Page 2 - Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Ferrari 4000 service guide. Date Chapter Updates
Page 3 - Copyright
III Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optica...
Page 4 - Conventions; NOTE
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific acti...
Page 5 - Preface
V Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market r...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1
VII Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2...
Page 8 - Overview; System Specifications; Chapter 1
Chapter 1 1 Overview Ferrari series is designed with AMD’s top speed low power CPUs with the fantastic chassis. It adopts the 15.4” LCD with the unique carbon fiber frame and coating. The AMD Athlon 64 processor is the world’s most technically advanced processor for notebook computing and the only W...
Page 9 - Features; Performance; Memory
2 Chapter 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T AMD 35W, Mobile AMD Turion TM 64 ML30/34/37/40 processor (2.2GHz, 1MB cache) T Simultanceous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows ® compatible support T Supporting AMD PowerNow TM : T ...
Page 10 - Graphics; Audio
Chapter 1 3 Graphics T ATI MOBILITY TM RADEON ® X700 with 128MB of video memory T Microsoft ® DirectX ® 9.0 support T ATI POWERPLAY TM 5.0 support T PCI Express TM support T DualView TM support T External resolution/refresh rate T 2048x1536: 60/66/70/75/78/85 Hz T 1600x1200: 60/75/85/100/120 Hz T 12...
Page 12 - Mainboard Placement; Top View
Page 13 - Rear View
Page 14 - Power Board
Page 15 - Block Diagram; ZF3 BLOCK DIAGRAM
8 Chapter 1 Block Diagram 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 A C C D DISCHARGE CIRCUIT SRCCLK Page 11 Page 22 REQ0#/GNT0# Page 02,03 Page 10 754 Pins uPGA Page 11 USB PORT X4 DDR-SODIMM1 B-CHANNEL L C D INTEGRADED PCI-CLK FUNCTION TI 7411 INTE#,INTF# AD25 Page 17,18,19,20,21 SOUTH BRIDGE Page 16 REQ1#/GNT1# Hype...
Page 16 - Outlook View; Open View
Chapter 1 9 Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Open View No. Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Status...
Page 17 - Closed Front View; Icon; Icon
10 Chapter 1 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card Note : Only one card can operate at any given time. 3 ...
Page 18 - Left View
Chapter 1 11 Left View NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. 10 Wireless communicationsbutton/indicator Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN...
Page 19 - Right View
12 Chapter 1 Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) 2 N/A Slot-load optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 3 N/A Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 4 N/A Slot-...
Page 21 - Bottom View
14 Chapter 1 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Battery release latches Release the battery for removal 2 Optical drive bay release latch Releases the optical drive for removal 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Optical drive bay Houses...
Page 22 - Using the Keyboard; Lock keys; Lock Key
Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status ind...
Page 23 - Key
16 Chapter 1 Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right-hand side of the keycaps. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Desired action Num Lock on Num ...
Page 24 - Hotkeys; Hot Key; Hotkey; Hotkey; Hotkey; Hotkey; Hotkey
Chapter 1 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Key Icon Fun...
Page 26 - Special keys; The Euro Symbol; Euro; Dollar
Chapter 1 19 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro Symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the < Euro > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard,or hold < Alt Gr &...
Page 27 - Indicators
20 Chapter 1 Indicators Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer and its componetns. e three indicators located above the keyboard pro...
Page 29 - Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse; Installation; Recharging the Bluetooth Mouse
22 Chapter 1 Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse Your Ferrari series notebook computer comes with a Bluetooth wireless optical mouse, including two rechargeable batteries. Installation Installation of the Bluetooth mouse is simple. Enable Bluetooth functionality by pressing the Bluetooth comm...
Page 30 - Using System Utilities; Acer eManager; “Launch keys” on page 20; Acer eSetting; “Launch keys” on page 20
Chapter 1 23 Using System Utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePow...
Page 33 - Launch Manager; Start; Start All Programs
26 Chapter 1 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 21 for the location of the easy-launch buttons. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Manager ...
Page 34 - Adjusting the Volume
Chapter 1 27 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See " Hotkeys " on page 17 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. "H...
Page 35 - Touchpad; Touchpad Basics; Function
28 Chapter 1 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics Use the touchpad...
Page 37 - Eject ing the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
30 Chapter 1 Eject ing the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole.
Page 38 - Using a Computer Security Lock
Chapter 1 31 Using a Computer Security Lock A security keylock notch, located on the chassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the loc...
Page 39 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations
32 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD Turion TM 64 processor CPU package 754 Pins PGA ZIF socket CPU core voltage Depend on DVI CPU I/O voltage 1.2V Bus Speed 300,400 MHz Stepping 2 L1 Data Cache 64KB, Code Cache 64...
Page 50 - Dimensions and Weight
Chapter 1 43 Sleeping State (S3) CPU Power DownVGA Power DownPCMCIA SuspendAudio Power DownHard Disk Power DownSuper I/O Power Down Sleeping State (S4) Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system. Dimensions and Weight Item D...
Page 51 - BIOS Setup Utility; System Utilities; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 44 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 proble...
