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Acer Ferrari 3400 SeriesService Guide

Chapter 1 3System Block Diagramjustmanuals.com

Chapter 6 93NS LCD PANEL WITH LOGO-15” 60.FR2V7.003NS LCD BEZEL 15" 42.FR1V7.006NS LCD COAXIAL CABLE FOR 15" XGA spwg-B 50.T23V7.021Main B

94 Chapter 611 DVD SUPER MULTI MODULE 4X MKE-825-CQB6M.FR2V7.001NS DVD SUPER MULTI 4X MKE-825-CQB KU.00407.009NS DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL FOR MKE 42.FR2V

Chapter 6 95NS 4 IN 1 READER 6K.FR2V7.001OthersNS LCD LATCH W/O SPRING 6K.FR1V7.001NS LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.T23V7.001NS LCD SCREW RUBBER LOWER 47.

Appendix A 96Ferrari 3400 SeriesModel NumberCPU LCD MemoryHDD(GB)ODDCard Reader3400LMi Athlon 64 3000+ 35W15.0"SXGA+ 200nit2*256MB 80GB Slot 4x

Appendix B 97This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

98 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Environment TestItem SpecificationsProcessor AMD Athlon64 3000+(rev CG) 35W Low-Voltage OPGAMemory 256MB Inf

Appendix B 99I/O - Storage Device(Parallel) IOMega ZIP 100 (LPT Port)I/O - 1394 1394 HDD1394 External HDD CASE-OXFORD IDE Device1394 CCD (APLUX C102T

100 Appendix BI/O - Audio Jacks (Earphone) Panasonic EarphoneAIMA EarphoneAIWA HP-X121 EarphoneAOC STEREO DYNAMIC HEADPHONES AHP-850PHILIPS Stereo Hea

Appendix C 101This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

102 Appendix C

4 Chapter 1Board Layout Top View1 CPU socket 10 DIMM Socket2 S-video port 11 Optical drive connector3 CRT 12 Keyboard connector4 Printer port 13 Main

Index 103AACPI 1.0b 22AFLASH Utility 43AMD Mobile Athlon64 22Audio 25BBatteryon indicator 12Battery Pack 50BIOS 22package 22password control 22ROM siz

104 IndexLL2 cache 22LAN 23chipset 23connector location 23connector type 23support protocol 23Launch Keys 19Lock KeysUsing the Keyboard 13MMailon Laun

105 Index

Chapter 1 5Bottom View1 Line-in connector2 Microphone-in connector3 Line-out connector4 Mini PCI connector5 DIMM socket12345justmanuals.com

6 Chapter 1Outlook ViewA general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.Front Open View # Icon

Chapter 1 7Front PanelNOTE: Only one card can operate at any given time.# Icon Item Description1 Speaker Outputs sound.2 4-in-1 memory reader Reads c

8 Chapter 1Left Panel# Icon Item Description1 Four (4) USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 IEEE 139

Chapter 1 9Right Panel# Icon Item Description1 Slot loading optical drive eject buttonPress the eject button to remove a disc from the slot loading op

10 Chapter 1Rear Panel# Icon Item Description1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.2 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.3 Parall

Chapter 1 11Bottom Panel# Icon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remov

12 Chapter 1IndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. And two on the front of the computer.The Power a

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Ferrari 3400 service guide.Date Chapter Updatesjustmanuals.com

Chapter 1 13Using the KeyboardThe full-sized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function k

14 Chapter 1Embedded Numeric KeypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on

Chapter 1 15Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key Icon DescriptionWindows logo keyStart button. Combinati

16 Chapter 1Hot KeysUsing the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions.To

Chapter 1 17Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen

18 Chapter 1The Euro SymbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European l

Chapter 1 19Launch KeysLocated at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are

20 Chapter 1TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fi

Chapter 1 21NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger m

22 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorItem SpecificationCPU typeAMD Mobile AthlonTM 64CPU package packing in 754-pin Lidless

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

Chapter 1 23 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On a

24 Chapter 1Wireless Module 802.11g (optional device)Item SpecificationChipset BCM4306KFBData throughput 11M bpsProtocol 802.11gInterface Mini-PCI typ

Chapter 1 25DVD InterfaceItem SpecificationVendor & model name MKE-825-CQBPerformance Specification N/ATransfer rate (KB/sec) N/AData Buffer The U

26 Chapter 1Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NoResolution Support Support for fixed resolution displays (e.g. panels) from VGA (640x480) to wide UXGA (

Chapter 1 27 PCMCIA PortItem SpecificationPCMCIA controller TI PCI4510Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One type-IIAccess location Left pane

28 Chapter 1Package voltage 14.8VLCDItemVendor & model name CMO IDT N150P3 AUO B150PG03 QDI QD15FL02Screen Diagonal (mm) 380.625 N/A 380Active Ar

