Acer 1520 Series manuale d’uso

Aspire 1360/1520 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 1360/1520 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates 2004/10/20 Chapter 1 Add the most up-to-date system block diagram on page 3. Change the memory controller to “built-in C PU” on page 18.[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights re served. No part of this publication 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 the[...]

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 rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer "global" product offering. T o bett er fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiv[...]

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VII Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Installing t[...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Perf ormance T Mobile AMD Sempron TM processor 2600+ to 3300+ or higher with 128/256 KB L2 cache, supporting AMD Power Now! T echnology and HyperTr ansport technology (for Aspire 1360 only) T AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or hi[...]

2 Chapter 1 T Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports T One IEEE 1394 port T IEEE 802.1 1b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturi ng option) T Bluetooth ® (manufacturing option) Expansion T One T ype III or two T ype II CardBus PC Card slots T Upgradeable hard d isk and memory modules Human-centric design T Rugged, yet extremely portable, construction T S [...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram A B C D E 4 4 3 3 2 2 EGRET Block Diagram FWH SST-49LF040 SVIDEO/COMP RGB CRT LVDS CRT TVOUT LCD ATA 133 AGP 8X LPC Bus / 33MHz 6-CH AC97 2.2 LPC I/F HyperTransport 6.4GB/S 16b/8b Claw Hammer K8 AMD CPU DDR x2 200-PIN DDR SODIMM KBC M38859 Touch Pad Int. KB VIA VT8235CE ACPI 2.0 PCI 6xUSB 2.0 VIA AGTL+ CPU I/F + UMA[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout To p V i e w 1 Line-in Port 15 CPU Socket 2 Line-out Port 16 North Bridge 3 RJ45+RJ1 1 17 Fan Connector 4 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 Note: There is no 18 on this main board. 5 USB Port 19 T ouchpad Cable Connector 6 USB Port 20 HDD Connector 7 USB Port 21 Keyboard Connector 8 USB Port 22 S peaker Ca ble Connector 9 VGA[...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom V iew 1 Wireless LAN Card Connector 5 FIR Port 2 Modem Board Connector 6 DIMM Socket 1 3 Modem Cable Connector 7 DIMM Socket 2 4 IEEE 1394 Port 8 DC Charger Board Connector[...]

6 Chapter 1 Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your comp uter as you would wi th a desktop PC. Front V iew # Item Description 1 Display screen Liquid-Crystal Disp lay (LCD) provides visual output. 2 S tatus indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and compo[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left view # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 PC C ard slots Supports two T ype II or one T ype III CardBu s PC Card(s). 2 Eject button Eject PC cards from the card slots. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 5 Infrared port Interface[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right V iew # Item/ Port Description 1 S peaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.[...]

Chapter 1 9 Re a r P a n e l l # Icon Port Description 1 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., p arallel printer) 3 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 5 External display port C[...]

10 Chapter 1 Bottom V iew # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory .[...]

Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer provide s an array of seven in dicators located below the display screen, showi ng the status of the computer and its components. The Power and Sleep status icons are visib le even when you cl ose the display cover so yo u can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description [...]

12 Chapter 1 Ke y b o a r d The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock @ When @ is on, all alphabetic charac ters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock (F[...]

Chapter 1 13 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corne r of the keycaps. T o si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded [...]

14 Chapter 1 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Keys Description Windows logo key S tart button. Combinations with this key perform sho rtcut functions. Below are a few examples: + T ab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Mi[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hot K eys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volu me output and the BIOS Utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot ke y combination. Hot Key Icon Function Descript ion Fn- l Hotkey h[...]

16 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United S tates-Inter national or United Kingdo m or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is se t when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has [...]

Chapter 1 17 Launch K e ys Located at the top of the keyboard ar e six buttons. These buttons are call ed lauch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wire less and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user . T o set the ot her four launch keys, run the Acer Laun ch Manager . # Ic[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic VIA K8N800+VIA VT8235CE Super I/O controller NS PC87392 Audio controller VIA VT1612A Video controller NVIDIA ® GeForce TM FX Go5200 for Aspir e 1360 Series NVIDIA ® GeForce TM FX Go5700 for Aspire 1520 Ser ies Hard disk drive control[...]

Chapter 1 19 Above table list s some system memory configurations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations . Second Level Cache Item Specification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 128KB or 256KB for AMD Sempron CP U 1MB for AMD Athlon 64 DTR CPU 1st level cache control Always Enabled 2nd level cache control[...]

