Acer AS5750G User's Guide

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xCHAPTER 7Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 5750. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Aspire

3-24 Machine Maintenance Procedures3. Carefully flip keyboard as shown in Figure 3-20.Figure 3-20. Keyboard FPC4. Remove keyboard FPC (B) from mainboa

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-25Upper Cover Removal 0Prerequisite: Keyboard RemovalBase Door Removal1. Remove six (6) screws (A) from upper cover (

3-26 Machine Maintenance Procedures3. Turn computer over to show lower cover.4. Remove five (5) screws (A) from battery bay (Figure 3-23).Figure 3-23.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-278. Remove upper cover from lower cover as shown in Figure 3-25.Figure 3-25. Removing Upper CoverUpper Cover Install

3-28 Machine Maintenance ProceduresTouchpad Board FFC Removal 0Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal1. Locate touchpad board (A) on upper cover (Figure 3-

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-29Touchpad Board FFC Installation 01. Install touchpad FFC (A) to opening in upper cover mylar. Refer to Figure 3-27.

3-30 Machine Maintenance ProceduresPower Board Removal 0Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal1. Locate power board (B) on upper cover. Refer to Figure 3-2

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-31USB Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal1. Locate USB module (C) on lower cover (Figure 3-29).Figure 3

3-32 Machine Maintenance Procedures3. Disconnect module FFC (FPC, Figure 3-31) (A) from module connector (B).Figure 3-31. USB 3.0 ModuleNOTE:NOTE:USB

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-33Bluetooth Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal1. Locate Bluetooth module (B) on upper cover. Refer to

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3-34 Machine Maintenance ProceduresRTC Battery Removal 0Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal1. Locate RTC battery (B) on mainboard. Refer to Figure 3-29.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-35Speaker Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal1. Locate speaker modules (D) on upper cover. Refer to Fig

3-36 Machine Maintenance ProceduresMainboard Removal 0Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module RemovalWLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Remo

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-37Figure 3-36. Freeing Mainboard ConnectorsNOTE:NOTE:Connectors on left side of mainboard (i.e. USB 3.0, HDMI, etc.)

3-38 Machine Maintenance ProceduresMainboard Installation 01. Connect DC-IN (B) cable to mainboard connector (A). Refer to Figure 3-37.2. Flip mainboa

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-39Thermal Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal1. Locate thermal module (A) on mainboard (Figure 3-38).Figu

3-40 Machine Maintenance ProceduresThermal Module Installation 0IMPORTANT:+Apply suitable thermal grease and make sure all heat pads are in place befo

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-413. Align module and heatsink to mainboard screw holes (Figure 3-40).NOTE:NOTE:Keep module level to spread grease ev

3-42 Machine Maintenance ProceduresCPU Removal 0Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal1. Locate module (A) on mainboard (Figure 3-41).Figure 3-41. CPU i

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-43Figure 3-42. Mainboard RecyclingIMPORTANT:+Circuit boards >10 cm² must be recycled. Follow local regulations for

1-2Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-44 Machine Maintenance Procedures3G Board Removal 0Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal1. Locate 3G board (A) on mainboard (Figure 3-43).Figure 3-43. Low

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-453G Board Installation 01. Install 3G board on lower cover. Refer to Figure 3-43.2. Secure two (2) screws (A) to low

3-46 Machine Maintenance ProceduresLCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Speaker Module Removal1. Flip computer over to show lowe

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-475. Flip computer over to show mainboard. Refer to Figure 3-35.6. Remove adhesive tape securing WLAN cable (B) to ma

3-48 Machine Maintenance Procedures9. Install speaker modules.Size Quantity Screw TypeM2.5x4.0 4SG_JE50_HR.book Page 48 Thursday, December 23, 2010

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-49DC-IN Cable Removal 0Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal1. Locate DC-IN cable (A) on mainboar

3-50 Machine Maintenance ProceduresLCD Bezel Removal 0Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal1. Locate the LCD Bezel (A) on the LCD

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-513. Starting from the bottom-center of the bezel (Figure 3-52), pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move

3-52 Machine Maintenance ProceduresCCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Module Removal 0Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal1. Locate CCD module (A) on LCD module c

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-53LCD Panel Removal 0Prerequisite: CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Module Removal1. Locate LCD panel (B) on module cover.

1-3LED 15.6”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32LCD Inverter (not available with this model) . . .

