Acer 1700 Laptop User manual

Acer Aspire 1700 Series

Service Guide

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PART NO.: VD.A08V7.001

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Copyright

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The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.

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Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.

Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.

Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

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This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

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Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service

Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Main Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Power Management Function (ACPI support function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 2 System Utilities 19

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

System Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 31 Chapter 3

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Disassembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Remove the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Remove the HDD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Remove the combo drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Remove the thermal module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Remove CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Remove the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Remove VGA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Detach the wireless card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Remove moden card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Remove the inverter cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Detach the upper system cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Remove the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Remove the LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Remove the inverter board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Remove the mylars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Remove the wireless module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Remove the side bracket 42

Remove the LED cable attached on the LCD outer shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Remove the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Release the MDC cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Disconnect the cable to the modem header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Remove the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Remove the LED board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Detach the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Remove the Audio DJ board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Remove the touch pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Remove the touch pad board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Remove the lid switch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Remove the floppy drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Remove the speaker set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Remove the mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Remove the system fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

FDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Combo Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Re-assembly 55

Place the system fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Re-assembling the mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Place the speaker set back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Place the floppy module back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Place the touch pad back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Reconnect the Audio DJ board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Place the system cover back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reconnect the LED cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Place the keyboard back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Place the MDC cable back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Reconnect the sub-woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Place the LED cable back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Place the side mount back to position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Place the wireless antenna back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Reattach the LCD cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Place the inverter board back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Re-assembling the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Place the system cover and hinge back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Place the inverter cover back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Reconnect the cable to the MDC card and wireless card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Place the VGA card back to position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Insert the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Place the CPU back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Place the thermal module back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Place the floppy back to position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Reconnect the HDD power and coaxial cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Place the battery or dummy battery back to position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Place the bottom shield back to position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

FDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Combo Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Aspire 1700 Jumpers and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 85

Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Chapter 6 FRU List 89

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

LCD 17” ASSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

FDD ASSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

HDD ASSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

ODD ASSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 100

Aspire 1700 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103

Microsoft® Windows® XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Appendix C Online Support Information 109

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Overview

Aspire 1700 is designed to be a mobile desktop. It can support Intel Pentium 4 Northwood as well as Intel

Celeron with front side bus 400MHz or 533MHz. The LCD panel ranges from 15” to 17” and the capacity is built to be below 6 litters.

Chapter 1 1

Features

Performance

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Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 1.8~3.06 GHz/Celeron processor

L2 cache 512k (Northwood), 128K (Celeron)

SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533MHz Bus, HTT support.

20GB or higher capacity Desktop 5400rpm, 7200rpm HDD

Microsoft XP OS

Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module.

Multimedia

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CD-ROM

DVD-ROM

DVD/CD-RW combo

Audio input and output jacks

Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module

Hardware 3D graphic engine

Two stereo speakers + One sub-woofer

15” Desktop XGA and 17” Desktop SXGA.

Connectivity

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Modem: Software Modem V9.0/V9.2 56Kbps (MDC)

10/100 LAN

Optional Mini-PCI 802.11b/802.11a+b/bluetooth

One switch for on/off of wireless

Keyboard and touchpad with 4 way scroll buttons

4 universal serial bus (USB) ports.

Human-centric design and ergonomics

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Rugged and space saving

Full size desktop keyboard

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Outlook

Opened Front View

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Label Description

Display

Power button

Keyboard

Touchpad

Click button & scroll key

Audio DJ controls and indicator

Palm rest

Launch keys

Status indicators

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Closed Front view

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Item

Speakers

Wireless communication indicator

Power indicator

Description

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output

Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled.

Lights when the computer is on.

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Item

Optical drive

Optical disc read indicator

Optical drive eject button

Optical drive emergency eject hole

Left Latch

Floppy drive

PC card eject button

PC card slot

Description

Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following:

CD-ROM drive for reading CDs.

DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and

DVDs.

DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading

CDs and DVDs, and writing to CD-Rs and CD-RW s..

Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when an optical disc is being read.

Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive.

Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is turned off.

Locks and releases the lid.(One on the right and one on the left)

Accepts 3.5 inch floppy disk.

Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot.

The slot supports a standard Type II PC card

(PC MCIA).

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Right view

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Item

Right Latch

Speaker/Headphone-out jack

Line-in/Mic-in jack

Description

Locks and releases the lid.(One on the right and one on the left)

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g.,speakers, headphones).

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer.

IEEE 1394 port

IEEE 1394 port

USB ports

DC-in jack

Connects to an IEEE 1394 device.

Connects to an IEEE 1394 device.

2 ports for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

Connects the AC adapter.

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Rear view

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Item

USB ports

Description

2 ports for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

2 Modem ack j Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line .

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3 S-video

External display port

COM port

Network jack

Connects to a television or dispaly device with Svideo input.

Connects an external (VGA) display devices monitor.

Connects to other serial interface devices.

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer.

8 PS2 port Connects to a PS2 mouse/ keyboard

9 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector.

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Bottom view

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Item

Battery cover

Sub-woofer

Ventilation slots

Description

Protects the battery bay.

Enhance the audio quality.

Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Chapter 1

Main Board Layout

Chapter 1 9

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item

Type

Socket

Speed

Minimum operating speed

Voltage

Specification

Pentium 4/Celeron

478

1.8G~3.06G

0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to

Enabled .)

Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any jumper.

BIOS

Item

BIOS code programmer

BIOS version

BIOS ROM type

BIOS ROM size

BIOS ROM package

Support protocol

PhoenixBIOS

Specification

Flash ROM

4MB

32-pin PLCC package

PCI 2.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0,

PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI

NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the AFLASH utility.

BIOS Hotkey List

Hotkey m

Function

Enter BIOS Setup Utility

Description

Press while the system is booting to enter

BIOS Setup Utility.

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This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module.

System Memory

Item

Memory socket number

Support memory size per socket

Support maximum memory size

Support memory type

Support memory speed

Support memory voltage

Support memory module package

Support to parity check feature

Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature

Memory module combinations

Specification

2 sockets (4 banks)

128MB / 256MB/ 512MB / 1GB

1G x2

DDR SDRAM

133MHz (PC133) (for Local Bus speed 133MHz)

2.5 V

184-pin Desktop Long-DIMM

Yes

Yes

You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot Memory Module

128, 256, 512MB, 1G

128, 256, 512MB, 1G

Maximum System Memory Supported

Cache Memory

Item

First-Level Cache Configurations

Cache function control

Second-Level Cache Configurations

L2 Cache RAM type

L2 Cache RAM size

L2 Cache RAM speed

L2 Cache RAM voltage

L2 Cache function control

L2 Cache scheme

128MB~1G

128MB~1G

128MB~2G

Total Memory

Specification

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PBSRAM

256/512KB

One-half the processor core clock frequency

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Fixed in write-back

Video Memory

Item

Memory size

Fixed on-board or upgradeable

Specification

64 MB

Fixed on-board (nVIDIA) or UMA Memory (SiS M650)

This section has two table lists, the video interface specification and its supported display modes.

