Acer 510 manual

TravelMate 510 Notebook

Service Guide

PART No: 49.45C01.001.

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Contents

Main Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introductions 1 Chapter 2 Software Utilities 31 Chapter 3 Removal and Replacement 51 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information 95 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Page Page System Introductions Chapter 1 Performance Multimedia Connectivity Expansion Display Video Performance Simultaneous Display Dural Display Opening and Closing the Display Basic Operation Indicators Keyboard Special Keys Lock Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows Keys The Euro Symbol Hot Keys Chapter 1 9 Page Page Touchpad Basics Chapter 1 13 Hardware Configuration and Specification Memory Address Map Interrupt Channel Assignment 14 System Introductions DMA Channel Assignment I/O Address Map Chapter 1 15 Processor I/O Address Map 16 System Introductions BIOS System Memory DIMM Combinations Page 18 System Introductions Parallel Port Serial Port Video Resolutions Modes Chapter 1 19 Audio PCMCIA Modem 20 System Introductions Keyboard Diskette Drive Hard Disk Drive Chapter 1 21 CD-ROM Hard Disk Drive 22 System Introductions Battery Pack DC-DC/Charger Board Page 24 System Introductions Power Adapter LCD Chapter 1 25 Power Adapter Power Management We recommend you enable power management to prolong your battery life. Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Hard Disk Standby Mode Standby Mode Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode (ACPI) Advanced Power Management Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Page Software Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. System Information Basic System Configuration 34 System Utilities Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are related to computer startup. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in Chapter 2 35 Onboard Devices Configuration Note: 36 System Utilities The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in System Security Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a Password Password Icons Chapter 2 39 40 System Utilities Power Management The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in Chapter 2 41 Load Default Settings AFlash Utility Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash. Executing AFlash Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will destroy the BIOS. Quick Way to Execute AFlash System Utility Diskette before you use it: Set LCD Panel ID Page System Diagnostic Diskette before you use it: Running PQA Diagnostics Program. Page Chapter 2 49 Test Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform Note: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option. Diagnostic Program Error Code and Messages Page Removal and Replacement Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Connector Types Chapter 3 53 Disassembly Procedure Flow chart START 54 Removal and Replacement . Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Chapter 4 System Check Procedures Diskette Drive Check CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indi cate a defect. Touchpad Check Error Symptom-to-FRU Index Chapter 4 85 Error Messages List 86 Troubleshooting No-Beep Symptoms Error Messages List Chapter 4 87 LCD-Related Symptoms No-Beep Symptoms 88 Troubleshooting Indicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms LCD-Related Symptoms Chapter 4 89 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms 90 Troubleshooting Power Management-Related Symptoms Chapter 4 91 Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains. Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. Page Page Jumper and Connector Information Chapter 5 Chapter 5 95 Top V iew Page Page Page FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 100 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 101 102 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 103 104 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 105 106 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 107 108 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 109 110 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chap ter 6 111 112 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 113 114 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Page Page Model Number and Configurations Appendix A Appendix A 117 Model Number Definitions Page Test Compatible Components List Appendix B 120 Test Compatible Components List Test Compatible NETWORK Ethernet LAN Adapter Test Compatible NETWORK Ethernet+Modem COMBO Card Test Compatible NETWORK CardBus Card Appendix B 121 Test Compatible NETWORK OTHER Card Test Compatible MODEM Card 122 Test Compatible Components List Test Compatible HDD Test Compatible Mouse Test Compatible Keyboard Appendix B 123 Test Compatible Printers Test Compatible Adapter Test Compatible Monitor Test Compatible Projector Page Online Support Information Appendix C Page A Index B C D E F H I K O P R S T U V