Acer 3600/5500 manual Features, Aspire

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Platform and memroy

Aspire 5500

Intel® CentrinoTM Mobile Technology, featuring:

tIntel® Pentium® M Processor 730/740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)

tIntel® Pentium® M Processor 725 (2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)

tIntel® 915GM/PM Express chipset

tWireless solution: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi®CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology

Aspire 3600

tIntel® Pentium® M Processor 725 (2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)

tIntel® Celeron® M Processor 350/360/370 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.30/1.40/1.50 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)

tIntel® 910GML Express chipset

tWireless solution: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi®CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology

Intel® 915GM/PM (for Aspire 5500)/Intel® 910GML (for Aspire 3600)+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB)

256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)

Display

14.1WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution; 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 16.7 million colors

Intel® 915GM/PM (Aspire 5500)/Intel® 910GML(Aspire 3600) integrated 3D graphics, featuring

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent display

ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM X700 with 64 MB or higher of dedicated VRAM, supporting ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0, PCI ExpressTM, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and DualView (Aspire 3600 only) MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (Aspire 5500 only)

Storage subsystem

40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options:

tDVD-Dual slot loading type double layer (Aspire 5500)

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Contents Aspire 3600/5500 Series Service GuideRevision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Aspire FeaturesCommunication DC-in jack for AC adaptor Chapter DDR II Sodimm System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutPCN1 AC-IN BiosBottom View PJP11Front View An Aspire tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy Launch ButtonsTouchpad Launch key Default applicationTouchpad Basics Page Windows Keys Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypadKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyEuro symbol System Memory Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level Cache0MB Memory CombinationsLAN Interface IR InterfaceIn-1 card reader Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Modem Interface2MB Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6DVR-K15RA SOSW-833SDVD+R, DVD+RW DVD DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RWUSB Port Audio InterfaceVideo Interface Video MemorySystem Board Major Chips Pcmcia PortKeyboard LCD 14.1 inch BatteryYEC YNV-C01 System Power ManagementLCD Inverter AC AdaptorChapter Chapter Bios Setup UtilityMain Navigating the Bios UtilityCPU MainParameter Description UuidParameter Description Auto Parameter Description Format/Option 64MB/128MB/DVMT Disabled/EnabledAdvanced Parameter Description OptionsParameter Description Option SecurityBoot Device BootTable below describes the parameters in this screen ExitBios Flash Utility Remove Bios Password Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the CPU Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD ModuleRemoving the ODD Module and the LCD module Chapter Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module 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 Cmos DimmCRT 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 ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List System Exploded DiagramUpper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly LCD Module HDD Module ODD Module Adapter 3 PIN 65W Hipro HP Bluetooth Card WNC 91.BU513.002Adapter 3 PIN 65W Delta SADP-65KB BEF 19V 3PIN Adapter 3 PIN 65W Liteon PA-1650-02COPower CORD-DENMARK Bluetooth CablePower CORD-AUS Power CORD-CHINATP Support Lower CASE- UMALower CASE- NON UMA WAY ButtonIntel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.6GHZ 2MUfcbga SL7EG B-1 Stepping Intel Pentium M 1.6G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 1.73G 2M 533FSBDL Slot ODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Panasonic UJ-845 ODD DVD Dual Module 8X Hlds GWA-4082NODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Hlds GWA-4082N ODD DVD Dual Module Panasonic UJ-845HDD HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Seagate N2 HDD HDD 40G 4200PRM Seagate ST94019AHDD HDD 40G 2.5 in RPM Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS HDDLCD LCD Inverter LCD LCD Wire CableLCD Assy LCD Module 14 .1 Wxga Glare LCD LCD 14 .1 Wxga Glare QDI N141V2LCD LCD Bracket SET LCD LCD BezelLCD Assy LCD Module 14.1 Wxga Glare 6M.A70V5.013 6M.A70V5.014 Pcmcia Slot W/O Reader CPU Memory Mainboard 915PM for VGA Glan WReader Pcmcia Slot W/O CPU Memory Mainboard 910GML UMA Glan WLCD Rubber PAD Rubber Foot TWO PinsTouchpad Speaker SET R&LChapter Model Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationCard Wireless Number Reader Aspire 3600/5500 SeriesCard Wireless Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsLI-ION Kestrel 4S2P Panasonic Pack Cell 4.4AH W/O IndicatorIsdn Appendix B Pcmcia USB Pcmcia Pcmcia ATAPCMCIA-SCSI 102 Appendix C Online Support Information104