Video Interface

Item

Video controller SiS M650 or nVIDIA NV18M

Specification

Chapter 1 11

Video Interface

Item

Video controller resident bus

Video interface support

Specification

AGP bus

Video YUV texture in all texture formats

H/W DVD accelerator

12

Display Screen Resolution

640x480

640x480

640x480

640x480

640x480

800x600

800x600

800x600

800x600

800x600

800x600

800x600

800x600

1024x768

1024x768

1024x768

1280x1024

1280x1024

1280x1024

1600x1200

1600x1200

160

70

75

100

75

85

100

120

43

60

85

60

85

120

56

60

72

60

72

75

85

Refresh Rate (Hz)

Audio Interface

Item

Audio controller

Audio controller resident bus

Audio function control

Mono or stereo

Compatibility

79.0

50.0

64.0

91.2

76.2

106.2

48.0

46.9

53.7

62.5

76.1

101.9

56.5

60.0

Hor. Scan (KHz)

31.5

37.4

37.5

43.3

63.7

35.2

37.8

110.0

80.0

110.0

157.5

156.0

229.5

50.0

49.5

56.2

67.5

81.0

110.0

75.0

78.8

25.2

Pixel Clock (MHz)

32.0

31.5

36.0

55.0

36.0

39.9

SiS962

AC’97

Enable/disable by OS Setup

Stereo

Specification

Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible

Mixed digital and analog high performance chip

Enhanced stereo full duplex operation

High performance audio accelerator and AC’97 support

Full native DOS games compatibility

Virtual FM enhances audio experience through real-time FM-to-Wavetable conversion

MPU-401(UART mode) interface for wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices

Integrated dual game port

Meets AC’97and WHQL specifications

Chapter 1

Audio Interface

Item

Music synthesizer

Sampling rate

MPU-401 UART support

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

IDE Interface

Item

IDE controller

IDE controller resident bus

Number of IDE channel

Support IDE interface

Support bootable CD-ROM

Yes, internal FM synthesizer

48 KHz (max.)

Yes

Supported

Supported

Specification

Specification

SiS962

PCI bus

2

E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), ANSIS ATA rev.3.0 ATAPI

Yes

Floppy disk drive Interface

Item

Floppy disk drive controller

Floppy disk drive controller resident bus

Support FDD format

Specification

SMSC LPC47M192

LPC interface

360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB

Parallel Port

Item

Parallel port controller

Parallel port controller resident bus

Number of parallel ports

Support ECP/EPP

Connector type

Parallel port function control

Optional ECP DMA channel

(in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port I/O address

(via BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port IRQ

(via BIOS Setup)

Serial Port

Item

Serial port controller

Serial port controller resident bus

Number of serial port

16550 UART support

Connector type

Optional serial port I/O address

(via BIOS Setup)

Specification

SMSC LPC47M192

LPC interface

1

SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP

25-pin D-type female connector

Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

DMA channel 1

DMA channel 3

378h

278h

IRQ5

IRQ7

SMSC LPC47M192

LPC interface

1

Yes

9-pin D-type female connector

COM1: 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h

Specification

Chapter 1 13

14

Serial Port

Item

Optional serial port IRQ

(via BIOS Setup)

Modem

Item

Software Modem

Modem connector type

Full duplex

USB Port

Item

OHCI

USB Class

Memory Address Map

Address

000000 - 07FFFF

080000 - 09FFFF

0A0000 - 0BFFFF

0C0000 - 0CFFFF

D0000

0E0000 - 0EFFFF

COM1: IRQ 3, and 4

V.9.0/9.2

RJ11

Yes

Specification

USB 1.1/2.0

Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode

512KBytes

128KBytes

128KBytes

64KBytes

96Kbytes

64Kbytes

Size

0F0000 - 0FFFFF

100000 - UPPER LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT - 4GBytes

64Kbytes

INTA

INTB

INTC

INTD

INTE

INTF

INTG

INTH

PCI INTx# Assignment Map

PCI INTx PCI Devices

AGP

1394, Carbus

AGP, Audio, Mini, Modem

LAN, Mini

USB 0 (1,1)

USB 1 (1.1)

USB 2 (1,1)

USB 3 (2,0)

Specification

Specification

Function

Host Memory

Host/PCI Memory

PCI/ISA Video Buffer Memory

Video BIOS Memory

ISA Card BIOS & Buffer Memory

BIOS Extension Memory

Setup and Post Memory

PCI Development BIOS

System BIOS Memory

Main Memory

PCI Memory

Chapter 1

I/O Address Map

Hex Range

000-00F

020-021

040-043

060-060

061-061

070-071

080-08F

0A0-0A1

0C0-0DF

0F0-0FF

170-177

1F0-1F7

278-27F

2F8-2FF

378-37F

3F0-3F5

3F6-3F6

3F7-3F7

3F8-3FF

0CF8

0CFC

778-77A

IRQ Assignment Map

IRQ7

IRQ8

IRQ9

IRQ10

IRQ11

IRQ12

IRQ13

IRQ14

IRQ15

IRQx

IRQ0 Timer

IRQ1

IRQ2

Keyboard

System Devices

Cascade Interrupt Control

IRQ3

IRQ4

IRQ5

IRQ6

Serial Alternate

Serial Primary

MPU-401(Alternate)

Floppy Disk

Parallel Port

Real Time Clock

N

N

N

PS/2 Mouse

Math Coprocessor Exception

Primary IDE

Secondary IDE

NOTE: N - Not be used

Devices

DMA Controller-1

Interrupt Controller-1

System Timer

Keyboard Controller 8742

System Speaker

CMOS RAM Address and Real Time Clock

DMA Page Register

Interrupt Controller-2

DMA Controller-2

Math Co-Processor

Secondary IDE

Primary IDE

Parallel Printer Port 2

Serial Asynchronous Port 2


Floppy Disk Controller

Secondary IDE

Primary IDE

Serial Asynchronous Port 1

Configuration Address Register

Configuration Data Register


N

N

N

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

N

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

N

Reserved

Reserved

Add-On-Card Devices

Chapter 1 15

16

APIC mode

PCI x

PCI 16

PCI 17

PCI 18

PCI 19

PCI 20

PCI 21

PCI 22

PCI 23

System Devices

VGA

1394, Carbus

Modem, WLAN (Mini PCI), Audio

LAN

USB 0 (1,1)

USB 1 (1,1)

USB 2 (1,1)

USB 3 (2,0)

Environmental Requirements

Item

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating

Non-operating

Vibration

Operating (unpacked)

Add-On-Card Devices

DRQ Assignment Map

DRQx

DRQ0

DRQ1

DRQ2

DRQ3

DRQ4

DRQ5

DRQ6

DRQ7

NOTE: N - Not be used

Main Board Major Chips

System core logic

Video controller

Super I/O controller

Audio controller

Item

LAN controller

HDD controller

Keyboard controller

RTC

System Devices Add-On-Card Devices

N Reserved

LPT (ECP mode) Reserved

FDD N

N

N

N

Cascade

N

Reserved

N

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

SiS650 / SiS962

SiS650

SiS962

SiS650

SiS650

Built in SiS650

Built in SiS650

Built in SiS650

Controller

Specifications

+10 ~ +35 ° C

-20 ~ +60 ° C (Storage package)

20% to 80% RH

20% to 80% RH

5 ~ 16 Hz: 0.015 mm

16 ~ 250 Hz: 0.21 G

Chapter 1

Environmental Requirements

Item

Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G

27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm

50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G

Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Item

Weight

One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD

(without packing)

Dimensions

(main footprint)

Varied by local configuration

Specification

N/A

Chapter 1 17

Power Management Function (ACPI support function)

Device Standby Mode

T

T

T

T

T

Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices

(0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute).

Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).

Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows).

Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec.

Global Standby Mode

T

T

T

T

T

Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).

Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface).

Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in, keyboard and mouse for APM mode.

Resume recovery time: 7-10 sec.

Suspend Mode

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

Independent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing external switch button.

CPU goes into SMM.

CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State.

LED on the panel turns amber colour.

Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface).

Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor.

Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into power saving mode.

Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in, keyboard and mouse for APM mode.

Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and USB keyboard for

ACPI mode.

ACPI

T

T

T

T

ACPI specification 1.0.

S0, S1, S3 and S5 sleep state support.

On board device power management support.

On board device configuration support.

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/

Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4

Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press m

during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Press m to enter setup; press <C> to boot from CD-ROM; press <F12> to change boot device.

Info. Main

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

System Devices Security

CPU Type: Intel Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz

CPU Speed: 2660MHz

HDD1 Model Name:

HDD1 Serial Number:

ATAPI Device:

System BIOS Ver: A3Axx

VGA BIOS Ver:

KBC Ver: x.x

Serial Num: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name: Aspire 1700

Manufacture Name: acer

UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Boot Exit

F1

Help ↑↓ Select Item

F5/F6

Change Values

F9

Setup Defaults

Esc

Exit ←→ Select Menu

Enter

Select

4

Sub-Menu

F10

Save and Exit

Chapter 2 19

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.

Follow these instructions:

T

T

To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ).

To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ).

T

T

T

T

To change the value of a parameter, press p or q .

A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.

Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t . You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item

Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.

This menu provides you the information of the system.

20 Chapter 2

Info.

Info.


Main System Devices Security

CPU Type: Intel Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz

CPU Speed: 2660MHz

HDD1 Model Name:

HDD1 Serial Number:

ATAPI Device:

System BIOS Ver: A3Axx

VGA BIOS Ver:

KBC Ver: x.x

Serial Num: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name: Aspire 1700

Manufacture Name: acer

UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Boot Exit

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Parameter

Floppy Disk Drive

Serial Number

UUID Number

Description

Shows floppy drive type informaiton.

This field displays the serial number of this unit.

UUID=32bytes

Chapter 2 21

Main

The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

Info.


Main

System Devices Security

System Time: [HH:MM:SS]

System Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

System Memory: 640 KB

Extended memory: [64 MB]

Fast Boot: [Enabled]

Power On Display: [Auto]

LCD Auto Dimm: [Enabled]

USB BIOS legacy Support: [Enabled]

Wake On LAN From Power Off: [Disabled]

Boot Exit

Item Specific Help



NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.

22 Chapter 2

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

System Time

System Date

System Memory

Extended Memory

Video Memory

Fast Boot

Internal Hard Disk

Power on display

LCD Auto Dim

Description

Sets the system time.

Sets the system date.

Format/Option

Format: HH:MM:SS

(hour:minute:second) System Time

Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year)

System Date

This field reports the memory size of the system.

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

Shows the VGA memory size. The default value is set to 32MB

Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled.

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and

Summary Screen is disabled.

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and

Summary Screen is enabled.

Shows the hard disk types and capacity. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, “None” should be shown on this field, otherwise the capacity must be shown.

Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT

(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in

LCD only mode.

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated

LCD screen and the system’s external video port

(for an external CRT or projector).

Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when

AC is not present.

Option:1/4/8/ 16 /32MB

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Auto or Both

Option: Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

Chapter 2 23

System Devices

The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.

Info.


Main

System Devices

Security

Serial Port: [Auto]

Parallel Port: [Auto]

Mode: [ECP]

Television Type: [NTSC]

Boot Exit



E E it S l t M E t S l t 4 S b M F10 S d E it

The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

Serial Port

Parallel Port

Mode

Television Type

Internal Touchpad

Infrared Port (FIR)

Description

Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port.

Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.

Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

Options

Enabled /Disabled/Auto


ECP , EPP, Normal or Bi-directional

Determines whether or not to disable the internal pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected.

Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.

Both or Auto


24 Chapter 2

Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Info.


Main System Devices

Security

User Password Is: Clear

Supervisor Password Is: Clear

Hard Disk Security: Clear

HDD Master ID:

Set User Password: [Enter]

Set Supervisor Password: [Enter]

Set HDD Password [Enter]

Password on Boot: [Disabled]

Boot Exit




The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

User Password is

Supervisor Password is

Description

Shows the setting of the uer password.

Shows the setting of the administrator password

Option

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

HDD Password Is

HDD Master ID

Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup

Utility from unauthorized access.

Press Enter to set the administrator password.

When set, this password protects the BIOS

Setup Utility from unauthorized access.

Set HDD Password

Password on boot Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot.

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Chapter 2 25

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

1.

Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set

Supervisor Password box appears:

2.

Type 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 sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New

Password” field.

IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3.

Press e .

After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4.

If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5.

When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1.


Password box appears:

2.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e .

3.

Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4.

When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1.


Password box appears:

26 Chapter 2

2.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e .

3.

Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.

4.

Press e . After setting the password, the computer sets the User 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 changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u .

If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the

Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

Chapter 2 27

Boot

This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.

Info.

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

Hard Drive

Removable Device

Boot to LAN


Main System Devices Security

Boot

Exit




28 Chapter 2

Exit

The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Info.

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes


Main System Devices Security Boot

Exit



The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Default

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Description

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

Load default values for all SETUP item.

Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Chapter 2 29

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

1.An ESD mat

2.A Philips screw driver

3.A tweezers

4.And a hex screw driver

NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discharge

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 45

General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1.

Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2.

Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3.

Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly.

