V 42 LAPM MNP 2
97. l 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 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures 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 availab
98. l SDRAM memory interface design 533 677 Mhz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Chapter 1 21 22 Hard Disk Drive Vendor Western Digital Model Name WD2500BEVS Bytes per sector 512 Drive Format Spindle speed RPM 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA 1 5 Gb s SATA 1 5 Gb s SATA 1 5 Gb s Data Transfer Rate max 1 5 Gb s maximum 850 Mbits s maximum DC Power Requirements Supply voltage 5 0V 5 Power supply ripple Maximum Frequency 100 mV double amplitude 0 30 MHz Blue Ray Combo Drive Module Vendor amp model name Sony BC 5500S Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate MB sec Sustained Sustained Max 2 4 Mbytes sec Max 11 Mbytes sec Buffer Memory 4 5 MB Applicable disc format Applicable media types BD ROM Single and Dual Layer BD R Single and Dual Layer BD RE Single and Dual Layer DVD ROM Single and Dual Layer DVD R Single and Double Layer DVD R Single and Dual Layer DVD RW Single Layer and DVD RW Single Layer discs DVD RAM Ver 2 CD ROM Loading mechanism Drawer Solenoid Open Tact SW Open Emergency Release draw open hole Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V 5 Chapter 1 Super Multi Drive Module Vendor amp model name HLDS GSA T50N Philips DS 8A2S Toshiba Digi TS L633A Performance Specification With CD Diskette
99. lacing the Subwoofer Module 2 0 00 eee eee 106 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 6 107 Replacing the eKey Board 0 cc eens 109 Replacing the Touch Pad 0 0 ccc eee ees 110 Replacing the Launch Boar ics ws Rada Bieta A a ba LALA 110 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 111 Replacing the Upper Gover socorrer 34645404 344 Lora 112 Replacing the LCD Module eee 116 Replacing the Antenna MIC and Speaker Cables 117 Replacing the Modem Module 00 eee eee ees 119 Replacing the Keyboard estadia eee ea 120 Replacing the Switch Board 121 Replacing the Switch Cover 122 Replacing the ODD Module 123 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 123 Replacing the WLAN Board 125 Replacing the TV Tuner Module c cee eee 125 Replacing the MXM Module 126 Replacing the DIMM Modules 126 Replacing the Lower Covers 127 Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray eee 127 VIII Table of Contents Replacing the SD Dummy Tray Solenni 128 Replacing the Battery nananana aaan 128 Troubleshooting 129 Gommeont RO D SMS tista ji i i ecw ch pared ede eee aid pedala oe 129 POWer ON ISSUE east ia hd e 130 NO DISDIAY ISSUQ ied i aa a a a i a Wa l a li ek a 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 EGODE NOES a gs Age sey dt Reed ee tee a Bie da ee ae 133 Built In Keyboard Failure a 133 Touch Pad Faure cx oscars SE 134 Internal Speaker Failure LL 1
100. le 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 VI Table of Contents System Specifications 1 FESS soia DI anes l ER Weta Oh adie wan aha it dng ie Me 1 System Block Diagram 2 1 ral df dee A AE 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 0 eee 5 ROME VIEW si often anne ia bilia 5 Closed Froni VIEW ein riers ace bandos deans na ei 6 BET WNW ch aha lla leah a le th a Nas SU Mes cia hi Maa hea oe teen Se 7 RIONEVIEW esse Sets Soe ct nea ee Tee 8 Rear VIEW ia bela e de aed Le oe ee E as 8 pottolm VIEW 5 2 ia da a ar 9 MACAO Sos ATA aa sit ds dados aa Dl Dd eh tae 10 Easvelanet Buttons s a sagami a A ate i 10 Touch Pad Basics with fingerprint reader eee 11 Using the Keyboard ses usiri fwied qis bie eG bere Danse whe a ia iia 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 0 0c eee ee eee 12 WINGOWSIKEVS pajero AR AAA a ha GS ais 13 OU IG CVS cias sa ad eine nds 14 Special A ae Ra Presa ease e ee oS e 15 Using the System Utilities o o oooooooooonooooorn nara 16 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Con
101. lect the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Settings Identify Monitors 112 la Default Monitor on soooocododex a ae LI Extend the desktop onto Une rirarukar Colors p High Highest 2 big F mn by ox puoels Eloy do get the best display Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start gt All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below BIE 1 H EN Faaa Chapter 1 Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop w tend Desktop ta bema Morebar Gnd Configunition L Cinplay 1 KO HOME LH Triple