3-54 Machine Maintenance ProceduresLCD Brackets Removal 0Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal1. Remove six (6) screws (A) from panel.Figure 3-56. LCD Brack

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-55WLAN and 3G Antenna Removal 0Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal1. Lift foil tabs (A) covering left WLAN and 3G antenna

3-56 Machine Maintenance Procedures3. Remove EMI (Electromagnetic interference) foam (E) and aluminium foil (F) covering left WLAN and 3G antennas fro

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-57Microphone Module Removal 0Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal1. Locate module (D) on LCD module cover. Refer to Figure

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CHAPTER 4TroubleshootingSG_JE50_HR.book Page 1 Thursday, December 23, 2010 3:47 PM

4-2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 4-3TroubleshootingIntroduction 0This chapter contains information about troubleshooting common notebook problems.General Information 0

4-4 TroubleshootingPower On Issues 0If the system does not power on, perform the following:Figure 4-1. Power On IssueComputer Shuts Down Intermittentl

Troubleshooting 4-5No Display Issues 0If the Display does not work, perform the following:Figure 4-2. No Display IssueNo POST or Video 0If the POST or

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4-6 Troubleshooting9. Reseat the memory modules.10. Remove the drives. (refer to Maintenance Flowchart)11. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer t

Troubleshooting 4-7LCD Failure 0If the LCD fails, perform the following:Figure 4-3. LCD FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 7 Thursday, December 23, 2010 3

4-8 TroubleshootingKeyboard Failure 0If the Keyboard fails, perform the following:Figure 4-4. Keyboard FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 8 Thursday, Decem

Troubleshooting 4-9Touchpad Failure 0If the Touchpad fails, perform the following:Figure 4-5. Touchpad FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 9 Thursday, Decem

4-10 TroubleshootingInternal Speaker Failure 0If internal Speakers fail, perform the following:Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker FailureSound Problems 0Per

Troubleshooting 4-115. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range:Click the volume icon on the taskbarDrag the slider to 50. Confirm tha

4-12 TroubleshootingMicrophone Failure 0If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following:Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure1. Check that th

Troubleshooting 4-13USB Failure 0If the USB fails, perform the following:Figure 4-8. USB FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 13 Thursday, December 23, 2010

4-14 TroubleshootingWireless Function Failure 0If the WLAN fails, perform the following:Figure 4-9. Wireless Function FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 14

Troubleshooting 4-15Bluetooth Failure 0If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following:Figure 4-10. Bluetooth FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 15 Thursday,

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsFeatures 0The following is a summary of the computer’s many fe

4-16 TroubleshootingCard Reader Failure 0If the Card Reader fails, perform the following:Figure 4-11. Card Reader FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 16 Thu

Troubleshooting 4-17Thermal Unit Failure 0If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following:Figure 4-12. Thermal FailureSG_JE50_HR.book Page 17 Thurs

4-18 TroubleshootingOther Functions Failure 0HDD Not Operating Correctly 0If the HDD fails to operate correctly, perform the following:1. Disconnect a

Troubleshooting 4-19ODD Failure 0If the ODD fails, perform the following:Figure 4-13. ODD FailureODD Not Operating Correctly 0If the ODD exhibits any

4-20 TroubleshootingBlank discs do not burn correctlyDVD or CD play breaks up or jumpsOptical drive not found or not active: Not shown in My C

Troubleshooting 4-21Double click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Right click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab.Select the region

4-22 TroubleshootingDrive Read Failure 0If discs cannot be read when inserted in the drive, perform the following:1. Remove and clean the failed disc.

Troubleshooting 4-2310. Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors. For more information refer to Windows Help and Support.11. Roll back

4-24 Troubleshooting5. Determine if the problem has changed.6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices until failing FRU is found.7

Troubleshooting 4-25Post Codes 0The following tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST.Table 4-2. NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1

1-6 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsPrivacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slotStorage Subsystem 0 Hard d

4-26 Troubleshooting0x31 Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers 0x32 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable 0x3

Troubleshooting 4-270xB9 Peripheral removable media disable Con 0xBB Peripheral removable media enable 0xE4 Report Status Code here for DXE_ENTRY_P

4-28 Troubleshooting0xAF PEI_DXE_IPL Table 4-6. Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORTPhase POST Code Range0x30 RESERVED 0xB6 DXE_CRC32_SECTION_EXTRA

Troubleshooting 4-290xE8 ISA_BUS 0xE9 ISA_SERIAL 0xED BUS_PCI_UNDI 0xEC PCI_BUS 0xF6 BOOT_PRIORITY 0xF7 FVB_SERVICE 0xF8 ACPI_PLATFORM 0xFB PCI_HOT_PL

4-30 Troubleshooting0x6E e USB_BOT 0x6F USB_CBI0 0x74 USB_MOUSE 0xFA SETUP_UTILITY 0x90 FW_BLOCK_SERVICE 0x78 SMM_USB_LEGACY 0x86 GRAPHICS_CONSOLE 0x8

Troubleshooting 4-310xB0 JAPANESE0xB1 DXE_UNICODE_COLLACTIONTable 4-7. Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT0xD4 SMM_ACCESS 0xDE SMM_CONTROL 0xC

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CHAPTER 5Jumper and Connector LocationsSG_JE50_HR.book Page 1 Thursday, December 23, 2010 3:47 PM

5-2Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3USB Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3Jumper and Connector LocationsMainboard 0Figure 5-1. Mainboard TopTable 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Description Item Des

