Acer Aspire 5500 Service Guide
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Chapter 235
Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Infrared Port Enables or disables the infrared port.
Disabled/Enabled
Max Graphics Memory This option is only available on Intel (R) 915 UMA
system.64MB/
128MB/DVMT
Legacy USB support This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering
BIOS Setup. This feature also allows you to use a
USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver.
USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery from USB
floppy is also supported.
Enabled/Disabled
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Infrared Port (FIR)
--------------------------Infrared Port(FIR)-----------------------
-----FIR I/O settings----Mode Setting for IRDA-
Max. Graphics Memory
(
˙) Disabled ( ) Normal (16550)
( ) Enabled ( ) IrDA (HPSIR)
ˇ
Legacy USB Support
( ) ASK IR
(
˙) FAST IR
DMA Setting For FIR
( ) DMA1
(˙
) DMA2
( ) DMA3
OK Cancel
for block select. for item select.
< Enter> for accept. for reject. activates accelerators.
for Enable or Disable.
36Chapter 2
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length 10 characters
Characters Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup
Utility from unauthorized access.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
Lock HardDisk Drive Allows the user to specify whether or not a
password is required to access hard disk drive.
Disabled or Enabled
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Set User Password
Set Supervisor Password
_ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor passw ord----------------
Enter old Supervisor password: . . . . . . . . . .
Enter new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . . . ..
Verify new Supervisor Passw ord: . . . . . . . . . .
[ ] Boot System
OK Cancel
Enter new passw ord. Passw ord w ill NOT be displayed
Chapter 237
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Boot Device `
----- Boot Device ----
Hard Drive
CD-ROM/DVD Drive
Floppy Device
Network Boot
Press key to select a control. button or key accept entries. button
or key reject entries. Use spacebar and number keys to change value key activates
accelerators.
38Chapter 2
Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Exit Saving Changes
--------------Exit Saving Changes------------------Exit Discarding Changes
Press to save the current Load Setup Defaults
Setup parameters to CMOS RAM. Discard Changes
The system will reboot!!!
OK Cancel
for block select. for item select.
< Enter> for accept. for reject. activates accelerators.
for Enable or Disable.
Chapter 239 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: TNew versions of system programs TNew features or options TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1.Prepare a bootable diskette. 2.Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. 3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
40Chapter 2 Remove BIOS Password Please find J3 jumper on the main board. Then short the jumper to remove BIOS supervisor password. J3 locates under the memory module. Please see the image below.
Chapter 341 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge TSmall Philips screw driver TPhilips screwdriver TPlastic flat head screw driver TTw e e z e r s NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
42Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.Remove the battery pack.
Chapter 343 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery Middle CoverDIMM/HDD CoverWireless LAN Cover*2 I*4 *2 *1 HDD Module*4 *3 CPU Fan Lower Case Assembly *2 VGA HeatsinkModem Board Wireless LAN Cover ODD Module Memory HDDHDD Bracket*4 Keyboard LCD Module*4 *1 *13 Upper Case Assembly*3 Upper CaseTouchpad Assembly Touchpad BracketTouchpad Lower CaseMain Board Assembly Speaker Set CPU Heatsink*3 *6 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module ODD Module *2 ODDODD Bracket
44Chapter 3 Screw List ItemDescription A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI C CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (2.7KG) D CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (4.5KG) E SCRW WH MS+CBZ M2.5+L4 BLACK F SCREW M2.5-6 G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 H SCREW M2.5X6 I SCREW M2-3 J SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK) K SCREW M2.5-5 L SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) M SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 N SCREW NI M2*6L 4 screw caps *4 LCD Bezel *2 LCD Inverter LCD AssemblyLCD Panel *8*2 LCD Module LCDLCD Wire CableLCD Brackets