Aspire Digital 6930G manual

Aspire 6930/6930G Serie s 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 dates made on Aspire 6930/6930G Series se rvice guid e. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar 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 av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's global product offering. T o better fit local marke t requirements and enhance product competitivene[...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Removing the Speaker Modu le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Removing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 R[...]

IX T able of Contents HDD Not Operating C orrectly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1[...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 proces so r technology , featuring: • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor • Mobile Int el® PM45/G M45 Expre[...]

2 Chapter 1 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Intel® T urbo Memory supported* • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card re ader Audio • Dolby®-epitomized surroun d sound system with tw o built-in stereo speake rs and one subwoofer[...]

Chapter 1 3 Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY ST AR® 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • T ouchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fi ngerprint r[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Azalia ODD (SATA) (RTS5158E) FSB X'TAL 32.768KHz Media Cardreader SATA1 X'TAL 14.318MHz CIR X'TAL 32.768KHz PCI-Express X4 DMI interface Fan Driver USB Port x 3 EC (WPC775LDG) LPC Penryn 479 USB 2.0 ICS: ICS9LPRS365BGLFT SELGO: SLG8SP512K05 HDD (SATA) *2 Thermal Sensor ICH9M SPI ROM Cantiga Card Reade[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display [...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer . 8 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader suppo[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left View No. Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adap ter 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). 4 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor , LCD projector). 5 [...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View Rear View No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the opti cal disk fr om the d rive. 5 Emergenc[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the co mputer's hard disk (secu red with screws). 5 Hard disk bay- Secondary Houses the comp uter's har[...]

10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel ind icators are visible e ven when the compute r cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The b at te r y l ig ht shows am ber w hen the battery is charging. 2. F ully charge d: The light shows green when i n AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the k[...]

Chapter 1 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the to uchp ad with Acer Bio- Protection fingerp rint reade r: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . • Press the left (1) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions. The[...]

12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated[...]

Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close th e S tart men[...]

14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen 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. Hotkey Icon Func tion Description <Fn> + <F1>[...]

Chapter 1 15 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center an d/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard . NOTE: Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Eu[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bi o-Protection Fi ngerprint Solu tion is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Micr osoft Windows ope rating system. Utilizing the uniquen ess of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fin gerprint Solution has inco r[...]

Chapter 1 17 Double (vertical), T ri ple (primary at left), T riple (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently . Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo win g two displays to be partitioned independently . AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVi[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Northbridg e Item Specification CPU type Intel Penryn (dual core) CPU Features • Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution • On-die, primary 32-KB instruction cache and 32-KB write - back data cache • On-die, up to 6MB second level shared cache with advanced transfer c[...]

Chapter 1 19 Southbridge System Board major Ch ip s Item Specification Chipset ICH9M Features • Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH • PCI Express Base S pecification, Revision 1.1 support • PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs) • ACPI Power Manageme nt Logic Support • Enhanced DMA controller , inter[...]

20 Chapter 1 CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50% : On =93C; Off=85C • OS Shut down: 105C • H/W Shut down: 1 10C Fan default: 3.5V BIOS ROM System Clock Crystal and Oscillator Level Fan On T emp. Fan Off T emp. RPM Throttling dB(A) 0 50 45 2300 31 1 60 55 2600 34 2 70 65 2800 37 3 80 75 3100 40 Item Specification BIOS V endor Phoenix [...]

Chapter 1 21 System Memory Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome 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. Item Specification s Memory Controller Integrat ed with GMCH (GM45/ PM45) Memory Size 0MB (N[...]

22 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Super-Multi Combo Module Item Sp ecification V endor & Model Name Segate ST9250827AS ST9120817AS Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS To s h i b a MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX MK1252GSX WD WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVS HGST 5K320-320 5K320-250 5K320-160 5K320-120 Capacity (MB) 250, 120 320, 160 320, 250, 160, 120 320, [...]

Chapter 1 23 Formats Supported • KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session • CD Extra (CD PLUS) • Video CD • CD text data (Read / Write) • CD-R discs (Read / W rite) • CD-RW discs (Read / W rite) • DVD-ROM • DVD-R V er . 2.0 & 2.1 for General (Read / Write) • DVD-R DL V er .3.0 (Read/W rite) • DVD-RW V er .1.0 & 1.1 & [...]

24 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Module Thermal Contr ol Item Spec ification Manufacturer and Model Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR T ype Drawer loading Interface SA T A Data T r ansfer Modes • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 Buffer Memory Size 4.5 MB Maximum W rite S peed 1 1 Mbytes/sec Maximum Read S peed 9 Mbytes/sec Formats Supported Read • BD-Video [...]

Chapter 1 25 LCD 16” Item Specification V endor/model name SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare L TN16 0A T01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA Glare L TN160HT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare L TN160A T01-A01 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA None Glare L TN160HT01-001 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA+ Non e Gl a re L TN160A T01-1 LF Screen Diagonal (mm) 406.4 (16.0”) Display Are[...]

26 Chapter 1 VGA Subsystem MXM Video Memory EC/KBC Item Specification T ype Nvidia NB9M-GS Features • Unified Shader Architecture • Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4 • Geometry In stanci ng 2.0 • SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizati ons and support • Adaptive PCI Express Interface • High efficiency integrated adaptable and programm[...]

Chapter 1 27 Keyboard Media Card Reader Audio Interface Features • Host interface, base on Intel’s LPC Interface sp ecification Revision 1.0 • PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3 .0 compliant • Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) S pecifications Rev 1.2 • Share BIOS flash memory • Support for SPI flash memories • Host-controlled [...]

28 Chapter 1 LAN CIR Bluetooth Sampling Rate Al l DACs supports 16/20/24- bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate. All ADCs supports 16/20/24-btt, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate. T wo indepen den t S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/20/24 -bit, 44.1k/48k/ 88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate. One for normal S/PDIFoutp ut, the other one output an independent [...]

Chapter 1 29 MDC Module Finger Prin t Reader WLAN Item Specification Features • ITU-T V .92 , V .90 Data Mode with auto -fal lback to, V .34, V .32terbo, and V .32b is • V .42 LAPM and MNP 2-4 error correction • V .44, V .42bis and MNP 5 data compression • Send and receive rates up to 14400bps, support ITU-T V .17, V .29, V .27ter , and V .[...]

