BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs 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...
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7 CN6 Touchpad Board Connector 6 CN5 Bluetooth Module Connector 8 CN7 Internal Microphone Connector 12 CN11 Internal Speaker Connector
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...
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
1. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC. 2. Disconnect the touchpad board to main board FFC. 3. Then detach the touchpad board to main board FFC from the touchpad board. 4. Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board. 5. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case. 6. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC. 7. Remove the touchpad board to touchpad FFC from the uppwer case assembly. 8. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad bracket. 9. Detach the touchpad...
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. When ESS 1 is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When ffi 1 is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators , -, , and . Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When H is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys...
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS Basic Input Output System . Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press M during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen ....
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This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire 3000 3500 5000. 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...
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Use lt F6 gt and lt F5 gt to move
Removing the Thermal Module and CPU
1. Remove the three screws holding the thermal door 3. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board. 4. Remove the three screws fastening the thermal module. NOTE When you remove the screws fastening the thermal module, please follow the number order 3, 2, 1 on the thermal module. When you need to assemble the thermal module, fasten the screws as the order 1, 2, 3 on the thermal module. 6. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the CPU lock. 7. Remove the CPU from the socket carefully.
Index of Error Messages
Equipment Configuration Error Causes 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh, W xxxxh In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show. In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message. Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
SiS M760GX SiS 963L for Aspire 3000 5000 SiS M661 MX SiS 963L for Aspire 3500 built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300 5000 built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500 Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28 ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000 Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600 to 3000 or higher for Aspire 3000 Intel Celeron M 350 360 370 processor at 1.3 1.4 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Intel Pentium M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series Aspire 3000 V1.00 Aspire 5000 V1.00...
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test
MOBILE SEMPRON 2800 25W D MOBILE SEMPRON 3000 25W D Aspire 5000 MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 MOBILE TURION 64 ML32 MOBILE TURION 64 ML34 MOBILE TURION 64 ML37 SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYS64D320 20HDL-6-C 32X64 .11U SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K .11 U SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB M470L3224 FT0-CB3 .13U SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYMD232M6 46D6-J AA SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C 64MX64 0.11U SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB M470L6524 BT0-CB300 512MB SO-DIMM 512MB HYMD564M646B6-J 15.4 WXGA...