Acer Aspire 5650
Portable Entertainment Centre
Equipped with the latest powerful dual-core Intel processor, cutting-edge PCI Express technology, and lightening fast gigabit connectivity along with Acers CrystalBrite panoramic display the stylish Aspire 5650 promises that users will enjoy brilliant, big-screen productivity and entertainment wherever they go. Equipped with built-in camera and Voice over IP phone, the Aspire 5650 is the communication must-have for the 21st century. The perfect mobile PC for hardcore work, and serious play!
Performance to Deliver The driving force of the Aspire 5650 series is cuttingedge Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring the new Intel Core Duo processor and Intel 945PM chipset. Standard with 1 Gigabyte of high-speed DDR-II system memory, a huge 100GB serial ATA 5400rpm hard disk drive and long-life battery, this Aspire packs a punch. Entertain yourself The Aspire 5650 is designed from the ground up to look the part anywhere in the home or office. The Acer CrystalBrite 15.4-inch wide aspect ratio LCD screen is the centrepiece of the Aspire 5650 and boasts a fast response time of 16msec for clearer vision. The stereo speakers are positioned to provide the optimal audio experience. The Aspire 5650 comes standard with a slot loading dual layer super-multi DVD Burner and a high-performance ATI video sub-system to provide clear and crisp video playback. Take advantage of integrated S-Video output for TV display, as well as connection to the latest digital devices, with integrated 5-in-1 card reader including support for the popular SD and x-D Picture cards. Connectivity a Breeze Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology provides seamless wireless networking capability using the 802.11 a/b/g standard to get you connected anywhere there is WiFi access. Integrated Bluetooth allows for easy wireless connection to personal devices. An integrated broadband internet-ready 10/100/1000 network adaptor lets you connect easily at home and at the office. Firewire and four USB 2.0 ports will handle a multitude of peripherals such as scanners, printers and digital cameras. There is even a DVD-D port for the highest quality connection to external display devices. All Day Battery Power When you really want to get away from it all, the Aspire 5650 meets the challenge with well over 3 hours of battery life* on a single charge. The Aspire 5650 gets the maximum life out of the standard Lithium Ion battery thanks to Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology and the advanced power management of Acer ePowerManagement, part of the Acer Empowering Technology suite. Attractive Design The Aspire 5650 sports an attractive new folio design with a mirror bezel finish. Being equipped with 6 media keys makes it easy to control your music and DVDs. The Acer Aspire software supports video and DVD playback as well as photo viewing and music playback and support for an optional TV tuner. Peace of Mind With Acer as your computing partner, you can be sure of having the support of one of the worlds largest PC manufacturers. The Acer range of Notebook PCs features a local and international warranty, as well as access to a national call support centre for complete peace of mind.

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Dual Core Entertainment

Highlights: Features
Processor Type Processor Features LCD Type & Size LCD Resolution & Colours Graphics Accelerator System Memory Video Memory Storage & Media

Specifications

Intel Core Duo processor T2300 , Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology 1.66GHz, 2MB cache, 667MHz FSB 15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite TFT LCD (16 msec response time) 1280 X 800 X 16.7 million colours NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 1GB (2X512) DDR2 533MHz SDRAM, max 4096 MB*** with dual soDIMM modules 128MB dedicated video memory with TurboCache Technology 120 GB SATA hard disk drive (5400 rpm) Slot loading Dual layer super-multi DVD Burner drive 5-in-one card reader (Memory Stick, Memory Stick-Pro, Secure Digital, Multimedia Card, x-D Picture Card) Intel High-Definition audio support, SoundBlaster Pro and Microsoft DirectSound compatible, built-in speakers, microphone, SPDIF support Password protection for hard disk drive, BIOS, and Power On Security Lock ready 88 key keyboard with 4 easy launch keys Centrally-located touch-pad pointing device with multi-directional scroll button Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding Windows MCE compliant Remote control and receiver RF jack for digital/analog TV antenna cable input AV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/video Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG tri-mode with SignalUp technology Integrated Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) 1 x 10/100/1000 LAN port (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Modem (RJ-11) port 1 x 4-pin IEEE1394 Firewire port 1 x S-video TV out port 1 x Infrared (FIR) port 1 x VGA/video port 1 x DVD-D port 1 x Type II PC Card slot + 1 x ExpressCard slot 1 x DC-in port for AC adaptor 1 x Microphone-in/Line-in port 1 x Line-out port (for headphones/external speakers) Battery Type: Battery Life: AC Adapter: Lithium Ion (71Wh) Up to 3 hours* 100-240V auto sensing

Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology 15.4-inch Acer CrystalBrite widescreen display (16 msec) Digital + Analogue Hybrid TV Tuner Windows Media Center or Acer Arcade for easy Music, DVD & Photo viewing PCI Express Graphics with 512MB TurboCache
Audio Security Input Devices Connectivity & Communication