Chapter 1 29Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the

30 Chapter 1Operating 5~250Hz 0.5Grms, 15mins per axisNon-operating (unpacked) 1.04 Grms, 2-200Hz 15 mins per axisNon-operating (packed) 1.04 Grms, 2-

Chapter 2 31BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

32 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:T T

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

Chapter 2 33InfomationParameter DescriptionHDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.HDD Serial Number Thi

34 Chapter 2MainThe Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user

Chapter 2 35The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

36 Chapter 2AdvancedThe Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.The

Chapter 2 37SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.PhoenixBIOS Setup Util

38 Chapter 2The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

Chapter 2 392. 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 ca

40 Chapter 23. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.4. Press e. After setting the pa

Chapter 2 41BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette dri

42 Chapter 2ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

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Chapter 2 43BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:T New versions of system programsT New features or

44 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 45This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

46 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 47Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

48 Chapter 3 Screw ListItem DescriptionA NUT-I/O B SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK C SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK D SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK E SCREW M2.0X3.5-

Chapter 3 49L SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK M SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZNN SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK O SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK P SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOKQ SCREW

50 Chapter 3Removing the Battery Pack1. Release the battery lock.2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

Chapter 3 51Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD moduleRemoving the Optical Module1. Slide the optical disk drive latch.2.

52 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Module1. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side.2. Detach middle cover with the assistan

VIIChapter 1 System Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 53Disassembling the Main UnitRemove the function key board and the keyboard1. Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key

54 Chapter 3Disassembling the logic upper assembly1. Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder.2. Remove the four screws hold

Chapter 3 55Disassembling the logic lower assembly1. In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten

56 Chapter 313. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding.14. Use a hex wrench (2.5mm) to turn the CPU lock counter clock-w

Chapter 3 57Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the six screw pad and the six screws.2. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.3. Disconnect LCD inverter.4.

58 Chapter 313. Unhook the spring.14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit.15. Then remove the LCD latch kit.

Chapter 3 59Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side.2. Take

60 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 61Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer product

62 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-

VIIIDisassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Disassembling the HDD Module . . .

Chapter 4 63Memory checkMemory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.1. Boot from the diagnostics

64 Chapter 4Check the Battery PackTo check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In Po

Chapter 4 65Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error MessageThe POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cau

66 Chapter 4Index of Error MessagesError Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in SequenceStruck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” o

Chapter 4 67Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequencePower-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack a

68 Chapter 4POST CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h Initialize sy

Chapter 4 6948h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system4Bh QuietBoot start

70 Chapter 48Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)90h Initialize hard-disk controllers91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers92h Jump to

Chapter 4 71Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROME0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridgeE2h Initialize the CPUE3h Initialize the system t

72 Chapter 4Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a m

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:PerformanceT Mobile AMD AthlonTM 64 pro

Chapter 4 73Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 64. Battery packMain boardSystem hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/

74 Chapter 4The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode.Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation

Chapter 4 75NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 77.Modem/LAN-Rela

76 Chapter 4Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

Chapter 4 77Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

78 Chapter 4How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc DriveCD to Disk Recovery1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.2. Put NAPP CD into the optical d

Chapter 4 796. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to t

80 Chapter 47. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.8. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard d

Chapter 4 81Disk to Disk Recovery1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system.3. The s

82 Chapter 45. Select Disk to Disk Recovery. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery.NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than

2 Chapter 1Keyboard and Pointing DeviceT 84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboardT Sleek, smooth and stylish designT Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboardT

Chapter 4 83After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below.7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.jus

84 Chapter 48. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.

Chapter 5 85Top View1 U4 CPU socket 10 CN15 DIMM Socket2 CN1 S-video port 11 CN17 Optical drive connector3 CN4 CRT 12 CN19 Keyboard connector4 CN3 Pri

86 Chapter 5Bottom View1 CN26 Line-in connector2 CN28 Microphone-in connector3 CN29 Line-out connector4 CN27 Mini PCI connector5 CN25 DIMM socket12345

Chapter 6 87This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Ferrari 3400 series products. Refer to this ch

88 Chapter 6Exploded Diagram1324567891011121314

Chapter 6 89.Picture No. Partname And Description Part NumberAdapterNS ADAPTER LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA 3PIN W/LED 90WAP.A1003.001ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990

90 Chapter 6NS MODEM CABLE 50.FR2V7.001NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T23V7.003NS POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.A03V7.001NS POWER CORD EU ( 3 Pin) 27.A03V7.002NS

Chapter 6 91NS WIRELESS BOARD COVER 42.FR1V7.0038 I/O BRACKET W/MICROPHONE 33.FR2V7.001NS TOUCHPAD BOARD BUTTON 33.T41V7.001Communication ModuleNS BLU

92 Chapter 6KEYBOARD DARFON UK KB.T4107.007KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN KB.T4107.008KEYBOARD DARFON ITALIAN KB.T4107.009KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH KB.T4107.010K