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7Audio Subsystem 0 Optimized Dolby® Advanced Audio® v2 audio enhancement, featuring Audio Optimizer, Aud

5-4 Jumper and Connector LocationsFigure 5-2. Mainboard BottomTable 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item Description Item DescriptionPJP1 DC-IN Connector JCPU1

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5USB Board 0Figure 5-3. USB Board TopFigure 5-4. USB Board BottomTable 5-3. USB Board Item DescriptionJUSB1 USB2.0 Co

5-6 Jumper and Connector LocationsPower Board 0Figure 5-5. Power Board TopFigure 5-6. Power Board BottomTable 5-4. Power BoardItem DescriptionSW1 Swit

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7Card Reader 0Figure 5-7. Card Reader TopFigure 5-8. Card Reader BottomTable 5-5. Power Board Item DescriptionJSIM1 S

5-8 Jumper and Connector LocationsClearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0This section provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) f

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-96. Plug in AC adapter.7. Press Power button until BIOS POST is finished8. Remove conductivity tool from RCT_RST poin

5-10 Jumper and Connector LocationsBIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0The BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-112. Copy ROM (read-only memory) file, P5WEOX64.fd, to root directory of USB HDD. Make sure that there is no other BI

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CHAPTER 6FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListSG_JE50_HR.book Page 1 Thursday, December 23, 2010 3:47 PM

1-8 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsDimension and Weight 0Dimensions: 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 25.2/33.2 (H) mm (15 x 9.96 x 0.99/1.30 inches)

6-2Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-3FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListThis chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in globa

6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListExploded Diagrams 0Main Assembly 0Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram12367891054SG_JE50_HR.book Page 4 T

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer Part No.1 UPPER CASE IMR-BLACK 60.R9702.0012 THERM

6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListLCD Assembly 0Figure 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram1234654SG_JE50_HR.book Page 6 Thursday, December 23, 201

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-7Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer Part No.1 LCD BEZEL 60.R9702.0052 LED LCD AUO 15.6&

6-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListUpper Cover 0Figure 6-3. Upper Cover Exploded DiagramTable 6-3. Upper Cover Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-9Lower Cover 0Figure 6-4. Lower Cover Exploded DiagramTable 6-4. Lower Cover Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer

6-10 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListFRU List 0Table 6-5. FRU ListCategory Description P/NADAPTERAdapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-22

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-11POWER BOARD 55.RFD02.001USB BOARD 3.0 55.RFD02.002USB BOARD 2.0 MOUNT W/ FFC CABLE 55.RFD02.003FPC BOARD FOR USB

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9Special Keys and Controls 0Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard n

6-12 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List3G CARD Huawei EM770W-Rev2 LC.21300.066CABLEBLUE TOOTH CABLE-6PIN 50.RFD02.0013G CABLE 50.RFD02.002TP FFC 50.R

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-13CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLYUPPER CASE IMR-BLACK 60.R9702.001UPPER CASE IMR-BLUE 60.RFE02.001LOWER CASE FOR W/3G

6-14 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListODD BRACKET 33.R9702.003ODD BEZEL-SM 42.R9702.002DVD RW DRIVEODD SONY Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X AD-758

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-15ODD BEZEL-BD 42.R9702.003ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BDC-TD03RS LF W/O bezel 1.01 SATA (Windows 7)KO.

6-16 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListHDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cmK

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-17Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Italian TextureKB.I170A.158Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B

6-18 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListLCDASSY LED LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE w/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, BLACK6M.R9702.001ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R970

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-19CAMERA 1.3M 57.R9702.001LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW02 V2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (power saving)LK.1560

6-20 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListLCD COVER IMR-BLACK 60.R9702.004LCD BEZEL 60.R9702.005LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R9702.004CAMERA 1.3M 57.R9702.001LE

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-21ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R9702.002LCD CABLE 50.R9702.003LCD COVER IMR-BLUE 60.RFE02.002LCD BEZEL 60.R9702.005LCD BRAC

iiRevision HistoryRefer to the table below for the updates made to this service guide.Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD We

1-10 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSoftware 0Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe®

6-22 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListLCDASSY LED LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE w/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, 3G, BLUE6M.R9702.002ANTENNA 3G-MAIN 50.RFD

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-23LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW02 V2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (power saving)LK.15605.010LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.