Power Sub-system

Preloaded Software
Acer PCs use genuine Microsoft Windows www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell.
Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Acer & the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc., and Acer America Corp. All other products, brand names, or company names are trademarks & registered trademarks of their respective companies. Acer shall not be liable for technical, editorial or pictorial errors, inaccuracies or omissions contained herein; nor for any consequential damage resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Warranty Weight & Dimensions (mm)
Genuine Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition, Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity, eLock, ePerformance, eRecovery, eSettings, eNet, ePowerManagement, ePresentation Management), Acer Launch Manager, Norton AntiVirus 2006 OEM 90-day trial, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, NTI CD&DVD Maker 7.0, Acer GridVista, Cyberlink Power Producer 3 (Video Authoring), AcerSystem User's Guide, NTI Backup NOW! year Return to Base & 1 year International Travelers warranty** 2.92 kg 358x 265 x 29.33~36 (w x d x h)
* Maximum hours. Actual hours depend on usage and configuration. **Contact Acer for details on warranty. *** Subject to availability of 2GB SO-DIMM modules

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Power subsystem

ACPI 1.0b power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 8-cell, 59.2W 8-cell or 44 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC adapter

I/O Ports

ExpressCardTM/34 slot PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port IEEE 1394 port Fast infrared (FIR) port (for TravelMate 4260) Consumer infrared (CIR) port (for Aspire 5650) External display (VGA) port AV-in port (for Aspire 5650) 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
Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor

Environment

Temperature:
operating: 5 C to 35 C Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C
Humidity (non-condensing):
operating: 20%~80% Non-operating: 20%~80%

System Block Diagram

This is for UMA models

Fan Control

page 47

uPGA-478 Package

page 4,5

Thermal Sensor F75383M

page 4
Clock Generator ICS9LPRS325

page 14

DVI-D Conn.

page 17

LCD Conn.

page 15

CRT & TV-out

page 16

H_A#(3.31)

PSB 533/667MHz

H_D#(0.63)

DVI CH7307C

L VDS SDVO

Memory BUS(DDRII)

Intel 945PM/GM

uFCBGA-1466

page 6,7,8,9,10,11

Dual Channel

1.8V DDRII 400/533

200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

page 12,13

New Card Socket page

PCI Express

LAN(GbE)

BCM5789

29 page 26

MINI CARD x2

page 28

USB conn x4

page 29

Bluetooth Conn page

USB port 3, 7 USB port 1

USB port 0, 2

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key and one user-programmable button.
Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Aspire 5650:

Launch key P P

Default application User-programmable User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Web browser Mail

Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable)

Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Aspire 5650:
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock <Fn>+<F11>
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock <Fn>+<F12>
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys. Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control keys. Num Lock Off
Desired Access Main keyboard keys
Num Lock On Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Windows key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + <Tab> Activates next taskbar button. + <E> Opens the My Computer window + <F1> Opens Help and Support. + <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + <R> Opens the Run dialog box. + M Minimizes all windows. <Shift>+ action. Applicati on key + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the applications 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. Aspire 5650:

Hot Key Fn-F1

Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.

Acer eSetting

Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

Acer ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up

Increases the speaker volume.

Volume down

Decreases the speaker volume.

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Hot Key Fn-z

Function Brightness down
Description Decreases the screen brightness

Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: Aspire 5650:

The Euro symbol

1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar.
Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection Chapter 1 31
settings and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.

Acer Mode

The default setting is Maximum Performance. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.

DC Mode

To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.

Create new power scheme

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a template. Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. The new profile will appear on the main screen.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
You can also click Advanced Settings to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management.

Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage
Specification Intel Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Intel 945GM/945PM+ICH7-M

FCBGA-1466

Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specifications USB1.1/2.0, PC Card 95, IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Specification

BIOS password control

Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel Pentium M 945GM/945PM Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification

System Memory

Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Built-in Intel 945GM/945PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533 MHz 1.8V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.

Specification

Memory Combinations

Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color
Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +50 -25 to +to +50 -20 to +60 45/45 15/35 40/40 20/40

LCD Inverter

Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) Specification

AC Adaptor

Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz

System Power Management

ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

Chapter 2

System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computers 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. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to enabled. Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

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: 50 Chapter 2
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. 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.
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.
Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA MK6025GAS-(PM) 2: IDE 1: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S 3: IDE 2: 4: USB FDD: 5: PCI LAN: Broadcom MBA 6: USB HDD: 7: USB KEY: 8: USB CDROM:
Use <> or <> to select a device devices, then press <F6> to move it up the list, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard 74 Chapter 4
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. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window. 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. 2. 3. Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Check the Power Adapter on page 76 Check the Battery Pack on page 77
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure
Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board. If the problem is not corrected, see Undetermined Problems on page 90.
If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. 4. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. If the operational charge does not work, see Check the Battery Pack on page 77.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure

From Hardware:

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 doesnt work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. Replace the touchpad. Replace the system board.
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.
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 90. 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.

No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 75. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 75. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes

Code 02h 03h 04h 06h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 26h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 30h 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 42h 45h 1-4-1-1 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-3 1-2-2-3 Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization
Code 46h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 50h 51h 52h 54h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 2-2-3-1 2-1-2-3
POST Routine Description Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

Code 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B2h B4h B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h 1 1-2
POST Routine Description Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done- prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional)

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 75. 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 75. 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 75. 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 77.

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 42. 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 42. LCD cover switch System board See Save to Disk (S4) on page 42. 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 42. 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
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Keyboard System board Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board Action in Sequence
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see Undetermined Problems on page 90.

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. 2. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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 75.): 1. 2. 3. Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. 5. 6. 7. Power-on the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly