Troubleshooting

Common Problems.123 Power On Issue.124 No Display Issue.125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings.126 LCD Failure.127 Built-In Keyboard Failure.127 Touchpad Failure.128 Internal Speaker Failure.128 Internal Microphone Failure.130
HDD Not Operating Correctly.131 USB Failure (Rightside).134 External Mouse Failure.135 Other Failures.135 Intermittent Problems.136 Undetermined Problems.136 POST Codes Tables.137 Chipset POST Codes.137 Core POST Code Table.139
Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View.147 Bottom View.148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery.149 Clearing Password Check.149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk.150
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Aspire 6930/6930G Exploded Diagrams.152 Main Module.152 LCD Module.153 Aspire 6930/6930G FRU List.154 Screw List.163
Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components

164 215

Aspire 6930/6930G Series.164
Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test.216 Peripheral Tests.220
Online Support Information Index

225 227

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features
Below is a brief summary of the computers many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

Genuine Windows Vista

Platform

Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring:
Intel Core 2 Duo processor Mobile Intel PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
Intel Pentium dual-core processor* Mobile Intel PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

System Memory

Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

TV Tuner

Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Display and graphics

16:9 aspect ratio 16" Full HD 1920 x 1080 16" HD 1366 x 768 Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset* NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS* NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS*
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT* NOTE: Nvidia VGA chipsets apply to Aspire 6930G. The Intel VGA chipset applies to Aspire 6930.

Storage subsystem

2.5" hard disk drive Intel Turbo Memory supported* Optical drive options:
Blu-ray Disc /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

5-in-1 card reader

Dolby-epitomized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* supporting low-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible

(PI2EQX3021)

PCI-Express

PCIE-1

ODD (SATA)

SATA4 SATA1 SATA5

New Card Mini Card

PCIE-2&4 USB8

X'TAL 32.768KHz

USB Port x 3

USB0, 4, 7

USB 2.0 Azalia

PCIE-6

Bluetooth

X'TAL 25MHz

USB2 & 3

Media Cardreader

(RTS5158E)

ATHEROS

Giga-LAN (AR8121)

FingerPrint Wire Docking

Audio CODEC (ALC888S)

HDCP ROM

(Option)

EC (WPC775LDG)

MDC 1.5

Sub-Amplifier (MAX9736B)

WIRE CONN.

SPI ROM

Audio Amplifier

Card Reader Connector

LAN SWITCH (PI3L500) Transformer

DOCK/LAN

Touch Pad

Speaker

S/PDIF

SUBWOOFER

Line in

MIC Jack

Int. D-MIC

K/B COON.

Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Display screen
Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5
Power button Status indicators
Item Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (left, center* and right)
Description For entering data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Increase system volume/decrease system volume. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

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<CTRL> + < <CTRL> + <
+ <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
+ <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey <Fn> + <F1> <Fn> + <F2> <Fn> + <F3> <Fn> + <F4> <Fn> + <F5>
Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle
Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <F6> <Fn> + <F7> <Fn> + <F8> <Fn> + < > <Fn> + < >
Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down

Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger! For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple 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 recommended value.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Item CPU type CPU Features Intel Penryn (dual core)
Specification Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution On-die, primary 32-KB instruction cache and 32-KB write-back data cache On-die, up to 6MB second level shared cache with advanced transfer cache architecture Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2), Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) Supplemental streaming SIMD extensions 3 (SSSE3) and SSE4.1 instruction sets 1066MHz source-synchronous front side bus (FSB) Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and dynamic FSB frequency switching Digital thermal sensor (DTS) Execute disable bit support for enhanced security Intel Dynamic Acceleration Technology and Enhanced Multi Threaded Thermal Management (EmTTM) Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology

Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 Realtek RTS5158E Realtek ALC888S Seligo SLG8SP512K05
CPU Fan True Value Table Level 2 3

Fan On Temp. 70 80

Fan Off Temp. 65 75

RPM Throttling 2800 3100

dB(A) 37 40
Throttling 50%: On =93C; Off=85C OS Shut down: 105C H/W Shut down: 110C
Fan default: 3.5V BIOS ROM Item BIOS Vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size BIOS Package Supported Protocols BIOS Password control System Clock Item Chipset Features Silego SLG8SP512K05
Specification Phoenix 3120 W25X16AVSSIG 16 MB 8 PIN SOIC SPI Set by setup manual
Specification 200/166Mhz for CPU, GMCH 100MHz clock buffer for GMCH, ICH8M and PCI-E device, SATA, Docking station 96MHz GMCH 48Mhz for USB clock inside ICH8M 33Mhz PCI clock for PCI device, LPC 14.31818Mhz for ICH8M Support spread spectrum function, for reducing EMI Support SM bus interface.
Power Package Crystal and Oscillator Item Features

