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Acer Ferrari 1000 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...
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“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.
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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.
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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.
5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer • OrbiCam and optional Acer Ferrari Bluetooth Acer OrbiCam 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted), featuring (for selected model):...
Outlook Tour Front View Item Built-in camera Display screen Power button Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right) Status indicators Easy-launch buttons Microphone Description 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off.
Icon Item Closed Front View Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 Icon Item Icon Item Icon Item 5-in-1 card reader Icon Item Speakers Icon Item Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Icon Item Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/ PDIF support Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless...
Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Chapter 1 Description Description Description Connects to Acer ezDock. Powers the computer. Connects to an AC adapter. Description Houses the computer’s battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer’s main memory.
Mouse Upper View Item Left click button Item Description Scroll wheel Right click button Status indicator "Launch keys" on page 10 Bottom View Icon Item Icon Item Bluetooth button Power button Description Press the left button to perform selection and execution functions.
External Optical Disk Drive Front View Item Eject button Connecting the Optical Drive Please connect the 1394 cable to the 1394 port. Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on. Chapter 1 Description Ejects the optical disk when the computer is on.
Easy-launch Buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following items will show you how to use the touchpad.
Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Lock Key Caps Lock...
Desired access Cursor-control keys on Hold <Shift> while using cursor- embedded keypad control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Windows key Press alone. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button.
Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right side of the keyboard. The Euro Symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Hold <Alt Gr> key then press the number <5> key on the upper-center side of the keyboard. Alt Gr>...
From the drop-down menu, select Show mice, keyboards and joysticks, and then click on the Search Again button. The Acer mouse will be discovered. Click on the Acer mouse icon, and then click Next. The services that are available from the device will be listed. Select Bluetooth Mouse and click Finish.
LED Indicators Color Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power Amber indicator Charging the Phone You need to charge the phone before initial use. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. To charge the phone: Turn the notebook on. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot.
Follow screen instructions to proceed. Info Bar After restart, the Acer VCM displays an info bar that provides information on the current audio device and IM (Instant Messaging) service status. Press (X) to close this bar. Acer VCM Menu Right-click the Acer VCM icon menu to manage the VCM functions.
Click the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the list, then click Connect. Acer VCM automatically pairs the phone to the notebook, then changes the phone status to Default Use. Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on the list. After pairing, Acer Note: VCM automatically connects the phone to the notebook each time you turn the phone on.
You can only receive/answer internet calls through the phone when it is linked to the notebook. Note: Every time you turn the phone on, Acer VCM automatically links it to the notebook. When linked, the Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator on the phone blinks slowly.
The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an instant messenger service.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen, or Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below. Changing the Acer OrbiCam Settings...
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Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic Settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu.
Capturing Photos or Videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo or video clip.
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/ webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
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Using the Face Tracking Feature To use the face tracking feature: Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.
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Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. 1. When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Note: Follow screen instructions in the VisageON window to continue. 2. You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences.
Acer Empowering Technology Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage the notebook. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of the screen, it features the following handy utilities: Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC Mode (Adapter Mode) The default setting is Maximum Performance. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, fireware (1394), wired LAN and optical device if supported.
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Reload factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Stand-by. • View information about Acer ePower Management. • Chapter 1...
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or projector using the hotkey: <Fn> + <F5>. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.
Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the 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 Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
Interfaces: includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. • To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set at first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.
Recovery from CD or DVD • If the computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Note: Management’s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering the system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except external Acer ODD, if equipped), including the Acer ezDock.
Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. • Chapter 1...
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files.
To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Start All Programs Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's Note: Note: recommended value. Note: Launch Manager "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start >...
Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep you computer data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: Start Norton Antivirus: Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start Start menu in the Windows task bar, highlight Programs, and select Norton Antivirus.
Hardware Specification and Configuration Processor Item Type AMD Turion Feature • AMD 638-pin Lidless Micro PGA package • 64-bit integer registers, 48-bit virtual addresses, 40-bit physical addresses • Eight new 64-bit integer registers (16 total) • Eight new 64-bit SSE registers (16 total) Power •...
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South Bridge Item Chipset ATi SB460 Package 549-pin BGA package Feature • PCI2.3 interface (6 PCI Request/Grant pairs) • Bus master IDE controller (Ultra 100/66/33 support) • Serial ATA controller • USB1.1 & 2.0 host controllers • Compliant with AC’97 2.3 interface •...
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I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.): 150 / 150 / 150 Internal transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.): 57.6 / 57.6 / 57.6 ATA data transfer mode supported: SATA 1.0, SATA II, PIO modes 0-4, Multiword DMA modes 0-2, Ultra DMA modes Cache buffer: 8MB Bytes per sector: 512 / 512 / 512 Voltage tolerance: +5.0V +/- 5%...
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Optical Disk Drive Item Vendor and model name Buffer memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power requirement Input voltage BIOS ROM Item Type SST 39VF080 Package 40-pin TSOP Block Size 64KB per block Supply current Active current: 15mA (typical) Standby current: 4uA (typical) Remark The 32-pin PLCC package 1MB Flash ROM SST 39VF080 is used for BIOS,...
