Acer 1520 manual Index, Bios

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Index

A

AFLASH Utility 45

Audio 18

B

Battery 27

BIOS 18

package 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18

BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Supports protocol 18 BIOS Utility 32

Basic System Settings 37 Navigating 33

Onboard Device Configuration 40 Startup Configuration 39 System Information 33 System Security 44

Board Layout

Bottom View 5, 99 Top View 4, 98

brightness hotkeys 15

C

CardBus 27 CD-ROM Interface 20 Chipsets 18 contrast

hotkeys 15 Controllers 18 Core logic 18

CPU

core voltage 18 I/O voltage 18 package 18 type 18

D

Disassembly Flowchart 48 display

hotkeys 15

Display Standby Mode 29 DVD-ROM Interface 21

E

Environmental Requirements 29

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 77

External CD-ROM Drive Check 73

F

Features 1

Flash Utility 45

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100

H

Hard disk 18, 20

Hard Disk Drive Module

Disassembly 53

Hard Disk Standby Mode 29

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD 18, 20

Hibernation Mode 29 Hibernation mode

hotkey 15 Hot Keys 15

I

Intermittent Problems 88

J

Jumper and Connector Locations

SW2 Settings 99

K

Keyboard 18, 27

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73

L

L2 cache 18

M

Mechanical Specification 29

Memory Check 74

Modem 19

N

Notebook Manager hotkey 15

Index

122

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Contents Aspire 1360/1520 Series Service GuideRevision History Date Chapter UpdatesCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Page Chapter FeaturesExpansion Yuhina 4W Block Diagram Top View Board LayoutBottom View Panel Front ViewDescription Icon Item/ Port Description Left viewItem/ Port Description Right ViewPort Description Rear PanelBottom View Icon Function Description IndicatorsKeyboard Special keysLock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKeys Description Windows keysHot Keys Click on the Language tab and click on Details Launch Keys Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major Chips ProcessorSystem Memory Second Level CacheMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Modem InterfaceVIA VT8235CE MK4025GAS MK6021GASItems Specification CD-ROM InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface Combo Drive Interface IDEKME UJDA750 DVD Dual Interface Low Speed CD-RW High Speed CD-RWUltra Speed CD-RW VGA Display Resolution Audio InterfaceVideo Interface CRT Display Resolutions LCD Display ResolutionResolution Bit Bits 256colors Hi color True color Video MemoryUSB Port BatteryPcmcia Port KeyboardAC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification Chapter System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitPost Parameter Description Format/OptionParameter Description Options AdvancedIRQ3/IRQ4 DMA/DMA3DMA3/DMA1 Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Clear or SetRemoving a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Info Main Advanced Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartLCD Screw ListScrew MAC Flat M2.5*L4 NI Nylok Screw M2*3 Nylon 1JMCPCRemoving the Battery Removing the Memory Module Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive ModuleRemoving the LCD Module Removing the Middle CoverRemoving the Launch Board Removing the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD BezelRemoving the Inverter Board 15 LCD Removing the 15 TFT LCD Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable Removing the LCD BracketsRemoving the LCD Hinges Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the RTC BatteryRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Middle Cover Hook /FanRemoving the Processor Removing the Thermal ModuleRemoving the Upper Case Assemly Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Touchpad Cable Removing the Touchpad BoardRemoving the CPU Heatsink Plate Removing the VGA Thermal PlateRemoving the Second Fan Bracket Removing the ODD Module1Removing the ODD Module2 Removing the Main Board Removing the HDD BracketRemoving the I/O Port Bracket Removing the DC BoardRemoving the Pcmcia Slot Removing the Speaker Set Base Unit to Wireless Unit System Upgrade ProcedureSymptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID Cmos DimmCRT No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Post CodeChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsCD to Disk Recovery How to Build Napp Master Hard Disc DriveChapter Page Disk to Disk Recovery Page Chapter Page Chapter Lout LIN1JK1 FAN1SW1-8 SW2-7 SW3-6 SW SettingsFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram Aspire MODEM/BLUETOOTH Board Ambit Wireless LAN Board 802.11BGPower Cord 10A 125V US Cover Switch CableHinge CAP Left Upper Case W/COVERSWITCHHDD Support Bracket Optical Device SupportWireless Antenna LEFT/RIGHT Bluetooth AntennaLower Case W/DIMM Cover Speaker W/O MDC Cover Dimm Cover W/SCREWSCPU Thermal Plate HDD BracketCPU Heatsink W/FAN VGA Thermal PlateGerman Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0K Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0GKorean Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0L Greek Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0MLCD Bracket Assembly 15.1 Left LCD Bracket AssemblyLCD Bracket 15.4 Right Right LCD Bracket 15.4 LeftTouchpad Button Hinge Pack 15 LEFT/RIGHTLCD Screw CAP Lower LCD Screw Rubber UpperDVD-RW Module CDRW/DVD Combo ModuleCDRW/DVD Combo Drive Panasonic UJDA760 DVD-RW 4X QSI SDW-042 DualScrew M2.5*4L NI Scrw M2.5*3 Wafer NIChapter 112 42.A30V1.002 113 Chapter Chapter 114 Wireless Antenna Right Black Italian Antennahitachi LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/O French Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0GAntennaqdi LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/O Antennaau LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/OMainboard Yuhina 4 W/LAUNCH M470L6524BT0-CB3 Optical Drive Chapter 120 121 Chapter Appendix a WirelessModel Name Definition MemoryODD/Card ModelAppendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsIsdn Sanyo BTP-60A1Appendix B Pcmcia Pcmcia ATA Pcmcia USBPCMCIA-SCSI 119 Appendix C Online Support Information 121 Index BiosPcmcia
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1520 specifications

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