Acer ASPIRE 5570 manual

Aspire 3680/5570/5580 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dat es made on Aspire 3680/5570/558 0 service guide. Date Chapter Up dat es[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny language or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons 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. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avo[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read th e following general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enha nce product co[...]

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VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wire less LAN Card/ the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Mod u le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card /the Modem Board . . . [...]

Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform and memroy T Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology , featuring t Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor T55 00/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 66 7 MHz FSB) and T7200/ T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 6 67 MHz FSB) ( for Aspire 5580 ) t Intel ® Co[...]

2 Chapter 1 MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digi tal (SD), and xD-Picture Card TM (xD) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T T ouchpad with 4-way scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Six media keys: volume up/down, play/pause, st op, next, previous (for selected models) T T wo front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth ® Audio T Audio system wit[...]

Chapter 1 3 T Modem (RJ-1 1) port T DC-in jack for AC adapter Environmen t T T emperature: t operating: 5 C to 35 C t Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C T Humidity (non-condensing): t operating: 20%~80% t Non-operating: 20%~80% °° °°[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 D D C C B B A A REQ2# / GNT2# REQ0# / GNT0# AD19 AD25 INTC#,INTD# INTE#,INTF# ,INTG# MINI PCI TI XX12 DDR2 667/533MHz Azalia CLOCK GEN DDR2-SODIM M DDR2-SODIM M Page : 9 ICS954310 Page : 5 ~ 8 Page : 11,12 Page : 2 Calistoga ICH7-M 652 BGA DMI I/F PCI BUS USB 2.0 HOST BUS 667/533MHz LPC 1466 BGA [...]

Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View 1 CN1 L VDS CONN 8 U18 BIOS 2 SW1-4 QUICK KEY SWITCH 9 U13 KB CONTROLLER (87541V) 3 U3 LCOCK GENERA TOR 10 U5-6 G72M-VRAM 4 U12 FIR 1 1 CN3 MEDIA CONN 5 CN5-6 5-IN-1 MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro/xD CARD READER CONN 12 CN2 K/B CONN 6 U14 PCI8412/6412 13 CN4 TP/B CONN 7 SW5-10 T/P SWITCH 2 10 1 7 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13[...]

6 Chapter 1 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 CN9 DOCKING 17 CN30 MIC CONN 2 CN8 RJ45 CONN 18 CN29 LINE-IN CONN 3 CN10 CRT CONN 19 CN25 RTC CONN 4 U21 LAN TRANSFORMER 20 CN22 HDD CONN 5 U20 SUPER I/O NS87383 21 CN21 MIMI CARD 6 CN15 S-VIDEO CONN 22 U35 South [...]

Chapter 1 7 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Please see the b ottom side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumpe r to clear BIOS password. G1: CMOS clear J umper[...]

8 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new T ravelMate computer . Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 2 Display screen Also called Ll iquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer out[...]

Chapter 1 9 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Latch Locks and release the lid 2 Power indicator Indicates the computer ’s power status. 3 Batter y indicator Indicates the computer ’s battery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth ® communication switch/ indicator Press to enable/disable Bl[...]

10 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LC D projector). 2 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-Video/TV -out (NTSC/P AL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 port Connect[...]

Chapter 1 11 Right View Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active (location depends on model). 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depe[...]

12 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has four easy-to-re ad status indicators: 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connect s to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery[...]

Chapter 1 13 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. NOTE: 1. Charging : The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicate[...]

14 Chapter 1 Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These bu ttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser , Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button. Press “ “ to run the Ace r Empowering T echnology . T he mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but ca[...]

Chapter 1 15 T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . T Press the left (1) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T apping on the touchpad is the sa me as cli cking the left button. T Use the 4[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embe dded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by[...]

Chapter 1 17 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the comp uter ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Key Icon Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key [...]

18 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at th e upper-cen ter and/or bottom-ri ght of your keyboard. To t y p e : Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connecte d) and both. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display sc[...]

Chapter 1 19 The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word proc essor . 2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> symbol at the upper-cente r of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word proc essor . 2. Either directly press the <[...]

20 Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer eNet Management (for se lected models) hooks up to location-based networ ks intelligently . T Acer ePower Management exten[...]