3.3V 64 pin TSSOP

Specification
14.31818Mhz crystal for clock chip 32.768Khz crystal for RTC inside ICH9M and EC/ WPC775LDG 25MHZ crystal for Atheros LAN controller AR8121
System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Size DIMM socket number Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB Total Memory 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) DDR2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V 200-pin DDR2-533/667 SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications Specifications Integrated with GMCH (GM45/ PM45)
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Segate ST9250827AS ST9120817AS Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specification Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX MK1252GSX 320, 250, 160, 4, 4, 2, 2 2, 2, 1, WD WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVS HGST 5K320-320 5K320-250 5K320-160 5K320-120 320, 250, 160, 4, 4 or 3, 2, 2 2, 2, 1, 1 5400
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) Voltage tolerance

PIO mode DMA Ultra DMA33

Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported
4.5 MB 11 Mbytes/sec 9 Mbytes/sec Read
BD-Video (12cm, Single and Dual Layer), BD-ROM (12cm, Single and Dual Layer) DVD-Video (8cm/12cm, Single and Dual Layer), DVD-ROM (8cm/ 12cm, Single and Dual Layer), Multi-Boarder, Multi-Session CD-R Media (48x/40x/32x/24x/16x/8x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TaiyoYuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD+R Media (16x/8x/4x/2.4x) Taiyo-Yuden, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Ricoh, TDK DVD+R Double Layer Media (8x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim) DVD+RW Media (8x/4x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Ricoh, TDK DVD-R Media (16x/8x/4x/2x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK, TaiyoYuden, PVC, Fuji Film, Ritek DVD-R DL Media (8x/4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim) DVD-RW Media (6x/4x/2x/1x) JVC, PVC, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK DVD-RAM Ver2.2 Media (5x/3x/2x) Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell

CD Write

DVD Write
Power Supply Voltage Allowance Thermal Control Item Type Features Power Package

+5V (DC) +5V (DC) 5%

Specification MS LM95245 & Winboard
Thermal sensor control Interface I2C bus, address: 98h

3.3V 8 pin MSOP

LCD 16 Item Vendor/model name Specification SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA Glare LTN160HT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A01 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA None Glare LTN160HT01-001 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA+ None Glare LTN160AT01-1 LF 406.4 (16.0) 353.45 (H) x 198.72(V) AT: 1366 x 768 HT: 1920 x 1080 AT: 0.25875 (H) x 0.25875 (V) (TYP.) HT: 0.184 (H) x 0.184 (V) (TYP.) Normally white
Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree)
AT: 220 cd/m2 HT: 250 cd/mTypical 8 ms 3.3V 4.5W AT: 530g HT: 580g 365 (W) x 214 (H) x 6.2 (D) AT: Single LVDS HT: Dual LVDS 262,144 Min. Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical CR => 100 CR => 5 Typ. 7 10

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. <> and <> moves the device up or down. <f> and <r> specifies the device fixed or removable. <x> exclude or include the device to boot. <Shift + 1> enables or disables a device. <1 - 4> Loads default boot sequence. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Boot priority order: 1: IDE HDD: ST9320320AS 2: IDE CD: Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S-(S 3: PCI LAN: Atheros Boot Agent 4: USB HDD: 5: USB CDROM: 6: USB FDC: 7: USB KEY: 8: Excluded from boot order: 7: IDE HDD: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX-(S5)
The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
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.

BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as the BIOS is not loaded. Perform the following steps to use the Flash Utility: 1. 2. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. <> and <> moves the device up or down. <f> and <r> specifies the device fixed or removable. <x> exclude or include

Step ODD Module

Size M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 1
4. Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay.
5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module.

Step ODD Bracket

Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 2
6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Remove the Battery. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50. 2. Remove the HDD2 Cover. See Removing the Lower Covers on page 53. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD.