46 Chapter 3

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Start x7 (fix on base cover)

Base Cover

Dx4

Cx1

Battery

Dommy Cover

Battery

Cx2

MDC Modem

Card

Memory

Cx1

Optical Drive

Module

(Please see next page)

Disconnect subwoofer cable x2

Subwoofer

Cx2

Cx4

HDD Module

Disconnect HDD power cable and

IDE coaxial cable

Rx4

Thermal

Module (FAN

Sink) w/ screws *4pcs

CPU x4

Cx4

VGA Card

(AGP Card)

Wireless Card

Upper System

Cover (Middle

Cover)

Inverter Board

Brackets

HDD Bracket

LED Cable

Remove inverter board mylar x2

Inverter Board

HDD

LCD Outer

Shield (LCD panel)

LCD

Dx8

Bx2

Cx3

Inverter Cover

Jx4

Hinge Cover x6

Keyboard x4 on rear

Disconnect LED cable

LCD Module x4

Ox4

LED Board

(Launch

Board)

Dx6

Silicon Line Pad

(LCD Decoration

Bar)

Disconnect touchpad FFC

Px1

Qx2

Kx5

Mx2

Tx6

Jx4

Dx8

LED Cable

LCD Skirting

Board (LCD

Bezel)

See Next

Page

LCD Cable

Side Brackets

(LCD

Brackets)

Ux8

Wireless

Antenna

Bx4

Chapter 3 47

48

Con't

Cx3

FDD Module

Base Assy

Base

Front Panel

(Upper Case

Assy)

Audio DJ

Board Cable x2

Speaker

Cx8

Ix6

I/O Shield

Main Board

Module

Cx2

PCI Board

Touchpad

Ox2

Touchpad

Bracket

Ox4

Touchpad

Switch Board

Ox1

Audio DJ

Board x1

Lid Switch

Cable

Main Board w/

Fan

Cx2

Main Board

FDD Module

FDD FFC

Main Board

Bracket

Fan

Bx3

FDD Bracket FDD

Optical Drive

Module

Ex3

Optical

Bracket

ODD

Chapter 3

Screw List

N

O

L

M

J

K

H

I

F

G

D

E

Item

A

B

C

R

S

P

Q

T

U

Description

SCREW MM30060IL67

SCREW MM25025ICI0

SCREW MM25040IL60

SCREW MM25060IL69

SCREW MM20030ICI3

SCREW MM20080ICI6

SCREW MM20100ICI3

SCREW MS17025B202

SCREW MBEA1001012

SCREW MF30060PBJ5

SCREW MM25070ICI5

SCREW MS25060ILR1

SCREW MS25060P527

SCREW MM25040ICI1

SCREW MS25025IBX8

SCREW MS25180I100

SCREW MS25100B371

SCREW MS0601BILQ1

HDD SCREW

SCREW MS25060IM01

SCREW MM30050ICI4

Chapter 3 49

Disassembling

Remove the battery

1.

Release the seven screws as shown here.

2.

Remove the bottom shield plate.

3.

Remove the 5 screws as shown here.

4.

Remove the battery or dummy battery module.

Remove the HDD module

1.

Remove the 4 screws that secure the HDD module.

2.

Lift the HDD module and detach the IDE connector and power connector at the same time.

Remove the combo drive

1.

Remove the one screw as shown here.

2.

Detach the Combo drive.

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Remove the thermal module

1.

Disconnect the fan power connector.

1.

Remove the three screws as shown here

2.

Remove the thermal module.

Remove CPU

1.

Open the CPU lever, remove the CPU and close the lever.

Remove the memory

1.

Remove the memory

Remove VGA card

1.

Disconnect the VGA connector.

2.

Release the four screws that secure the VGA card.

3.

Remove the VGA card.

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Detach the wireless card

1.

Detach the wireless card.

2.

Disconnect the two wireless cables.

Remove moden card

1.

Remove the screws on the MDC (modem card)

2.

Detach the card from the modem cable.

3.

Release the cable

Remove the inverter cover

1.

Remove the screws as shown here.

2.

Remove the inverter cover.

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Detach the upper system cover

1.

Remove the two screws on the one side, and the two screws on the other. .

2.

Remove the hinge covers on each side

3.

Detach the upper system cover (middle cover).

Remove the LCD module

1.

Detach the LED cable from the LED board.

2.

Remove the screws that secure the hinge. And the other side.

3.

Detach the LCD panel from the main unit and place the panel by turning 180 degrees.

4.

Release the cables by following the instructions here carefully.

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Remove the LCD panel

1.

Detach the silicon line pad by following the instruction here. And the other side.

2.

Unscrew the three screws on the edge of the LCD panel on both sides.

3.

Detach the LCD skirting board (LCD bezel) by following the instruction here.

4.

Remove the TEN screws on the side mount.

5.

Remove the LCD panel.

Remove the inverter board

1.

Remove the tape and disconnect the inverter cable.

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2.

Follow the same procedure on the other inverter cable.

3.

Disconnect the inverter power cable from the inverter board.

4.

Remove the mylar that covering the inverter board.

5.

Remove the two screws that secure the inverter board bracket.

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Remove the mylars

Remove the wireless module

1.

Remove the two screws that secure the wireless antenna.

2.

Remove the antenna.

3.

Repeat the same procedure on the other side.

4.

Remove the wireless module

Remove the side bracket

1.

Remove the two screws as shown here. Then remove the side bracket.

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2.

Repeat the same procedure on the other side bracket.

Remove the LED cable attached on the LCD outer shield.

Remove the subwoofer

1.

Disconnect the subwoofer cable.

2.

Remove the two screws that secure the subwoofer.

3.

Remove the subwoofer.

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Release the MDC cable.

Disconnect the cable to the modem header.

Remove the keyboard

1.

Remove the six screws the secure the keyboard.

2.

Remove the keyboard and disconnect the attached cable.

Remove the LED board

1.

Detach the LED ribbon cable.

2.

Remove the four screws that secure the LED board.

3.

Lift the LED board and disconnect the LED cable at the same time.

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4.

Disconnect the LED ribbon cable from the LED board.

Detach the front panel

1.

Disconnect the touch pad ribbon cable.

2.

Remove the three screws as shown here.

3.

Turn the unit upside down, and then remove the group of FOUR, the group of EIGHT and the group of SIX screws.

4.

And finally the 4 screws on the rear side.

5.

Detach the front panel.

Remove the Audio DJ board

1.

Disconnect the Audio DJ ribbon cable.

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2.

Disconnect the other side of the ribbon cable to the Audio DJ board.

3.

Remove the screw that secures the Audio DJ board.

4.

Remove the DJ board.

Remove the touch pad

1.

Remove the mylar here.

2.

Disconnect the two ribbon cables to the touch pad.

3.

Remove the mylar.

4.

Remove the two screws that secure the touch pad.

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5.

Remove the touch pad bracket.

6.

Remove the touch pad.

Remove the touch pad board

1.

Remove the four screws that secure the touch pad board.

2.

Remove the touch pad board.

Remove the lid switch cable

1.

Disconnect the lid switch cable by releasing the screw.

2.

Remove the lid switch cable.

Remove the floppy drive

1.

Disconnect the floppy cable

2.

Remove the three screws

3.

Remove the floppy drive.

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Remove the speaker set

1.

Remove the tape

2.

Remove the aluminum tape (the tape can be damaged while servicing, please make sure you have a spare one).

3.

Remove the tape here.

4.

Disconnect the speaker cable.

5.

Remove the screw as shown here.

6.

And the one on the other side.

7.

Remove the speaker set.

Remove the mainboard

1.

Remove the nine screws as shown

2.

Detach the mainboard module from the base unit

3.

Remove the screw as shown

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4.

Remove the PCI board.

5.

Remove the six screws that secure the I/O shield.

6.

Remove the I/O shield.

7.

Disconnect the system fan power connector.