Chapter 1 21 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a lo catio n to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another . Settings stored i nclude network conne ction settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details , etc.), as well as default printe r settings. Security and safety[...]

22 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user in terface. T o l aunch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowe ring T echnology inte rface. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” Y o u can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons [...]

Chapter 1 23 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates bas ed on current usage, referto the pane l on the lower left-hand side of th e window . For additional options, cli ck “ Settings ” to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defa ults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cove r is closed or the power button is pressed. T View [...]

24 Chapter 1 Acer ePresentat ion Management Acer ePresentation Management le ts y ou project your computer ’s display to an external de vice or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched ou t when an exter nal display is connecte d to the system.[...]

Chapter 1 25 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryptio n utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It i s convenientl y integrated with Windows e xplorer as a shel l extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the -fl[...]

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Chapter 1 27 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allo ws you to lock your removable data, optica l and floppy drives to ensure that data can’t be st olen while your notebook is unattended. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card reade[...]

28 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerf ul utility that d oes away with t he need for re covery disks provided by the manufacturer . The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spac e in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provide[...]

Chapter 1 29 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Manage ment allows you to insp ect hard ware specifi cations and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to opti mize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs fast er , smooth er and better . Acer eSettings Manage ment also: T Provides [...]

30 Chapter 1 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appr opriately mounte d on the top of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to ca pture high-resolution pho tos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully sup ports the Acer Video Conference technology so that y[...]

Chapter 1 31 Rot ating the Acer Orbicam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees countercl ock wise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below: For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to ma tch the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel. NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to [...]

32 Chapter 1 Click Options to displ ay the Window , Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the optio ns to change the cap ture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings T Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display , then select Camera Settings from the [...]

Chapter 1 33 T Device Settings allows you to change the camera brig htness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpne ss, etc. T Advanced Settings allo ws you to achieve gai n control, implemen t image mirror , select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator . T Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adj ust t he [...]

34 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu re of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then select St art, Control Panel, Disp[...]

Chapter 1 35 NOTE: Please ensure that the resol ution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended va lue. Launch Manager Launch Manager allo ws you to set the four ea sy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Y ou can access the Launch Manag er by clicking on S tart > All Progr ams > Launch Manager to start[...]

36 Chapter 1 Hardware Specificatio ns and Configurations . Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Core 2 Duo pro cessor T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.8 3 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache , 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) ( for Aspire 5580 ) Intel ® Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T 2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83[...]

Chapter 1 37 Cache size 4MB for Intel ® Core 2 Duo p rocessor T7200/T7400/T7600 (Aspire 5580) 2MB for Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 and Intel ® Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T260 0 (Aspire 5580/5570) 1MB for Intel ® Celeron M processor 410/420/430 (Aspire 3680) 1st level cache control Always en abled 2st level cache control Al[...]

38 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table list s some system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. Memory Combination s Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 256[...]

Chapter 1 39 Bluetooth Inte rface Item S pecification Chipset Built-in ICH7M Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 wh en SIG specification is ratified). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.1 1a/b/g (optional device) Item S pecification Chipset Built-in ICH7M Dat[...]

40 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Interfac e Item S pecification V endor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 Performance S pecification With CD Diskett e With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE(A T API) compatible Applicable di[...]

Chapter 1 41 Applicable disc format F or P ANASONIC UJ-8 50: Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R OM XA, PhotoCD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd- Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW , DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW For T oshiba TSST TS-L 632D CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - S tandard Audio CD & C[...]

42 Chapter 1 Package FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel ® 945GM a nd Intel ® 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 Interface internal PCIE Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Y es Vid e o M e mo r y Item S pecification Chipset Intel ® 945GM (for Aspire 5570/5580 UMA models) and Intel ® 940GML (Aspire 3680) Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for Aspire 5570/5580 discrete m[...]

Chapter 1 43 Wireless 802.1 1 b+g/Wireless 802.1 1 a+b+g Built-in ICH7M PCMCIA/1394/ 5 in 1 Card Reader TI PCI8412/PCI6412 Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller NS PC87541V T otal number of keypads 88-/ 89-key Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the US[...]