102. les IMPORTANT Ensure that all cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of lower cover 1 Insert the cabling through the housing as shown en il HAN LA ea i Ca wi 4 8 b 7 a A Le a i TA ir a he uy l AS bl g v A 4 4 2 Ensure that the cabling is tucked in and secured 3 Turn the computer on its side feed cables jana to the underside Chapter 3 417 4 Place the computer upside down and insert the MIC and Speaker cables through the HDD housing 118 Chapter 3 7 Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing Replacing the Modem Module 1 Angle the Modem Module as shown and attach to the connector 2 Insert the module and replace the two securing screws Chapter 3 119 Replacing the Keyboard 1 Replace the keyboard cable to the mainboard and 2 Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge secure the locking latch first in the mounting 120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Board 1 Reseat the Switch Board and replace the two securing screws Chapter 3 191 Replacing the Switch Cover 1 Replace the Switch cover and press down to secure in place TET i j q sil Fit x WARNING ca 122 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1 Eject the ODD tray and press the cover into the 2 Turn ODD Module around and secure bracket with tray bottom edge first to secure two screws 3 Slide
103. ment native Gigabit Ethernet MAC Serial ATA and ATA 133 support high definition audio USB2 0 PCI real time power management processor and other standard peripheral functions Paired with an AMD Griffin Series Turion64 Turion64X2 or Mobile Sempron CPU all the key features needed for next generation entertainment computing and communications come together in MCP77 MCP77 also support innovative new hybrid SLI functionality that increases performance and typical battery life for notebooks that also include an NVIDIA GPU The MCP77M master feature set includes the following features Single chip for small form factor notebook designs e Microsoft Windows Vista premium support for all 2008 requirements visual user interface support Integrated GeForce DirectX 10 model 4 0 graphics processor1 Unified Shader model 4 0 for geometry vertex and pixel processor2 NVIDIA Intellisample AA technology Next generation NVIDIA PureVideo HD video processor for full HD content decode and Playback with long battery life or with lower cost single core CPUs PowerMizer SX System eXtensions reduces system power usage Integrated Display Cache 2 0 allows CPU to spend extended periods in Alt vid Deeper Sleepstate without the cost or wasted power of a local frame buffer Integrated 300 MHz DAC for external desktop displays Integrated TMDS interface with HDCP High Definition Content Protection key support and optional protected
104. n Module on page 86 2 Using a flat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch clockwise 180 to release the CPU ii Tete lii Pida PODES abo ia P a7 up gt oo LEO MELE TEMA B da WHE Lu AA wiih i CA OLOO N n i l j 5 b sitimi JEN e Taio i aag E a acer i i e U Teta 88 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LCD Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Remove LED Bezel Remove LCD Assembly fi Fa A F f kl ii kl f Back cD Panel Assembl jf kl Assembly kl Fi Remove Remove Remove LCD Panel Camera Module Inverter Board Remove Remove LED FPC Cable LCD Brackets Screw List LCD Bezel M2 5 6 5 ICO 86 ARE07 001 LCD Panel M2 5 6 5 ei 86 ARE07 001 Chapter 3 89 Removing the LCD Bezel 1 Remove the LCD Module See Removing the LCD Module on page 68 2 Remove the six rubber covers and screws LCD Bezel 3 Starting from the inside edges pry the inside of the bezel upwards from the panel Continue moving left until the bezel is removed If necessary use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel 90 Chapter 3 4 Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module Chapter 3 91 Removing the Inverter Board 1 Remove the LCD Bezel See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 90 2 Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown 92 Ch
105. ne Support Information 195 Index 197 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Platform AMD Better By Design program featuring AMD Turion X2 Ultra dual core processor AMD Turion X2 dual core processor AMD Athlon X2 dual core processor Mobile AMD Sempron processor NVIDIA nForce MCP77MH Acer InviLink M 802 11b g System Memory Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules TV Tuner Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T Display and graphics 17 WXGA 1440 x 900 NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G NVIDIA GeForce 9400M NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT Storage subsystem 2 5 hard disk drive Optical drive options Blu ray Disc DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive 5 in 1 card reader Chapter 1 Audio Dolby certified surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low frequency effects True5 1 channel surround sound output S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers Built in microphone Dimensions and Weight 402 W x 297 D x 41 43 9 H mm 15 83 x 11 69 x 1 61 1 73 inches 3 90 kg 8 59 lbs with 2 HDDs and 8 cell battery pack 3 80 kg 8 37 lbs with one HDD and 6 cell battery pack Privacy contro