6-24 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListMemory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB ACR256X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065umKN.2GB07.004Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDR

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-25SPEAKER L 23.R9702.003SPEAKER R 23.R9702.004MISCELLANEOUSLCD SCREW MYLAR 47.R9702.001Table 6-5. FRU List (Contin

6-26 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListScrew List 0Table 6-6. Screw ListCategory Description P/NSCREWSCREW 2.5D 4L K 5.5D NI NL 86.R9702.001SCREW 2.45D

CHAPTER 7Model Definition and ConfigurationSG_JE50_HR.book Page 1 Thursday, December 23, 2010 3:47 PM

7-2Aspire 5750. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Aspire 5750G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Model Definition and Configuration 7-3Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 5750 0Table 7-1. RO & DescriptionModel RO Country Acer Part No Desc

7-4 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750-2313G32MnkkEMEA TR LX.R9701.007 AS5750-2313G32Mnkk EM W7HB64EMASTR1 MC UMACkk_3U 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/CB_bg

Model Definition and Configuration 7-5AS5750-2314G50MnkkEMEA DE LX.R9702.046 AS5750-2314G50Mnkk W7HP64ASDE1 MC UMACkk_3U 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_GN_1.3

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11Notebook Tour 0Top View 0Figure 1-1. Top ViewTable 1-1. Top View # Icon Item Description1 Integrated we

7-6 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750-2413G50MnkkAAP IN LX.R9701.008 AS5750-2413G50Mnkk W7HB64INASIN1 MC UMACkk_3U 2G+1G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_G

Model Definition and Configuration 7-7AS5750-2414G50MnkkEMEA IL LX.R9702.022 AS5750-2414G50Mnkk W7HP64ASIL1 MC UMACkk_3U 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.

7-8 Model Definition and ConfigurationTable 7-2. BOM Name & CPUModel Country Acer Part No BOM Name CPUAS5750-2312G32Mnkk AU/NZ LX.R9702.024 AS5750

Model Definition and Configuration 7-9AS5750-2413G50Mnkk RS/BA LX.R9701.003 AS5750_UMACkk_3U Ci52410MAS5750-2413G50Mnkk RS/BA LX.R9702.041 AS5750_UMAC

7-10 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750-2313G50Mnkk PL LX.R9702.001 UMA NAS5750-2313G50Mnkk RO LX.R9702.032 UMA NAS5750-2313G50Mnkk RS/BA LX.R97

Model Definition and Configuration 7-11AS5750-2414G50Mnkk IT LX.R9702.008 UMA NAS5750-2414G50Mnkk RS/BA LX.R9701.004 UMA NAS5750-2414G50Mnkk CH LX.R97

7-12 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750-2314G50Mnkk DE LX.R9702.046 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10AS5750-2314G50Mnkk IL LX.R9702.023 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII1

Model Definition and Configuration 7-13Table 7-5. HDD 1 & ODDModel Country Acer Part No HDD 1(GB) ODDAS5750-2312G32Mnkk AU/NZ LX.R9702.024 N320GB5

7-14 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750-2413G50Mnkk RS/BA LX.R9701.003 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5750-2413G50Mnkk RS/BA LX.R9702.041 N500GB5.4KS NSM8X

Model Definition and Configuration 7-15AS5750-2313G32Mnkk TR LX.R9701.007 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 65WAS5750-2313G50Mnkk PL LX.R9702.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N

1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

7-16 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750-2414G50Mnkk IL LX.R9702.022 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 65WAS5750-2414G50Mnkk IT LX.R9702.008 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N

Model Definition and Configuration 7-17Aspire 5750G 0Table 7-7. RO & DescriptionModel RO Country Acer Part No DescriptionAS5750G-2312G32MnkkAAP AU

7-18 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2313G50MnkkEMEA RS/BA LX.RAZ01.005 AS5750G-2313G50Mnkk W7HB64ERASBA1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 2G+1G/500_L/B

Model Definition and Configuration 7-19AS5750G-2314G32MnkkEMEA PT LX.RAZ02.039 AS5750G-2314G32Mnkk W7HP64ASPT1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 2*2G/320/6L2.2/5R/

7-20 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2314G50MnkkEMEA ZA LX.RAZ02.063 AS5750G-2314G50Mnkk EM W7HP64EMASZA2 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 1*4G/500_L/6L

Model Definition and Configuration 7-21AS5750G-2412G50MnkkAAP AU/NZ LX.RAZ02.032 AS5750G-2412G50Mnkk W7HP64ASAU1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 1*2G/500_L/6L2.2

7-22 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G50BnkkAAP AU/NZ LX.RAZ02.021 AS5750G-2414G50Bnkk W7HP64ASAU1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2

Model Definition and Configuration 7-23AS5750G-2414G50MnkkEMEA PT LX.RAZ02.040 AS5750G-2414G50Mnkk W7HP64ASPT1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5

7-24 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G64MnkkEMEA ES LX.RAZ02.012 AS5750G-2414G64Mnkk W7HP64ASES1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/640/6L2.2/5R/C

Model Definition and Configuration 7-25AS5750G-2414G75BnkkAAP AU/NZ LX.RAZ02.052 AS5750G-2414G75Bnkk W7HP64ASAU1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 1*4G/750/6L2.2/5

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13Closed Front View 0Figure 1-2. Closed Front ViewTable 1-2. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description1 M

7-26 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G75MnkkEMEA GR LX.RAZ02.016 AS5750G-2414G75Mnkk W7HP64ASGR1 MC N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U 2*2G/750/6L2.2/5R/