44 Chapter 1 Response T ime (Optical Rise T ime/Fall Ti m e ) m s e c 25 (rising+falling) 5/1 1 16 Nominal Input V oltage VDD +3.3V T yp. +3.3V 3.3V T y pical Power Consumption (wa tt) N/A 4.02 ( for backlight unit only) T otal 5.38 W att (T yp.) @ LCM circuit 1.28Watt (T yp.), Backlight 4.1 W att (T yp.) Weight 420 (440max) 42 5 390(T yp.) 40 0(Ma[...]

Chapter 1 45 Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system st ates and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system. System Power Manag ement ACPI mode Power Managemen[...]

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Chapter 2 47 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already prope rly configured and optim ized, and you do not need to run this utility . Howeve r , if you encounter confi guration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please [...]

48 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T T o change the value of a parameter , press p or q . T A plus sign (+) [...]

Chapter 2 49 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model na me of HDD installed on primary IDE master . IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the seri al number of HDD installed on primary[...]

50 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main A d v a n c e d S e c[...]

Chapter 2 51 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each de vice will not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Descriptio[...]

52 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced scree n displays advanced se ttings in BIOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. Parameter Description Option Serial port Displays the settings of the serial port Enabled or Disabled Parallel port Shows the settings of the[...]

Chapter 2 53 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Boot Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : [...]

54 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebook co mputer to y[...]

Chapter 2 55 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current pa ssword in the Ent er Current Passw ord field and pr ess e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New P[...]

56 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

Chapter 2 57 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information M a i n S e c u r i t y E x i t Item Specific Help Boot priority order: Keys u[...]

58 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load S[...]

Chapter 2 59 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should crea[...]

60 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: T If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below . T If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW .EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0[...]

Chapter 2 61 Remove BIOS Pas sword: T If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for thre e time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below .[...]

62 Chapter 2 T If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW .EXE 1. Key in “bios_pw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string T Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user passwor d.[...]

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Chapter 3 65 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the computer , you need the following tool s: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic fl[...]

66 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack.[...]

Chapter 3 67 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic re presentation on the entire disassembly se quence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

68 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Part Number A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 B SCREW MACH W AFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot x4) C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00 D01.230 D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230 E SCREW M2.5-6 86.9A323.6R0 F SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) 86.9A323.8R0 G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 8[...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery .[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/the Me mory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover . 2. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit. 3. Remove the screw holding the HDD module as shown. 4. Then disconnect the entire HDD module from th e main u[...]

Chapter 3 71 6. Remove the wireless LAN card from the socket. 7. Remove the two screws holidng the modem board to the main board as shown. 8. Detach the modem board from the main board then disconnect the modem board cable. Removing the ODD Module 1. Remove one screw h olding the ODD mod ule on the bottom side. 2. Push the ODD module outwa rds then[...]

72 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two screw fastening the keyboard to the upper case. 5. Disconnect the microphone ca ble from the launch bo ard. 6. T ake out the wireless LAN antenna set from th e guide-line as shown. 7. Disconnect the LCD cable from the main board. 8. Disconnect the lid switch cable from the main b oard. . 9. If you laptop has CCD modul[...]

Chapter 3 73 Disassembling the Main Uint Separating the Main Un it into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove three screws faste ning the upper case assembly and th e lower case assembly . 2. Remove 18 screws (M2.5L6x17; M2.0L1.7 x1) holding t he upp er assembly and the lower case assembly on the bottom. 3. Detach the upper case assembly fro[...]

74 Chapter 3 4. Disconnect the microphone ca ble from the main board. 5. Remove the two screws fastening the main board to the lower case. 6. Carefully detach the main board from the lower case as shown. 7. Remove the two screws holding the daughter board to the main board. 8. Then detach the daughter board from the main board. 9. Disconnect the fa[...]

Chapter 3 75 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 1. Remove the six screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the six screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. T ake out the inverter from the LCD cove r and disconnect the L VDS cable as shwon. 5. Disconnect the inverter cable then take out the inverter . 6.[...]

76 Chapter 3 13. Then remove the left LCD bracket from the LCD. 14. T ear off the mylar fastening the LCD cable. 15. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.[...]