106. o the desired resolution e Click Apply and check the display Readjust if necessary Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated Remove and reinstall the video driver Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information perform the following actions one ata time to correct the problem 132 1 2 3 If the computer is more than one year old replace the CMOS battery Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to ensure the computer is virus free If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices If the BIOS settings are still lost replace the cables If HDD information is missing from the BIOS the drive may be defective and should be replaced Replace the Motherboard If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 Chapter 4 LCD Failure If the LCD fails perform the
107. ocket C 09840 jil lab ete 57 F FE Chapter 3 55 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 Remove the Battery Pack See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Remove the HDD1 cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 50 3 Remove the two securing screws TURIOH 2 TIT kee DICO SOGEMIA PANA DON AD ME D Medel PGE TES 2 AM CPU LED DDD HDD Buite SOA NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it 96 Chapter 3 5 Remove the four screws two on each side securing the HDD to the carrier 6 Turn the HDD module upside down and lift the HDD carrier up 7 Remove the connector from the HDD Chapter 3 S S 97 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1 Remove the Battery Pack See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap 3 Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module 4 Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit 58 Chapter 3 5 Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module Chapter 3 99 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules betore prococding Remove Switch Cover Remove Remove Remir Switch Board Keyboard Modem Modubt Li
108. ontal Right Left 40 45 40 45 Vertical Upper Lower 15 20 20 25 Temperature Range C Operating Storage shipping KBC per Share BIOS memorv Support for SPI flash memories Flash page programing support Host controlled CIR Port High accuracv high speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports including KB scanning with a varietv of wake up events 16 bit RISC core with up to 4 Mbvtes of external address space running at up to 25MHz 128 pin LQFP package PC01 REV 1 0 and ACPI3 0 compliant Supports Microsoft Advanced Power Management APM Specifications Rev 1 2 Chapter 1 VGA Subsystem Chipset NVidia Graphic Discrete Graphic MXM Features B Dual Head Displav Controller Full NVIDIA nView multi displav technology capability with two independent display controllers supporting a combination of any two of the following CRT TV LVDS and HDMI DVI DP interfaces Each controller can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates Video mirroring support Display Cache support CRT Display DAC 300 MHz RAMDAC for analog displays with resolutions up to and including 1920 x1440 at 60 Hz depending on dual head and video configurations Single channel TMDS interface for 25MHz to 165MHz pixel data rate Support version 1 1 of the Display Port interface standard for flat panel display Projectors PCs and CE devices High quality video scaling and filtering Up to
109. password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message Setup Warning Password do not match Re enter Password 36 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay 1 IDE 4 ST9250827AS S1 Chapter 2 37 Power Information Main Advanced CPU Throttle CPU Spread Spectrum GPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum PState Configuration USB CSC Resume DIPM HIPM SATA FPCI Clock SATA Low Power PCI Clocks AltVid ASPM LOs L1s PCIE Lane Swizzle The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior Security Boot Power ii Item Specific Help Auto Enable or Disable Disabled C1E Dual Core related Enabled CPU power State 3 00 Triangular Centre Disabled Auto enables C1E Linear Down if dual core is Enabled detected and disables Disabled C1E if single core Disabled is detected Disabled 133Mhz SALP OFF Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled The table below describes the item
110. primary ak left HI Treledenmany al ngi NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 Processor CPU type AMD CPU S1g2 Processor Griffin Series Turion Sempron HT3 1 2 2 6 GT s Bandwidth 9 6GB S to 20 8GB s 1 8GHz 2 3GHz CPU CPU package 638 Pin Lidless Micro PGA package 85mm 35mm Features The AMD Socket S1g2 processor is a superb high performance product for mobile systems With HyperTransport 3 technology bus and on chip memory controller CPU core voltage CPU Fan True Value Table Throttling 50 On 97C Off 88C OS Shut down 105C H W Shut down 110C Fan default 3 5V VCC_COREO based on CPU VCC_CORE1 based on CPU CPU_VDDNB based on CPU VLDT 1 2V_HT VDD I O 1 8VSUS CPU Memory Interface SMDDR_VTEM Chapter 1 Core Logic NVidia MCP77MH MCP77MH North Bridge South Bridge MCP77M is a 27 x 27 package with 836 balls and a 0 8 mm ball pitch Features The NVIDIA nForce MCP77 family of graphics media and communications processors GMCP are the notebook industry s first single chip solutions providing DirectX 10 shader model 4 0 graphics features a dedicated video processor HDMI LVDS dual mode display Port support and a rich feature set including a second generation PCI Express interface industry first HyperTransport 3 with link power manage