20 Chapter 1 . Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps for Aspire 1360; 10/100/1000Mbps for Aspire 1520 LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Rear side PXE V ersion 2.0 Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset VIA VT8235CE Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V .90/V .92MDC Modem conne[...]

Chapter 1 21 CD-ROM Interface Items Specification V endor & Model N ame QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Performance S p ecification Brust Data T ransfer ra te PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2) Ultra DMA mode 2: 33.3MB/sec Max. Access time (typ.) QSI- Random: 90 ms Full S troke: 180 ms Mitsumi-[...]

22 Chapter 1 Average Full Access time (typ.) Random CA V mode 1 10 msec typical 150 msec average max Full S troke CA V mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max DVD-5: Random 120 msec typical 160 msec average max Full S troke 270 msec typical 350 msec average max DVD-9: Random 150 msec typical 200 msec average max Full S troke 340 msec typical 450[...]

Chapter 1 23 T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CA V (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X CA V (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Wri te : CD-R 4X, 8X (CL V), Max 16X, MAX 24X (ZCL V) CD-RW 4X (CL V) HS-RW 4X,8X, 10X (CL V) A T API Interface: PIO mode 16.6 MB/sec :PIO Mode 4 DMA mode 16.6 MB/sec:Multi word mode 2 Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/sec: Ultra DM[...]

24 Chapter 1 Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2) Operation environment for “write/rewr ite” application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB r[...]

Chapter 1 25 Loading mechanism Manual load/DC brushless mortor system Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller VT 1612A Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S t ereo S tereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Mixed sound source L[...]

26 Chapter 1 1600x1200 CRT T rue image T rue image T rue image Tru e image T rue image T rue image Vid eo Me m or y Item Specification Fixed or upgradeable Fixed for UMA upgradeable for NVIDIA ® GeForce TM FX Go5200/5700 Video memory size 64MB LCD Display Resolution Resolution 8 bit (256colors) 16 bits (Hi color) 24 bits (T rue color) 32 bits (T r[...]

Chapter 1 27 Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ5, IRQ7 USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level 1.1/2.0 support OHCI USB 2.0 Number of USB port 4 5V/500 mA per slot Location Rear side Other Remarks 3 independent OHCI USB1.1 Host Controller and 1 EHCI USN2.0 Host Controller . PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller TI PC[...]

28 Chapter 1 Screen Diagonal (mm) 390.1 391 391 Active Area (mm) 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.2588x0.2588 0.2588x0.2588 0.25875x0.25875 Pixel Arrangement R.G .B. V ertica l S tripe R.G .B. V ertical Stripe R.G .B. V ertical S tripe Display Mode Normally White[...]

Chapter 1 29 Over V oltage Protection (OVP) 29V Short circuit protection 9.5A @19V output voltage Electrostatic discharge ( ESD) 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) Dielectric Withstand V oltage Primary to secondary 2150VDC for 1 sec. Ground leakage current less than 250uA Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon St an dby Mode [...]

30 Chapter 1 Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 361(W) x 292.5(D) x 47.3(H)mm Weight 3.6kg (8lbs) I/O Ports T wo T ype II or one T ype III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port One RJ-1 1 modem jack (V .92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack One parallel port (ECP/EPP) One S-video port One external mon[...]

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Chapter 2 32 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 Setup. Please al[...]

33 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 34 Inf ormation NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype Displays the CPU type information. CPU S peed Displays the CPU speed. HDD Model Name HDD device model name information wi ll be retrieved automatically during system bo ot. HDD Serial Number HDD device serial number informati on [...]

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

Chapter 2 36 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to disable or a uto. This is because the user is not allowed to con trol the settings in the se cases. Parameter Descripti[...]

37 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving y our hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . Parameter Description Options Infrared Port Enables, disables or auto [...]

Chapter 2 38 DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP . DMA3 /DMA1 Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. (Enable for use with a non-USB aware Ope rating System such as DOS or UNIX). Option: Disabled or Enabled Parameter Description Optio[...]

39 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. M a i n A d v a n c e d B o o t Item Specific Help User Password is : Clear Supervisor Password is : Clear [Enter] Set Supervisor Password Password on Boot [Disabled] Supervisor Passw[...]

Chapter 2 40 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 befo re the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebo ok computer to y[...]

