Right View
Connect to USB 2.0 devices e.g., USB mouse, USB camera . Connects to a television or display device with S-video input for Aspire 5560 . Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolong use. Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000-based network 1000 Mbps for Aspire 5560 . Connects to IEEE 1394 devices for Aspire 5560 . Note A 4-pin socket is used for laptop. The 6-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. As to 9-pin connector, it is for the faster FireWire 800.
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Also called LCD liquid-crystal display , displays computer output. Light-Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Click buttons left, center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button...
Removing the LCD Module
1. Detach the middle cover from the main uiit carefully. 2. Disconnect the launch board FFC from the launch board. Remove the middle cover with launch board and microphone from the main unit. Disconnect the microphone cable from the launch board. 5. Take out the microphone from the middle cover. 6. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. 7. Then remove the launch board from the middle cover. 8. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 9. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Disconnect...
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Changing a Password
1. Use the Q and Q keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key. The Set Password box appears 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press . 3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press . 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 g to save...
System Check Procedures
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the...
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt NMI Initialize chipset with initial POST values Initialize caches to initial POST values Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize cache before memory autosize Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Advanced...
Rear Panel
Connects to a display device e.g., external monitor, LCD projector .
Bottom Panel
Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening Houses the computer's hard disk secured with screws
Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
IO Ports
ExpressCard 34 slot for Aspire 5560 5-in-1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD for Aspire 5560 IEEE 1394 port for Aspire 5560 Fast infrared FIR port for Aspire 5560 External display VGA port S-Video TV-out NTSC PAL port for Aspire 5560 Headphones speaker line-out jack with S PDIF support
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Permits you to...
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 head 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. When you...
Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt decrypt a file the supervisor passowrd and the file-specific password. The supervisor passwork is a master...
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Recovery of applications and drivers. Back up to HDD set recovery point . Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults . Recover from the HDD most recent user-defined recovery point ....
Undetermined Problems
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 System Check on page 71. 2. Visually check them...
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...
Board Layout Top View
6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector 6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector
Left View
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs. Some models have slot-in ODD module. The picture displays tray-in ODD module . Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Accepts and ExpressCard 34 module for Aspire 5560 Note ExpressCards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than previous PC Cards. Designed for both...
Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or...
Troubleshooting
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...
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen 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. Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor if connected and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save...
Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data...
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.
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
1. Remove the two screws fastening the LED board. 2. The remove the LED board from the upper case assembly carefully. 3. Disconnect the LED board FFC from the LED board. 4. Disconnect the touchpad FFC then remove it. 5. Remove the four screws fastening the touchpad bracket. 6. Remove the touchpad bracket with touchpad . 7. Detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracke.t
Platform and memroy
Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 2 MB L2 cache, 1.66 1.83 2 2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB or higher Intel Core Duo processor T7200 T7400 T7600 4 MB L2 cache, 2.0 2.16 2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB or and T5500 T5600 2 MB L2 cache, 1.66 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB for Aspire 5590 y Intel 945GM 945PM Express chipset Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual-band tri-mode 802.11a b g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless...
System Block Diagram
91.4A901.001 55.4A901.XXX 05217-1 Hannstar, ACCL
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
4. Turn over the lower case assembly to the bottom side, then disconnect the fan cable. 5. Turn over the lower case assemlby to the fron side, then detach the bluetooth module. 6. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board. 7. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module as shown. 8. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. 9. Remove the four screws fastening the main board to the lower case. 10. Detach the main board from the lower case carefully. 11. Remove...