Acer Aspire 5737z Service Guide
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Chapter 121 Super-Multi Drive Module Audio Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & model name HLDS GT10N Performance SpecificationWith CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max.Sustained: 11.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max. Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc formats •DVD-ROM: •4.7GB (Single Layer) •8.5GB (Dual Layer) •DVD-R: •3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only) •4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring: read only) •4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read & write) •(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0) •DVD-RW: •4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) •DVD-RAM: 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver. 2.2) •DVD+R: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.3) •(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1) •DVD+RW: •4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3) •CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc •CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc •CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-Session, Video CD •CD-Audio Disc •Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio) •CD-Extra •CD-Text •CD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”: read & write) •CD-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”: read & write) Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% ItemSpecification Audio Controller Realtek Audio Codec ALC888S Audio onboard or optional Onboard Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution True 5.1 audio output & Dolby surround (2nd generation) Compatibility Headphone-out/SPDIF-out Sampling Rate Internal Microphone Yes Internal Speaker / Quantity Yes/2 x 2 Watt speaker/15cc chamber/speaker size 18 phi
22Chapter 1 System Board Major Chips Keyboard Battery LCD 15.6 HD Item Controller Core logic nVidia MCP79MX LAN Broadcom 5764 WLAN Atheros AR5B91 Audio Codec Realtek Audio Codec ALC888S Keyboard LPC interface ItemSpecification Keyboard controller LPC interface Total number of keypads 105/106 Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes ItemSpecification Vendor & model name SANYO/SONY Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh Number of battery cell 6 Package configuration 3S2P ItemSpecification Vendor/model name AUO B156XW01-V0 Screen Diagonal (mm) 391 mm Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.204 x 0.204 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2) also called Brightness220 Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. Contrast Ratio 400 typical Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec8 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower45/45 15/35 Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to +50 -40 to +60
Chapter 223 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: •To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. •To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. •To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. •A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. •Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. •In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models. Chapter 2
24Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. ParameterDescription CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Product Name This field shows product name of the system. Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system. UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility F1 EscHelp ExitSelect Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub-Menu EnterF9 F10Setup Defaults Save and Exit Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz 2000 MHz Hitachi HTS543225L9A300-(S1) 080919FB2D00LJG4TEVB Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S-(S2) V0.08 62.79.36.00.04 Aspire 5737Z Acer 921B8C669976EE71E299001EECD18917 Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz 2000 MHz Hitachi HTS543225L9A300-(S1) 080919FB2D00LJG4TEVB Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S-(S2) V0.08 62.79.36.00.04 Aspire 5737Z Acer 921B8C669976EE71E299001EECD18917CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: F5/F6 Main Boot Exit Security Information Advanced
Chapter 225 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24- hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 634 KB.N/A Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 1790 MB.N/A Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting. Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server).Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enable the Press to display Boot Menu message during boot.Option: Enabled or Disabled 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 SATA Mode SelectionControl the mode in which the SATA controller should operate.Option: AHCI or IDE PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1 EscHelp ExitSelect Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub-Menu EnterF9 F10Setup Defaults Save and Exit [19:10:59] [12/12/2008] 634 KB 1790 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] [19:10:59] [12/12/2008] 634 KB 1790 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI]System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode Selection: System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode Selection: F5/F6 Main Boot Exit Security Information Advanced
26Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally. The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. ParameterDescriptionSubmenu Items Legacy USB SupportEnable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus.Option: Enabled or Disabled No Execute Mode Mem ProtectionEnable Execute Mode memory protection. Option: Enabled or Disabled PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. F1 EscHelp ExitSelect Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub-Menu EnterF9 F10Setup Defaults Save and Exit [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]Legacy USB Support: No Execute Mode Mem Protection Legacy USB Support: No Execute Mode Mem Protection F5/F6 Main Boot Exit Security Information Advanced
Chapter 227 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. 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 Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor passwordClear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password.Clear or Set HDD 0 Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password.Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.N/A Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.N/A Set HDD 0 Password Enter HDD 0 Password. N/A Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.Disabled or Enabled PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Pawword on boot is enabled. F1 EscHelp ExitSelect Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub-Menu EnterF9 F10Setup Defaults Save and Exit Clear ClearSupervisor Password Is: Supervisor Password Is: Clear ClearUser Password Is: User Password Is: [Enter] [Enter]Set Supervisor Password Set Supervisor Password [Enter] [Enter]Set User Password Set User Password F5/F6 Main Boot Exit Security Information Advanced HDD0 Password Is: HDD0 Password Is: Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] Set HDD0 Password Set HDD0 Password [Disabled] [Disabled]Password on Boot: Password on Boot:
28Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1.Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2.Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3.Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. 4.If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5.When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1.Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears: 2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3.Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”. 4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ][ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ][ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ][ ]
Chapter 229 Changing a Password 1.Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. 2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3.Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4.Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. 5.If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ][ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ][ ] Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] [Continue] Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] [Continue] Setup Warning Passwords do not match. Re-enter password. [Continue] [Continue]
30Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the List, or to move it down the list. Press to escape the menu. F1 EscHelp ExitSelect Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub-Menu EnterF9 F10Setup Defaults Save and Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: Hitachi HTS543235L9A300-(S 2: CD/DVD: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S-(S2 3: Network boot: MBA v11.0.14 Slot 0B00 4: USB FDD: 5: USB HDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: Hitachi HTS543235L9A300-(S 2: CD/DVD: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S-(S2 3: Network boot: MBA v11.0.14 Slot 0B00 4: USB FDD: 5: USB HDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: F5/F6 Main Boot Exit Security Information Advanced