111. roblem 1 Ensure that the default drive is record enabled a Navigate to Start gt Computer and right click the writable ODD icon Click Properties b Select the Recording tab In the Desktop disc recording panel select the writable ODD from the drop down list c Click OK Ensure that the software used for burning discs is the factory default If using different software refer to the software s user manual Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 Check that system resources are not running low a Try closing some applications b Reboot and try the operation again Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA a Navigate to Start gt Control Panel System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager Chapter 4 139 b Double click IDE ATA ATAPI controllers then right click ATA Device 0 Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK d Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility 2 Check that the drive is detected in the ATAPI Model Name field on the Information page NOTE Check that the entry is identical to one of the ODDs specified in Hardware Specif
112. ry Pack on page 48 2 Remove the four securing screws MXM Module M2 5 9 NL 3 Grasp the module and remove 92 Chapter 3 Removing the TV Tuner module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Remove the HDD2 cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 50 3 Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module Q 13 E E L TITITITRICA ry LIN a TA A mm Tv Tuner Module M2 3 NL Chapter 3 53 5 Remove the TV Tuner module tin Ba i AL le L 1 a y i f a Soina A dl La ol el i n NOTE Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module Remove the bracket from the module Z Removing the WLAN Module 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Remove the Tv Tuner module See Removing the TV Tuner module on page 53 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board RW UNNI MUA 001F3A0AF1F9 RAI AUT VIALI EHON Go LF anon TPS 004 3 NOTE The following is the correct cable color to connector designation TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black 54 Chapter 3 4 Move the cables to avoid damaging them and remove the two securing screws to release the WLAN board BCM 312M G FOOD BRO 11028 Ke 09840 T E a UOLIA TEMA NN 001F3A0AF1F9 BW Fria ba LI aioe T P26 LI Si A i n 5 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN s
113. s menus and submenus in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings 38 GPU Spread Spectrum HIPM C1E Configuration Enable or Disable C1E Dual Core related Auto Griffin Mode or CPU power State Disabled CPU Throttle Enable or disable CPU Throttle Disabled or Enabled CPU Spread Spectrum Enable or disable CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled or Enabled Set the iGPU Spread Spectrum percentage 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 or Disabled PCIE Spread Spectrum Enable or disable PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled or Enabled SATA Spread Enable or disable SATA Spread Spectrum Linear Down or Disabled Spectrum PState Configuration Enable or disable ACPI PState Support Enabled or Disabled USB CSC Resume Enable or disable wake up from S3 by USB Disabled or Enabled plug or unplug Cannot_Find_String Enable or disable the Cannot_Find_String Disabled or Enabled message during boot Enable or disable Aggressive Link Power Disabled or Enabled Management HIPM SATA FPCI Clock Set the SATA low power control level 133 MHz or 200 MHz SATA Low Power Set SATA low power control type SALP Off Partial on Slumber on or SALP On Chapter 2 PCI Clocks Enable all PCI clocks or lock down all PCI Enabled or Auto clocks to Port 80 AltVid Enable or disable AltVid functionality Disabled or Enabled ASPM LOs L1s Enable or disable Active State Power Disabled or Enabled Management ASPM states for
114. s strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage Before doing this prepare the Crisis USB key The Crisis USB key could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS Follow the steps below 1 Save ROM file file name JAL90x64 fd to the root directory of USB storage 2 Plug USB storage into USB port 3 Press Fn ESC button then plug in AC The Power button flashes once 4 Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode When CRISIS is complete the system auto restarts with a workable BIOS 5 Update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process 160 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire 7230 7530 7530G Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guid