Step HDD2 Carrier

4. Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown.
5. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier.
6. Lift the HDD carrier to remove.
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Remove External Modules before proceeding

Remove Switch Cover

Remove Keyboard

Remove Antenna

Remove LCD Module

Remove Power Board

Remove Upper Cover

Remove Lower Cover

Remove Fingerprint Reader

Remove USB Board

Remove Modem Module

Remove Bluetooth Module

Remove Mainboard

Remove Thermal Module

Remove CPU
Screw List Step Switch Cover Power Board Speaker Module LCD Module Upper Cover Screw M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON M3*3 (not available for order) M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) M2.5*5-I (BNI)(NYLOK) M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) F/P Reader USB Board Modem Module Bluetooth Module Mainboard Thermal Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 2 Quantity 10 Part No. 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 N/A 86.D01V7.001 86.A03V7.003 86.A08V7.005 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.001 86.A08V7.005 86.ARE07.002 86.A08V7.005 86.A08V7.005 86.D01V7.001 86.D01V7.001

AC Power Cable

LCD Power Cable 4. Reconnect the cables as shown.
5. Replace the antenna and backlight cables as shown, taking care to follow the cable guides and clips.

Antenna Cable

Backlight Cable
6. Push the antenna cables through the chassis and pull through from the other side.
7. Turn the computer over and replace the antenna cables as shown, taking care to follow the cable guides and clips.
Replacing the Speaker Module
1. Align and replace the Speaker Module in the lower 2. Reconnect the speaker cable as shown. case.
3. Place subwoofer module in to the lower case and replace the five securing screws.

Replacing the Keyboard

1. Align the FFC with the connector and press the latch down to secure. 2. Turn the keyboard over and press down to secure.
Replacing the Power Board
1. Place the power board in the switch cover as shown. 2. Replace the three securing screws.
3. Reconnect the cable and FFC as shown.
Replacing the Switch Cover
1. Locate the following FFC cables. 2. Reconnect the Power Board FFC.
3. Reconnect the Launch Board FFC.
4. Turn the switch board over.
5. Press down on the edges of the Switch Cover first. 6. Snap the Switch Cover in to place by pressing down in the centre of the cover.
7. Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws as shown.
Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.
3. Replace the HDD and slide to the right to connect the HDD interface.
4. Replace the two securing screws as shown.

Replacing the ODD Module

1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the 2. Turn the ODD over and replace the ODD bracket. ODD cover on the ODD Module.
3. Slide the module in to the chassis and press until module is flush with the chassis.
4. Replace the single securing screw as shown.
Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Replace the HDD connector. 2. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.
3. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.
4. Insert the back first and angle the HDD in place. Push down to connect the HDD interface.
Replacing the WLAN Module
1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module.
3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. 4. Ensure that the cabling is replaced as shown to avoid trapping when the covers are replaced. NOTE: The White cable goes to the upper terminal and the black cable to the lower terminal.
Replacing the TV Tuner Module
1. Insert the TV Tuner into the bracket as shown. 2. Insert the TV Tuner in to the socket.
3. Replace the two securing screws.