30 Chapter 1 Battery Subwoofer USB Interface Antenna 3 x3 or 2x2 Item Specifications (3S2P) V endor & model name • SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • P ANASONIC AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • SIMPLO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P Battery T ype Li-ion Pack capacity • SANYO 6 cell 4400 mAh • SONY 6 cell 4400 mAh • P ANASONIC 6 c[...]

Chapter 1 31 System Power Manag ement USB Compliance Level 2.0 USB Configuration T wo EHCI and Six UHCI Number of ZK2 U SB I/O ports T wo right si de, one left si de. One combines with eSA T A Item Specification Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned of f completely . Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated sh utdown. All devices in the system a[...]

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Chapter 2 33 System Utilities 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 alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

34 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S peed Th is field shows the spee d of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the mo[...]

Chapter 2 35 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . Settings in boldface ar e the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Descriptio n Format/Optio n System T ime Sets th[...]

36 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the sys[...]

Chapter 2 37 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Enter New Passw ord” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphan[...]

38 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current p a ssw or d in the Enter Cur ren t Password fiel d an d pr ess Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm [...]

Chapter 2 39 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . I nfor m at i on M ai n S ec urit y Bo o t Exit I t em S pe c if ic He lp B oot priorit y or der: 1: I DE HDD: S T 9320[...]

40 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup De[...]

Chapter 2 41 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (su ch as USB HDD) before you use th[...]

42 Chapter 2 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the followi ng message displays. 6. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command.[...]

Chapter 2 43 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with remo ving HDD /BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. See the image below . T o reset the HDD p assword, run HDD_PW .EXE as follows: 1. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Press 2. 3. Select one upper-case string fr[...]

44 Chapter 2 Remove BIOS Pas sword: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three time s, System Disabled displa ys on the screen. See the image below . T o reset the BIOS pa ssword, run BIOS_PW .EXE as follows: 1. Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list.[...]

Chapter 2 45 3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy , 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password.[...]

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Chapter 3 47 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the following tool s: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge [...]

48 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions 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. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the batte[...]

Chapter 3 49 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, th [...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the batte ry release latch to the rele ase posi tion (1), the n slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard all the way in to eject the ExpressCard dummy . 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 52. 4. Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown. 5. Carefully open the Lo wer Cover . 6. Remove the HDD2 Cover as shown. HDD2 Cover Lower Cover[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower Cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.[...]

Chapter 3 55 Removing the VGA Module 1. Remove Lower Cover . See “Removing the Lo wer Covers” on page 53. 2. Remove the four securing screws from the VGA Module. 3. Grasp the VGA modu l e and pul l to remo ve . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype VGA Module M2.5*8-I BNI NYLOK 4[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the TV Tuner Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown. NOTE: T o ensure proper assembly , the antenn a cable must be installed as shown. 4. Move the antenna cables away a[...]

Chapter 3 57 5. Detach the TV T uner module by grasp ing the assembl y and pulling away as shown. 6. Grasp the module and pull the bracket away . Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the TV T uner module. See “Removing the TV Tuner Module” on p age 56. 2. Disconnect the two antenna cables.[...]

58 Chapter 3 3. Remove the two securing screws. 4. Remove the W LAN module as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2.0*3 .0-I-NI-NYLOK 2[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower Cover . See “Removing the Low er Covers” on page 53. 3. Hold the Pull T ab and slide the HDD away from the connector . Pull the HDD up as shown to remo ve. NOTE: T o prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing do wn on it or pl[...]

60 Chapter 3 5. Lift the HDD carrier to remove. 6. Grasp the H D D conn e ctor and pull firmly to remove.[...]

Chapter 3 61 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower Cover . See “Removing the Low er Covers” on page 53. 3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-R[...]

62 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 2[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery . See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the HDD2 Cover . See “Removing th e Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. 4. Grasp the Pull T ab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T yp[...]

64 Chapter 3 5. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carri er. 6. Lift the HDD carrier to remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD2 Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4[...]

Chapter 3 65 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*6 .5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10 86.ARE07.001 Power Board M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 3 86.ARE07.002 S peaker Module M3*3 (not available for order) 3 N/A M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 2 86.D01V7.001 LCD Module M2.5*5-I (BNI)(NYL[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover ma y cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are us ed to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Place the computer on a clean dry surface. 3. Locate and remove the ten securing screws on the [...]

Chapter 3 67 6. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 7. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis. Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Expose the bottom side of the Switch Cover . See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 66. 3. Unlock the connector to remove the FFC cable.[...]

68 Chapter 3 4. Grasp the cable and disconnect from the Powe r Board. 5. Remove the three securing screws from the Power Board. 6. Hold the module by the sides and lift to remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Board M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 3[...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the Switch Cover . See “Rem oving the Switch Cover” on page 66. 2. Lift and turn the keyb oard over (as shown ) to expose the F FC. 3. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to remove. 4. Remove the keyboard from the chassis.[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 69. 2. Remove the three securing screw s (red in the following image) from the Subwoofer Module. 3. Remove the two securing screws (blue in the following imag e) the S peaker Modul e. 4. Disconnect th e sp ea ke r cabl e as sh ow n . Ste p Size [...]

Chapter 3 71 5. Grasp the Subwoofer Module from the RIGHT side as shown and tilt over and to the left, as shown. NOTE: The Subwoofer Module is not a replacable part. Do NOT remove from the computer . 6. Grasp the S peaker Module by the righ t side and tilt up to remove. Removing the Antenna Cables 1. Remove the Lower Cover . See “Removing the Low[...]

72 Chapter 3 3. Pull back the cables away and out of the housing well. 4. T urn the computer over (upper base fa cing up) to expose the Antenna cables. 5. After removing the S peaker Modules, grasp the An tenna cable s sitting underne ath. Pull through. 6. Continue to remove the cables until they are completely out of the housing well. NOTE: Place [...]

Chapter 3 73 Removing the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the Antenna cables. See “Removing the Antenna Cable s ” on page 71. 2. Disconnect the LCD and Power cables. 3. Remove the four securing screws (two on each hinge) from the LCD hinges. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5-I (BNI)(NYLOK) 4[...]