Chapter 3 77 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove two screws holding the HDD bracket. 2. Then remove two screws fastening the HDD braket on the other side. 3. Remove the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. 2. Then remove the ODD bracket. 3. Detach the ODD b[...]

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Chapter 4 79 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptom s by attemp[...]

80 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the pro blem to a controller , dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, dia gnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the dri ve or cause the driv[...]

Chapter 4 81 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen , or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n board. 2. Go to the di[...]

82 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem i[...]

Chapter 4 83 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Me ter , co nfirm that if the parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapt[...]

84 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equ ence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the original part back in the [...]

Chapter 4 85 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Err or (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:x xxxh (R:xxxxh, W :xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Erro[...]

86 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then r eboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIO[...]

Chapter 4 87 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequen ce No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 81.. Ensure every connector is connect ed tightly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on in[...]

88 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chip set with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values [...]

Chapter 4 89 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h T est keyboard 54h Set k[...]

90 Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPT ABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2 [...]

Chapter 4 91 D2h Unknown interrupt Code Beeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Mu lti Processor EAh Initialize OEM special co de EBh Initialize PI[...]

92 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjuste d LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, the n reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if[...]

Chapter 4 93 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 83. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequ[...]

94 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 96. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hig her than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until pow er off, then charge battery). Battery pack System[...]

Chapter 4 95 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do t[...]

96 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic pr oblems does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, wh ich installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy that all attached [...]

Chapter 5 97 Top View 1 CN1 L VDS CONN 8 U18 BIOS 2 SW1-4 QUICK KEY SWITCH 9 U13 KB CONTROLLER (87541V) 3 U3 LCOCK GENERA TOR 10 U5-6 G72M-VRAM 4 U12 FIR 1 1 CN3 MEDIA CONN 5 CN5-6 5-IN-1 MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro/xD CARD READER CONN 12 CN2 K/B CONN 6 U14 PCI8412/6412 13 CN4 TP/B CONN 7 SW5-10 T/P SWITCH 2 10 1 7 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 Jumper and Connector Lo[...]

98 Chapter 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 CN9 DOCKING 17 CN30 MIC CONN 2 CN8 RJ45 CONN 18 CN29 LINE-IN CONN 3 CN10 CRT CONN 19 CN25 RTC CONN 4 U21 LAN T RANSFORMER 20 CN22 HDD CONN 5 U20 SUPER I/O NS873 83 21 CN21 MIMI CARD 6 CN15 S-VIDEO CONN 22 U35 Sou[...]

Chapter 5 99 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Please see the b ottom side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumpe r to clear BIOS password. G1: CMOS clear J umper[...]

100 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 101 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of Aspire 3680/5570/5580. R efer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date information available on your [...]

102 Chapter 6 Aspire 3680/5570/5580 Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 103 NOTE: The FRU List is not for Asp ire 3680/5570/5580. The FRU list fo r Aspire 3680/5570/5580 is not ready as the service guide released. We will update the FRU list as soon as we got the latest FRU list. Aspire 3680/5570 /5580 FRU List Category No. Part Name and D escription Acer Part No. Adapter ADAPTER 65W DEL T A SADP-65KB DBE AP [...]

104 Chapter 6 BLUETOOTH MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 Note: Th e blueto oth modu le does not contain the black mylar as the image shows.. 54.TB2V1.001 BT MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 V00 54.A74V1.003 Cables MODEM CABLE 50.TCZV1.006 LED CABLE 50.TCZV1.00 1 TOUCHP AD CABLE 50.TCZV1.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TCZV1.003 POWER CORD 2.5A 125V USA 27.01518.781 POWER CORD [...]

Chapter 6 105 LOWERCASE W/SPEAKER 60.TCZV1.001 S peaker SPEAKER 23.TCZV1.003 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (TRA VELMA TE) 60.TCZV1.003 MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (ASPIRE) 60.ADKV1.003 FRONT COVER 42.TCZV1.003 DIMM COVER 42.TCZV1.002 HDD COVER 42.TCZV1.001 TOUCHP AD BRACKET 33.TCZV1.001 UPPER CASE (TRA VELMA TE) 60.TCZV1.002 U[...]

