Acer Extensa 900 Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Acer Extensa 900 Series. We have 3 Acer Extensa 900 Series manuals available for free PDF download: Maintenance Manual, User Manual, Installation Instructions Manual

Acer Extensa 900 Series Maintenance Manual (198 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.31 MB

Table of Contents
5
Preface

11
- Introduction
  11
Section 1 General Description

11
- Product Overview
  11
  - Video Display Features
    13
    
    Internal LCD
    14
    
    External Crts
    14
    
    Display Hot Key Sequences
    14
  - Keyboard Features
    15
  - Software Features
    15
  - Standard Peripheral Devices
    16
  - Series Connectivity Features
    16
  - Notebook Expansion Capabilities
    17
  - Memory Expansion
    18
  - PCMCIA Card Options
    18
  - Mobile Productivity Base Option
    19
    
    Docking and Undocking
    20
    
    Mobile Productivity Base Ports
    21
    
    Advanced PCI Card Options
    22
- Notebook Battery
  22
- Standard Test Features
  22
  - Power on Self Test
    22
  - PC-Doctor Diagnostics Program
    23
- Extensa 900 Series Specifications
  24
- Regulatory Agency Approvals
  27
Section 2 Installation

29
Section 2 Installation (Continued)

33
Section 3 Operating Instructions

45
- Introduction
  45
- Controls/Indicators
  45
  - Power Switch
    45
  - LED Icons
    46
  - Notebook Leds
    46
  - Power On/Off Switch
    46
  - Keyboard Hot Key Sequences
    47
    
    Windows 95 Special Keys
    49
    
    DOS Special Keys
    49
- Configuring the Touchpad
  50
- Using a CD-ROM Drive
  50
  - Inserting a CD (MPB Option Only)
    50
  - Handling Cds
    50
- Built-In Sound System
  51
  - Turning Sound On/Off
    51
  - Sound Software
    51
  - External Sound Equipment
    52
- Using Remote Connections
  52
  - Using the Fast Infrared (FIR) Port
    52
- Using Zoomed Video Features
  53
  - MPEG PC Card
    53
- Battery Saving Tips
  53
Section 4 Theory of Operation

57
- Introduction
  57
- Notebook Functional Overview
  57
  - System Processor
    59
  - Memory Subsystem
    61
    
    Main Memory
    61
    
    Flash ROM
    62
    
    System Controller Function
    62
    
    ALI M1521 (Memory, Cache and DRAM Controller)
    64
    
    ALI M1523 (PCA-ISA Bridge)
    65
  - Video Subsystem
    68
    
    C&T 65550 Features
    68
    
    Versatile Panel Support
    69
    
    Low Power Consumption
    69
    
    Software Compatibility/Flexibility
    69
  - Sound Subsystem
    69
    
    ESS1878 Audio Controller with Interface to Expansion Audio Mixer -4-13
    69
    
    ES1878 Features
    70
  - Keyboard Subsystem
    70
  - I/O Subsystem
    70
    
    NS87338VJG Super I/O Controller
    70
  - Hard Disk Drive Subsystem
    73
    
    PCI0643 Features
    73
  - Floppy Disk Drive Subsystem
    74
    
    PCI 1130 Features
    75
  - Power Subsystem
    76
    
    ALI M6377 Power Management Unit
    78
    
    AC Power Adapter
    81
  - Mobile Productivity Base Interface
    81
Section 5 Troubleshooting Procedures

83
- Introduction
  83
- Overview of Fault Isolation Process
  83
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  85
Section 6 Troubleshootig Procedures (Continued)

92
- General Fault Isolation Procedures
  92
- Fault Isolation Using Diagnostics
  96
Section 6 Field Service

99
- Introduction
  99
- Preventive Maintenance
  99
  - Cleaning the Computer
    99
  - Handling the Computer
    100
  - Handling the Computer Battery Pack
    100
  - Password Caution
    101
- Required Tools and Equipment
  101
- Notebook Frus
  101
  - Cover-Display Assembly
    102
  - System Base Assembly
    104
  - Mobile Productivity Base Assembly
    107
- Notebook FRU Replacement Procedures
  108
- Removing/Repalcing MPB Frus
  130
  - Removing/Replacing the Media Bay Device
    130
Section 6 Field Service (Continued)

130
Appendix A Notebook Schematic Diagrams

137
- Introduction
  137
Appendix B Notebook Schematic Diagrams

138
- Bios Rom
  150
- Introduction
  169
  - Thermal Sensor
    172
  - Audio Amp
    177
  - Vga Board Connector
    184
Appendix A POST BIOS

191
- Introduction
  191

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Section 6 Troubleshootig Procedures (Continued)

Section 6 Field Service

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