Acer 8172, 8172Z

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DMI Utility SOP

1. Please prepare a bootable flash disk.

2. Unzip the“dmi174” and leave it in the bootable flash disk.

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Utilities 29 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 69 Table of Contents Troubleshooting 165 Jumper and Connector Locations 183 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 187 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Operating system CPU and chipset Dimensions and weight Power adapter and battery Input and control Audio Webcam Input and output Security Software Options and accessories System compliance Warranty Quality and reliability tests Chapter 1 5 System Block Diagram GBO DML`HFO Board Layout Top View Bottom View Page Your Acer Notebook tour Top View Closed Front View Rear view Left View Right View Base view Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) 123 4 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad* Windows Keys Hot Keys Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Acer Backup Manager Power management Acer PowerSmart key Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discs Restore Restore Windows Vista from backup discs Hardware Specifications and Configurations Bluetooth Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface LCD panel Audio Interface Card Slot WebCAM Keyboard I/O Button Power Management Software LED Status Indicator Security Features Physical Characteristics FAN System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Invoking BIOS Setup Information Main Page Chapter 2 33 Security Set Supervisor Password Page 36 Chapter 2 Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now [ Yes] [No] Exit discarding changes? [Yes] [No] Discard Changes Save Changes BIOS Flash Utility Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Disassembly Requirements Related Information Replacement Requirements Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Page Disassemble Process Main Screw List Screw List External Module Disassembly Process Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page LCD Module Disassembly Process Screw List Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 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 External Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Message List Page Error Message List InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes Page Page Page Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Page Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Page Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5 Top View Bottom View Page Page FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 TravelMate 8172/8172Z Exploded Diagram Page Page Chapter 6 191 TravelMate 8172/8172Z FRU List Accessory Board Adapter Battery 192 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 193 Cable 194 Chapter 6 Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY Chapter 6 195 196 Chapter 6 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVER Chapter 6 197 HEATSINK KEYBOARD LCD PANEL 198 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 199 MIAN BOARD MEMORY 200 Chapter 6 MICROPHONE MISCELLANEOUS Chapter 6 201 SCREW SPEAKER Page Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A TravelMate 8172/8172Z Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test Page Page Page Page Page Page Online Support Information Appendix C BIOS Setup Utility