41 Chapter 2 R em oving 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 p assword in the Ent er Current Passwor d field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New [...]

Chapter 2 42 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will sho w you the Setup W arnin g. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

43 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating 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 Info. M a i n A d v a n c e d S e c u r i t y E x i t Item Specific Help Floppy Drive CD-R[...]

Chapter 2 44 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 ut ility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load [...]

45 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: 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 cr[...]

Chapter 3 46 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 Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tw e e z e[...]

47 Chapter 3 General Inf ormation Bef ore Y ou 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.[...]

Chapter 3 48 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the ke yboard , then disassemble the inside[...]

49 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A SCREW MAC FLA T M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK (86.00123.630) B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK( 86.9A352.100) C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325(86.9A352.3R0) D SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0) E SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0) F SCREW M2X2.0 (86.9A552.2R0) G SCREW W AFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 (86.9A552.3R0) H SCRW M2*4 W AFER NI (86.9A552.4R0) I SCR[...]

Chapter 3 50 R emoving the Battery 1. T o remove the battery , push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.[...]

51 Chapter 3 R emoving the Memory Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover . 3. Remove the dimm cover . 4. Pop up the memory . 5. Then remove the memory .[...]

Chapter 3 52 R emoving the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover . 3. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Disconnect the wireless antennae. 5. Pop out the wireless LAN board. 6. T o remove the modem board,[...]

53 Chapter 3 R emoving the Hard Disk D rive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully . 3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk D rive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive[...]

Chapter 3 54 R emoving the LCD Module R emoving the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the middle cover , fi rst use a plastic flat screwdriver to detach the right hinge cap. If you do not have a plastic flat screwdriver , you can simply detach the right hinge cover as the image shows. Th ere is no screw fasten[...]

55 Chapter 3 R emoving the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then discon nect the LCD inverter cable.Then pul l out the wirele ss antennae from[...]

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57 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module R emoving the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and the n remove the four screw[...]

Chapter 3 58 NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverte r cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. R emoving the 15” TFT LCD 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Mod[...]

59 Chapter 3 R emoving the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57. 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 57.[...]

Chapter 3 60 R emoving the LCD Hinges 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57. 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 57. 7[...]

61 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit R emoving the K eyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. Detach the keyboard from the main unit. Then turn over the keyboard. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard. . R emoving the RTC Battery 1. See “Removing the Battery[...]

Chapter 3 62 R emoving the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61. 5. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening th e thermal module. 6. Then remove[...]

63 Chapter 3 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61. 6. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 62. 7. Lift up the CPU lever , then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Pl[...]

Chapter 3 64 R emoving the T ouchpad Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 5. T o detach the touch pad board, fi rst disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad boa rd with a[...]

65 Chapter 3 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 62. 6. Remove the seven screws holding the VGA thermal plate then remove it. R emoving the CPU Heatsink Plate 1. See “Removi[...]

Chapter 3 66 R emoving the ODD Module(1) 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. Remove the screw that fastens t he ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lowe r case. NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only , y ou can remove the ODD module as th[...]

67 Chapter 3 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 5. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket. R emoving the Main Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper C[...]

Chapter 3 68 R emoving the DC Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61. 6. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page [...]

69 Chapter 3 R emoving the PCMCIA Slot 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61. 6. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on pa[...]

Chapter 3 70 10. See “Removing the ODD Module(2)” on page 66. 11 . See “Removing th e HDD Bracket” on page 66. 12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 67. 13. See “Removing the DC Board” on page 68. 14. T ear off the t ape fastening the speaker set cable. Th en remove the four scre ws that secure the speaker set. Remove the speake[...]

71 Chapter 3 System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit 1. T urn out the two screws fastening the modem cover the n open the cover . 2. Connect the wirless a ntennae. 3. Insert the wireless LAN board to the wireless socket on the main board. 4. Close the modem cove r and fasten the cove r with the two screws. NOTE: Y ou must connect the wi[...]

Chapter 4 72 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 symptoms by attempt[...]

73 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette D rive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller , dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled , diagnostic 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 d ri[...]

Chapter 4 74 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing operatio n. 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 main board. 2. Go to the dia [...]

75 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of th e 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 [...]

Chapter 4 76 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 Mete r , confirm t hat if the parame ters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery an d ad[...]

77 Chapter 4 Power-O n Self-T est (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 equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal part back in th[...]

Chapter 4 78 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:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W :xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Error[...]

