Acer Ferrari 5000 Service Guide

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System RAM Failed at offset: 
nnnnDIMM
System board
Extended RAM Failed at offset: 
nnnnDIMM
System board
System battery is dead - 
Replace and run SetupReplace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility 
to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
System CMOS checksum bad - 
Default configuration usedRTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, 
then reboot system.
System timer error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, 
then reboot system.
System...

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I/O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are 
properly identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board
No beep, power-on indicator 
turns off and LCD is blank.Power source (battery pack and power adapter). 
See Power System Check. 
Ensure every connector is connected correctly. 
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board
System board
No beep, power-on indicator 
turns...

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POST Code
CodeBeepsFor Boot Block in Flash ROM
E0h Initialize the chipset.
E1h Initialize the bridge.
E2h Initialize the CPU.
E3h Initialize the system timer.
E4h Initialize system I/O.
E5h Check force recovery boot.
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM.
E7h Go to BIOS.
E8h Set Huge Segment.
E9h Initialize Multi Processor.
EAh Initialize OEM special code.
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA.
ECh Initialize Memory type.
EDh Initialize Memory size.
EEh Shadow Boot Block.
EFh System memory test.
F0h Initialize...

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom/ErrorAction in Sequence
LCD backlight doesnt work.
LCD is too dark.
LCD brightness cannot be 
adjusted.
LCD contrast cannot be 
adjusted.Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default 
Settings, then reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key 
do not work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Unreadable...

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Battery can’t be charged. See Check the Battery Pack. 
Battery pack
System board
Symptom/ErrorAction in Sequence 

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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom/ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect 
the PC Card (PCMCIA). PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot pin is 
damaged.PCMCIA slot assembly
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Memory count (size) 
appears different from 
actual size.Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default 
Settings, then reboot system.
DIMM
System board
Symptom/ErrorAction in Sequence
In...

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Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
NOTE: If you can not correct the problems according to the anterior tables, see Undetermined Problems. System hangs 
intermittently.Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 
Hard disk connection board
System board
Symptom/ErrorAction in Sequence
System configuration 
does not match the 
installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default 
Settings, then reboot system.
Reconnect hard...

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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do 
with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU 
replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below:
1.Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.If no error is detected, do not replace any...

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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which devices fail, which devices are incorrectly 
installed, whether a short circuit happens, or whether the system is inoperative.
NOTE: Verify if all devices attached are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify if the power supply used at the time of failure is operating correctly. You can refer to “Power 
System Check”.
Follow the procedures below to isolate the failing FRU. Do not isolate non-defective FRU.
1.Power off the...