Acer 3400 Series manual

Acer Ferrari 3400 Series Service Guide 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 Ferrari 3400 servi ce guide. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alert s you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to a[...]

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 CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enha nce product co[...]

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

VIII Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 6[...]

Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Mobile AMD Athlon TM 64 processor T Memory upgradeable up to 2GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible) T High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operati[...]

2 Chapter 1 Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinT ouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered to uchpad pointing device w ith four-way scroll butto n Expansion T One type II CardBus PC Card sl ot T Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T One Card bus type II slot T One RJ-1[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout T op View 1 CPU socket 10 DIMM Socket 2 S-video port 1 1 Optical drive connector 3 CRT 12 Keyboard connector 4 Printer port 13 Main battery connector 5 EazyPort connector 14 FIR 6 RJ45 15 HDD connector 7 RJ1 1 16 PCMCIA slot 8 Power jack 17 IEEE 1394 port 9 LCD connector 18 Four USB ports 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 [...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View 1 Line-in connector 2 Microphone-in connector 3 Line-out connector 4 Mini PCI connector 5 DIMM socket 1 2 3 4 5[...]

6 Chapter 1 Outlook V iew A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front Open V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button T urns on the computer . 3 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive poin ting device which f[...]

Chapter 1 7 Front Panel NOTE: Only one card can ope rate at any give n time. # Icon Item Description 1 S peaker Outputs sound. 2 4-in-1 memory reader Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory S tick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in-1 status indicator Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader . 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared device[...]

8 Chapter 1 Lef t Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Four (4) USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Ser ial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard T ype II CardBus PC Card. 4 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio l[...]

Chapter 1 9 Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Slot loading optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the slot loading optical drive. 2 Optical disc access indicator LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read or written. 3 Optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical[...]

10 Chapter 1 Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Modem jack Conn ects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., p arallel printer). 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 5 S-video Connects t a television [...]

Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 2 Battery rele ase latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pac k. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration[...]

12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read stat us indica tors below the display sc re en. And two on the front of the computer . The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Me[...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboardinclu des an embedded numeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. T oggle on [...]

14 Chapter 1 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 o n embedded[...]

Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Icon Description Windows logo key S tart button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + T ab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo[...]

16 Chapter 1 Hot Keys Using the Fn key with a nother key creates a hot key , providing a quick and convenient me thod for controlling various functions. T o activa te hot keys, first ho ld down the Fn key . Next, p ress the second key in the combination. Finally , release both keys. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help[...]

Chapter 1 17 Fn- y V olume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot Key Icon Function Description[...]

18 Chapter 1 The Euro Symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United S tates-Inter national or United Kingdom 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 set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to[...]

Chapter 1 19 Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left -most button is the power bu tton. T o the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designa ted as the mai l button, the web browser button, and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2). NOTE: T o the left of these five launch keys is t he wireless co[...]

20 Chapter 1 T ouchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The centra l locati on on the palmrest provides optimal co mfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an ex ternal USB mous e, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the[...]

Chapter 1 21 NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchp ad. Also keep the tou chpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the re sponse. T apping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/[...]

22 Chapter 1 Hardware S pecifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD Mobile Athlon TM 64 CPU package packing in 754-pin Lidless PGA CPU core voltage 0.9V/1.2V Core logic VIA K8T800+VIA VT8235CE BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS V ersion BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package PLCC Suppor[...]

Chapter 1 23 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above tabl e, the co nfiguration of sl ot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. DIMM Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512M[...]

24 Chapter 1 Wireless Module 802.1 1g (o ptional device) Item S pecification Chipset BCM4306KFB Data throughput 1 1M bps Protocol 802.1 1g Interface Mini-PCI type II Four-in-On e Card Reader Item S pecification Chipset M220V0315 Data throughput USB 1.1 Protocol SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disc Drive Interface Item V en dor & Model Name HGST MORAG[...]

Chapter 1 25 DVD Interface Item S pecification V en dor & model name MKE-825-CQB Performance S pecification N/A T ransfer rate (KB/sec) N/A Data Buffer The UJ-825-CQB drive has a data buffer that is implemented as a ring buffer . The buffer has a size of 2 Mbyte. Interface IDE/A T API (compliant to A T A/A T API-5) Applicable disc format DVD: D[...]

26 Chapter 1 Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No Resolution Support Support for fixed resolu tion d isplays (e.g. panels) from VGA (640x480) to wide UXGA (1600x1200) re solution L VDS: support LCD panels up to QXGA (2048x1536) 60Hz resolution TMDS: 1600x1200 at 60Hz Bus S pecifications AGP bus support / PCI bus support: AGP2.0: 2X (3.3V)/ AGP 3.0: 4[...]