Model Definition and Configuration 7-27AS5750G-2634G50MnkkEMEA BE LX.RCF02.053 AS5750G-2634G50Mnkk W7HP64ASBE1 MC N12PGS1GBCkkQ_3V3U 1*4G/500_L/6L2.2/

7-28 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G50MnkkEMEA LU LX.RCF02.045 AS5750G-2634G50Mnkk W7HP64ASLU3 MC N12PGS1GBCkkQ_3V3U 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/

Model Definition and Configuration 7-29AS5750G-2634G64BnkkAAP AU/NZ LX.RCG02.020 AS5750G-2634G64Bnkk W7HP64ASAU1 MC N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U 2*2G/640/BT/6L2

7-30 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G64MnkkPA AR LX.RCF02.012 AS5750G-2634G64Mnkk EM W7HP64EMASAN1 MC N12PGS1GBCkkQ_3V3U 2*2G/640/6L2.2

Model Definition and Configuration 7-31AS5750G-2634G64MnkkEMEA GR LX.RCG02.012 AS5750G-2634G64Mnkk W7HP64ASGR1 MC N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U 2*2G/640/6L2.2/5R

7-32 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G64MnkkAAP MY LX.RCF02.065 AS5750G-2634G64Mnkk EM W7HP64EMASMY1 MC N12PGS1GBCkkQ_3V3U 2*2G/640/6L2.

Model Definition and Configuration 7-33AS5750G-2634G75BnkkEMEA BE LX.RCG02.032 AS5750G-2634G75Bnkk W7HP64ASBE1 MC N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U 1*4G/750/BT/6L2.2

7-34 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G75MnkkEMEA FR LX.RCG02.001 AS5750G-2634G75Mnkk W7HP64ASFR1 MC N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U 2*2G/750/6L2.2/5R

Model Definition and Configuration 7-35AS5750G-2636G64MnkkEMEA ES LX.RCG02.009 AS5750G-2636G64Mnkk W7HP64ASES1 MC N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U 4G+2G/640/6L2.2/5

1-14 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsLeft View 0Figure 1-3. Left ViewTable 1-3. Left View # Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to a

7-36 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2636G75MnkkEMEA ME LX.RCG02.006 AS5750G-2636G75Mnkk EM W7HP64EMASME1 MC N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U 4G+2G/750/BT

Model Definition and Configuration 7-37AS5750G-2638G75MnkkEMEA RO LX.RCG02.028 AS5750G-2638G75Mnkk W7HP64ASRO2 MC N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U 2*4G/750/6L2.2/5R

7-38 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2313G50MnkkTR LX.RAZ01.002 AS5750G_N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U Ci32310MAS5750G-2313G50MnkkTR LX.RCS01.002AS5750G_

Model Definition and Configuration 7-39AS5750G-2314G75MnkkAU/NZ LX.RAZ02.030 AS5750G_N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U Ci32310MAS5750G-2314G75MnkkIT LX.RAZ02.017 AS57

7-40 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G50MnkkIT LX.RAZ02.005 AS5750G_N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U Ci52410MAS5750G-2414G50MnkkPL LX.RAZ02.008 AS5750G

Model Definition and Configuration 7-41AS5750G-2414G75BnkkAU/NZ LX.RAZ02.052 AS5750G_N12PGS1GBCkk_3V3U Ci52410MAS5750G-2414G75BnkkDE LX.RAZ02.004 AS57

7-42 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G50MnkkCN LX.RCF02.047 AS5750G_N12PGS1GBCkkQ_3V3U Ci72630QMAS5750G-2634G50MnkkDE LX.RCF02.062 AS575

Model Definition and Configuration 7-43AS5750G-2634G64MnbbKR LX.RG502.001 AS5750G_N12PGS1GBCbbQ_3V3U Ci72630QMAS5750G-2634G64MnbbKR LX.RG50C.001AS5750

7-44 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G64MnkkLU LX.RCF02.052 AS5750G_N12PGS1GBCkkQ_3V3U Ci72630QMAS5750G-2634G64MnkkME LX.RCF02.006 AS575

Model Definition and Configuration 7-45AS5750G-2634G75MnkkDE LX.RCG02.037AS5750G_N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U Ci72630QMAS5750G-2634G75MnkkFR LX.RCG02.001AS5750G

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15Right View 0Figure 1-4. Right ViewTable 1-4. Right View # Icon Item Description1 USB 2.0 ports Connect

7-46 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2636G75MnkkZA LX.RCG02.040AS5750G_N12PGS2GBCkkQ_3V3U Ci72630QMAS5750G-2638G50MnkkES LX.RCF02.008 AS5750

Model Definition and Configuration 7-47AS5750G-2313G50Mnkk TR LX.RCS01.002 N12PGV 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4)AS5750G-2314G32Bnkk DE LX.RAZ02.003 N12PGS 1G-DDR