115. s the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return lt Fn gt lt F7 gt Touch Pad toggle Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off of IED Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Ea Brightness up Increases the screen brightness mE Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness A Fis Pg Dino Sp Backward Skip to tne next rack ofthe current meda Fre lt End gt Sk Forward Skip top the previous track ot tne curent meda 14 Chapter 1 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard EX Fl F Fi gt fa A yet Fi HF im DA fa Heo Wom P fra A ffm Ti Rif Woa a m ill ri ll call om a amo AAA Man wie sera julkwan OO OL 7 T ie le THs f Tae His f fa 71H aia sth it T FTA HET home Badupice es E 13 A 15 1116 7 18 4 Jo lill i m AA O OOO N IAE 14 Aeg AA AA A AI J l LWA PLE i A The Euro svmbol 1 Openatext editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro svmbol Please refer to www microsoft com tvpographv faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Openatext editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This fun
116. sages on the screen 0x72 Check status bits to see if configuration problems LBT Core were detected If so display error messages on the screen 0x4F Initialize MultiBoot Allocate memory for old and new LBT MultiBoot history tables 7 OxCD Reclaim console vector after HW vectors initialized LB Core Ox7E The Coprocessor initialization test Use the floating LBT Core point instructions to determine if a coprocessor exists instead of the ET bit in CRO T 0x80 Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before testing LB Core Core for presence of external I O devices OxCA Redirect Int 15h to enable target board to use remote LBT Core keyboard PICO BIOS Run late device initialization routines Initialize motherboard configurable devices 0x85 Display any ESCD read errors and configure all PnP LBT Core ISA devices 0x82 Test and identify RS232 ports Core 0x84 Test and identify parallel ports 0x86 Initialize onboard I O and BDA according to CMOS and presence of external devices Core Core Core 0x83 Configure Fisk Disk Controller OxCE Initialize digitizer device and display installed Core message if successful 0x89 Enable non maskable interrupts Core 0x8C Initialize both of the floppy disks and display an error LBT Core message if failure was detected Check both drives to establish the appropriate diskette types in the TrustedCore data area Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices LBT Core such as R
117. scovered Reseat the memory modules Remove the drives see Disassembly Process on page 46 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 Chapter 4 131 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 9 10 11 Reboot the computer If permanent vertical horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 46 If extensive pixel damage is present different colored spots in the same locations on the screen the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 46 Adjust the brightness to its highest level See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings NOTE Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 46 Check the display resolution is correctly configured a Minimize or close all Windows b If display size is only abnormal in an application check the view settings and control mouse wheel zoom feature in the application c If desktop display resolution is not normal right click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings d Click and drag the Resolution slider t
118. tain models 2 A Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording L 3 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Power button Turns the computer on and off 5 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used program buttons Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components Chapter 1 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left left center and and right mouse buttons The center button right serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models Touch Pad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Kevboard For entering data into vour computer Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio out AT E control wheel 5 in 1 card Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard reader MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD XD 4 Tf batch Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Left View ee Li DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based port network Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV only for certain connector models External display
119. the Media B cable to MB Check Media B ta MB FFC Swap The Media B Check Media B and FFC Swap M B Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerprint Reader fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble the F F FFC to MiB Check Mia to F P FFC Swap Logic lowerfLogic upper Check Logic UpperiLower Swap M B Chapter 4 143 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs CPU heatsmk yell seated HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble a Check VGAB the YGA B or Dis or HOMIE HOMIE to MiB E A Pa Swap VGAE Check or HDMI B ai or MA Di ME 144 Chapter 4 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Try an alternative mouse 2 Ifthe mouse uses a wireless connection insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection See the mouse user manual If the mouse uses a USB connection try an alternate USB port Try an alternative program to verify mouse operation Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure Restart the computer Remove any recently added hardwar