Chapter 1 27 PCMCIA Port Item S pecification PCMCIA controller TI PCI4510 Supports card type T ype-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Y es (IRQ10) System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic VIA K8T800 (AMD Athlon TM 64-M p rocessor , VIA K8T800+VIA[...]

28 Chapter 1 Package voltage 14.8V LCD Item V endor & model name CMO IDT N150P3 AUO B150PG03 QDI QD15FL02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 380.625 N/A 380 Active Area (mm) 304.5 (H) x 228.37 5 (V) 304.5 (H) x 228.375 (V) 304.1 (H) x 228.1 (V) Display resolution (pixels) 1400x1050 SXGA+ 1400x1050 SXGA+ 1400x1050 SXGA+ Pixel Pitch 0.2175x0.2175 0.2175x0.2175[...]

Chapter 1 29 Soft Of f (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are tur ned off completely . Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Powe[...]

30 Chapter 1 Operating 5~250Hz 0.5Grms, 15mins per axis Non-operating (unpacked) 1.04 Grms, 2-200Hz 15 mins per axis Non-operating (packed) 1.04 Grms, 2-200Hz 15 mins per axis Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 330(W) x 272(D) x 31.8(H)mm Weight 6.64lbs (3.01kg) for 15.1”LCD model with battery I/O Ports One Card bus type II sl[...]

Chapter 2 31 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 compu ter is already 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[...]

32 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 33 Infomation Parameter Description HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master . HDD Serial Number This field d isplays the seri al number of HDD installed on primary IDE master . A T API Device This field disp lays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master . The hard disk drive[...]

34 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only . Actual value s 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 35 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 d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description[...]

36 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 (FIR) Enables, disables or a[...]

Chapter 2 37 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. M a i n A d v a n c e d B o o t Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear HDD Password Is: [Enter] Set Supervisor Password Password on Boot [Disabled] S[...]

38 Chapter 2 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 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[...]

Chapter 2 39 2. T ype a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensi tive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field. IMPORT ANT : Be very careful when typing your password bec ause the characters do not ap pear on the screen. 3. Press[...]

40 Chapter 2 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e . After setting the p assword, the comput er sets the Us er Password parameter to “Set”. 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter . 6. When you are done, press u to save the cha nges and exit th[...]

Chapter 2 41 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboa rd 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 +Hard Drive Flop[...]

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

Chapter 2 43 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should cre[...]

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Chapter 3 45 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the co mputer , you ne ed the following tool s: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screwdriver T Philips screwdriver T Flat blad[...]

46 Chapter 3 General Information Before 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. 3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: Ferrari 3200 series product uses mylar or ta[...]

Chapter 3 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

48 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A NUT -I/O B SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK C SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK D SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK E SCREW M2.0X3.5-I-NI-NYLOK F SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK G SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK H SCREW M2.5X4.0-B-NI-NYLOK I SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK J SCREW M2.5X5.0-I-NI-NYLOK K SCREW M2.5X5.5-P-NI-NYLOK LCD Module 6 LCD Cushions J[...]

Chapter 3 49 L SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK M SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN N SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK O SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK P SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK Q SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK R SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI S SCREW M2.5X7 T SCREW M3.0X3.5 U SCREW M2.5X5 (BLACK) Item Description[...]

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

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module Removing the Optical Module 1. Slide the optical disk drive latch. 2. Remove the ODD module. Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover . 2. Remove the HDD cover . 3. Remove the HDD module. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the sc[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side. 2. Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver . 3. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case. 4. Disconnect the left wireless LAN antenna line. Then take out the antenna from th[...]

Chapter 3 53 Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function ke y board and the keyboard 1. T ake the wireless antenna out of th e hook on the function key board. 2. Disconnect function key board connector 3. Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board. 4. Remove the three screws th at secure the keyboard. 5. T urn over the unit and rem[...]

54 Chapter 3 Disassembling the logic upper assembly 1. T ake out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder . 2. Remove the four screws holding the touc hpad shielding and the touchpad board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. 4. Remove the touchpad board. 5. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touch[...]

Chapter 3 55 Disassembling the logic lower assembly 1. In order to take out the main board from the upper case , first remove the four scre ws that fasten the top cover shielding. 2. Remove the three screws holding the 4-in-1 card reader , then remove it. 3. Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module. 4. Disconnect the fan connector the[...]

56 Chapter 3 13. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top co ver shielding. 14. Use a hex wrench (2.5mm) to turn the CPU lo ck counter clock-wise. Then remove the CPU. 15. Put the CPU back to the socket then use a hex wrench (2.5mm) to fasten the CPU lock as shown. 16. Pop out the memory then remove it. 17. Unscrew the two screws that s[...]