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Item Chip NSPC97551 Package LQFP 176-pin package Features • Host interface, based on Intel’s LPC interface specification Revision 1.0 • PC01 REV 0.3 and ACPI 1.0b compliant • 16-bit RISC core with 2MB address space, speed up to 20MHz • Share BIOS flash memory (internal and/or external) •...
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Audio Codec & Amplifier Item Chip Realtek ALC883D Azalia Codec and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 Feature • HD audio • SNR > 85, high-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-weighting) • Internal microphone • Two speakers, at least 1.5W/30cc for each •...
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Battery Item Vendor & model name Rating voltage (within one hour after quick charging) Typical capacity (in standard charging) Minimum capacity (in standard charging) Standard charging (constant voltage, constant current) Quick charging (constant voltage, constant current) Standard discharging (constant current) Surroundings temperature range for shipped battery Item...
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LCD 12.1” Item Vendor & Model AUO 12.1 WXGA name B121EW03-V3 GLARE Screen Diagonal 12.1” WXGA Active area 261.12 (W) x 163.2 Display 1280 x 3 (RGB) x resolution Display mode normally white Surface Glare, Hardness treatment 3H, Reflectance 4.3% Pixel RGB vertical arrangement...
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Item Features • 120 pins for signals and four pins for power • Power supplied from Acer ezDock • Max. six USB ports support • Two 1394 ports support, one cable-powered and the other bus- • One new card socket and one PCMCIA card socket support •...
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.
Information Parameter CPU Type This item will show the CPU information of the system. CPU Speed This item will show the CPU clock speed. IDE1 Model Name This item will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master.
Main Parameter System Time / System The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The values set in these two Date fields take effect immediately. System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB.
Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Parameter Serial Port Configure serial port A using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Infrared Port Configure serial port B using options:...
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Parameter Description Option Mode Set the mode for the parallel port Output only Bi-directional Chapter 2...
Security The system supports three levels of password protection. The password support consists of a Supervisor Password, User Password, and Hard Disk Password. All the passwords are stored in a non-volatile storage device (EEPROM). All the passwords obeys the following rules: Password Policy •...
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Symbol Character The users can not change or remove password during resuming from S4. • The max. number of times to retry the password is limited to three. • Supervisor Password: • Supervisor Password controls the access of the whole BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor Password •...
Boot This menu allows the users to decide the order of bootable devices to load the operating system. It identifies all the bootable devices in the system and attempts to boot them in the order specified. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the hard disk and the CD- ROM/DVD drive in module bay and onboard LAN device.
Exit Parameter 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 default values for all SETUP items Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2...
BIOS Password Removal SOP Please follow the steps below to remove the BIOS password. Step One Machine 1 Key in wrong Supervisor Password three times and System Disabled will show. Step Two Machine 2: Run BIOS_PW.EXE Key in bios_pw 14452 0 Then choose one string.
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Step Three Machine 1 Reboot system and key in qjjg9vy or 07yqmjd in the BIOS user password column. Chapter 2...
HDD Password Removal SOP Please follow the steps below to remove the HDD password. Step One Machine 1 Key in wrong HDD password three times and HDD password error code will come out. Step Two Machine 2: Run HDD_PW.EXE Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 Select 2 (upper case ASCII Code).
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Step Three Machine 1 Reboot system and key in 0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96 in the HDD user password column. Chapter 2...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Ferrari 1000 for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the notebook, you need the tools below: Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
Disassembly Procedure Removing the Battery Pack Unlock the battery lock to the end as the arrow indicates. Slide the battery latch to the end and hold it. Then remove the battery pack. Removing the HDD Module Release the two screws fastening the HDD module cover. Detach the HDD module cover.
Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card Release the three screws holding the RAM and Mini PCI card cover. Then remove the cover. Press the RAM module locks at the same time as the arrows indicate. The RAM module will pop up then detach it.
Removing the Keyboard Release the left latch securing the keyboard plate. Release the right latch securing the keyboard plate. Carefully detach the keyboard plate and place the keyboard plate as shown. Release the keyboard FFC lock carefully because it is fragile. Then detach the keyboard plate. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit After removing the keyboard plate, please follow the steps below to remove the LCD module. Slightly pull out the main and the auxiliary antennae and the gray cable. Disconnect the microphone cable. Release the four screws holding the LCD module.
Disassembling the Main Unit Separating the Upper Case and the Lower Case Carefully release the button board FFC lock then disconnect the button board FFC. Slightly release the click button board FFC lock then disconnect the click button board FFC. Release the power button board lock then disconnect the power button board FFC.
Removing the Bluetooth Module Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable. Release the screw holding the Bluetooth module then detach the Bluetooth module. Removing the Main Board Disconnect the speaker cable. Slightly pull the edge of the lower case as the arrow indicates because the DC board is stuck by the edge of the lower case.