74 Chapter 3 4. Carefully remove the LCD module from th e chassis. Removing the Upper Base 1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Modul e” on page 73. 2. T urn the computer over . Remove the ten screws on the bottom panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (Red call out) M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 2 Upper Cover (Blue call out) M2.5*[...]

Chapter 3 75 3. T urn the computer over and disconnect t he three FFC cables from the mainboard. Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown. Un lock the conne ctor and disconnect B as shown. Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown. B C A[...]

76 Chapter 3 4. Remove the ten securing screws on the top panel. W ARNING: Care must be taken when removing the Upper Base from the Lower Base to prevent damage or stress to the surface. 5. Grasp the upper base by the sides and gently lift to remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10[...]

Chapter 3 77 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the U pper Base. See “Removi ng the Uppe r Base” on p age 74. 2. Unlock the securing latch and disconnect the T ouch Pad FFC. 3. Unlock the securing latch and disconnect the Finger Print Reader FFC. 4. Remove the three securing screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader M2[...]

78 Chapter 3 5. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Base. Removing the USB Board 1. Remove the U pper Base. See “Removi ng the Uppe r Base” on p age 74. 2. Grasp the cable connecto r and pull to remove from the bottom base. 3. Remove the single securing screw from the USB board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw[...]

Chapter 3 79 4. Hold the USB board by the edges and pull up to remove. Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the U pper Base. See “Removi ng the Uppe r Base” on p age 74. 2. Disconnect the RJ-1 1 cable from the modem as show n. 3. Remove the two (2) securing screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M2.0*3. 0-I-NI-NYLOK 2[...]

80 Chapter 3 4. Lift the module and remove from the lower cover as shown. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the Modem Module. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 79. 2. Grasp the cable as shown and pull to disconnect fro m the Bluetooth module. 3. Remove the single securing screw . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Mo du l e M[...]

Chapter 3 81 4. Grasp the module by the right side and lift up to remove.[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Modul e” on page 73. 2. Remove the U pper Base. See “Removi ng the Uppe r Base” on p age 74. 3. Remove the See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 79. 4. Remove the Bluetooth Module. See “Rem o ving the Bluetooth Module” on page 80. 5. Disconnect the[...]

Chapter 3 83 8. Remove the three securing screws. 9. While holding the left side of the Lower Base, lift and pivot the mainboard to remove from the base. 10. Grasp the mainboard b y both sides and p ivot upwards to remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 3[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainb oard” on page 82. 2. T urn the Mainboard over and place on a clean surface. 3. Hold the cable connector a nd lift to disconnect from the mainboard. 4. Remove the two securing screws (red) and loosen th e four captive screws (blue) found on the Thermal Modu[...]

Chapter 3 85 W ARNING: T o prevent damage to the Thermal Module or the CPU, hold and lift the Thermal Module by lifting both ends up and away at the same time. 5. Hold the module on b oth sides and lift it cle ar of the Mainboard. Removing the CPU 1. Remove the Thermal Module. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 84. 2. Using a flat screwd[...]

86 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10 86.ARE07.001 LCD Panel M2.5*2.5-I (NI)(NYLOK) 6 86.T25V7.010 LCD Brackets M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 8 86.ARE07.002 Rem ov e Inverter Board Rem ov e LCD Pane l Rem ov e LCD B ez el Rem ov [...]

Chapter 3 87 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Modul e” on page 73. 2. Remove the four upper screw caps and screws, and the six remaining lower securing screws. 3. Lift up the bezel, topside first, and remove it from the LCD Module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10[...]

88 Chapter 3 4. T urn the bezel and pry the left side upwards, followed by the right side. 5. After removing the top p art of the bezel, grasp the bottom corners and c ontinue lifting up the bezel as shown. 6. Lift the bezel away from the panel and lay it flat to expose the Mic cable.[...]

Chapter 3 89 7. Disconnect the Mic cable and remove the LCD bezel.[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 87. 2. Disconnect both cables from the Inverter Board. NOTE: If you are having difficulty removing the cables, first lift the Inverter Board from the back cover be fore disconnecting the cables. 3. Remove the Inverter board fro m the LCD Modul[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 87. 2. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown. NOTE: If necessary lift the camera module to provide better access to the cables. 3. Place your finger on the ends of the module and pry it away from the cover .[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 87. 2. Remove the six securing screws from the LCD hinges. 3. Grasp the top of th e LCD Panel and pi vot upwards to a 90 degree angle. 4. Once the panel is upright, l ift the panel upwards taking care of the cables located in the hinges. Ste p Size[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 92. 2. Dislodge the LCD cable from the left LCD hinge as shown in the following image. 3. T urn the LCD Panel over on a clean surface, and grip the LCD cable by both ends and pull it back. 4. Grip the adhesive strip and pull it bac[...]

94 Chapter 3 6. Peel back the adhesive strip holding the cable to the bottom. 7. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. 8. Remove the LCD bracke ts by pulling them away from the LCD Panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 8[...]

Chapter 3 95 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw hole s (four on each side) on the LCD Pane l as shown. 2. Secure the LCD b rackets to the LCD panel. 3. T urn the panel over . Insert the LCD Panel cable into t he LCD Panel as shown. Secure the cable by replacing the securing strip.[...]

96 Chapter 3 4. Replace the remaining securing stri ps and press down alon g the length of the ca ble to secure it in place ensuring the cable ends are in line with the edge of the panel. 5. T urn the LCD Panel over and re-insert the LCD ca ble into the hi nge retainer . 6. Align the brackets with the alignment wells in th e back panel and lower th[...]

Chapter 3 97 7. Pivot the LCD Panel down in place. NOTE: Ensure the CMOS and Inverter cables are no t under the LCD Panel and correctly ali gned. 8. Replace the six screws to secure the panel within the LCD module. 9. Locate the alignment pins (2) and replace th e Camera Board taking care the pins protrude through the sockets. 10. Connect the Camer[...]

98 Chapter 3 11 . Connect th e right Inverter board cable as shown. 12. Connect the left Inverter board cable as shown. 13. Replace the Inverter board as shown and press down to secure in place. NOTE: T uck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module.[...]