Chapter 3 57 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the six screw pad and the six screws. 2. Detach the LCD bezel carefully . 3. Disconnect LCD inverter . 4. Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel. 5. Then remove the LCD. 6. Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets. Then remove the right an d the left LCD b[...]

58 Chapter 3 13. Unhook the spring. 14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit. 15. Then remove the LCD latch kit.[...]

Chapter 3 59 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling th e HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side. 2. T ake out the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Op tical Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. 2. Remove another screw as the picture shows. 3. Then remove the last [...]

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Chapter 4 61 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prot otype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid syst em responses. 1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. Distinguish symp[...]

62 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diske tte. A write-ena bled, diagno stic 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 drive[...]

Chapter 4 63 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n board. 2. Go to the dia gnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instruction s in the me[...]

64 Chapter 4 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 that if the paramete rs 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 and adap[...]

Chapter 4 65 Power-On 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 the[...]

66 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence S truck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliar y Input Device Check” on page 62 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Set[...]

Chapter 4 67 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power s ource (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power System Check” on page 63 Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. Main board. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank[...]

68 Chapter 4 POST Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize 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 69 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 key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 T est f[...]

70 Chapter 4 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 Search for option ROMs. One long,[...]

Chapter 4 71 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 special code EBh Initiali[...]

72 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to r unning “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't wo[...]

Chapter 4 73 Battery can’t be charged or discharged S ee “Check the Battery Pack” on page 64. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMC IA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMC [...]

74 Chapter 4 The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resume s from S tandby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low . Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the lid of the portable computer . LCD cover sw itch Main board Batte[...]

Chapter 4 75 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 77. Modem/LA N-Rela ted Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not wo rk correctly . Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main boa rd tightly . Main board Interna[...]

76 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 77 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy that all attached [...]

78 Chapter 4 How to Build NAPP Ma ster Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery 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 79 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 .[...]

80 Chapter 4 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.[...]

Chapter 4 81 Disk to Disk Recovery 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].[...]

82 Chapter 4 5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery . Th en choose Single Language or Multi-Langu ages Recovery . NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery , not more than fi ve langu ages could be loaded 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 o[...]

Chapter 4 83 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.[...]

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

Chapter 5 85 To p V i e w 1 U4 CPU socket 10 CN15 DIMM Socket 2 CN1 S-video port 1 1 CN17 O pt ical drive connector 3 CN4 CRT 12 CN19 K eyboard connector 4 CN3 Printer port 13 CN20 Main battery connector 5 CN30 EazyPort connector 14 U14 FIR 6 CN2 RJ45 15 CN21 HDD connector 7 CN2 RJ1 1 16 CON1 PCMCIA slot 8 CN6 Power jack 17 CN16 IEEE 1394 port 9 CN[...]

86 Chapter 5 Bottom View 1 CN26 Line-in connector 2 CN28 Microphone-in connector 3 CN29 Line-out connector 4 CN27 Mini PCI connector 5 CN25 DIMM socket 1 2 3 4 5[...]

Chapter 6 87 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Ferrari 3400 series products. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for part s 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 informa tion available o[...]

88 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14[...]

Chapter 6 89 . Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter NS ADAPTER LITE- ON P A-1900-05QA 3PIN W/ LED 90W AP .A1003.001 ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990 3PIN W/LED 90W AP .A1007.001 Battery 13 BA TTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELL (4UR18650 F- 2-QC-ZG1, 4400mAH) BT .FR 103.001 BA TTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELL (LI-ION BA TTERY P ACK ZG14S2P , 4400mAH) BT .FR[...]

90 Chapter 6 NS MODEM CABLE 50.FR2V7.001 NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T23V7.003 NS POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.A03V7.001 NS POWER CORD EU ( 3 Pin) 27.A03V7.002 NS POWER CORD PRC ( 3 Pin) 27.A03V7.003 NS POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004 NS POWER CORD IT ALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005 NS POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006 NS POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7[...]

Chapter 6 91 NS WIRELESS BOARD COVER 42 .FR1V7.003 8 I/O BRACKET W/MICR OPHONE 33.F R2V7.001 NS TOUCHP AD BOARD BUTTON 33 .T41V7.001 Communication Module NS BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50 .T23V7.004 NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA Y CABLE 50.FR2V7.002 CPU NS AMD Athlon64 3 000+(REV CG) 35W Low- V oltage OPGA KC.A3002.35W HDD/ Hard Disk Drive 12 HDD 2.5 IN. 80G HGST [...]

92 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD DARFON UK KB.T4107.007 KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN KB.T4107.008 KEYBOARD DARFON IT ALIAN KB.T4107.009 KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH KB.T4107.010 KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS/G KB.T4107.01 1 KEYBOARD DARFON PORTUGUESE KB.T4107.012 KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC KB.T4107.013 KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM KB.T4107.014 KEYBOARD DARFON SWEDEN KB.T4107.015 KEYBOARD[...]