Removing the Thermal Module Slightly disconnect the system fan cable. Release the four screws holding the thermal module then detach the thermal module. Disconnect the DC board cable. Removing the CPU Release the screw securing the CPU by turning the flat-headed screw driver counter clockwise. Then carefully detach the CPU from the socket.
Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel Detach the mylars covered on screws then release the six screws securing the LCD bezel. Carefully detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module as shown till the LCD bezel is total removed. Removing the Inverter Board Carefully disconnect the LVDS cable.
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Detaching the LCD Panel and the CCD Module Release the seven screws securing the LCD panel and the CCD module. Then remove the LCD panel and the CCD module together. Put the LCD panel and the CCD module on a flat and stable surface. Carefully disconnect the CCD module.
Removing the LCD Brackets Release the four screws securing the left and the right LCD brackets. Then remove the left and the right LCD brackets. Chapter 3...
Troubleshooting Please use the following procedures as a guide for computer problems. The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype NOTE: cards, or modified options may occur errors or invalid responses. Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as possible.
System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or diskette. A writable, diagnostic diskette is required. Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached. Multiple labels may NOTE: cause damage to the drive or make the drive fail.
External keyboard • If any of these devices do not function, reconnect the cable and repeat the anterior procedures. Memory Check Follow the procedures below to correct the memory errors. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
Check the Battery Pack Follow the procedures below to check the battery pack. From software, this helps to identify the problem is on recharging or discharging. Check the Power Management in Control Panel. Then confirm that the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.
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After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement will occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. Chapter 4...
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU NOTE: replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
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Error Message Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used...
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Error Message Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Beep Code Post Code 1-1-1-3 1-1-2-1 1-1-2-3 1-1-3-1 1-1-3-2 1-1-3-3 1-1-4-1 1-1-4-3 1-2-1-1 1-2-1-2 1-2-1-3 1-2-2-1 1-2-2-3 1-2-3-1 1-2-3-3 Chapter 4 Description What to Check (Recommended) Verify Real Mode. • Check the processor. • Check the main board. Get CPU type.
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Beep Code Post Code 1-2-4-1 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-3 1-3-2-1 1-3-3-1 1-3-3-3 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-4-1-3 1-4-2-1 1-4-2-4 1-4-3-1 1-4-3-2 1-4-3-3 1-4-4-1 1-4-4-2 2-1-1-1 2-1-1-3 2-1-2-1 2-1-2-3 Description What to Check (Recommended) Reset Programmable • Treat as an expansion card problem. Interrupt Controller •...
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Beep Code Post Code 2-1-2-4 2-1-3-1 2-1-3-2 2-1-3-3 2-1-4-1 2-1-4-3 2-2-1-1 2-2-1-3 2-2-2-1 2-2-2-3 2-2-3-1 2-2-3-3 2-2-4-1 2-3-1-1 2-3-1-3 2-3-2-1 2-3-2-3 Chapter 4 Description What to Check (Recommended) Initialize manager for PCI • Treat as an expansion card problem. Options ROMs. •...
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Beep Code Post Code 2-3-3-1 2-3-3-2 2-3-3-3 2-3-4-1 2-3-4-3 2-4-1-1 2-4-1-3 2-4-2-1 2-4-2-3 2-4-4-1 2-4-4-3 3-1-1-1 3-1-1-3 3-1-2-1 3-1-2-3 3-1-3-1 3-1-3-3 3-1-4-1 Description What to Check (Recommended) Enable external and CPU • Check the secondary cache. caches. • Check the processor. •...
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Beep Code Post Code 3-2-1-1 3-2-1-2 3-2-1-3 3-2-2-1 3-2-2-3 3-2-3-1 3-2-3-3 3-2-4-1 3-2-4-3 3-3-1-1 3-3-1-3 3-3-3-1 3-3-3-3 3-3-4-1 3-3-4-3 3-4-1-1 3-4-1-3 3-4-2-1 3-4-2-3 3-4-3-1 3-4-4-1 3-4-4-3 3-4-4-4 Chapter 4 Description What to Check (Recommended) Initialize hard disk • Check the HDD. controller.
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Beep Code Post Code 4-1-1-1 4-2-1-1 4-2-1-3 4-2-2-1 4-2-2-3 4-2-3-1 4-2-3-3 4-2-4-1 4-2-4-3 4-3-1-3 4-3-1-4 4-3-2-1 4-3-2-2 4-3-2-3 4-3-2-4 4-3-3-1 4-3-3-2 4-3-3-3 4-3-3-4 4-3-4-1 4-3-4-2 4-3-4-3 Description What to Check (Recommended) Try to boot with INT 19. • Check the HDD. •...
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work. LCD is too dark. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
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Symptom/Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged. See Check the Battery Pack. Battery pack System board Chapter 4...
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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA). PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.
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Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly. Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems. Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Touchpad does not work.
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 problems, follow the procedures below: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
Follow the procedures below to isolate the failing FRU. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. Power off the computer. Visually check the devices. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices •...
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 guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for service.