Chapter 3 99 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Align the edge of the bezel with the bottom cover and reconnect the Mic Cable. 2. Align the hinge covers taking care to tuck in all cabling, and lower the bezel down in pl ace. 3. Continue to press the bezel down in place to lock the upper and lower covers in place.[...]

100 Chapter 3 4. Replace the ten securing screws and screw caps on the LCD bezel.[...]

Chapter 3 101 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the Thermal Module W ARNING: T o prevent damage to the Thermal Module or the CPU, hold the Thermal Module b y both ends at the same time. 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown. 2. Using a flat-tipped screw[...]

102 Chapter 3 3. Connect fan cable to the mainboard as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboa rd is face up. Place the Mainboard in the chassis, left hand rear edge first. 2. While holding the left side of the Lower Base, lower and pivot the mainb oard in to the base. 3. Ensure the screw sockets are aligned. Replace the three securing screws as shown. NOTE: Make sure the I/O p[...]

104 Chapter 3 5. Replace the RJ-1 1 cable in the retaining clip on the ma inboard and stick it in place using the adhesive stri p. 6. Reconnect the Bluetooth and USB cables to the mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the Modem Module 1. Position the module over the aligning pins and insert in place. 2. Replace the bluetooth cable as shown. 3. Replace the single screw to secure the board. 1. Align the screw sockets and press the modem module down to connect to the mainboard. 2. Replace th e tw o securi ng sc [...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the USB Board 1. Replace the USB board on the lower base an d secure with th e single screw (provided ). 2. Reconnect the USB cable as shown. 3. Connect the modem cable as shown .[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader boa rd in the upper cover and secure with the thre e screws as shown. 2. Reconnect the T ouchPa d and Finger Print Reader FFCs as shown.[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover W ARNING: Care must be taken when replacing the Upper Ca se to prevent damage or stress to the surface. 1. S tarting with the rear , alig n the upper cover with the lower cover , taking care to not force in place. 2. Replace the ten securing screws on the top panel.[...]

Chapter 3 109 3. Reconnect the three FFC cab les to the mainboard. Reconnect A a s shown, and close the locking latch. Reconnect B as sh own, and close the lo cking latch. Reconnect C as shown, and close the locking latch. B C A[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 4. T urn the computer over . Replace the ten screws on the bottom panel. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Carefully align the L CD module over the hi nge sockets and lower the mo dule into the cha ssis, taking care not to trap the LCD cables. 2. Replace the four securing screws (two on each side) securing the LCD module.[...]

Chapter 3 111 3. Replace the LCD power cable and AC power cabl e in th e cable guides and clips as shown. NOTE: There are two cable channels. The uppe r channel holds the AC power cable and the lower channel holds the LCD powe r cable. 4. Reconnect the cables as shown . 5. Replace the antenna and backlight cabl es as shown, taking care to follow th[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 6. Push the antenna cables through the cha ssis and pull through from the other side. 7. T urn the computer over and replace t he antenna cables as shown, taking care to follow the cable guides and clips.[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 Replacing the Speaker Module Replacing the Keyboard 1. Align and replace th e S peaker Mod ule in the lower case. 2. Reconnect the speaker cable as shown. 3. Place subwoofer module in to the lower ca se and replace the five securing screws. 1. Align the FFC wi th the connector and press the latch down to secure. 2. T urn the keyboard[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Board 1. Place the power board in the switch cover as shown. 2. Replace the three securing screws. 3. Reconnect the cable and FFC as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Locate the following F FC cables. 2. Reconnect the Power Board FFC. 3. Reconnect the Laun ch Board FFC. 4. T urn the switch board over . 5. Press down on the edges of the Switch Cover first. 6. Snap the Switch Cover in to place by pressing down in the centre of the cover .[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 7. T urn the computer over and re place the ten screws as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the ODD Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier . 3. Replace the HDD and slide to the right to connect the HDD interface. 4. Replace the two securing screws as shown. 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the ODD [...]

11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 3. Slide the module in to the chassis and p ress until module is flush with the chassis. 4. Replace the sing le securin g screw as shown. 1. Replace the HDD connector . 2. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 3. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier . 4. Insert the back first and angle [...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the WLAN socke t. 2. Repl ace the two screws to se cure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. NOTE: The White cable go es to the upper terminal and the black cable to the lower termina l. 4. Ensure that the cabling is replaced as shown to avoid trapping w[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the TV Tuner Module Replacing the VGA Module 1. Insert the TV T uner into the bracket as shown . 2. Insert the TV Tuner in to the socket. 3. Replace the two securing screws. 4. Attach the cable as shown, ensuring that the TV T uner antenna follows the installation pattern of the LCD antenna cables. 1. Insert the VGA module i[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the DIMM Modules NOTE: T o replace DIMM Module 2, first remove DIMM Module 1. In this procedure , only DIMM Module 1 is shown. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Insert the DIMM Module flush with th e conne ctor and pr ess down to lock in place . 1. Replace the HDD2 and Lower Covers and secure the captive screws. HDD2 Cover Lower[...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the ExpressCard an d SD Card Dummy Trays 1. Insert the ExpressCard an d push in to the slot until flush with the chassis cover . 2. Insert th e SD Card and push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover .[...]

Chapter 4 123 Troubleshooting Common Problems 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[...]

124 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly c[...]

Chapter 4 125 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On [...]

126 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 48. 3. If extensive pi[...]

Chapter 4 127 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

128 Chapter 4 Touchpad Failure If the To u c h p a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 129 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

130 Chapter 4 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that th[...]

Chapter 4 131 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a ti me to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup R epair Utility: a. insert the Win[...]

132 Chapter 4 2. T ry an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to Star t ´ Computer . Check that the ODD devi ce is displayed in the Devices with Removable Sto r ag e panel. 4. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a de vice displays a down arrow , right-[...]

Chapter 4 133 a. T ry closing some applications. b. Reboot and try the operation again. 2. Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA: a. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and s[...]

134 Chapter 4 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 135 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries a nd confirm there is a goo d connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alt[...]

136 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g 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[...]

