Acer 5610 Series manual Memory check, Power System Check

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

Memory check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.

1.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.

2.Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3.Press F2 in the test items.

4.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.Remove the battery pack.

2.Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

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

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list: “Check the Power Adapter” on page 70

“Check the Battery Pack” on page 71

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Contents Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Features System SpecificationsChapter Communication This is for UMA models System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutPCN1 Bottom ViewLabel Description Switch Board Top ViewJumper Board Layout Media Board Top ViewMedia Board Bottom View LS-2923P Power Board Top ViewJumper Setting Front view Your Acer Notebook tourAspire TravelMate Icon Description Closed Front ViewAspire 5610/TravelMate Left ViewRight View Base view Rear PanelIndicators Easy-Launch Buttons Launch key Default applicationIcon Function Description Chapter Aspire TravelMate Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadHot Keys Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot Key Icon Function Description Special Key Euro symbolAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyPage Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementChapter Acer ePresentation Management Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorModem Interface Bluetooth InterfaceMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceHD Audio Interface Video Memory Video InterfaceUSB Port Keyboard BatteryPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsQDI Samsung LCD 14.1 inchLCD Inverter System Power ManagementAC Adaptor Chapter Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Description Option AdvancedAuto Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Clear or SetChanging a Password Chapter USB HDD USB KEY USB Cdrom BootExit Information Main Advanced Security BootBios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU Removing the HDD ModulePage Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModulePage Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID LCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsJumper and Connector Locations Bottom View Jumper Board Layout Media Board Bottom View Jumper Setting Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Adapter Acer PNCASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD Communication Module Mainboard FAN Screw D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI NL TAVV5.009 100 Chapter