79 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot 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 BIOS[...]

Chapter 4 80 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 74. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indi[...]

81 Chapter 4 POST Code Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mod e 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with i nitial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values 0Eh Initializ[...]

Chapter 4 82 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 [...]

83 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 84 D2h Unknown interrupt Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM 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 spe[...]

85 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FR U Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted 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 86 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 76. 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[...]

87 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 89. 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 88 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[...]

89 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter or device failed, which installed devices a re incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify that all attached de[...]

Chapter 4 90 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc D rive CD to Disk R ecovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preloa d the system, please click [Y][...]

91 Chapter 4 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical dr ive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Reco very CD to the optical drive in order . Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs. After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below .[...]

Chapter 4 92 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive. 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.[...]

93 Chapter 4 Disk to Disk R ecovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preloa d the system, please click [Y].[...]

Chapter 4 94 5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery . Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery . NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery , not more than fi ve languages could be loa ded to the system. 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical dr ive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Reco very CD to the opt[...]

95 Chapter 4 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below . 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive.[...]

Chapter 4 96 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.[...]

97 Chapter 4[...]

Chapter 5 98 To p V i e w 1 LIN1 Line-in Port 15 U1 1 CPU Socket 2 LOUT Line-out Port 16 U16 North Bridge 3 JK1 RJ45+RJ1 1 17 F AN1 Fan Connector 4 INV1 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 Note: There is no 18 on this main board. 5 CN1 USB Port 19 TP AD1 T ouchpad Cable Connector 6 CN2 USB Port 20 HDD1 HDD Connector 7 CN3 USB Port 21 KB1 Keyboard Conne[...]

99 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew 1 CN1 1 Wireless LAN Card Connector 5 U9 3 F IR Port 2 CN12 Modem Board Con nector 6 DM1 DIMM Socket 1 3 CN10 Modem Cable Connector 7 DM2 DIMM Socket 2 4 SKT2 IEEE 1394 Port 8 BA T1 DC Charger Board Connector SW Settings SW1-8 SW2-7 SW3-6 Chkpw Enable ON X Bootblock Enable XO N[...]

Chapter 6 100 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Aspire 1 360/1520. 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-date information availab le on your reg[...]

101 Chapter 6 Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 102 Aspire 1360 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN LITEON P A- 1900-05QA TBD N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN DEL T A AD P- 90SB TBD Battery N/S RTC BA TTERY LONG TRUM 23.T30V1.001 18 BA TTERY MODULE LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO 6M.A36V1.001 N/S BA TTERY LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO BTP-60A1 BT .T3003.001 N/S BA[...]

103 Chapter 6 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1BG FOXCONN 54.A36V1.001 MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10(01) 54.0901 1.544 MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT T60M665.00 54.09061.001 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 Cables POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.01518.31 1 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.A30V1.004 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.T30V1.01 1 MODEM CABLE 2PIN 2CONNECTOR 55MM 50.41 T1 1.002 Case[...]

Chapter 6 104 HINGE CAP LEFT 42.A30V1.003 HDD SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPOR T BRACKET 33.A30V1.001 2ND F AN BRACKET 33.A20V1.002 TOUCHP AD COVER 42.A30V1.004 MIDDLE COVER HOOK 31.A20V1.001 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHP AD CABLE & SCROLL KEY 60.A36V1.002 MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH BOARD 60.A36V1.003 Aspire 1360 Pict[...]

105 Chapter 6 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER 60.A36V1.001 DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 60 .A36V1.007 Communication Module BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A36V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 50.A36V1.002 CPU CPU SEMPRON 2800+ 62W AMD KC.A2802.62D CPU NB SEMPRON 3000+ 62W AMD KC.A3002.62D HDD/ Hard Disk Drive HDD 40G HIT ACHI 4200RPM 13G1 132 KH.04[...]

Chapter 6 106 16 HDD BRACKET 33 .E02V1.001 Heatsink CPU THERMAL PLA TE 34.A30V1.001 CPU HEA TSINK W/F AN 34.A36V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLA TE 33.A36V1.00 VGA THERMAL PLA TE (FOR UMA) 33.A36V1.003 Keyboard KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1D US INT KB.A3007.019 2 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD00 SWISS KB.A3007.016 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD02 TA I W A N KB.A3007.020 KEYBOAR[...]