Chapter 4 137 POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST code s, drivers, and keys for the POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the Chipset POST codes and components used in the POST . POST Code Function Phase Component 0xA0 MRC Entry PEI chip set/MRC 0x01 Enable MCHBAR PEI chip set/MRC 0x02 Check ME existence PEI chipset/MRC[...]

138 Chapter 4 0x36 Setup DRAM control registe r for normal op eration an d enable PEI chipset/MRC 0x37 Do ZQ cali bration for DDR3 PEI chipset/MRC 0x38 Perform final Dra/Drb p rogra mming, Set the mode of operation for the memory channels PEI chipset/MRC 0x39 Set Enhanced addressing mode for each channel PEI chipset/MRC 0x40 Perform steps required [...]

Chapter 4 139 Core POST Code Table The following table details the core POST codes and fu nctions used in SecureCore. 0xA0xx Launch BIOS ACMScl ean PEI chipset/MRC 0xA4xx Launch BIOS ACMSch eck PEI chipset/MRC 0xE5 W ait for ME ready DXE H EC I/iAMT 0xE6 ME Ready DXE HECI/iAMT POST Code Function Phase Component 0x00 Early Microcode update for CAR C[...]

140 Chapter 4 0x8A Initi alize OEM special code Crisis Recovery Core 0x8B Initi alize PIC and DMA Crisis Recovery Core 0x8C Initialize Memory type Crisis Recovery Core 0x8D Initialize Memory size Crisis Recovery Core 0x8F Initialize SMM C risis Recovery Core 0x90 System memory test Crisis Recovery Core 0x91 Initialize interru pt ve ctors Crisis Rec[...]

Chapter 4 141 0x12 TIS wait command ready fa iled (prepare to send) DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort 'send ' command due to timeou t DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort 'sendAndGo 'command due to timeo ut DXE TCG 0x04 TIS wait bit set fai led before send last byte DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort command due to timeout before send last byte DXE TCG 0x04 TIS wai[...]

142 Chapter 4 0x22 Reset the keyboard. LBT Core 0x40 T est A20 line LBT Core 0x67 Quick initialization of all A ppl ication Processors in a multi- processor system LBT Core 0x32 Compute CPU speed. LBT Core 0x69 Initialize the handle r for SMM. LBT Core 0x6B If CMOS is bad, load Custom De faul ts from flash into CMOS. If successful , reboot. LBT Cor[...]

Chapter 4 143 0xD6 Initialize PC card LBT Core 0x58 T est for unexpected interrupts. First do an STI for hot interrupts. Secondly , test the NMI for an un expected interrupt. Thirdly , enable the parity checkers and read from memory , checking for an unexpected interrupt. LBT Core 0x3F ROMPolit memory init LBT Core 0xC4 Install the IRQ vectors (Sev[...]

144 Chapter 4 0x72 Check status bits to see if configuration problems were detected. If so, display error messages on the screen. LBT Core 0x4F Initialize MultiBoot. Allocate memory for old a nd new MultiBoot history tables. LBT Core 0xCD R eclai m console vector after HW vectors initialized. LBT Core 0x7D Initialize Intelligen t System Monitoring.[...]

Chapter 4 145 0xB6 If password on boot i s enabled, a call is mad e to Setup to check password. If the user d oes not enter a valid password, Setup does not return. LBT Core 0x98 Search for option ROMs. Rom scan the area from C800h for a length of BCP_ROM_ Scan_Size (or to E000h by default) o n every 2K boundary , looking for add on cards that need[...]

146 Chapter 4 0xB7 Initialize ACPI BIOS. LBT Core 0x9B Enabl e CPU management (Geyserville I) LBT Core 0xBD Display Boot First menu if MultiBoot is installed and hotkey pressed. LBT Core 0xBF Check virus and backu p re minders. LBT Core 0x97 Create pointer to MP table in Extended BDA. LBT Core 0x99 Check support status for Self-Monitoring Analysis [...]

Chapter 5 147 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View LAN Transformer LCD wire Conn. PWR wire conn. Int. Speaker Conn. PWR/B FFC Conn. K/B FFC conn. Logo backlight PWR conn. MMB FFC conn. Charger IC EC/ KBC KBC X’tal S.B. X’tal 3/5V PWR IC BT wire conn. MDC b2b conn. USB/B wire conn.. Media Carder IC RTC batt. conn.. 1.8V PWR IC. Subwoofer conn[...]

148 Chapter 5 Bottom View LAN control IC Battery connector CPU core PWR IC Acer ID ROM System BIO S ROM S.B. (ICH9M) ODD conn. 1 st HDD conn. 2 nd HDD conn. Card Reader conn Dual m-PCIe conn. CIR IC 1.5V PWR IC CLG . GEN. CLG . GEN. X’tal Woofer IC Audio CODEC RJ45 I/O Docking I/O CRT I/O N.B. Cantiga CRT IC FAN conn. FAN Ctrl IC HDMI IC Thermal [...]

Chapter 2 149 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 6930/6930G . Aspire 6930/69 30G provide s one Hardware Open Gap on main boa rd fo r clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Check Hardwar[...]

150 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

Chapter 6 151 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceab le Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 6930/693 0G . Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-dat[...]

152 Chapter 6 Aspire 6930/6930G Exploded Diagrams Main Module Item Description Part No. Item De scription Part No. 1 Middle Cover 42.ASR07.001 5 Thermal Unit 60.A VB07.003 2 Upper Case Assy 60.A VB07.00 1 6 HDD2 Cover 42.A VB07.001 3 Lower Case Assy 60.A VL07.001 7 SD Dummy TBD 4 Base Cover 42.ASR07.002 8 ExpressCard Dummy 42.ASR07.003[...]

Chapter 6 153 LCD Module Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. 1 Left Bracket 33.ASR07.005 6 LCD Cable 50.ASR07.002 2 LCD Panel LK.16006.001 7 Inverter 19.ASR07.001 3 Right Bracket 33.ASR07.004 8 LCD Bezel 60.ASR0 7.005 4 Camera 57.ARE07.001 9 Screw Cap 47.ASR07.002 5 LCD Assy 60.A VB07.002 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]

154 Chapter 6 Aspire 6930/6930G FRU List Category Description Ace r Part No. Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DEL T A SADP-6 5KB DF A A P .06501.013 ADAPTER 65W LITEON P A-1650-02 AC LF AP .06503.016 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 AP .0650A.010 Adapter DEL T A 65W SADP-65KB BFJA L V4 LF for OBL AP .06501.014 ADAPTER DEL T A 90W ADP-90SB BBEA LF AP .090[...]