8.

Remove the two screws, one on each side, that secure the mainboard.

9.

Remove the mainboard from the mainboard bracket.

Remove the system fan

1.

Remove the two screws that secure the system fan.

2.

Remove the system fan.

3.

This completes the disassembly procedures of Aspire 1700.

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FDD Module

1.

Disconnect the ribbon cable.

2.

Remove the screws as shown here.

3.

Remove the FDD bracket away from the floppy drive.

HDD Module

1.

Disconnect the HDD power cable and then the IDE coaxial cable.

2.

Remove the screws that secure the HDD, and the other side.

3.

Remove the bracket from the HDD.

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Combo Module

1.

Remove the three screws as shown here.

2.

Remove the bracket.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

1.An ESD mat

2.A Philips screw driver

3.A tweezers

4.And a hex screw driver

NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discharge

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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1.

Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2.

Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3.

Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly.

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Re-assembly

Place the system fan

1.

Put the mainboard bracket on the table.

2.

Place the system fan back to position.

3.

Fasten the two screws for the system fan.

Re-assembling the mainboard

1.

Place the mainboard back to the bracket.

2.

Secure the two screws on each side.

3.

Reconnect the system fan power connector.

4.

Place the I/O shield back to position.

5.

Secure the SIX screws as shown here.

6.

Place the PCI card back to position.

7.

Secure the screw for the PCI card.

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8.

Place the motherboard module back to position.

9.

Secure the nine screws as shown here.

Place the speaker set back to position

1.

Place the speaker set back to position

2.

Secure the screw on each side.

3.

Reconnect the speaker connector.

4.

Fix the wire by a tape.

5.

Use an aluminum tape to avoid electro-emission.

6.

Secure the wire here with a tape.

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Place the floppy module back to position

1.

Place the floppy module back to position.

2.

Secure the three screws for the floppy.

3.

Reconnect the floppy ribbon cable.

Place the touch pad back to position

1.

Place the lid switch cable back to position.

2.

Secure the screw.

3.

Place the touch pad board back to position.

4.

Secure the four screws.

5.

Place the touch pad back to position.

6.

Place the touch pad bracket back to position.

7.

Secure the two screws here.

8.

Attach a tape.

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Reconnect the Audio DJ board

1.

Reconnect the ribbon cable and the other.

2.

Use another tape to secure.

3.

Place the Audio DJ board back to position.

4.

Secure the screw.

5.

Reconnect the Audio DJ cable and the reconnect the other side.

Place the system cover back to position

1.

Place the system cover back to position.

2.

Secure the four screws on the rear panel.

3.

Secure the group of six, the group of eight and the group of four screws as shown here.

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4.

Secure the three screws here.

5.

Reconnect the touch pad ribbon cable.

Reconnect the LED cable

1.

Attach the LED cable to the board.

2.

And the LED power cable to the board.

3.

Secure the four screws on the LED board.

4.

Reconnect the LED cable.

Place the keyboard back to position

1.

Reconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.

2.

Place the keyboard back to position.

3.

Secure the six screws for the keyboard.

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Place the MDC cable back to position

1.

Place the MDC cable back to position.

2.

Reconnect the MDC header.

3.

Fix the wire by the slot.

Reconnect the sub-woofer

1.

Place the subwoofer back to position.

2.

Secure the two screws for the sub-woofer.

3.

Reconnect the sub-woofer connector.

Place the LED cable back to position

1.

Place the LED cable back to position.

2.

Fix the wire by a tape. And the other.

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Place the side mount back to position.

1.

Place the side mount back to position.

2.

Secure the side mount.

3.


4.

Secure the wire with a tape.

Place the wireless antenna back to position

1.

Place the wireless antenna back to position.

2.

Secure the antenna on the one side and the other.

3.

Secure the wireless module with a tape and the other side.

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Reattach the LCD cable

1.

Reattach the LCD cable.

2.

Secure the connector with a tape and the other side.

Place the inverter board back to position

1.

Place the inverter bracket back to position and the other.

2.

Secure the two brackets.

3.

Place the inverter board back to a mylar.

4.

Reconnect the inverter power.

5.

Reconnect the inverter cables.

6.

Fix the wires and repeat the same procedure on the other side.

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Re-assembling the LCD module

1.

Place the LCD panel back to position.

2.

Secure the ten screws as shown here.

3.

Fix the LCD skirting board (LCD bezel).

4.

Secure the three screws on the one side, and the other.

5.

Attach a new silicon pad and the other.

6.

Insert the cables into the hole carefully.

7.

Place the LCD panel back to position.

8.

Secure the hinge and the other side.

9.

Reconnect another LED cable.

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Place the system cover and hinge back to position

1.

Place the system cover (middle cover) back to position.

2.

Place the hinge cover back to position and secure the hinge cover.

3.


Place the inverter cover back to position

1.

Place the inverter cover back to position.

2.

Secure the inverter cover.

Reconnect the cable to the MDC card and wireless card

1.

Fix the MDC cable.

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2.

Reconnect the cable to the MDC card.

3.

Secure the card.

4.

Reconnect the wireless cable.

5.

Place the wireless card back to position.

Place the VGA card back to position.

1.

Place the VGA card back to position.

2.

Secure the VGA card.

3.

Reconnect the VGA connector.

Insert the memory

1.

Insert the memory.

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Place the CPU back

1.

Place the CPU back.

Place the thermal module back to position

1.

Place the thermal module back to position.

2.

Secure the thermal module.

3.

Reconnect the thermal fan connector.

Place the floppy back to position

1.

Place the floppy back to position.

2.

Secure the floppy.

Reconnect the HDD power and coaxial cable.

1.

Reconnect the HDD power and coaxial cable.

2.

And place the HDD back to position.

3.

Secure the HDD module.

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Place the battery or dummy battery back to position.

1.

Place the battery or dummy battery back to position.

2.

Secure the battery module.

Place the bottom shield back to position.

1.

Place the bottom shield back to position.

2.

Secure the bottom shield.

3.

This completes the re-assembly procedures of Aspire 1700.

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FDD Module

1.

Reattach the FDD bracket.

2.

Secure the screw.

3.

Reconnect the ribbon cable.

HDD Module

1.

Reattach the HDD bracket.

2.

Secure the HDD with screws.

3.

Reconnect the power cable and the coaxial cable.

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Combo Module

1.

Reattach the bracket.

2.

Secure the combo with three screws.

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Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1.

Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2.

Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.

3.

Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.

4.

If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal.

5.

Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified)

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.)

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated.

POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen.

The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

Go To

“Power System Check” on page 9.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 11

“Undetermined Problems” on page 19

“Error Message List” on page 12

“System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43


Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to


“Intermittent Problems” on page 18

“Undetermined Problems” on page 19

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43 for details.

1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (see “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43).

2.

See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.

3.

Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.

If the error still remains:

1.

Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.

2.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.

Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (refer to “System Diagnostic

Diskette” on page 43.

2.

See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.

3.


If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:

1.

Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.


Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page

43 for details.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1.

Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2.

Replace the keyboard.

3.