Chapter 6 93 NS LC D P ANEL WITH LOGO-15” 60.FR2V7.003 NS LC D BEZEL 15" 42.FR1V7.006 NS LC D COAXIAL CABLE FOR 15" XGA spwg-B 50.T23V7.021 Main Board 9 MAINBOARD 128MB VGA K8T800 W/SMART CARD READER,PCMCI SLOT ,W/O CPU MEMORY LB.FR306.001 NS PCMC IA SLOT 22.A13V7.001 Memory NS 256 MB DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K NANY A KN.25603.009 256M I[...]

94 Chapter 6 1 1 DVD SUPER MUL TI MOD ULE 4X MKE-825- CQB 6M.FR2V7.001 NS DVD SUPER MUL TI 4X MKE-825-CQB KU.00407.009 NS DVD SUPER MUL TI BEZEL FOR MKE 42 .FR2V7.001 NS OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET 33.FR2V7.002 Pointing Device NS TOUCHP AD 56.FR1V7.001 FERRARI 3200 MOUSE MS.FR207.001 S peaker 14 SPEAKER SET 6K.T23V7.002 Heatsink 7 THERMAL MODULE 60.FR2V[...]

Chapter 6 95 NS 4 IN 1 READER 6K.F R2V7.001 Others NS LC D LA TCH W/O SPRING 6K.FR1V7.001 NS LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.T23V7.001 NS LCD SCREW RUBBER LOWER 47 .T23V7.002 Screws NS NU T -I/O 86.T23V7.001 NS SCR EW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.002 NS SCR EW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.007 NS SCR EW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012 NS SCR EW M2.0X3.5-[...]

Appendix A 96 Ferrari 3400 Series Model Number CPU LCD Memory HDD (GB) ODD Card Reader 3400LMi Athlon 64 3000+ 35W 15.0"SXGA + 200nit 2*256MB 80GB Slot 4x DVD-SMulti 4 in 1 Wireless LAN Model Number MDC(Bluetooth) VGA wired&wir eless 802.1 1g 3200LMi BT A TI Mobility Radeon 9700 128MB Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A[...]

Appendix B 97 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test pro c edures, plea[...]

98 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Environment T est Item Specifications Processor AMD Athlon64 3000+(r ev CG) 35W Low-V oltage OPGA Memory 256MB Infineon CHYS64D32020HDL-6-C 256MB Nanya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K 256MB Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 512MB Infineon HYS64D64020GBDL-6-C 512MB Samsung M470L6524BT0-CB3 512MB Micron MT16VDDF6464HG-335C2[...]

Appendix B 99 I/O - S torage Device(Parallel) IOMega ZIP 100 (LPT Port) I/O - 1394 1394 HDD 1394 External HDD CASE-OXFORD IDE Device 1394 CCD (APLUX C102T) 1394 DV:JV C GR-D70U 1394 Cable P to P(Pci_) I/O - USB Hub Adaptec4 Port USB 2.0 interfa ce Highspeed4 Port USB 2.0 interface I/O - USB S torage Drive VIPower(Sma rt Family Disk) HDD U SB inte[...]

100 Appendix B I/O - Audio Jacks (Earphone) Panasonic Earphone AIMA Earphone AIW A HP-X121 Earphone AOC STEREO DYNAMIC HEADPHONES AHP-850 PHILIPS S tereo Headphone SBC HP090 Condenser MIC. EM-420T I/O Acess Point (802.1 1a/b) Intel Pro/Wireless 5 000 LAN Dual PCMCIA PCMCIA - Card Reader Apapter PCMCIA 4 in 1 PQI CF CARD Reader PNY PCMCIA 4 in 1 PCM[...]

Appendix C 101 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Un its may access our website. However some information sources [...]

102 Appendix C[...]

Index 103 A ACPI 1.0b 22 AFLASH Utility 43 AMD Mobile Athlon64 22 Audio 25 B Battery on indicator 12 Battery Pack 50 BIOS 22 package 22 password control 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 Supports protocol 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 3 1 Advanced 36 Boot 41 Exit 42 Info. 33 Main 34 Navigating the BIOS utility 32 Security 37 BIOS Utility 31 O[...]

104 Index L L2 cache 22 LAN 23 chipset 23 connector location 23 connector type 23 support protocol 23 Launch Keys 19 Lock Keys Using the Keyboard 13 M Mail on Launch Keys 19 Mechanical S pecification 30 Media Activity on indicator 12 Memory Check 63 Model Definition 9 6 N Num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support Information 101 Outlook View 6 Bott[...]

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