106 Chapter 6 COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.TB2V1.001 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FO R COMBO 42.TB2V1.003 COMBO MODULE 24X HLDS GCC- 4244N LF 1.00AB W/O BEZEL KO.0240A.005 COMBO MODULE 24X LITEON SOSC-2485K W/O BEZEL KO.02409.015 CPU/Processor CPU CEL-M370 1.5GMHZ INTEL KC.NV001.370 CPU DOTHAN7[...]

Chapter 6 107 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR DUAL 42.TB2V1.003 42.TB2V1.004 (TM) DVD-RW DRIVE 8X S-MUTI HLDS GSA-4082N W/O BEZEL KU.0080D.017 DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL LITEON SOSW-833S W/O BEZEL KU.00804.012 DUAL PIO/DVR-K16RA AG1 NOBZ LF KU.00805.019 DUAL P AN/UJ-850 AG1 NOBZL LF KU.0080[...]

108 Chapter 6 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST96812A KH.06001.004 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST960812A KH.0600 1.003 HDD 60GB TOSHIBA MK6025GAS KH.06004.004 HDD 60G TOSHIBA KH.0600 4.007 HDD 60GB HGST HTS541260H9A T00 KH.06007.010 HDD 60GB WD WD600UE-22HCT0 KH.06008.002 HDD MODULE 80G TBD HDD BRACKET 33.TB2V1.004 HDD 80G TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KH.08004.003 HDD 80G HIT ACH I[...]

Chapter 6 109 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M06 PORTUGA KB.A2707.012 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0A ARABIA KB.A2707.013 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0C CZECH KB.A2707.016 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0D DANISH KB.A2707.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY NSK-H30M0E DARFON IT AL Y KB.A2707.009 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0F FRENCH KB.A2707.010 KEYBOARD 89KEY DA[...]

11 0 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0D DANISH KB.T5007.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0E IT AL Y KB.T5007.009 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0F FRENCH KB.T5007.010 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0G GERMAN KB.T5007.008 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0H HB KB.T5007.024 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0L GK KB.T5007.023 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NS[...]

Chapter 6 111 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 25.TCZV1.001 LCD/INVERTER CABLE 14.1" WXGA 50.TCZV1.004 LCD BRACKET RIGHT Note: Right bracket is the upper one. 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT Note: Left bracket is the lower one 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.AA6V1.004(Aspire) 60.TB2V1.004(TravelMate) 60.TCZV1.005(TravelMate) LCD BEZEL 1[...]

11 2 Chapter 6 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.TB2V1.004 LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/LOGO 60.TB2V1.005 HINGE P ACK LEFT/RIGHT 6K.TB2V1.001 LCD 14.1" WXGA CMO N141I1-L03 GLARE LK.1410D.005 LCD 14.1" WXGA QDI QD14TL01-02 GLARE 420G LK.14109.005 LCD 14.1" WXGA AU B141EW01 V .0 GLA[...]

Chapter 6 11 3 LCD SCREW RUBBER LCD RUBBER CUSHION 47.A46V1.002 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.TB1V1.001 NAME PLA TE 40.ADKV1.001 NAME PLlA TE (TM) 40.TCZV1.001 Screws SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 SCREW MACH W AFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 SCRW M2*L3 BLACK 86.00C31.220 SCRW M2 X 2 86.00C34.620 SCR M2.5*12L B-ZN NYLOK I-HEAD 86.5A353 .120 SCREW M2.[...]

Appendix A 11 4 Aspire 3680 Series Model RO Countr y Acer Part no Descript ion CPU Memory HDD 1 (GB) ODD AS3681W XCi TWN GCTWN S2.AEP05.001 AS3681WXCi XPHTC1 UMA 2*512/ 40/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_AN CM410 SO512M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682W XCi EMEA South Africa LX.AEP05.017 AS3682WXCi XPHSA1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X[...]

11 5 Appendix A AS3682W XCi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.AEP05.019 AS3682WXCi XPHSV1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682W XCi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AEP05.003 AS3682WXCi XPHCS2 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682W XCi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AEP05.009 AS3682WXCi XPHHU6 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ [...]