Chipset POST Codes

The following table details the Chipset POST codes and components used in the POST. POST Code 0xA0 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 MRC Entry Enable MCHBAR Check ME existence Check for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail Determine the system Memory type based on first populated socket Verify all DIMMs are DDR2 and SO-DIMMS, which are unbuffered Verify all DIMMs are Non-ECC Verify all DIMMs are single or double sided and not mixed Verify all DIMMs are x8 or x16 width Calculate number of Row and Column bits Calculate number of banks for each DIMM Determine raw card type Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program Determine the smallest common timing value for all DIMMS Power management resume Program DRAM type (DDR2/DDR3) and Power up sequence Program the correct system memory frequency Program the correct Graphics memory frequency Early DRC initialization Program the DRAM Row Attributes and DRAM Row Boundary registers PRE JEDEC. Program the RCOMP SRAM registers Program DRAM type (DDR2/DDR3) and Power up sequence Program the DRAM Timing Program the DRAM Bank Architecture register Enable all clocks on populated rows Program MCH ODT Program tRD Miscellaneous Pre JEDEC steps Program clock crossing registers Program the Egress port timings Program the Memory IO registers Perform steps required before JEDEC Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows Function Phase PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI Component chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC chipset/MRC
POST Code 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0xAF 0xE0 0xE1 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5 0xE6 0xE7 0xE9
Function Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable Do ZQ calibration for DDR3 Perform final Dra/Drb programming, Set the mode of operation for the memory channels Set Enhanced addressing mode for each channel Perform steps required after JEDEC init Program the receive enable reference timing control register Post receive enable initialization Enable sense amps. Reset read/write DQS pointers Perform ME steps Clear DRAM initialization bit in the ICH. Program Thermal Management Program TS on DIMM Program TS on Board Exit MRC #define MEM_ERR_BAD_DIMM (S11) #define MEM_ERR_ECC_DIMM (S06) #define MEM_ERR_SIDES (S07) #define MEM_ERR_WIDTH (S08, S10) #define MEM_ERR_TRFC (FindTrasTrpTrcd) #define MEM_ERR_CAS_LATENCY (S12, S13) #define MEM_ERR_REFRESH (ProgDrt) #define MEM_ERR_BL8 (S14) #define MEM_ERR_FREQUENCY (findTCLTacTClk, S13, S12, ProgramGraphicsFrequency, ProgMchOdt, GetPlatformData) #define MEM_ERR_SIZE (S14) #define MEM_ERR_TRAS (FindTrasTrpTrcd) #define MEM_ERR_TRP (FindTrasTrpTrcd) #define MEM_ERR_TRCD (FindTrasTrpTrcd) #define MEM_ERR_TWR (FindTrasTrpTrcd) #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDLOW (CalibrateRcvenForGroup) #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDEDGE (CalibrateRcvenForGroup) #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDPREAMBLE (CalibrateRcvenForGroup) #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_PREAMBLEEDGE (CalibrateRcvenForGroup) #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDCENTER (CalibrateRcvenForGroup) #define MEM_ERR_TYPE (S11, S04) #define MEM_ERR_RAWCARD (S11) #define MEM_ERR_SFF (ProgWrioDll) #define MEM_ERR_THERMAL (ProgramThrottling)

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Country South Africa

Acer Part No LX.AUU0X.185
Description AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATDK1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO13 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_DE13 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATBE1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NL13 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATNL1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NL12 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATLU1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT42 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATNO1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO12 AS6930G-583G25Mi VHP32ATRU1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_abg_FP_0.3D_HG_RU11 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATSE1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FI12 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATCZ2 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SK11 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ENG1 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU6 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_CS21 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_RU11 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_CS21 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU4 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FI12 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_RU21 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PL11 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATHU1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_HU11 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATSI1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN12

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Slovenia/ Croatia

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Model AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G583G25Mn AS6930G733G32Bn AS6930G733G32Bn AS6930G733G32Mn

Country Portugal

Acer Part No LX.AUU0X.166
Description AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATPT1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PT12 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATES1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EL32 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EL22 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATIL1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_HE11 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATIT1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT12 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATTR1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_TR32 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME9 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR22 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_AR13 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN15 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME3 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN15 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_AR23 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME4 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN11 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT42 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATGB1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN14 AS6930G-733G32Bn EM VHP32ATZA2 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN16 AS6930G-733G32Bn EM VHP32ATZA1 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 AS6930G-733G32Mn EM VHP32ATZA2 MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN16

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AFLASH Utility Features 1
Battery Pack BIOS POST Codes 137 BIOS Utility

41 FPC Cable 93

Flash Utility FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Hard Disk Drive Module Hibernation mode
Boot 39 Exit 40 Navigating 33 Onboard Device Configuration 37 Save and Exit 40 Security 36 System Security 40 Bluetooth module 80 Board Layout Top View brightness hotkeys

14 Hot Keys 12

hotkey
Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 136
130 Internal Speaker Failure 128 inverter board 90
Camera Module caps lock on indicator computer on indicator CPU

10 124

Keyboard

Keyboard Failure 127

LCD Bezel
DIMM Module Display 4 display hotkeys

93 LCD Failure 127

LCD Brackets LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

92 lower cover 53

LCD Panel
External Module Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Mainboard

media access

10 Memory Check 124 Model Definition 164 Modem Module 79

on indicator

134 TV tuner 56
136 USB Failure (Rightside) 134
No Display Issue hotkey num lock on indicator

utility BIOS

Notebook Manager

VGA Module

Online Support Information optical drive module
Windows 2000 Environment Test WLAN Board

Bottom left 5 PC Card

POST Codes 137 Power On Failure
speakers hotkey System Block Diagram
Test Compatible Components Top 147 touchpad hotkey

14 128

Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting
Built-in KB Failure 127 Internal Microphone 130 Internal Speakers 128 LCD Failure 127 No Display 125 Other Failures 135 Power On 124 Touchpad 128