Acer 3000 User Manual

Acer Ferrari 3000 SeriesService Guide PART NO.: VD.FR1V7.001

2 Chapter 1Keyboard and Pointing DeviceT 86-/87-key Windows keyboardT Sleek, smooth and stylish designT Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboardT Ergo

92 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplayLCD:Acer AL722Compaq TFT 5004Phillips Brilliance 150PCRT:Dell Trini

Appendix B 93PC CardsModem Card:3Com 56K Modem (3CXM756)Xircom 56K Modem (CM-56)Xircom 56K Modem (CM-56G)Billionton 56K Modem (FM56C-BF)Psion-Gold Car

94 Appendix BUSB PortK/B+MouseLogitech K/B+Mouse+ReceiverMicrosoft Wireless Optical DeskTop for Bluetooth K/B+MouseUSB Mouse:Microsoft IntelliMouse Op

Appendix B 95Audio JacksSpeakerDENON Amplifier (AMP) AVR-1802LOUDSPEAKERGateway SpeakerEarphone:AIWA HP-X121 EarphonePHILIPS EarphoneNEC Earphonee STE

96 Appendix B

Appendix C 97This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer,

98 Appendix C

Index 99AACPI 1.0a 22AFLASH Utility 44Audio 25BBattery Pack 50BIOS 22package 22password control 22ROM size 22ROM type 22vendor 22Version 22BIOS Setup

100 IndexOnline Support Information 97PPanel 6Bottom 11left 6Rear 9right 9Parallel Port 26PC Card 12, 27PCMCIA 27Pentium III 22Power System Check 63Ba

Index 101

Chapter 1 3System Block Diagram5544332211DDCCBBAADATAADDRCK-GENCTRLADDRHDDCD-ROMUSB 2.0AMD Processor ( Socket A )DATACTRLUltraDMA 100/133PCI BUSICS95

4 Chapter 1Board LayoutTop View1 CPU socket 10 DIMM socket HDD connector2 S-video port 11 Keyboard connector3 CRT 12 Main battery connector4 Docking 1

Chapter 1 5Bottom View1 Line-in connector2 Microphone-in connector3 Line-out connector4 Mini PCI connector5 DIMM socket3463142474948502426182022141681

6 Chapter 1Outlook ViewA general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.Front Open View# Icon I

Chapter 1 7Front PanelNOTE: 1. Four-in-one card reader is manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can operate at any given time.

8 Chapter 1Left Panel# Icon Item Description1 Four (4) USB ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 IEEE 1394 por

Chapter 1 9Right Panel# Icon Item Description1 Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following: DVD-ROM drive for rea

10 Chapter 1Rear Panel# Icon Item Description1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.2 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.3 Parall

Chapter 1 11Bottom Panel# Icon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remov

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Ferrari 3000 service guide.Date Chapter Updates2003/11/17 Chapter 4 Add POST

12 Chapter 1IndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. And two on the front of the computer.The Power a

Chapter 1 13Using the KeyboardThe full-sized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function k

14 Chapter 1Embedded Numeric KeypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on

Chapter 1 15Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key Icon DescriptionWindows logo keyStart button. Combinati

16 Chapter 1Hot KeysUsing the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions.To

Chapter 1 17Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen

18 Chapter 1The Euro SymbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European l

Chapter 1 19Launch KeysLocated at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are

20 Chapter 1TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fi

Chapter 1 21NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger m

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22 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorItem SpecificationCPU typeAMD AthlonTM XP-M processor 2500+ and higherCPU package OPG

Chapter 1 23 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On a

24 Chapter 1Interface Mini-PCI type IIFour-in-One Card ReaderItem SpecificationChipset M220V0315Data throughput USB 1.1Protocol SMC, MS, MMC, and SDHa

Chapter 1 25Data Buffer Capacity 256 KBytes for MKEInterface IDE/ATAPI (compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5) Applicable disc format KME-DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-

26 Chapter 1Mono or Stereo StereoResolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converterCompatibility AC97Mixed s

Chapter 1 27 Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ7, IRQ5USB PortItem SpecificationChipset VIA VT8235USB Compliancy Level 2.0OHCI USB 2.0Numb

28 Chapter 1 Super I/O controller NS PC87393MODEM South bridge/VIA VT8235Blue tooth South bridge/VIA VT8235Wireless 802.11g BCM4306KFBPCMCIA TI PCI141

Chapter 1 29Limuinance, white, 5P (cd/m2)180 (5 points average) 180 (5 points average) 150 (5 points average)Brightness control keyboard hotkey keyboa

30 Chapter 1000-00F DMA controller-1020-021 Interrupt controller-1040-043 Timer 1060, 064 Keyboard controller NS87591 chip select070-073 Real-time clo

Chapter 2 31BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

32 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:T T

Chapter 2 33Info.Parameter DescriptionSerial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.UUID Number UUID=32bytesPhoenixBIOS Setup Utili