Appendix A 11 6 AS3682W XCi EMEA Switzerla nd LX.AEP05.020 AS3682WXCi XPHSW5 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682W XCi EMEA UK LX.AEP05.022 AS3682WXCi XPHUK1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682W XCi AAP Australia/ New Zealand LX.AEP05.023 AS3682WXCi XPHAU1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN[...]

11 7 Appendix A AS3682N WXCi AAP Indonesia LX.AEP0C.002 AS3682NWX Ci LINPUSIN1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682N WXCi AAP Philippine s LX.AEP0C.004 AS3682NWX Ci LINPUSPH1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682N WXCi AAP Malaysia LX.AEP0C.003 AS3682NWX Ci LINPUSMA2 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/[...]

Appendix A 11 8 AS3682W XCi PA A C L A - S panish LX.AEP05.033 AS3682WXCi XPHES1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682W XCi PA A C L A - Portugue se LX.AEP05.037 AS3682WXCi XPHXC1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682W XC China China LX.AEP05.031 AS3682WXC XPHSC7 UMA 1*256/ 60/6L/5R/ C[...]

11 9 Appendix A AS3681N WXCi AAP Indonesia LX.AEP0C.01 1 AS3681N WX Ci LINPUSIN1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3681N WXCi AAP Philippine s LX.AEP0C.013 AS3681NWX Ci LINPUSPH1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3681N WXCi AAP Malaysia LX.AEP0C.012 AS3681NWX Ci LINPUSMA2 UMA 1*256/ 40/6[...]

Appendix A 120 AS3681W XCi AAP Thailand LX.AEP05.046 AS3681WXCi XPHTH2 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3681W XCi AAP Vietnam LX.AEP05.047 AS3681WXCi XPHVN1 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3681N WXCi AAP Malaysia LX.AEP0C.018 AS3681NWX Ci LINPUSMA2 UMA 1*256/ 60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO2[...]

121 Appendix A AS3682W XMi EMEA Germany LX.AEP05.057 AS3682WXMi XPHDE7 UMA 1*512/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N40GB5. 4K NSM8X AS3682N WXCi EMEA Middle East LX.AEP0C.020 AS3682NWX Ci LINPUSAR9 UMA 1*256/ 60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X AS3682N WXMi EMEA Middle East LX.AEP0C.021 AS3682NWX Mi LINPUSAR9 UMA 1*256/ 60/BT/6L/ 5[...]

Appendix A 122 AS3682N WXCi AAP Philippine s LX.AEP0C.025 AS3682NWX Ci LINPUSPH1 UMA 1*256/ 60/6L/5R/ CB_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X AS3682N WXCi EMEA Middle East LX.AEP0C.026 AS3682NWX Ci LINPUSAR6 UMA 1*256/ 40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X AS3682N WXCi EMEA Middle East LX.AEP0C.027 AS3682NWX Ci LINPUSAR7 UMA 1*25[...]

123 Appendix A AS3681W XMi EMEA Switzerla nd LX.AEP05.067 AS3681WXMi XPHSW5 UMA 1*512/ 60/6L/5R/ CB_bg_AN CM410 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NSM8X Model RO Countr y Acer Part no Descript ion CPU Memory HDD 1 (GB) ODD[...]

Appendix A 124 Aspire 5570 Series Model RO Countr y Acer Part no Descript ion CPU Memory HDD 1 (GB) ODD AS5570A WXCi TWN GCTWN S2.AEL05.001 AS5570A WX Ci XPHTC1 UMAC 2*512/ 80/BT/6L/5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN CST1350 SO512M BII6 N80GB5. 4K NCB24X AS5571A NWXMi AAP India LX.AEL0C.001 AS5571ANW XMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/ 100/BT/6L/ 5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN CDT205[...]

125 Appendix A AS5571A WXMi AAP Australia/ New Zealand LX.AEL05.001 AS5571AWX Mi XPHAU1 UMAC 1*512/ 100/BT/6L/ 5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .4K NSM8X AS5571A WXMi AAP Malaysia LX.AEL05.003 AS5571A WX Mi XPHMA2 UMAC 1*512/ 100/BT/6L/ 5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .4K NSM8X AS5571A WXMi AAP Thailand LX.AEL05.004 A[...]