The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

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Numeric keypad

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External keyboard

If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

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 doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.

2.

Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3.

Press F2 in the test items.

4.


NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

1.

Remove the battery pack.

2.

Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3.

Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

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“Check the Battery Pack” on page 10

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1.

Check out the Power Management in control Panel

2.

In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

3.

Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

4.

This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

From Hardware:

1.

Power off the computer.

2.

Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure

3.

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.

Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1.

After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver.

2.

Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.

3.

If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K.

4.

If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly.

5.

If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then replace switch board. If no, then go to next step.

6.

Replace touch pad PCB.

7.

If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.

NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 19.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.

NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Message List

Struck Key

Error Messages

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

Real time clock error

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Invalid System Configuration Data

Operating system not found

FRU/Action in Sequence

See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 8

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system.

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

Main board

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC batter

Main baord.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Main board.

Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified.

Dikette drive

Hard disk drive

Main board.

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Error Message List

No beep Error Messages

Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.

Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.

Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.

But you can see POST on an external CRT.

Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

FRU/Action in Sequence

Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power

System Check” on page 9

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

Main board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power

System Check” on page 9

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Main board

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

LCD backlight doesn't work

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.

Action in Sequence

First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running

“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.


Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.


Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

Reconnect the LCD cable

LCD cable

LCD

Main board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly

HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work

Main board

HDD/CD-ROM drive

Device driver

Main board


Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Power shuts down during operation

The system cannot power-on.

The system cannot power-off.


Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 9.

Battery pack

AC adapter

See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).

Main board

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 9.

Battery pack

Power adapter

CPU

Main board

In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.

Main board

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Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Battery can’t be charged or discharged

System hang during POST


See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 10.

Battery pack

Main board

ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module

Main board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.

PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected


PCMCIA slot assembly

Main board

PCMCIA slot assembly

Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked

Main board

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.

System can power on, but you hear two long beeps: “B--, B--” and the LCD is blank.


Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then reboot system.

RAM module

Main board

Check BIOS revision

Reinsert DIMM

DIMM

Main board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.

OS volume control

Audio driver

Speaker

Main board


Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Speaker

Main board

Microphone cannot work Audio driver

Volume control in Windows XP

Main board

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

The system will not enter hibernation mode

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing the lid of the portable computer.


Power option in Windows XP

Hard disk drive

Main board

Driver of Power Option Properties

Lid close switch in upper case

Main board

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Power Management-Related Symptoms

The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode.

Symptom / Error

The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the lid of the portable computer.

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.

System hangs intermittently.


Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from

Standby/Hibernation mode.

Check if the battery is low.

Hard disk drive

Main board

LCD cover switch

Main board

Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery).

Battery pack

Main board

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.

Main board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

System configuration does not match the installed devices.

External display does not work correctly.

USB does not work correctly

Print problems.

Parallel port device problems


Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then reboot system.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals.

Main board

Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching

Keyboard

Main board

See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43

Main board

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.

Run printer self-test.

Printer driver

Printer cable

Printer

Main board

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.

Device driver

Device cable

Device

Main board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

Touchpad does not work.


Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Keyboard

Main board

Reconnect touchpad cable.

Touchpad board

Main board

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Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Internal modem does not work correctly.

Internal LAN does not work correctly


See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43.

Phone cable

Driver

Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.

Main board

Lan cable

Driver

Main board

NOTE:

If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined

Problems” on page 19.

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Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1.

Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2.

If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

3.

If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).

NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

NOTE:

Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power

System Check” on page 9):

1.

Power-off the computer.

2.

Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

3.

Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

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Non-Acer devices

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Printer, mouse, and other external devices

Battery pack

Hard disk drive

DIMM

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PC Cards

4.

Power-on the computer.

5.

Determine if the problem has changed.

6.

If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

7.

If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

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System board

T

LCD assembly

Chapter 4 19

20 Chapter 4

Jumper and Connector Locations

Aspire 1700 Jumpers and Connectors

Top view

Chapter 5

Chapter 5 21

Connector Description

21

22

23

24

17

18

19

20

25

26

27

28

Connector No.

13

14

15

16

9

10

11

12

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

Description

PS2 port

Parallel port

LAN connector

CPU fan connector

COM1 port

VGA port

S-video port

Modem connector

MDC connector

System fan connector

USB port

DC in connector

CPU socket

USB port

1394 connector

Mini 1394 connector

MIC connector

Line out connector

Woofer connector

VGA board connector

Battery connector

RTC battery connector

PCI board connector

HDD connector

CD/DVD-ROM module connector

HDD power connector

DDR RAM socket-1

DDR RAM socket-2

22 Chapter 5

Bottom View

Chapter 5 23

Connector Description

3

4

1

2

5

6

Connector No.

Description

Audio DJ FFC connector

Keyboard connector

Speaker connector

LED board FFC connector

FDD FFC connector

Touchpad FFC connector

24 Chapter 5

FRU List

Exploded Diagram

The System

Chapter 6

Chapter 6 22

LCD 17

” ASSY

FDD ASSY

23 Chapter 5

HDD ASSY

ODD ASSY

Chapter 5 24

25 Chapter 5

FRU List

Picture

CPU/Processor

Memory

LCD

No.

Partname And Description Part Number

INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 2.53GHZ/512K/533FSB

INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 3.06GHZ/512K/533FSB

INTEL CELERON 1.8GHZ/128K/400FSB, SL68D

INTEL CELERON 2.0GHZ/128K/400FSB

KC.DPM01.253

01.NORTH.306

01.ICLON.1GK

KC.DCM01.20A

SDRAM 256MB DDR266 INFINEON HYS64D32000GU-7-B

SDRAM 512MB DDR266 INFINEON HYS64D64020GU-7-B

SDRAM 256MB DDR266 NANYA NT256D64S88AAG-7K (

SDRAM 512MB DDR266 NANYA NT512D64S8HAAG-7K

KN.25602.002

KN.51202.001

KN.25603.002

KN.51203.001

LCD MODULE 17" TFT SXGA QDI QD17EL07 6M.A08V7.003

LCD 17" TFT SXGA QDI QD17EL07 LK.17009.001

INVERTER BOARD

WIRE LED CABLE 17"

LCD CABLE SET

55.A08V7.006

50.A08V7.008

50.A08V7.009

COVER SWITCH CABLE (LID SWITCH CABLE)

LCD HINGE R+L 17"

50.A08V7.010

6K.A08V7.001

LCD PANEL W/ WIRELESS LAN LED CABLE, LATCH,

BUTTOM, SPRING, LOGO 17"

60.A08V7.004

LCD BUTTOM 42.A08V7.005

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Picture

FDD/Floppy Disk Drive

No.

Partname And Description

LCD BEZEL W/ ACER LOGO 17"

Part Number

60.A08V7.006

LCD LATCH 17" 47.A08V7.001

LCD SPRING 17" 47.A08V7.002

LCD ACER LOGO

LCD DECORATION BAR 17"

47.A08V7.003

47.A08V7.004

FDD MODULE 1.44MB SLIM PANASONIC JU226A273FC

FDD 1.44MB SLIM PANASONIC/JU226A273FC

6M.A08V7.002

KF.22602.001

FDD FFC CABLE

FDD BRACKET

50.A08V7.005

33.A08V7.005

HDD/ Hard Disk Drive

Optical Drive/Combo Drive

27

HDD 3.5" 80G U7 5400RPM SEAGATE ST380022A

HDD 3.5" 80G U9 5400RPM SEAGATE ST380012A

HDD 3.5" 120G(L) 7200RPM MAXTOR CALYPSO 6Y120L0

HDD 3.5" 120G 7200RPM SEAGATE CUDA V

KH.38001.003

KH.08001.002

KH.12003.002

KH.31201.001

HDD CABLE, 40PIN 50.A08V7.006

HDD POWER CABLE, 4PIN, IDE

HDD CASE

50.A08V7.007

33.A08V7.006

HDD SCREW 86.A08V7.019

Chapter 5

Cables

Picture No.


DVD-RW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW242

DVD/CD-RW COMBO 24X QSI SBW242

Part Number

6M.A08V7.001

KO.24X07.001

NS

ODD BRACKET

DVD-RW COMBO DRIVE BEZEL

33.A08V7.004

42.A08V7.004

POWER CORD US

POWER CORD CONTINENTAL

POWER CORD UK

POWER CORD ITALIAN

POWER CORD DANISH

POWER CORD SWISS

LAUNCH BOARD FFC CABLE (LAUNCH BOARD TO MB)

50.A08V7.011

50.A08V7.012

50.A08V7.013

50.A08V7.014

50.A08V7.015

50.A08V7.016

50.A08V7.001

FFC CABLE (TOUCHPAD TO TOUCH SWITCH) 50.A08V7.002

FFC CABLE (TOUCH SWITH TO M/B) 50.A08V7.003

AUDIO DJ FFC CABLE (AUDIO BOARD TO M/B) 50.A08V7.004

Boards

Chapter 5 28

Picture No.


PCI WIRELESS LAN CARD AMBIT 802.11B

Part Number

55.A08V7.007

MDC MD BOARD AMBIT AGERE MODEM

NVIDIA NV-18M 64MB AGP CARD

LAUNCH BOARD

55.A08V7.008

VG.44808.001

55.A08V7.001

AUDIO DJ BOARD

TOUCH SWITCH BOARD

TOUCHPAD BOARD

55.A08V7.002

55.A08V7.003

55.A08V7.004

PCMCIA DAUGHTER BOARD W/ CARDBUS SLOT 55.A08V7.005

THE

SYSTEM

M/B W/ BATTERY MB.A0806.001

PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT

PCMCIA SLOT (CARDBUS SLOT)

Battery

NS M/B Battery

Adapter

Keyboard

NS ADAPTER 150W PFC 3PINS DELTA ADP-150W

22.A08V7.001

23.A08V7.001

PY.15009.001

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Picture

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

No.


KEYBOARD SUNREX GERMAN

KEYBOARD SUNREX UK

KEYBOARD SUNREX ITALIAN

KEYBOARD SUNREX FRENCH

KEYBOARD SUNREX SWISS/G

KEYBOARD SUNREX US INTERNATIONAL

KEYBOARD SUNREX BELGIUM

KEYBOARD SUNREX SPANISH

KEYBOARD SUNREX PORTUGUESE

KEYBOARD SUNREX CZECH

KEYBOARD SUNREX HUNGAIAN

KEYBOARD SUNREX SWEDEN

KEYBOARD SUNREX NORWAY

KEYBOARD SUNREX DANISH

KEYBOARD SUNREX ARABIC

KEYBOARD SUNREX TURKISH

BASE COVER

BASE

NS BETTERY DOMMY COVER W/ FOOT

INVERTER COVER

UPPER CASE

HINGE COVER

I/O BRACKET

TOUCH PAD BRACKET

Part Number

KB.A0809.003

KB.A0809.002

KB.A0809.004

KB.A0809.005

KB.A0809.006

KB.A0809.001

KB.A0809.010

KB.A0809.007

KB.A0809.008

KB.A0809.012

KB.A0809.013

KB.A0809.011

KB.A0809.014

KB.A0809.015

KB.A0809.009

KB.A0809.016

60.A08V7.001

60.A08V7.002

42.A08V7.001

42.A08V7.002

60.A08V7.003

42.A08V7.003

33.A08V7.001

33.A08V7.002

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Others

Picture No.


M/B PLATE

SPEAKER R+L VECO 28KC04-1

SPEAKER FOIL

SUB-WOOFER 2PIN VECO 25KP04

M/B SYSTEM FAN

Part Number

33.A08V7.003

23.A08V7.001

47.A08V7.005

23.A08V7.002

23.A08V7.002

Screws

FAN SINK W/ SCREWS*4PCS

SCREW MM30060IL67

SCREW MM25025ICI0

SCREW MM25040IL60

SCREW MM25060IL69

SCREW MM20030ICI3

SCREW MM20080ICI6

SCREW MM20100ICI3

SCREW MS17025B202

SCREW MBEA1001012

SCREW MF30060PBJ5

SCREW MM25070ICI5

SCREW MS25060ILR1

SCREW MS25060P527

SCREW MM25040ICI1

SCREW MS25025IBX8

SCREW MS25180I100

SCREW MS25100B371

SCREW MS0601BILQ1

23.A08V7.003

86.A08V7.001

86.A08V7.002

86.A08V7.003

86.A08V7.004

86.A08V7.005

86.A08V7.006

86.A08V7.007

86.A08V7.008

86.A08V7.009

86.A08V7.010

86.A08V7.011

86.A08V7.012

86.A08V7.013

86.A08V7.014

86.A08V7.015

86.A08V7.016

86.A08V7.017

86.A08V7.018

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Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 1700 Series

Model

Number

1702SC

1702SCi

1703SC

1703SCi

1705SCi

CPU

Pentium 4

2.53GHz

Pentium 4

2.53GHz

Pentium 4

2.66GHz

Pentium 4

2.66GHz

Pentium 4

3.06GHz

LCD

17.0"

SXGA

17.0"

SXGA

17.0"

SXGA

17.0"

SXGA

17.0"

SXGA

Memory

512M

512M

512M

512M

512M

HDD

(GB)

80G

80G

80G

80G

120G

ODD

24x

CDRW+DVD

24x

CDRW+DVD

24x

CDRW+DVD

24x

CDRW+DVD

24x

CDRW+DVD

Card

Reader

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Wirele ss LAN

N/A

11b

N/A

11b

11b

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Main Features

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T

T

T

T

Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 Northwood 1.8~3.06 GHz/Celeron processor L2 cache 512k

(Northwood), 128K (Celeron)

SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533MHz Bus, HTT support.

15” Desktop XGA and 17” Desktop SXGA.

Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module

Optical drive bay for optional CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo

Two stereo speakers + One sub-woofer

Modem: Software Modem V9.0/V9.2 56Kbps

10/100 LAN; Optional Mini-PCI 802.11b/802.11a+b/bluetooth; One switch for on/off of wireless

Keyboard and touchpad with 4 way scroll buttons; 4 universal serial bus (USB) ports.