Chapter 6 155 MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9M-GS DDRII 256M 400MHz 32*16 MXM I w/ HDCP w/ Intersil PowerIC VG .9MG06.001 Y uan VGA Card nVidia NB9M-GS DDRII 256M 400MHz 32*16 MXM I w/ HDCP w/ Intersil PowerIC VG .9MG0Y .001 MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9P-GE2 DDRII 512M 400MHz 32*16 MXM II w/ HDCP w/ MPS PowerIC VG .9PG06.003 Y uan VGA Card nVidia NB9P-GE2 DDRII[...]

156 Chapter 6 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ1 1, USB/TV CABLE FOR TV 60.A VL07.001 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ12, USB CABLE FOR NON TV 60.ASR07.002 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ1 1, USB/TV CABLE FOR TV W/O E SA T A 60.ASR07.003 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ12, USB CABLE FOR NON TV W/O E SA T A 60.ASR07.004 B[...]

Chapter 6 157 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.ASR07.001 Combo Drive BLUE RA Y COMBO MODULE 6M.ASR07.002 BLUE RA Y COMBO TRA Y 2X SONY BC-5500S-AR KO.0020E.002 ODD BEZEL - BLUE RA Y 42.ASR07.006 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.ASR07.001 Category Description Ace r Part No.[...]

158 Chapter 6 HDD HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SA T A LF F /W:3.AAA KH.1 2001.032 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB MK1252GSX Vi rgo BS SA T A LF F/W:L V010J KH.12004.0 08 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB HTS543212L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C KH.12007.016 HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett [...]

Chapter 6 159 2nd HDD BRACKET 33.ASR07.003 2nd HDD COVER FOR 2nd HDD SKU 42.A VB07.001 2nd HDD COVER FOR NON 2nd HDD SKU 42.ASR07.007 Keyboard Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 T eton Internal S tandard 105KS Black US International (glossy) KB.INT00.297 Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 T eton Internal S tandard 105KS Black US International Hebrew (glossy) KB.INT00.298 Keyb[...]

160 Chapter 6 Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 T eton Internal S tandard 106KS Black Hungarian (glossy) KB.INT00.317 Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 T eton Internal S tandard 105KS Black Greek (glossy) KB.INT00.318 Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 T eton Internal S tandard 106KS Black German (glossy) KB.INT00.319 Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 T eton Internal S tandard 106KS Black French (glo[...]

Chapter 6 161 LCD COVER ASSY IMR W/BACKLIGHT MIC ANTENNA 60.A VB07.002 LCD BEZEL 16 IN. FOR CC D 60.ASR07.00 5 LCD HINGE- R 16 IN. 33.ASR07.004 LCD HINGE- L 16 IN. FOR UMA 33.ASR07.005 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 CCD MODULE 0.3M BN30V4O7-030 57.ASR07.001 LCD MODULE 16 IN. WXGA W/CCD WLAN MXM 6M.A VB07.001 LCD SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA Glare L TN160HT[...]

162 Chapter 6 LCD COVER ASSY IMR W/BACKLIGHT MIC ANTENNA FOR NON BEZEL 60.A VL07.002 LCD BEZEL W/FILM 16 IN. FOR CCD 60.A V L07.00 3 LCD HINGE- R 16 IN. FOR NON BEZEL 33.A VL07.001 LCD HINGE- L 16 IN. FOR NON BEZEL 33.A VL07.002 LCD HINGE COVER 42.A VL07.001 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 CCD MODULE 0.3M BN30V4O7-030 57.ASR07.001 Mainboard MAINBOARD [...]

Chapter 6 163 Screw List Miscellaneous NAME PLA TE - AS6930 47.ASR07.001 LCD BEZEL RUBBER 47.ASR07.002 RUBBER FOOT -A 47.ASR07.003 RUBBER FOOT -C 47.ASR07.004 RUBBER FOOT - REAR 47.ASR07.005 Category Description Acer Par t No. SCREW M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 86.AR E07.001 SCREW M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)(NYLOK) IRON 86.ARE07.002 SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-N YLOK [...]

Appendix A 164 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 6930/6930G Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU AS6930- 732G25Mn AAP Vietnam LX.ASR0X.024 AS6930-732G25Mn EM VHP32A TVN1 MC UMACO 2*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n3_0.3D_HG_EN13 C2DP7350 AS6930- 843G25Mn AAP Japan LX.ASR0X.023 AS6930-843G25Mn VHP32AJP1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2[...]

165 Appendix A AS6930- 583G32Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.ASR0X.009 AS6930-583G32Mn VHP32A TEA3 MC UMACO 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES21 C2DT5800 AS6930- 583G32Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.ASR0X.008 AS6930-583G32Mn EM VHP32A TEA3 MC UMACO 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES22 C2DT5800 AS6930- 583G32Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.ASR0X.007 AS6930-583G3[...]

Appendix A 166 AS6930- 731G25Mn CHINA China LX.ASR0X.026 AS6930 -731G25Mn VHP32A TCN1 MC UMACO 1*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_SC1 1 C2DP7350 AS6930- 582G16Mn AAP Singapore LX.ASR0X.029 AS6930-582G16Mn VHP32A T SG1 MC UMACO 1*2G/160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ZH31 C2DT5800 AS6930- 592G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.ASR0X.027 AS6930-592G32Mn VHP32A T SG1 MC UMACO[...]

167 Appendix A AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A VB0X.072 AS6930 G-844G64Mn VHP32A TEU1 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_CS21 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A VB0X.066 AS6930 G-844G64Mn VHP32A TEU4 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FI12 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA Eastern Euro[...]

Appendix A 168 AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA Switzerland LX.A VB0X.045 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32A TCH 1 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT42 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA UK LX.A VB0X.044 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32A TGB1 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN14 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA Middle East LX.A VB0X.043 AS[...]

