Chapter, Features | Aspire Digital 5050, 3050 guide

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

Platform and memroy

AMD TurionTM 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2 GHz, 2x 512 KB L2 cache), or TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2x 256 KB L2 cache) processor, featuring Dual-core processing, supporting AMD

PowerNow!TM, technology and AMD HyperTransportTM technology, 64bit OS support

AMD TurionTM 64 Mobile Technology MK-36 (2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), supporting AMD PowerNow!TM, technology and AMD HyperTransportTM technology, 64bit OS support

Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), or Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+/

3600+ (1.8/2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), supporting AMD PowerNow!TM, technology and AMD HyperTransport. technology, 64bit OS support

ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset

Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)

Display and graphics

14.1” WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi- window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM

14.1” WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM

ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of shared system memory ATI DualViewTM support

16.7 million colors

MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

Acer ArcadeTM, featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies

Storage subsystem

40/60/80/100/120/160 GB or higher hard disk drive Optical drive options:

t8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer

t24X DVD/CD-RW combo

5-in 1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick®(MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), and xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

Input devices

88/89-key keyboard, inverted “T” cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad with 4-way scroll button

Four easy-launch buttons: EMpowering key, Internet, email, user-programmable

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Contents

Aspire 5050/3050 Series Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Problems Gives precautionary measures toProcedures Following conventions are used in this manual Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Features Communication AudioPorts Environment ZR3 System Block Diagram Top View Board Layout Bottom View Jumper Settings/Clear Bios Password Procedures U22 South Bridge SB460PJ1 Front View Your Acer Notebook tour Closed Front View Latch Locks and release the lid Power indicator Right View Left View Optical drive Rear PanelDVDs slot-load or tray-load Depending on model Computer has four easy-to-read status indicators Chapter IndicatorsBottom Panel Memory HDD Easy-Launch Buttons Touchpad Basics Chapter Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Caps Lock Ion key Context menu Hot Keys Special Key US dollar sign Euro symbol Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer ePower Management Battery status Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Chapter Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eSettings Management Acer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamLens Power indicator Rubber grip selected models only Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsResolution Launching the Acer OrbiCamPage Capturing photos or videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities Launch Manager Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsATI RS485+ATI SB460 CPU Fan True Value Table System Memory Second Level Cache 0MB Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem Interface Bluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/gHard Disk Drive Interface Vendor & model name Combo Drive Interface2MB Reads data in DVD-ROM DVD-Super Multi Interface Video Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory USB Port Battery System Board Major ChipsKeyboard LG LPL LCD 14.1 inchLP141WX1-TLA1 LP141WX1-TLA2 System Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Information Parameter Description Main Security Boot Exit Parameter Description Format/Option Security Boot Exit Clear or Set Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a Password Chapter CD-ROM Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K17RS- PM Boot Table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Bios Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS methodRemove HDD Password Remove Bios Password Key in biospw 14452 Choose one upper-case string Chapter Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Description Part Number Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Module Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board Removing the LCD Module including Keyboard Removing the ODD Module Chapter Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyDisconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board Chapter Disassembling the Main Uint Chapter Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module with video camera Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To Troubleshooting External Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery Pack Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Bios ROM Dimm Bios ROM Cmos DimmCPU ID Post LCD Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Setup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Code Beeps Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequencePower-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceSpeaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Symptom / Error Action in SequencePage Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top View CN4,5,28 In-1 Card Reader Connector Chapter Bottom View CRT Connector CN22 Internal Speaker Connector U16 Jumper Settings/Clear Bios Password Procedures Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Aspire 5050/3050 FRU List Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Lowercase W/SPEAKER Combo Module Optical Bezel Gbase for Dual HDD 60GB Seagate ST96812A H3M06 Portuga Keyboard 88KEY Darfon NSK AEK0D Danish Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK Wireless Antenna LEFT/RIGHT Glare LCD Screw Rubber LCD Appendix a Aspire 5050 SeriesAppendix a 112 Appendix a Appendix a 114 115 Appendix a 116 117 Appendix a 118 119 Appendix a 120 121 Appendix a 122 123 Appendix a 124 125 Appendix a 126 127 Appendix a 128 129 Appendix a 130 131 Appendix a 132 133 Appendix a 134 Aspire 3050 Series 135 Appendix a 136 137 Appendix a 138 Appendix B Test Compatible Components CRT Port Test Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test USB 2.0-HUB Appendix B 141 Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Appendix B 143 144 Appendix C Online Support Information 146 Index Index Index 149