7-48 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G50Bnkk AU/NZ LX.RAZ02.022 N12PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8)AS5750G-2414G50Bnkk DE LX.RAZ02.047 N12PGS 1G-DD

Model Definition and Configuration 7-49AS5750G-2414G75Mnkk DE LX.RAZ02.055 N12PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8)AS5750G-2414G75Mnkk DK LX.RAZ02.048 N12PGS 1G-DDR3

7-50 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G64Mnbb KR LX.RG502.001 N12PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8)AS5750G-2634G64Mnbb KR LX.RG50C.001 N12PGS 1G-DDR3

Model Definition and Configuration 7-51AS5750G-2634G75Bnkk CH LX.RCF02.017 N12PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8)AS5750G-2634G75Bnkk DE LX.RCG02.002 N12PGS 2G-DDR3

7-52 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2638G75Mnkk AU/NZ LX.RCG02.026 N12PGS 2G-DDR3 (128*16*8)AS5750G-2638G75Mnkk ME LX.RCG02.007 N12PGS 2G-D

Model Definition and Configuration 7-53AS5750G-2314G50Mnkk IT LX.RCS02.003 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10AS5750G-2314G50Mnkk ZA LX.RAZ02.063 SO4GBIII10 NAS5750

7-54 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G64Bnkk AU/NZ LX.RAZ02.050 SO4GBIII10 NAS5750G-2414G64Mnkk AU/NZ LX.RAZ02.019 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10

Model Definition and Configuration 7-55AS5750G-2634G50Mnkk CN LX.RCF02.047 SO4GBIII10 NAS5750G-2634G50Mnkk DE LX.RCF02.062 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10AS5750

1-16 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBase View 0Figure 1-5. Base ViewTable 1-5. Base View # Icon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the co

7-56 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G64Mnkk ES LX.RCG02.029 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10AS5750G-2634G64Mnkk GR LX.RCG02.012 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBII

Model Definition and Configuration 7-57AS5750G-2636G50Bnkk AU/NZ LX.RCG02.022 SO4GBIII10 SO2GBIII10AS5750G-2636G50Mnkk AU/NZ LX.RCG02.025 SO4GBIII10 S

7-58 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2312G50Mnkk VN LX.RCS02.007 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5750G-2312G64Mnkk GCTWN LX.RAZ02.046 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS

Model Definition and Configuration 7-59AS5750G-2412G50Mnkk VN LX.RCS02.008 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5750G-2412G64Mnkk GCTWN LX.RAZ02.014 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS

7-60 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G75Bnkk AU/NZ LX.RAZ02.052 N750GB5.4KS NBDCB4XSAS5750G-2414G75Bnkk DE LX.RAZ02.004 N750GB5.4KS NBDC

Model Definition and Configuration 7-61AS5750G-2634G50Mnkk TR LX.RCF02.071 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5750G-2634G50Mnkk USA LX.RCF02.049 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS

7-62 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G64Mnkk UK LX.RCF02.039 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5750G-2634G64Mnkk ZA LX.RCF02.067 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5

Model Definition and Configuration 7-63AS5750G-2636G75Mnkk ME LX.RCG02.006 N750GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5750G-2636G75Mnkk ZA LX.RCG02.040 N750GB5.4KS NSM8XSAS5

7-64 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2313G50MnkkTR LX.RAZ01.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 90WAS5750G-2313G50MnkkTR LX.RCS01.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N

Model Definition and Configuration 7-65AS5750G-2314G75MnkkAU/NZ LX.RAZ02.030 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 90WAS5750G-2314G75MnkkIT LX.RAZ02.017 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17Touchpad Basics 0Figure 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the Touchpad (1) to move the cursor. Press t

7-66 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2414G50MnkkIT LX.RAZ02.005 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 90WAS5750G-2414G50MnkkPL LX.RAZ02.008 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N

Model Definition and Configuration 7-67AS5750G-2414G75BnkkAU/NZ LX.RAZ02.052 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 90WAS5750G-2414G75BnkkDE LX.RAZ02.004 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN

7-68 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G50MnkkCN LX.RCF02.047 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 90WAS5750G-2634G50MnkkDE LX.RCF02.062 3rd WiFi 2x2 B

Model Definition and Configuration 7-69AS5750G-2634G64MnbbKR LX.RG502.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 90WAS5750G-2634G64MnbbKR LX.RG50C.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 B

7-70 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2634G64MnkkLU LX.RCF02.052 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 90WAS5750G-2634G64MnkkME LX.RCF02.006 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT

Model Definition and Configuration 7-71AS5750G-2634G75MnkkDE LX.RCG02.037 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N 90WAS5750G-2634G75MnkkFR LX.RCG02.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N

7-72 Model Definition and ConfigurationAS5750G-2636G75MnkkZA LX.RCG02.040 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 90WAS5750G-2638G50MnkkES LX.RCF02.008 3rd WiFi 2x2 B