169 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A VB0X.026 AS6930 G-733G25Mn VHP32A TEU7 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ENG1 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A VB0X.025 AS6930 G-733G25Mn VHP32A TEU6 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_CS21 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.[...]

Appendix A 170 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Middle East LX.A VB0X.007 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32A TME3 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Middle East LX.A VB0X.006 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32A TME6 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN15 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Middle East LX.A VB0[...]

171 Appendix A AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA Luxembourg LX.A VB0X.1 13 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32A TLU1 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT42 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 844G64Mn EMEA Norway LX.A VB0X.1 14 AS6930 G-844G64Mn VHP32A TNO1 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO12 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 844G64Mi EMEA Russia LX.A VB0X.[...]

Appendix A 172 AS6930G- 842G25Bn CHINA China LX.A VB0X.082 AS6930G-842G25Bn VHP32A TCN1 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC1 1 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 862G32Bn CHINA China LX.A VB0X.081 AS6930G-862G32Bn VHP32A TCN1 MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC1 1 C2DP8600 AS6930G- 864G32Bn CHINA China LX.A VB0X.080 AS6930G-864G32B[...]

173 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G32Bn EMEA France LX.AUU0X.035 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32A TFR1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Bn EMEA Germany LX.AUU0X.034 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32A TDE1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_DE13 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Bn EMEA Belgium LX.AUU0X.033 AS6930 G-733G32Bn VHP32A[...]

Appendix A 174 AS6930G- 733G32Bn EMEA S pain LX.AUU0X.017 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32A TES1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Bn EMEA Greece LX.AUU0X.016 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32A TGR1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EL32 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Bn EMEA Greece LX.AUU0X.015 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32A TG[...]

175 Appendix A AS6930G- 583G25Mn EMEA South Africa LX.AUU0X.185 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32A TZA1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 C2DT5800 AS6930G- 583G25Mn EMEA Denmark LX.AUU0X.184 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32A TDK1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO13 C2DT5800 AS6930G- 583G25Mn EMEA Germany LX.AUU0X.183 AS6930G-5[...]

Appendix A 176 AS6930G- 583G25Mn EMEA Portugal LX.AUU0X.166 AS6930 G-583G25Mn VHP32A TPT1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PT12 C2DT5800 AS6930G- 583G25Mn EMEA S pain LX.AUU0X.165 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32A TES1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 C2DT5800 AS6930G- 583G25Mn EMEA Greece LX.AUU0X.164 AS6930G-583G25Mn [...]

177 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G32Mn EMEA South Africa LX.AUU0X.072 AS6930G-733G32Mn EM VHP32A TZA1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Mn EMEA Denmark LX.AUU0X.071 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32A TDK1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO13 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Mn EMEA France LX.AUU0X.070 AS6930G-733G32Mn[...]

Appendix A 178 AS6930G- 733G32Mn EMEA Slovenia/ Croatia LX.AUU0X.053 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32A TSI1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN12 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Mn EMEA Portugal LX.AUU0X.052 AS6930 G-733G32Mn VHP32A TPT1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PT12 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G32Mn EMEA S pain LX.AUU0X.051 AS6930G-733G[...]

179 Appendix A AS6930G- 734G64Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AUU0X.137 AS6930G-734G64Mn VHP32A T EU5 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2*2G/320+320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PL1 1 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 734G32Bn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AUU0X.136 AS6930G-734G32Bn VHP32A TEU 5 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PL1 1 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 583G32Mn P A Canada LX.AUU[...]

Appendix A 180 AS6930G- 583G32Mn AAP Australia/New Zealand LX.AUU0X.079 AS6930G-583G32Mn VHP32A T AU1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN12 C2DT5800 AS6930G- 583G32Mn AAP Japan LX.AUU0X.078 AS6930G-583G32Mn VHP32A TJP1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_JA1 1 C2DT5800 AS6930G- 733G32Mn AAP Australia/New Zealand LX.AU[...]

181 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Denmark LX.AUU0X.126 AS6930G-733G25Mn VHP32A TDK1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO13 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 734G32Bn CHINA China LX.AUU0X.077 AS6930G-734G32Bn VHP32A TC N1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2*2G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC1 1 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 734G32Bn CHINA Hong Kong LX.AUU0X.076 AS6930G-734G32[...]

Appendix A 182 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Italy LX.AUU0X.1 10 AS6930 G-733G25Mn VHP32A TIT1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT12 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA T urkey LX.AUU0X.109 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32A TT R1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_TR32 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 733G25Mn EMEA Middle East LX.AUU0X.108 AS6930G-7[...]

183 Appendix A AS6930G- 842G25Bn CHINA China LX.AUU0X.187 AS6930G-842G25Bn VHP32A TC N1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC1 1 C2DP8400 AS6930G- 863G32Mn AAP Vietnam LX.A VN0X.022 AS6930 G-863G32Mn EM VHP32A TVN1 MC 9PGSHM512COF 2G+1G/320/BT/ 8L/5R/CBU_n3_FP_0.3D_HG_EN13 C2DP8600 AS6930G- 843G25Mn AAP Japan LX.A VN0X.018 AS6930G-843[...]

Appendix A 184 AS6930G- 734G32Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.A VN0X.003 AS6930G-734G32Mn EM VHP32A TXC1 MC 9PGSHM512COF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_XC22 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 734G32Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.A VN0X.002 AS6930G- 734G32Mn EM VHP32A TEA3 MC 9PGSHM512COF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 C2DP7350 AS6930G- 734G32Mn PA A C L A[...]

185 Appendix A AS6930- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO 2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO 2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO 2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO 2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO 2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N [...]

Appendix A 186 AS6930- 732G16Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO2GBII6 N N160GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 732G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO2GBII6 N N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 582G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO2GBII6 N N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 842G32Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO2GBII6 N N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 731G25Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO1GBII6 N N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930- 582G16Mn N16WXGAG8 UMA N SO2GBII[...]

187 Appendix A AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320G[...]

Appendix A 188 AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WX[...]

189 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WX[...]

Appendix A 190 AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320G[...]

