Acer Aspire 5500z Service Guide

							
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NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
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Main Advanced Security  Boot  Exit 
Date and  Time   
    
Power On Display  
ˇ 
Q uiet Boot   
ˇ
 
L CD Auto DIM   
ˇ
  
Network Boot 
----------------Power On Display--------------- 
 
 
 
_    F12 Boot Menu OK Cancel 
ˇ  D2D  Recovery 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        
          
          
           
          
         
 
Press  key to select a control.  button or  key accept   
entries.  button or  key reject entries. Use cursor, spacebar,   
and numeric keys to change values.  key activates accelerators. 
 
 
    (
˙ )  Auto 
    (  )  Both
  
						

							
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE:  You can also enable Acer disc-to-disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
Date  and  Time The hours are displayed with 12 hour format. The  values setin these two fields take effect 
immediately.
Quiet Boot Determines if the  system will display customer 
logo and summary screen or not.
Enable: Customer logo is displayed, and 
summary screen is disabled.
Disabled: Custoemr logo is not displayed, and 
summary screen is enabled. Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will  detect if any display device is connected on 
external video port. If any external display device 
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT 
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in 
LCD only mode.
Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated 
LCD screen and the system’s external video port 
(for an external CRT or projector). Option: 
Auto or Both
LCD Auto Dim Determines if t he system will automatically dim 
the LCD brightness in order to save power when 
AC is not present.
The system will support an automatic dimming of 
the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT 
available (running on battery power). Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN  (remote server). Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disabl es Boot Menu during POST.
Option: 
Disabled or Enabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables  D2D Recovery function. The 
function allows the user to create a hidden 
partition on hard disc drive to store operation 
system and restore the system to factory 
defaults. Option: 
Enabled or Disabled 
						

							
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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)  
ˇLegacy  U SB Support  
 (  ) ASK IR 
 
 (
˙ ) FAST IR  
 
   
 
   DMA Setting For FIR  
   (  ) DMA1  
    (˙
) DMA2  
    (  ) DMA3  
     
        OK      Cancel     
     
   for block select.      for item select. 
< Enter> for accept.   fo
r reject.  activates accelerators. 
 for Enable or Disable.  
						

							
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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 passwor d 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 ma y 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 
  
						

							
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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 m odule 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.   
						

							
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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.   fo r 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 util ity 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 restore BIOS.
1. Copy bflashit.bin and 512K BIOS ROM to USB floppy disk drive.
2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive to the laptop.
3. Press Fn+Esc and do not release the two keypads.
4. Press power button then release Fn+Esc.
5. When the system restores BIOS successfully , it will power on again automatically. 
						

							
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Chapter 341
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disass emble 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, pl ease be careful not to scrape the cover.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 
						

							
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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.