107 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0G GERMAN KB.A3007.002 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0K KOREAN KB.A3007.018 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0L GREEK KB.A3007.017 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0M FRENCH/CANADIAN KB.A3007.013 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0N NORWEGIAN KB.A3007.010 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0Q HUNGARIAN KB.A3007.009 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0R RUSSIAN KB.A3007.014[...]

Chapter 6 108 LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.A36V1.001 LCD BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 15.1 RIGHT 33.A36V1.004 NS LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.A36V1.002 LCD BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 15.1 LEFT 33.A36V1.003 INVERTER CABLE 50.A36V1.004 INVERTER CABLE 50.A30V1.001 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.4" 50.A30V1.002 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.4" 50.A30V1.003 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 1[...]

109 Chapter 6 HINGE P ACK 15" LEFT/RIGHT 6K.A36V1.001 Main Board MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE & RTC BA TTERY TBD MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE & RTC BA TTERY & VGA BOARD TBD PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001 Miscellaneous TOUCHP AD BUTTON 42 .A30V1.005 LCD SCREW CAP LOWER 47.A16V1.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER [...]

Chapter 6 11 0 CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.A36 V1.002 DVD-RW MODULE 4X 6M.A36V1 .003 CDRW/DVD COMBO DRIVE 24x QSI SBW-242B KO.02407.012 CDRW/DVD COMBO DRIVE 24X P ANASONIC UJDA760 KO.02406.001 DVD-RW 4X QSI SDW-042 DUAL KU.00403.003 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.T30V1.004 PCMCIA slot/PC card slot PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001 Pointing Device NS TOUCHP AD BOARD SY[...]

111 Chapter 6 NS SCRW M2.5*3 W AFER NI 86.9A553.3R0 SCRW M2.5*3 W AFER NI 86.9A553.3R0 NS SCREW M2.5*4L NI 86.9A553.4R0 Aspire 1360 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number[...]

Chapter 6 11 2 Aspire 1520 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN LITEON P A- 1900-05QA TBD N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN DEL T A AD P- 90SB TBD Battery N/S RTC BA TTERY LONG TRUM 23.T30V1.001 18 BA TTERY MODULE LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO 6M.A36V1.001 N/S BA TTERY LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO BTP-60A1 BT .T3003.001 N/S B[...]

11 3 Chapter 6 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1BG FOXCONN 54.A36V1.001 MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10(01) 54.0901 1.544 MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT T60M665.00 54.09061.001 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 Cables POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.01518.31 1 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.A30V1.004 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.T30V1.01 1 MODEM CABLE 2PIN 2CONNECTOR 55MM 50.41 T1 1.002 Cas[...]

Chapter 6 11 4 HINGE CAP LEFT 42.A30V1.003 HDD SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPOR T BRACKET 33.A30V1.001 2ND F AN BRACKET 33.A20V1.002 TOUCHP AD COVER 42.A30V1.004 MIDDLE COVER HOOK 31.A20V1.001 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHP AD CABLE & SCROLL KEY 60.A36V1.002 MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH BOARD 60.A36V1.003 Aspire 1520 Pic[...]

11 5 Chapter 6 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER 60.A36V1.001 DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 60 .A36V1.007 Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) 50.A20V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRA Y) 50.A20V1.002 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A36V1.001 CPU CPU SEMPRON 2800+ 62W AMD KC.A2802.62D CPU NB SEMPRON 3000+ 62W AMD KC.A3002.62D HDD/ Hard Dis[...]

Chapter 6 11 6 HDD 80G TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KA023A KH.08004.001 16 HDD BRACKET 33 .E02V1.001 Heatsink CPU THERMAL PLA TE 34.A30V1.001 CPU HEA TSINK W/F AN 34.A36V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLA TE 33.A36V1.00 VGA THERMAL PLA TE (FOR UMA) 33.A36V1.003 Keyboard KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1D US INT KB.A3007.019 2 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD00 SWISS KB.A3007.016 KEYBOARD D[...]

11 7 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0F FRENCH KB.A3007.015 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0G GERMAN KB.A3007.002 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0K KOREAN KB.A3007.018 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0L GREEK KB.A3007.017 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0M FRENCH/CANADIAN KB.A3007.013 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0N NORWEGIAN KB.A3007.010 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0Q HUNGARIAN KB.A3007.009[...]