34 Chapter 2MainThe Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user

Chapter 2 35The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

36 Chapter 2AdvancedThe Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.The

Chapter 2 37Internal Touchpad Determines whether or not to disable the internal pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected.Both or AutoInfrared Po

38 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.PhoenixBIOS Setup Util

Chapter 2 39The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

40 Chapter 2Removing a PasswordFollow these steps:1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The

Chapter 2 41If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.If the new password

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

42 Chapter 2BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette dri

Chapter 2 43ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

44 Chapter 2BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:T New versions of system programsT New features or

Chapter 3 45This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

46 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 47Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

48 Chapter 3 Screw ListItem DescriptionA 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-

Chapter 3 49L SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK M SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZNN SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK O SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK P SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOKQ SCREW

50 Chapter 3Removing the Battery Pack1. Release the battery lock.2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

Chapter 3 51Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD moduleRemoving the Optical Module1. Slide the optical disk drive latch.2.

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52 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Module1. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side.2. Detach middle cover with the assistan

Chapter 3 53Disassembling the Main UnitRemove the function key board and the keyboard1. Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key

54 Chapter 3Disassembling the logic upper assembly1. Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder.2. Remove the four screws hold

Chapter 3 55Disassembling the logic lower assembly1. In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten

56 Chapter 313. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding.14. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw d

Chapter 3 57Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the six screw pad and the six screws.2. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.3. Disconnect LCD inverter.4.

58 Chapter 313. Unhook the spring.14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit.15. Then remove the LCD latch kit.

Chapter 3 59Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side.2. Take

60 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 61Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer product

VIITable of ContentsChpater 1 System Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-

Chapter 4 63T External keyboardIf any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory checkMemory

64 Chapter 4Check the Battery PackTo check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In Po

Chapter 4 65Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error MessageThe POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cau

66 Chapter 4Index of Error MessagesError Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in SequenceStruck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” o

Chapter 4 67Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequencePower-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack a

68 Chapter 4POST CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h Initialize sy

Chapter 4 6948h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system4Bh QuietBoot start

70 Chapter 48Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)90h Initialize hard-disk controllers91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers92h Jump to

Chapter 4 71Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROME0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridgeE2h Initialize the CPUE3h Initialize the system t

VIIITable of ContentsDisassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Disassembling the HDD Modu

72 Chapter 4Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a m

Chapter 4 73Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 64. Battery packMain boardSystem hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/

74 Chapter 4The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode.Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation

Chapter 4 75NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 77.Modem/LAN-Rela

76 Chapter 4Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

Chapter 4 77Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

78 Chapter 4

Chapter 5 79Top View1 U5 CPU socket 10 CN16 DIMM socket2 CN1 S-video port 11 CN17 Keyboard connector3 CN4 CRT 12 CN19 Main battery connector4 CN3 Dock

80 Chapter 5Bottom View1 CN25 Line-in connector2 CN27 Microphone-in connector3 CN28 Line-out connector4 CN26 Mini PCI connector5 CN24 DIMM socket34631

Chapter 6 81This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Ferrari 3000 series products. Refer to this ch

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:PerformanceT AMDTM XP-M processor at av

82 Chapter 6Exploded Diagram1324567891011121314

Chapter 6 83.Picture No. Partname And Description Part NumberAdapterNS ADAPTER LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA 3PIN W/LED 90WAP.A1003.001ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990

84 Chapter 6NS TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.T23V7.001NS MODEM CABLE 50.T23V7.002NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T23V7.003NS POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.A03V7.001NS POWER C

Chapter 6 85NS FRONT BEZEL FOR 4 IN 1 MODEL 42.T23V7.003NS FRONT BEZEL FOR NON-4 IN 1 MODEL 42.T23V7.103NS TOUCH PAD SHIELDING FOR TOUCH PAD BOARD33.T

86 Chapter 6HDD 2.5" 30G FUJITSU V-40 MHT2030AT 4.2KRPM F/W:009AKH.03006.002HDD 2.5" 40G HGST MORAGA IC25N040ATMR04-0 08K0633 KH.04007.004H

Chapter 6 87KEYBOARD DARFON NORWAY NSK-A640N 85KEYSKB.T2507.016KEYBOARD DARFON DANISH NSK-A640D 85KEYSKB.T2507.017LCD1 LCD MODULE 15" TFT SXGA+ H

88 Chapter 6Main Board9 MAINBOARD 128MB VGA W/SMART CARD READER,PCMCI SLOT,W/O CPU MEMORYMB.FR106.001NS PCMCIA SLOT 22.A13V7.001MemoryNS 256MB DDR333

Chapter 6 89Speaker14 SPEAKER SET 6K.T23V7.002Heatsink7 HEATSINK W/FAN 6K.T23V7.003NS VGA HEATSINK 34.A13V7.001NS VGA MEMORY HEATSINK 34.A13V7.002Read

Appendix A 90Ferrari 3000 SeriesModel NumberCPU LCD MemoryHDD(GB)ODDCard ReaderWireless LAN3000LMi Athlon XP 2500+ 40W15.0" SXGA+DDR333 2x256MB60

Appendix B 91This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under