Acer 5930Z, 5730Z manual Setup

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Ch

 

Advanced configuration of chipset

 

 

 

 

registers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Dh

 

Load alternate registers with CMOS

 

 

 

 

values

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42h

 

Initialize interrupt vectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45h

 

POST device initialization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46h

2-1-2-3

Check ROM copyright notice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48h

 

Check video configuration against CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49h

 

Initialize PCI bus and devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Ah

 

Initialize all video adapters in system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Bh

 

QuietBoot start (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Ch

 

Shadow video BIOS ROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Eh

 

Display BIOS copyright notice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50h

 

Display CPU type and speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51h

 

Initialize EISA board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52h

 

Test keyboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54h

 

Set key click if enabled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

58h

2-2-3-1

Test for unexpected interrupts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

59h

 

Initialize POST display service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5Ah

 

Display prompt “Press F2 to enter

 

 

 

 

SETUP”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5Bh

 

Disable CPU cache

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5Ch

 

Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60h

 

Test extended memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62h

 

Test extended memory address lines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

64h

 

Jump to User Patch1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

66h

 

Configure advanced cache registers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67h

 

Initialize Multi Processor APIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

68h

 

Enable external and CPU caches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69h

 

Setup System Management Mode (SMM)

 

 

 

 

area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6Ah

 

Display external L2 cache size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6Bh

 

Load custom defaults (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6Ch

 

Display shadow-area message

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6Eh

 

Display possible high address for UMB

 

 

 

 

recovery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70h

 

Display error messages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72h

 

Check for configuration errors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

76h

 

Check for keyboard errors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7Ch

 

Set up hardware interrupt vectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7Eh

 

Initialize coprocessor if present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80h

 

Disable onboard Super I/O ports and

 

 

 

 

IRQs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

81h

 

Late POST device initialization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Following conventions are used in this manual Gives precautionary measures toProblems ProceduresPreface Page Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 135 Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature Audio Page System Block Diagram Computer Your Acer Notebook tourFront View OutputIcon Description IR-aware computer Closed Front ViewStereo walkman Left ViewRight View Line-in jackModem RJ-11 port Connects to a phone line Chapter Prolonged use Rear ViewDC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter Ventilation slots Screws Bottom ViewActive IndicatorsIndicates when the hard disk drive is Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad basics with two-click buttons Touchpad Basics with fingerprint readerFunction Left button Right button Main touchpad F12 Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Fn + F11Ctrl + + TAB Use the arrow keys to Windows KeysTechnology Power. Press any key to returnHot Keys Special Key only for certain models Euro symbolDesktop shortcut Acer Empowering TechnologyLaunching Acer Empowering Technology Click OK to set the password Empowering Technology passwordClick Create a new password Acer eAudio Management only for certain models Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementAcer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models Battery statusPasswords Acer eRecovery ManagementPage Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Recommended value CPU Fan True Value Table Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBios vendor Phoenix Bios Version 04c ProcessorMemory Combinations Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/gOptical Disc Drive Keyboard Audio InterfaceVideo Memory System Board Major ChipsAC Adaptor BatteryLCD 15.4 inch System Power Management Chapter System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Parameter Description Format/Option F10 S a v e a n d E x i t SecurityClear or Set Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Page A b l e d IntelI t BootTable below describes the parameters in this screen ExitBios Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS UtilityThis section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method Remove Bios Password Key in biospw 14452 Choose one upper-case string Chapter Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementMain Screw List Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General InformationScrew List External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the ExpressCard dummy card Removing the SD dummy cardRemoving the Lower Cover Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the DimmRemoving the Wlan Board Modules Detach the Wlan board from the Wlan socket Removing the TV Tuner Board ModulesDetach the TV tuner board from the socket Removing the Modem BoardRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Module Page Removing the Optical Drive Module Page M2 x L3 Silver Kgf-cm Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Keyboard Removing the Middle Cover Removing the Power Board Removing the Heatsink Fan Module Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module Carefully remove the heatsink module from the system Removing the CPULift up carefully to remove the CPU Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model onlyRemove the VGA board from the main board Removing the LCD ModuleM2.5 x L10 Black Kgf-cm Chapter Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit Separating the Upper Case from the Lower CaseChapter Page Chapter Gently remove the upper case from the lower case Removing the Media BoardRemove the eleven screws 11 x B from the bottom panel Chapter Removing the E-key Board Remove the E-key board from the upper case Remove the cable that is glued to the speaker module Chapter Removing the Speaker ModuleRemove the speaker module from the upper case Removing the Launch BoardRemove the launch board module from the upper case Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad ModuleChapter Remove the touchpad bracket Chapter Removing the Main Board Page Step Size Quantity Color Torque Carefully remove the main board Removing the USB Board ModuleRemove the USB board module from the lower case Removing the Audio Board ModulePage Removing the Subwoofer and the Bluetooth Modules Remove the bluetooth module from the lower case Chapter 101 LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD module with the Brackets Chapter 105 Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Removing the FPC CableRemoving the LCD Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on Chapter 107Removing the Antennas Removing the Web Camera Remove the Web camera from the back cover 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 Chapter 115 Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message System RAM Failed at offset nnnn Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceSystem board Software NMI Failed System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI FailedSystem board DMA Test Failed Post Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesSetup 122 Chapter Code Beeps 124 Chapter Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceMemory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Page Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Intermittent Problems  Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter 131 Top and Bottom View132 Chapter Gap name in Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series is G27 Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Bios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series Exploded Diagram Chapter 137 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series FRU ListTV Tuncer DVB-T Mini TT-1260DA Power Cord 7A 250V 2PIN Korea CPU Intel CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA HDD 120GB 5400RPM Sata II Hgst E89KS Norwegian Aspire Black Keyboard 1415KB-FV3 Black Mainboard Mainboard AS5930G Intel LF Chapter 145 Appendix a 146 Appendix aAspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series Appendix a Appendix a 148 149 Appendix a 150 151 Appendix a 152 153 Appendix a 154 155 Appendix a 156 157 Appendix a 158 159 Appendix a 160 161 Appendix a 162 163 Appendix a 164 165 Appendix a 166 167 Appendix a 168 Appendix B 169 Appendix BAppendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestPcmcia Test Appendix B 171172 Appendix C Online Support Information174 Appendix C 175 Index176
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5730Z, 5930Z specifications

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