26 Appendix A

Appendix A 27

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

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

®

XP Home, Windows

®

XP Pro and Windows

®

2000 environment.

Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 650 series

Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

Appendix B 28

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Environment Test

Item

Display

Parallel Port

1394 Port

Projector

USB 2.0

GB LAN HUB

PS/2 Port

COM Port

Specifications

Philips 109P 10

Dell Trinitron 21°

ViewSonic GS773

ViewSonic GS790

ViewSonic PF775

Printer:

HP Laser Jet 5M

HP Desk Jet 930C

HP Desk Jet 840C

IOMega ZIP (LPT Port)

Cable:

LL5 cable

1394 30GB HDD

1394 CCD(Stealth Fire)

1394(stealthFire tm)

1394 HUB: Aten 1394 HUB

1394 DV (Sony DCR-PC100)

Acer 7755c

USB (HUB FH-600)aten firewire HUB 5port

USB HDD: Easy BOX

USB (yamaha)CRW-70

USB DVD/CD-RW(pioneer)DVR-104

Adaptec USB 2.0 PCMCIA card

3 COM GB LAN Hub

Keyboard:

Microsoft Natural K/B

K/B(MODE:5121)

KeyPad:

PC concepts keypad KB-5640

Mouse:

Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer

Microsoft PS/2 Mouse

COMPAQ Mouse

Microsoft Serial Mouse 2.1

29 Appendix B

PC Card

Item Specifications

Modem Card:

Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56)

Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G)

LAN Card:

D-Link Fast Ethernet DFE-650

D-Link CardBus DFE-660

3COM 10/100 16Bit LAN Card (3CCFE574BT)

3COM 10/100 CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE575BT)

3COM 10M CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE589eT)

Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100BTX)

Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 (CBE2-100BTX)

SCSI:

Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460D Card

Adaptec SlimSCSI 1480A CardBus UltraSCSI Card

LAN + Modem Card:

3COM 10/100 LAN+56k Modem Card (3CCFEM556B)

Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56k (CEM56-100)

ATA Card:

KingMax 40MB

Compact Flash 96MB

1394 CardBus Card:

Compaq 1394 CardBus Card

Wireless LAN Card:

Gemtek Wireless LAN Card

BlueTooth Card:

3Com BlueTooth Card

MMC Card:

Apacer 32MB

MS Card:

Apacer 128MB

SD Card:

Apacer 128MB

CF Card:

Apacer 128MB

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31

USB Port

Item

Audio Jack

Microphone

Specifications

USB Mouse:

Microsoft Optical USB Mouse

Logitech Wheel Mouse

Acer USB Mouse M012B0

USB Keyboard:

Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro

Gateway Keyboard SK-9910U

Gateway Keyboard SK-9926

USB Camera:

Microtek EyeStar U2S PC Camera USC-1

Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD

USB HDD:

Argosy HDD

USB Printer:

HP DeskJet 930C

HP DeskJet 840C

USB FDD:

MIC USB FDD YD-8U10

Teac USB FDD

Y-E Data USB FDD

Sharp USB FDD

USB LAN:

BUFFALO USB-10/100M ethernet

LINKSYS USB LAN

USB Zip:

IOMEGA USB ZIP

USB Scanner:

HP ScanJet 5300c

USB Speaker:

Philips USB Speaker dss330

USB HUB:

PCI USB Hub

XeXtreme USB HUB

USB Gamepad:

Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad

Logitech WingMan FORMULA FORCE

USB CCD:

Intel USB CCD

Veo USB CCD

USB Modem:

V.90 56Kbps Voice/Fax/Data Modem

USB Card Reader: 6in1

USB To PS/2 Transfer Connecter

USB To Serial Transfer Connecter

JS-100 Jazz 3D Speaker

AIWA HP-X121 Earphone

SONY Earphone MDR-CD60

Microsoft Microphone

Condenser MIC.

Dynamic MIC.

Appendix B

Game

Access Point

Software

Item

Harry Potter

Star Wars Rogue Squadron starcraft

Quake III

Intel Access Point

Microsoft Office 2K

Microsoft Office XP

Microsoft Project 2000

Lotus Notes 5.1

WinFax10.0

WinFax10.0

Adobe Acrobat 5.0

VC ++ 6.0

Microsoft FrontPage2002

Specifications

Appendix B 32

33 Appendix B

Appendix C

Online Support Information

This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.

If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.

Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.

In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and

Server models including:

T

T

T

T

Service guides for all models

User's manuals

Training materials

Bios updates

T

T

Software utilities

Spare parts lists

T

TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)

For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material.

Also contained on this website are:

T

Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)

T

T

Returned material authorization procedures

An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries.

We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.

Appendix C 34

35 Appendix C

Index

A

B

ACPI 18

Assignment Map 14

Audio

controller 12

Audio Interface 12

BIOS Setup Utility 19

BIOS Utility 19

Basic System Settings 24

Navigating 20

Onboard Device Configuration 26

Startup Configuration 25

System Information 20

System Security 29

C

Cache Memory 11

scheme 11

size 11

speed 11

type 11

voltage 11

Chipsets 16

Connectors 85 controllers 16

audio 12

serial port 13

video 11

D

Device Standby Mode 18

Dimensions 17

Disassembly

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 36

Procedure Flowchart 33

DRQ Assignment Map 16

E

ECP 13

Environmental Requirements 16

Index

I

EPP 13

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 75

External CD-ROM Drive Check 72

External Diskette Drive Check 72

F

G

FDC 37C677 13

Features 2, 101

connectivity 2

design 2

ergonomics 2

Multimedia 2

Performance 2 front panel 3

Global Standby Mode 18

H

Humidity 16

I/O Address Map 15

IDE Interface 13

Interface

audio 12

Floppy disk drive 13

IDE 13

Video 11

Intermittent Problems 82

IRQ Assignment Map 15

J

Jumper and Connector Locations 85, 89

Top View 85, 89

Jumpers 85, 89

K

keyboard 9

cursor keys 9

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72

101

M

Main board Layout 9

Mechanical Specifications 17

Memory

size 11

system 11

Memory Address Map 14

Memory Check 73

Model Definition 100

Modem 14

voice 14

MPU-401 13

N

O

NS16C550 13

Online Support Information 109

Overview 1

P

Parallel Port 13

PCI INTx# 14 ports

left panel 4

Power Management 18

Power System Check 73

Battery Pack 74

R

Rear Panel 3

S

Serial Port 13

SiS 630 16 socket

memory 11

Suspend Mode 18

System Specifications 1

design 2

Features 2, 101

System Utilities 19

T

Temperature 16

102

Test Compatible Components 103

Touchpad Check 74

Troubleshooting 71

U

UART 13

Undetermined Problems 83

Universal HCI 14

USB Port 14

utility

BIOS 19

V

W

Vibration 16 video

controller 11

Video controller 11

Video Memory 11

size 11

Weight 17

Windows 2000 Environment Test 104

Index

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