120. the bracket on the board NOTE Move back the cabling to allow for easier access to the screw sockets Chapter 3 111 4 Connect the two FFC cables as shown 5 Connect the cable as shown Replacing the Upper Cover 1 Locate the upper cover over the lower base taking note of the screw sockets 112 Chapter 3 2 Angle the right end of the Upper Cover in place and insert any remaining cables through the lower base as shown Chapter 3 113 5 Connect the five cables to the mainboard as shown IMPORTANT When replacing cables always hold the cable by the pull tab or by the connector Do not hold the pull by the cable itself to prevent stripping Connect A as shown Connect shown Connect C as shown GT RIDT mai carrie lt Baia E e x a t TETTE Mii 0 10105 10 ne a 114 Chapter 3 Connect E as shown 6 Angle the keyboard plate and insert as shown 7 Replace the securing screw on the keyboard plate 8 Turn the computer upside down and replace the eleven securing screws on the bottom panel to attach the bottom and lower covers Chapter 3 115 Replacing the LCD Module 1 Replace the LCD Module on the Lower Case as shown 2 Replace the single ground screw and four securing screws two each side connecting the LCD module 116 Chapter 3 4 Turn the computer over and replace the two securing screws Replacing the Antenna MIC and Speaker Cab
121. ther a password is required or not while Disabled or the events defined in this group happened The Enabled 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 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 34 Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the f and 4 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password l 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 Press Enter After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 If desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the w and y keys to highli
122. type Select the correct LCD panel type for N A testing purposes Chapter 2 33 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Talcolaant ilela Eo cla Security jizzjejeji Power Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear Supervisor Password User Password Is Clear controls acces to the SATA Port 0 Disk Status Clear setup utility Enter Set User Password Enter Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Enter Password on boot Disabled The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set SATA Port 0 Disk Status Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password 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 Set User 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 Set SATA Port 0 HDD Enter HDD Password N A Password Password on boot Defines whe
123. ults Also read the switch inputs from the 8742 and write the keyboard controller command byte Core Core Core Core E UO Core E UU Core O D O T jad Lo e D LS al Initialize DMA command register with these settings 1 Memory to memory disabled 2 Channel 0 hold address disabled 3 Controller enabled 4 Normal timing 5 Fixed priority 6 Late write selection 7 BT DREQ sense active 8 DACK sense active low Core Core Reset the keyboard LBT 0x67 Quick initialization of all Application Processors in a LBT Core multi processor system Ox6B If CMOS is bad load Custom Defaults from flash into Core CMOS If successful reboot Ox3C If CMOS is valid load chipset registers with values Core from CMOS otherwise load defaults and display Setup prompt If Auto Configuration is enabled always load the chipset registers with the Setup defaults Rel 6 0 30 Load alternate registers wih CMOS values r Oe ode Iniaizeinterupt vector o wurm er fore _ 0x49 1 Size the PCI bus topology and set bridge bus LBT Core numbers 2 Set the system max bus number 3 Write a 0 to the command register of every PCI device 4 Write a 0 to all 6 base registers in every PCI device 5 Write a 1 to the status register of every PC 0x48 Verify that the equipment specified in the CMOS LBT Core matches the hardware currently installed If the monitor type is set to 00
124. ut entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press lt F12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Information Main Advanced Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc 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 F9 You can also press F10 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 is subject to different models Chapter 2 29 Information The Information screen displays a Summary of your computer hardware information Information IVES CPU Type CPU Speed IDE Model Name IDE Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Seri