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8-2Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Aspire 5750/5750G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Compatible Components 8-3Test Compatible ComponentsThis computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. Al

1-18 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsUsing the Keyboard 0Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock KeysThe keyboard has three lock keys which can be toggled

8-4 Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 0Aspire 5750/5750G 0Table 8-1. Aspire 57050/5750GVendor Type Description P/N3G600

Test Compatible Components 8-510001081 DELTA90W Adapter DELTA 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue ADP-90CD DBH, LV5 LED LFAP.09001.03160016453 CHICONY POWER65W Ad

8-6 Test Compatible Components10001018 HON HAIBT 3.0 Foxconn Bluetooth ATH AR3011 (BT3.0)BH.21100.00923707801 FOXCONN TWBT 2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2

Test Compatible Components 8-760001922 TOSHIBA DIGIN500GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5065GSX,Capricorn BS, 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:GJ00

8-8 Test Compatible Components60002036 SEAGATEN160GB5.4KS HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS,9HH13C-189, Seagate(new pcb) SATA 8MB LF F/W

Test Compatible Components 8-960002045 HYNIXSO2GBIII13 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB HMT325S6BFR8C-H9 LF 256*8 46nmKN.2GB0G.01860002045 HYNIXSO

8-10 Test Compatible Components60001939 PIONEERNSM8XS ODD PIONEER Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DVR-TD10RS LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATAKU.00805.049610

Test Compatible Components 8-11Wireless LAN10001067 INTELINT6205H Lan Intel WLAN TBD Taylor Peak 2x2 AGNKI.TPH01.00110001067 INTELINT6250H WiMax Intel

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CHAPTER 9Online Support InformationSG_JE50_HR.book Page 1 Thursday, December 23, 2010 3:47 PM

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19Windows Keys 0The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key A

9-2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3SG_JE50_HR.book Page 2 Thursday, December 23,

Online Support Information 9-3Online Support InformationIntroduction 0This section describes online technical support services available to help users

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iiiConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:WARNING:!Indicates a potential for personal injury.CAUTION:!Indicates a potential loss

1-20 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsHotkeys 0Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to access most of the computer's controls like sc

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21<Fn> + <Z>Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.<Fn> + <Y >Brightness d

1-22 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Block Diagram 0Figure 1-9. System Block Diagram

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23Specification Tables 0Computer specificationsItem Metric ImperialDimensionsLength 381.6 mm 15.03”Width

1-24 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major ChipsProcessorProcessor SpecificationsItem SpecificationCore logic Intel Huron Platf

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105)CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=85)System MemoryCPU Temperature Fan Speed

1-26 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsMemory CombinationsVideo InterfaceSlot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) Total Memory (MB)0 1024 10240 2048 20480 4096

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27BIOSLAN InterfaceKeyboardItem SpecificationBIOS vendor InsydeBIOS Version 1.00BIOS ROM type SPIBIOS ROM

1-28 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsHard Disk Drive (AVL components)Item SpecificationVendor & Model NameHTS545025B9A300MK2565GSXST9250

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29Hard Disk Drive (continued)Data heads 444412Drive FormatDisks 222211Spindle speed (RPM)5400RPMPerforman

ivGeneral information 0This service guide provides all technical information relating to the basic configuration for Acer global product offering. To

1-30 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSuper-Multi DriveHard Disk Drive (continued)Media data transfer rate(Mbytes/sec max)97Mbytes/s 97Mbytes

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31BD DriveItems SpecificationsVendor & Model name PLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL DS-6E2SH LF / HLDS BD

1-32 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsLED 15.6”LCD Inverter (not available with this model)Item SpecificationVendor/Model name AUO/B156XW02 V

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution)Graphics ControllerDisplay Supported Resolution

1-34 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBluetooth ModuleCameraMini Card3G CardBluetooth Interface (continued)Connector type JST SM06B-XSRK-ETBS

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35Audio Codec and Amplifier Audio InterfaceItem SpecificationAudio Controller Audio codec: Realtek ALC271

1-36 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsWireless Module 802.11b/g/nBatteryVRAMItem SpecificationChipset Atheros HB95/HB97 BCM943225 Intel 6250/

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37USB PortHDMI PortAC AdapterItem SpecificationUSB compliance level USB2.0/ USB3.0 Protocol EHCINumber of

1-38 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Power ManagementCard ReaderItem SpecificationMech. Off (G3) Al devices in the system are turned

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-39System LED IndicatorSystem DMA SpecificationItem SpecificationLock N/ASystem state Blue color solid on

vCHAPTER 1Hardware SpecificationsFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Operating Syste

1-40 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Interrupt SpecificationHardware IRQ System FunctionIRQ0 System timerIRQ1 Standard PS/2 KeyboardI

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41System IO Address MapI/O address (hex) System Function (shipping configuration)000 - 01F Direct Memory