Appendix A 126 AS5571A WXMi PA A C L A - S panish LX.AEL05.008 AS5571AWX Mi XPHES1 UMAC 1*512/ 100/BT/6L/ 5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .4K NSM8X AS5571A WXMi PA A C L A - Portugue se LX.AEL05.010 AS5571AWX Mi XPHXC1 UMAC 1*512/ 100/BT/6L/ 5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .4K NSM8X AS5571A WXMi AAP Singapor e LX.AEL[...]

127 Appendix A AS5570A NWXMi AAP Thailand LX.AEL0C.010 AS5570ANW XMi LINPUSTH2 UMAC 1*512/ 60/6L/5R/ CB_bg_1.3C_ AN CST1350 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NSM8X Model RO Countr y Acer Part no Descript ion CPU Memory HDD 1 (GB) ODD[...]

Appendix A 128 Aspire 5580 Series Model RO Countr y Acer Part no Descript ion CPU Memory HDD 1 (GB) ODD AS5583W XMi China China LX.AFV05.002 AS5583WXMi XPHSC7 UMAC 1*512/ 100/BT/6L/ 5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .4K NSM8X AS5583W XMi China Hong Kong LX.AFV05.001 AS5583WXMi XPHHK9 UMAC 1*512/ 100/BT/6L/ 5R/ CB_abg_1.3C _AN C2DT55[...]

Appendix B 129 This computer ’s compat ibility 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 ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combina[...]

130 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Pro Environment T est Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor View Sonic E72f 17" PerfectFlat color CRT Area with 1280*1024 LCD Monitor COMP A Q FP 7317 17” LCD area with 1024*768 Gateway FPD1730 17”(1280*1024) Projector BenQ FB8225 TV FERGUSON DV3 Audio Jacks Port T est S peaker CREA TIVE HS[...]

Appendix B 131 USB 2.0-Scanner Logitech QuickCam IM(USB2.0 ) 1394 Port T est 1394-HDD Istyle Combo alumiunm external box 1394-Cable 1394 4 to 4 Cable PCMCIA T est Sycard Card 16 bit 32bit SCSI Card Ultra Slim SCSI 1480B Modem Card billionton 56Kbps F AX Modem PC Card 16 bit Lan Card Xircom 10/100 Network PC C ard 32 bit Lan Card NETGEAR Gigabit PC [...]

132 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Environment T est Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor View Sonic E72f 17" PerfectFlat color CRT Area with 1280*1024 LCD Monitor COMP A Q FP 7317 17” LCD area with 1024*768 Gateway FPD1730 17”(1280*1024) Projector BenQ FB8225 TV FERGUSON DV3 Audio Jacks Port T est S peaker CREA TIVE H[...]

Appendix B 133 USB 2.0-Scanner Logitech QuickCam IM(USB2.0 ) 1394 Port T est 1394-HDD Istyle Combo alumiunm external box 1394-Cable 1394 4 to 4 Cable PCMCIA T est Sycard Card 16 bit 32bit SCSI Card Ultra Slim SCSI 1480B Modem Card billionton 56Kbps F AX Modem PC Card 16 bit Lan Card Xircom 10/100 Network PC C ard 32 bit Lan Card NETGEAR Gigabit PC [...]

134 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 135 This section describe s online tech ni cal support servi ces available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TP M, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Un its may access our website. However some information sources[...]

136 Appendix C[...]

Index 105 AA AFLASH Utility 59 Audio 41 B Battery Pack 69 BIOS 36 package 36 password control 36 ROM size 36 ROM type 36 vendor 36 Version 36 BIOS Supports protocol 36 BIOS Utility 47 Navigating 48 Onboard Device Config uration 54 Security 51, 53 System Security 58 Board Layout Top View 5, 97 C Cache controller 36 size 37 CardBus 42 CPU Fa n T rue [...]

106 Index System Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 80 System Memory 37 System Utilities 47 T T est Compatible Compone nts 129 To p 9 7 T ouchpad Check 83 T roubleshooting 79 U Undetermined Prob lems 96 USB 42 utility BIOS 47 V Vi deo 41 W Windows XP Pro Environment T est 130 Window XP Home Environment 132[...]

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