Chapter 6 11 8 LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.A30V1.004 NS LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.A30V1.005 INVERTER CABLE 50.A30V1.001 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.4" 50.A30V1.003 NS LCD P ANEL 15.4" W/ HINGE & LOGO 60.A30V1.005 NS LCD BEZEL 15.4" W/ICON PLA TE 60.A30V1.004 HINGE P ACK LEFT/RIGHT TBD Main Board MAINBOARD YUHINA 4 W/LAUNCH BOAR[...]

11 9 Chapter 6 TOUCHP AD BUTTON 42 .A30V1.005 LCD SCREW CAP LOWER 47.A16V1.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.A16V1.002 ICON PLA TE 40.A30V1.001 LOGO PLA TE 31.A30V1.001 Memory NS SODIMM 256M NANY A NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K KN.25603.009 SODIMM 256M SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 KN.2560B.008 SODIMM 256M MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG-335F4 KN.25604.021 SODIMM 256M INFINEON [...]

Chapter 6 120 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.T30V1.004 PCMCIA slot/PC card slot PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001 Pointing Device NS TOUCHP AD BOARD SY NAPTICS TM41P-357 56.17001.001 S peaker SPEAKER 23.A30V1.001 Screws NS SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 NS SCRW THERMAL MODULE FOR J8 86 .00B54.630 NS SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC -420325 86.9A352.3R0 NS SCREW M2.[...]

121 Chapter 6[...]

Appendix A 11 2 Model Name D efinition Aspire 1360 Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD ODD Wireless LAN VGA 1362LMi 15.0" XGA Mobile AMD Sempron 2800+ 62W 2x256M B 60GB 8xDVD-Dual 802.1 1g NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 64MB 1362WLMi 15.4" WXGA Mobile AMD Sempron 2800+ 62W 2x256M B 40GB 8xDVD-Dual 802.1 1g NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 64MB 1363WLMi 15.[...]

11 3 Appendix A 1522LC 15.0" XGA AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 82W 512MB (2*256) 40GB 24x Combo N 64MB shared Aspire 1520 Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD ODD /Card Reader Wireless LAN VGA[...]

Appendix B 11 4 This computer ’s compatibility is a test plan released b y Acer Internal T esting Depa rtment. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly . T est Compatible Components Appendix B[...]

11 5 Appendix B Microsoft Windows XP Environment T est Item Specifications Processor AMD Athlon 64 DTR 3400+ AMD Athlon 64 DTR 3000+ AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 3000+ AMD Sempron 3000+ AMD Sempron 2800+ Memory 256MB : Nanya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) Samsung M470L3224FT0-CB3 (.13u) Infineon HYS64D32020HDL-6-C 32x64 (.1 1u/G) Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-335F4 ([...]

Appendix B 11 6 DVD Dual QSI DVD Dual 4X, QSI SDW-042 w/ standard bazel Lite-On DVD Dual 8X , LiteOn SOSW-852S w/ standard bezel To s h i b a DVD Dual 8X, T oshiba L532A w/ standard bazel Pioneer DVD-dual 8X, Pioneer DVR K14RA w/ stantard bezel AC Adapter (3 pin) 135W: Hipro Adapter 135W Lite-on ADT 135W 3P19V P A-1 131 Y3 REV02 Delta ADT 19V135W3P[...]

11 7 Appendix B I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB In terface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface I/O - Legacy (PS2/Serial) Keyboard/ Mouse IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard [...]

Appendix B 11 8 PCMCIA PCMCIA - A T A IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory S tick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Apacer SD Card 256MB T ranscend SD Card 32MB Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MB PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec U[...]

11 9 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 120 This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer, 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 some in formation sources wi[...]

121 Appendix C[...]

Index 122 A AFLASH Utility 45 Audio 18 B Battery 27 BIOS 18 package 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Setup Utility 3 2 BIOS Supports protocol 18 BIOS Utility 32 Basic System Settings 37 Navigating 33 Onboard Device Config uration 40 Startup Con figurat ion 39 System Inform ation 33 System Security 44 Board Layout Bottom View 5, [...]

123 Index O Online Support Information 120 P Panel 5, 99 Bottom 10 Parallel Port 26 PC Card 27 PCMCIA 27 Power Management 29 Power System Check 74 Battery Pack 76 Power Adapter 75 R Removing the Battery Pack 50 RTC 1 8 S Second Level Cache 18 speakers hotkey 15 S tandby Mode 29 Super I/O 18 System Check Procedures 73 System Diagnostic Diskette 45 S[...]