Aspire Digital 2490, 3690, 4230, 4280, 5630, 5680 Acer Empowering Technology

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Acer Empowering Technology

Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and

manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities:

TAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.

TAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.

TAcer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and

registry settings.

TAcer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.

TAcer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

TAcer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.

TAcer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.

TAcer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.

For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the

appropriate utility and select the Help function.

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Platform and memroy Aspire 5680/5630 Series and TravelMate 4280/4230 Series Storage subsystem Input devices Audio Communication Power subsystem I/O Ports Environment Page Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View 6Chapter 1 Bottom View Chapter 1 7 Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View Media Board Top View Page Page 10 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view Aspire series: Chapter 1 11 TravelMate series: 12 Chapter 1 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description Aspire series: # Icon Item Description Chapter 1 13 TravelMate series: 14 Chapter 1 Left View Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: Page 16 Chapter 1 Rear Panel Aspire Series: Chapter 1 17 TravelMate Series: Base view Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: Indicators Page Easy-Launch Buttons Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Hot Keys Chapter 1 23 TravelMate Series: Special Key The Euro symbol The US dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Page Acer ePower Management Acer Mode DC Mode Create new power scheme Battery status Page Chapter 1 35 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor BIOS Second Level Cache 36 Chapter 1 System Memory Memory Combinations LAN Interface Chapter 1 37 Modem Interface Bluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) 38 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Interface DVD-Dual Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Chapter 1 39 HD Audio Interface DVD-Dual Interface Page Chapter 1 41 Keyboard Battery System Board Major Chips 42 Chapter 1 LCD 15.4 inch Chapter 1 43 LCD Inverter AC Adaptor System Power Management Page BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 System Utilities Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Page Main Page Advanced Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Page Boot Exit BIOS Flash Utility Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Page Chapter 3 59 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Page Page Page Page Page Page Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module 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 Chapter 4 79 Index of Error Messages Error Code List 80 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 81 82 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Chapter 4 83 84 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 85 86 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Chapter 4 87 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms 88 Chapter 4 Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Page Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations 92 Chapter 5 Bottom View Chapter 5 93 Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View Media Board Top View Page Page Page FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 Page Chapter 6 99 100 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 101 102 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 103 104 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 105 Page Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Appendix A 107 Aspire 5680/5630/3690 Series Aspire 5680 108 Appendix A Aspire 5680 Appendix A 109 110 Appendix A Appendix A 111 112 Appendix A Appendix A 113 114 Appendix A Appendix A 115 116 Appendix A Appendix A 117 118 Appendix A Appendix A 119 120 Appendix A Appendix A 121 122 Appendix A Appendix A 123 124 Appendix A TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 Series Appendix A 125 126 Appendix A Appendix A 127 128 Appendix A Appendix A 129 130 Appendix A Appendix A 131 132 Appendix A Appendix A 133 134 Appendix A Appendix A 135 136 Appendix A Appendix A 137 138 Appendix A Appendix A 139 140 Appendix A Appendix A 141 142 Appendix A Appendix A 143 144 Appendix A Appendix A 145 146 Appendix A Appendix A 147 148 Appendix A Appendix A 149 150 Appendix A Appendix A 151 Test Compatible Components Appendix B 153 Appendix B Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Appendix B 154 155 Appendix B Appendix B 156 Page Online Support Information Appendix C