1-42 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem I/O Address SpecificationsI/O address (hex) System Function (shipping configuration)220 - 22F 2

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2-2BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Utilities 2-3System UtilitiesBIOS Setup Utility 0The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic

2-4 System UtilitiesBIOS 0The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen:NOTE:NOTE:The screens provided a

System Utilities 2-5Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter DescriptionCPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of systemCPU Speed Speed of

2-6 System UtilitiesMain 0The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery.Figur

System Utilities 2-7Network BootOption to boot system from LAN (local area network) Option: Enabled or DisabledF12 Boot MenuOption to use boot menu du

viLAN Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-8 System UtilitiesSecurity 0The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use.Figure 2-3. BIOS Securit

System Utilities 2-9Setting a Password 0Perform the following to set supervisor password:1. Use the  and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Passw

2-10 System UtilitiesSet Supervisor Password dialog box appears:Figure 2-5. Set Supervisor Password2. Type current password in Enter Current Password

System Utilities 2-11Figure 2-7. Setup NoticeThe password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.If the password entered does not match the

2-12 System UtilitiesBoot 0The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the:

System Utilities 2-13Exit 0The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility.Figure 2-11. BIOS ExitTable 2-4 descri

2-14 System UtilitiesBIOS Flash Utilities 0BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:New versions of system programsNew

System Utilities 2-15DOS Flash Utility 0Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility:1. Press F2 during boot to enter Setup Menu.2. Select Boot

2-16 System UtilitiesFigure 2-14. Erasing FLASH ROMFigure 2-15. Updating Flash ROM Blocks7. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Comp

System Utilities 2-17WinFlash Utility 0Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility:1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.2. Click OK to begin

viiRemove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Removing BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-18 System UtilitiesRemove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords.Remove HDD Password as follow

System Utilities 2-19<UnlockHD [key code]> with the code noted in the Figure 2-20.Example: UnlockHD 54591747The command generates a password whi

2-20 System UtilitiesRemoving BIOS Passwords 0The User and Supervisor passwords can be cleared by shorting the RTC_RST point with a metal instrument.

System Utilities 2-21Using Boot Manager 0The Boot Manager allows the boot device to be changed without accessing the BIOS. NOTE:NOTE:The F12 Boot Menu

2-22 System UtilitiesMiscellaneous Tools 0Using DMITools 0The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used in the D

System Utilities 2-23Input: 0dmitools /wuWrite Asset Tag to EEPROMInput:0dmitools /wa Acer AsstagNOTE:NOTE:For examples two (2) through five (5), rest

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3-2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3Thermal Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40CPU Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

viiiBluetooth Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33RTC Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5Machine Maintenance ProceduresIntroduction 0This chapter contains general information about the notebook, a list of

3-6 Machine Maintenance ProceduresMaintenance Flowchart 0The flowchart in Figure 3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and insta

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7Figure 3-2. LCD Module Maintenance FlowLCD ModuleLCD Bezel DC-IN CableCCD Module LCD PanelLCD Panel BracketsWLAN &am

3-8 Machine Maintenance ProceduresGetting Started 0The flowchart in Figure 3-1 identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequenc

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9Battery Pack Removal 01. Place computer on flat surface, battery side up.2. Push battery lock/unlock latch (B) to un

3-10 Machine Maintenance ProceduresDummy Card Removal 01. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from spring latch.2. Remove dummy card (A).Figure 3-5.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-113G Card Removal 0Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal1. Locate 3G card slot (A) in battery bay (Figure 3-6).Figure 3-

3-12 Machine Maintenance Procedures3G Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal1. Locate module door (B) on lower cover. Refer to Figure 3-6.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-133G Module Installation 01. Insert module into mainboard connector (D). Refer to Figure 3-9.2. Install and secure sc

ixUSB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13Wireless Function Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-14 Machine Maintenance ProceduresBase Door Removal 0Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal1. Locate base door (C) on lower cover. Refer to Figure 3-6.2.

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3-16 Machine Maintenance ProceduresHDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Base Door Removal1. Locate HDD module (A) on lower cover (Figur

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17HDD Module Installation 01. Place module into bay on lower cover. Refer to Figure 3-12.2. Connect module to mainboa

3-18 Machine Maintenance ProceduresHDD Carrier Removal 0Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal1. Remove four (4) screws (A) from the brack

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19ODD Module Removal 0Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal1. Locate ODD module (D) on lower cover. Refe

3-20 Machine Maintenance ProceduresODD Module Installation 01. Install bezel (C) to module. Refer to Figure 3-16.2. Install bracket (B) to module.3. I

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Base Door Removal1. Locate module (B) on lower cov

3-22 Machine Maintenance ProceduresDIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal 0Prerequisite: Base Door Removal1. Locate module (C) on lower cove

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-23Keyboard Removal 0Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal1. Locate and unlock six (6) latches above keys, F1, F4, F8, F1