125. ved see Online Support Information on page 195 Chapter 4 129 Power On Issue If the system doesn t power on perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs AC Battery AC Batt only power on Swap Power SO swap M B Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 130 Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit see Thermal Unit Failure on page 144 and fan airways are free of obstructions Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of the problem see Boot on page 37 Remove all external and non essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point Remove any recently installed software If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 195 Chapter 4 No Display Issue If the Display doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non def
126. vent stripping KOR sae i a A r3 E sE Li pe DN NOTE If you are only removing the LCD module disconnect the MIC cable otherwise disconnect all three cables at this time to disassemble the upper and lower bases 66 Chapter 3 6 Gently pull the MIC cable through the HDD housing 8 Pull the cables completely through Chapter 3 67 68 Removing the LCD Module 1 Remove the Memory Cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 50 2 Remove the WLAN Module See Removing the WLAN Module on page 54 Disconnect the Antenna MIC and Speaker cables See Removing the Antenna MIC and Speaker Cables on page 66 4 Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis LCD Module M2 5 6 5 Chapter 3 6 Disconnect the LCD back light cable as shown K 4 Qe kl a aN seri mi A GERA aa x E j g ni nm 2 a 7 Remove the single ground screw and four securing screws two each side connecting the LCD module res LCD Module M2 5 6 5 NL Red Callout Ground M2 5 3 NL Blue Callout 8 Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis Chapter 3 69 Removing the Upper Cover 1 See Removing the LCD Module on page 68 2 Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on the bottom panel 3 Turn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate ALS o INI
127. witch Board 63 Removing the Keyboard 6 64 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna MIC and Speaker Cables oo o o 66 Removing the LCD Module Lee 68 Removing the Upper Cover 70 Removing the Finger Print Reader 74 Removing the TOUCA Pad dei le eo 76 Removing the Launch Board 0 ccc ee eens 77 Removing the Speaker Module 78 Removing the eKey Board 79 Removing the Bluetooth board 80 Removing the Subwoofer Module 0 00 cee eee 81 Removing the ExpressCard Module 0 00 ees 83 Removing the Mainboard 85 Removing the CPU Fan Module 0000 c eee eee eee 86 Removing the CPU 6 88 LCD Module Disassembly Process 89 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 20 000 cece eee eee 89 Removing tne LOD Bezel atorado a swiss 90 Removing the Inverter Board 92 Removing the Camera Module 0 0 ccc eens 93 Removing the LCD Panel 0 0 ccc ee ees 94 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable oooooooooo o 96 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 2 0 0 0 ce ee ees 98 Replacing the ECD Panel unio add OL ey Bo a o 98 Replacing the LCD Bezel eee 101 Main Module Reassembly Procedure naana ccc eee eee 102 Replacing the CPU 102 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 102 Replacing the Mainboard 104 Replacing the Bluetooth Board ees 104 Replacing the ExpressCard Module 105 Rep
128. word If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times System Disabled displays on the screen See the image below system Disabled 14452 To reset the BIOS password run BIOS_PW EXE as follows 1 Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2 Select one string from the list IGEA MINO OWS ansi ima exe Microsoft Windows AP Version 5 1 2600 EC Copyright 19765 2661 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings M54Xd D thbios_pw 14452 a 1 unlockb exe uvI W i July 1997 pira Chapter 2 43 44 3 Reboot the system and key in the selected string ajjg9vy O7yamjd etc for the BIOS user password Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers 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 Chapter 3 45 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals
129. y a iI I i f Ts 5 Ni J e TIT dija N n E Pps nsi o la ey i 4 4 q l 4 b 0000 kl i i l il E l i i A a n sal a l 13 1 i 8 i 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second DIMM module 126 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1 Replace the HDD2 cover 2 Replace the HDD1 cover 3 Replace the Memory cover om Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray 1 Insert the ExpressCard dummy as shown 2 Push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover Chapter 3 127 Replacing the SD Dummy Tray 1 Insert the SD dummy as shown 2 Push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover Replacing the Battery 1 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 insert 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the lock battery in to the main unit 2 position 128 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to 4 Ifthe Issue is still not resol

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