191 Appendix A AS6930G- 844G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGE2HM 512M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS6930G- 944G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGSHM 512M-GD3 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 944G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGSHM 512M-GD3 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 943G64Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGSHM 512M-GD3 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N320GB 5.4KS AS69[...]

Appendix A 192 AS6930G- 733G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Bn N16WX[...]

193 Appendix A AS6930G- 583G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G25Mn N16WX[...]

Appendix A 194 AS6930G- 733G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WX[...]

195 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G32Mn N16WX[...]

Appendix A 196 AS6930G- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 583G32Mn N16WX[...]

197 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G25Mi N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 734G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 734G32Bn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N32 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WX[...]

Appendix A 198 AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WXGAG8 9MGSHM 256M-GD2 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N25 0GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 733G25Mn N16WX[...]

199 Appendix A AS6930G- 734G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGSHM 512M-GD3 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 734G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGSHM 512M-GD3 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 734G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGSHM 512M-GD3 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 734G32Mn N16WXGAG8 9PGSHM 512M-GD3 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N AS6930G- 734G32Mn N16WXGAG8[...]

Appendix A 200 AS6930- 583G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N N AS6930- 583G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N N AS6930- 583G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N N AS6930- 583G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N N AS6930- 583G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N N AS6930- 583G32Mn NSM8XS 5[...]

201 Appendix A AS6930- 732G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 N AS6930- 582G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 N AS6930- 842G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N N AS6930- 731G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N N AS6930- 582G16Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 N AS6930- 59[...]

Appendix A 202 AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E [...]

203 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mi NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MABG N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E[...]

Appendix A 204 AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 T[...]

205 Appendix A AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 844G64Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2M[...]

Appendix A 206 AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MM[...]

207 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MM[...]

Appendix A 208 AS6930G- 583G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 583G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 583G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 583G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 583G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E [...]

209 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mi NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MABG SP1x2MABG N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4[...]

Appendix A 210 AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 734G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 T[...]

21 1 Appendix A AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 583G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 593G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 954G50B NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in N N BT 2.0 TCS[...]

Appendix A 212 AS6930G- 734G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4[...]

213 Appendix A AS6930G- 842G25Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 863G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 843G25Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 864G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 584G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW [...]

Appendix A 214 AS6930G- 593G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 734G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N TCS4E AS6930G- 733G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 732G32Mn NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E AS6930G- 844G32Bn NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW [...]

Appendix B 215 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s 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. Rega[...]

216 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test V endor Ty p e Descriptio n Adapter F0000183 DEL T A CN 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 1.7x5.5x1 1 SADP-65KB DF A LF level 4 10001023 LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 1.7x5.5x 1 1 P A-1650-02AC LF level 4 60002015 HIPRO 65W Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5. 5x1 1 Y ellow HP-OK065B13 LED LF level 4 F0[...]

Appendix B 217 60002005 HGST SG N120GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rp m 120GB HTS543212L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C 60002036 SEAGA TE N160GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 540 0rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N160GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1652GSX Virgo - BS SA T A LF F/W:L V0 10J 600020[...]

218 Appendix B 60002036 SEAGA TE N320GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 540 0rpm 320GB ST9320320AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N320GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3252GSX Virgo BS SA T A LF F/W:L V0 10J 60002005 HGST SG N320GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rp m 320GB HTS543232L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C 60001994[...]

Appendix B 219 Southbridge Chipset T est 10001067 INTEL ICH9M SB Chipset Intel CS ICH9M Keyboard T est 820123 DARFON 17_18KB-FV1 Key board 17_18KB-FV1 T eton S tandard Black (Glossy) LAN T est 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER AR8121 Atheros Lan AR812 1 WiFi Antenna T est 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER PIF A PIF A Audio Codec T est 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER ALC888S A[...]

220 Appendix B Peripheral Tests WLAN T est 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wirel ess LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wirel ess LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN 10001067 INTEL SP1x2MMW Lan Intel WLAN 51 2AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Te s t Category Model PCMCIA T est TV - Tun[...]

Appendix B 221 Display Port T est External Monitor - CR T Monitor View Sonic PF775 Graphic Series G T775 Philips 109P Dell 21" Monitor External Monitor - LCD Monitor COMP AQ FP 7317 17" LCD area with 1024*768(QSMC) View Sonic 1680*1050 Gateway FPD1730 17" (1280*102 4)(QSMC) CMV CM-930D 17" LCD (1280*1024) ACER AL2423W LCD area w[...]

222 Appendix B USB Port T est (cont.) Scanner Canon USB2.0 Scanner NEC MultiReader MR800U3 USB2.0 Scanner Sp e a k e r S C L A R OZAKI USB 5.1CH-IN-2SPK Digital Sound - US206 Joystick NAZAR GPC-V70 Logitech Freedom 2.4Cordless Joystick Logitech WingMan RUMBLEP AD (USB) Camera / DV Kinco QuickCam Logitech QuickCam IM (USB2.0) Dlink Digtal Camera Fle[...]

Appendix B 223 Card Reader T est (cont.) SD Adapter Sandisk SD Adapter Sandisk MicroSD to SD Adapter MS Card Sandisk 64MB MS Card(QSMC) MS Pro Card Sony 256MB MS Card (MS Pro) LEXAR 256MB MS Card (MS Pro)(QSMC) MS Pro Duo Card Sony Memory S tick Pro Duo 4GB Sony Memory S tick Pro Duo 8GB MS Duo Adapter Sony Memory S tick Duo Adaptor Sandisk Memory [...]

224 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 225 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help yo u repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er, ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However[...]

226 Appendix C[...]

227 A AFLASH Utility 41 B Battery Pack 50 BIOS POST Codes 137 BIOS Utility 33–41 Boot 39 Exit 40 Navigating 33 Onboard Device Configur ation 37 Save and Exit 40 Security 36 System Security 40 Bluetooth module 80 Board Layout Top View 147 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module 91 caps lock on indicator 10 Common Problems 124 computer on indicator 1[...]

228 on indicator 10 Memory Check 124 Model Definition 164 Modem Module 79 N No Display Issue 125 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 10 O Online Support Information 225 optical drive module 61 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10 POST Codes 137 Power On Failure 124 S speakers hotkey 14 System Block Diagram 4 T T est Compatible Componen[...]