Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features.1 System Block Diagram.4 Board Layout.5 Top View.5 Bottom View.6 Your Acer Notebook tour.8 Front View.8 Closed Front View.9 Left View.10 Right View.11 Rear Panel.11 Bottom Panel.12 Indicators.12 Easy-Launch Buttons.14 Touchpad Basics.14 Using the Keyboard.16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad.16 Windows Keys.16 Hot Keys.17 Special Key.18 Acer Empowering Technology.20 Empowering Technology password.20 Acer eNet Management (for selected models).20 Acer ePower Management.22 Acer ePresentation Management.24 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models).25 Acer eLock Management.27 Acer eRecovery Management.28 Acer eSettings Management.29 Acer ePerformance Management.29 Acer OrbiCam.30 Using the System Utilities.34 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible).34 Launch Manager.35 Hardware Specifications and Configurations.36

Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility.47 Navigating the BIOS Utility.48 Information.49 Main.50 Advanced.52 Security.53 Boot.57 Exit.58 BIOS Flash Utility.59 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility.60

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement
General Information.66 Before You Begin.66 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart.67 Removing the Battery Pack.69
Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/ the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module.70 Removing the HDD Module.70 Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board.70 Removing the ODD Module.71 Removing the LCD Module (including Keyboard).71 Disassembling the Main Uint.73 Separating the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly.73 Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly.73 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly.73 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera).75 Disassembling the External Modules.77 Disassembling the HDD Module.77 Disassembling the ODD Module.77

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting
System Check Procedures.80 External Diskette Drive Check.80 External CD-ROM Drive Check.80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.80 Memory check.81 Power System Check.81 Touchpad Check.83 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message.84 Index of Error Messages.85 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes.88 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message.92 Intermittent Problems.95 Undetermined Problems.96

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View.97 Bottom View.98

Chapter 6 Appendix A

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration

101 114

Aspire 3680/5570/5580 Exploded Diagram.102
Aspire 3680 Series.114 Aspire 5570 Series.124 Aspire 5580 Series.128

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test.130 Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test.132

Storage subsystem

40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive Optical drive options:
8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer DVD/CD-RW combo (for selected models)
5-in 1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), and xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

Input devices

88/89-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Six media keys: volume up/down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) Two front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth
Audio system with two built-in 1.5W speakers Intel High-Definition audio support Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in microphone

Communication

Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone Acer OrbiCamTM 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted), featuring:
225 degree ergonomic rotation Acer PrimaLiteTM technology
Intel PRO Wireless 3945AGB network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel PRO/ Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 3680)
WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-in-LAN ready (for Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on ring ready

I/O Ports

PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) (for selected models, yet for Aspire 3680/5570/5580, there is no IEEE 1394 port) Infrared port (for selected models, yet for Aspire 3680/5570/5580, there is no Infrared port) External display (VGA) port S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Display screen Easy-launch buttons Status indicators
Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Arcade/media/volume buttons

Microphone Power button

Description

Closed Front View

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18

# Item Description

Icon Latch

Item Power indicator

Description Locks and release the lid Indicates the computers power status.

# Icon

Battery indicator
Indicates the computers battery status.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 Description
Speakers Bluetooth communication switch/ indicator Wireless communication button/ indicator
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications (optional). Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications (optional).
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., Headphones/ Item Description speakers/line-out jack speakers, headphones). with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).

Left View

Item External display (VGA) port
Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

# # Icon Icon

Ventilation slots S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

Item Item USB 2.0 port

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
Description Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera).

4-pin IEEE 1394 port

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected models, yet Aspire 3680/5570/ 5580 do not have IEEE 1394 port) Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). (for selected models, yet Aspire 3680/ 5570/5580 do not have infrared port) Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

Infrared port

5-in-1 card reader

PC Card slot

Accepts one Type II PC Card.
PC Card slot eject button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right View

Item Optical drive
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Lights up when the optical drive is active (location depends on model). Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends on model). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off (location depends on model). Connects to a phone line.

Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides and express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following option: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.

Acer OrbiCam

The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The cameras 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that you can transmit the best video quality over an instant Messenger service.
Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam

No. Lens Power indicator

Item No.
Item Rubber grip (selected models only)
Rotating the Acer Orbicam
The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below:
For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel. NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. OR Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings
Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Options Chapter 1 31
Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window Options Window, Preview Folder size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.

Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is imple to set up: 1. 2. 3. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's Note: recommended value. Note:

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
Start All "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Programs Launch Manager
Start All Programs Launch Manager
Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item CPU type
Specification Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5580) Intel Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5570) Intel Celeron M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680)
Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage
Intel 945GM/945PM/940GML(Aspire 3680)+ICH7M Intel 478pin Micro-FCPGA VCC-CORE: 1.2875V (high frequency mode) to 0.8375V (Low frequency mode) VCC-CORE: 0.75V (Deeper sleep mode) VCC_CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0-6 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS(degree C) 2700+/-100 3200+/-100 3800+/-100 4200+/-100 Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA) 40

Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage
DVD-Super Multi Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification PANASONIC UJ-850 , LF, GBASE TOSHIBA TSSTTS-L632D With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Item Applicable disc format Specification For PANASONIC UJ-850: Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PhotoCD (multi-session), Video CD, CdExtra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW For Toshiba TSST TS-L632D CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part ) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2 Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type US & US+ RW DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVDR Dual Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

Audio Interface

Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC883D Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAZ4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers)

Video Interface

Item Chipset Specification Intel 945GM (for Aspire 5570/5580 UMA models) and Intel 940GML (Aspire 3680) Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for Aspire 5570/5580 discrete models)
Item Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel 945GM and Intel 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 internal PCIE Yes

Video Memory

Item Chipset Specification Intel 945GM (for Aspire 5570/5580 UMA models) and Intel 940GML (Aspire 3680) Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for Aspire 5570/5580 discrete models) up to 128MB DDR2

Memory size Interface

USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Built-in ICH7M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the left side/two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification

PCMCIA Port

Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI8412/PCI6412 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID:
Genuine Intel (R) CPU 1730 MHz HTS541010G9AT00 MP20QAX0J4M0ZR TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D V0.310 nVIDIA 5.72.22.46.43 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

T2250 @1.73GHz

22 Byte
N/A 32 Byte Aspire 3680/5570/5580; TravelMate 2480/3260/Byte Acer Inc. 16 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por 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. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

Information

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number
Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes
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.

Serial port :

[Auto]

Item Specific Help

Parallel port : Mode : IrDA Port :

[Enabled] [ECP] [Auto]

Configure serial port A using options: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS
Parameter Serial port Parallel port IrDA Device
Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the settings of the parallel port Shows the setting of the infrared port

Option

Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled

Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced
Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD 0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
NOTE: Please refer to Remove HDD/BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password.
Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set Supervisor Password

Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Dont forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
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. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 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. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

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

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 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. Chapter 2 55
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, HDD password error code would display on the screen. See the image below.
If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in hdd_pw 2. Select 2 3. Choose one upper-case string
Reboot system and key in 0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96 to HDD user password.
Remove BIOS Password: If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, System Disabled would display on the screen. See the image below.
If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Key in bios_pw 2. Choose one upper-case string
Reboot the system and key in qjjg9vy or 07yqmjd to BIOS user password.
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: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

General Information

Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.
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.
H*2 Middle Cover DIMM Cover

Memory

H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card

P*1 Keyboard

ODD Module O*4 HDD Module
J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side HDD Bracket
RTC Battery Lower Case Assembly Bluetooth Module O*2 Upper Case Assembly Microphone
Upper Case Lower Case Main Board Assembly

Touchpad Assembly N*3

*2 Speaker Set 86.9A353.3R0*2 North Bridge Plate C*1 D*2 86.9A353.3R0*2 Modem Board O*2 Fan Touchpad Bracket Touchpad

CPU Heatsink

ODD Module CPU G*2

ODD Bracket

LCD Module
4 screw caps J*4 for 15" J*8 for 15.4" LCD Bezel

I*2 LCD Inverter

LCD Panel

LCD Assembly

Index of Error Messages

Error Code List
Error Codes 006 Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error) 110 <No error code> Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show. <No error code> Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message. Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error

Error Message List

Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System timer error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 80. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 80. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 80. Unlock external keyboard Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board
Error Messages Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 80. Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict None BIOS ROM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board FRU/Action in Sequence

Code D2h

POST Routine Description Unknown interrupt
Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h 1
Beeps Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS
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 LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Inverter board System board Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board The system doesnt power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board The system doesnt power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 81. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board
Symptom / Error Battery cant be charged Battery pack System board Action in Sequence See Check the Battery Pack on page 83.

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Action in Sequence

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation Action in Sequence See Save to Disk (S4) on page 45. Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesnt enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See Save to Disk (S4) on page 45. LCD cover switch System board See Save to Disk (S4) on page 45. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See Save to Disk (S4) on page 45. LCD cover switch System board
Symptom / Error Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesnt go higher than 90%. Action in Sequence Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System 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. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board