Page 52 - Buttons; Application Launch Buttons; Power Button Over-ride; Lid Switch
45 Chapter 2 Buttons Application Launch Buttons NOTE: Detail description and definition of application Launch Buttons, please reference the External spec. Power Button The activity of the power button is as follows: T If power button is pressed for less than 1 second then nothing happens. T If power...
Page 53 - Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function; Valid Password Characters
Chapter 2 46 Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function This feature allows the user to set the password to prevent any unauthorized access to the internal hard disk. T If the original HDD come from other machine with password protected, the system just show ” Enter HDD password [ ]” Use...
Page 54 - Information; Parameter
47 Chapter 2 Information Parameter Description CPU Type Display the CPU Type CPU Speed Display the CPU Speed HDD Model Name This item will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or...
Page 57 - Advanced
Chapter 2 50 Advanced The Advanced 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. Parameter Description Option...
Page 58 - Auto; ECP
51 Chapter 2 Parallel Port Configure serial port B using options:[Disabled]: No configuration[Enabled]: User configuration[Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration(OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS DisabledEnabled Auto Mode Set the mode for the parallel port using options:Output only Bi...
Page 59 - Security; boldface
Chapter 2 52 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: T Length 10 characters T Characters...
Page 60 - Disabled
53 Chapter 2 Set Supervisor Password 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. When you set Super...
Page 61 - Boot; Main Advanced Security
Chapter 2 54 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 module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device. Default boot sequence should be the following: 1....
Page 62 - Exit
55 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and save your cha...
Page 63 - Chapter 3; Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter 3 56 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips scr...
Page 64 - General Information; Before You Begin
57 Chapter 3 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. NOTE...
Page 65 - Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
Chapter 3 58 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo...
Page 66 - Screw List
59 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Acer part No. A SCREW M2.0*2.5-I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.A03V7.012 B SCREW I2.5*4M-BKAGHY(M2.5L4) 86.T25V7.013 C SCREW M2.5*6-I(BNI)(NYLOK) 86.T25V7.012 D SCREW M2.5*3-IBIN(NYLOK) 86.T23V7.010 E SCREW M2.5*7-I BIN(NYLOK) 86.T25V7.008 F SCREW NUT IO EA1(MBEA1001,REV3B) ...
Page 67 - Removing the Battery Pack
Chapter 3 60 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch. 3. Remove the battery pack.
Page 68 - Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI; Removing the HDD Module
61 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove two screws that secure the HDD cover. 2. Remove the HDD cover. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. 4. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit. . Removing the Memory 1. Remove the t...
Page 69 - Removing the miniPCI
Chapter 3 62 Removing the miniPCI 1. Remove the two screws that secure the miniPCI cover. 2. Remove the miniPCI cover. 3. Release the wireless antenna. 4. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the miniPCI and remove it.
Page 70 - Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case
63 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case 1. Remove the two screws that secure the left and right hinge cover. 2. Remove the left and right hinge cover.Detach the right and the left hinge cover form the main unit. . 3. Remove the three screws on the rear of the main uni...
Page 72 - Disassembling the Lower Case
65 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Lower Case 1. Remove the ODD from the lower case. 2. Disconnect the right speaker cable from USB cable and disconnect the USB cable from the mainboard. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the USB module. 4. Remove the USB module from the lower case. 5. Disconnect the ...
Page 75 - Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case
Chapter 3 68 Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case 1. Disconnect the LCD cable from the power board. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the power board. 3. Remove another four screws that secure the power board. 4. Remove the power board from the upper case. 5. Tear off the mylar on the touc...
Page 78 - Disassembling the LCD Module
71 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Then remove the four screws tightening the LCD bezel. 3. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Then turn the LCD bezel over and remove the microphone. 5. Tear off the type fastening the inverter cable then di...
Page 80 - Disassembling the External Modules; Disassembling the ODD Module
73 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket on one side. 2. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket on the other side. 3. Remove another two screws on the rear side. 4. Slide the ODD bracket out of the ODD module...
Page 81 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 74 Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail ...
Page 82 - System Check Procedures; External Diskette Drive Check
75 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can c...
Page 84 - Check the Power Adapter
77 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: ...
Page 87 - Index of Error Messages; Error Code List; Error Message List
Chapter 4 80 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xx...
Page 90 - POST Code
83 Chapter 4 POST Code Code Beeps For 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 M...
Page 91 - Indicator-Related Symptoms; Power-Related Symptoms
Chapter 4 84 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkLCD brightness cannot be adjustedLCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.Reconne...
Page 92 - PCMCIA-Related Symptoms; Memory-Related Symptoms; Speaker-Related Symptoms; Power Management-Related Symptoms
85 Chapter 4 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assemblySystem board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from ac...
Page 93 - Peripheral-Related Symptoms; Modem-Related Symptoms
Chapter 4 86 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 88. System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection boardSystem board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Seque...
Page 94 - Intermittent Problems
87 Chapter 4 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...
Page 95 - Undetermined Problems
Chapter 4 88 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defec...
Page 96 - Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive; CD to Disk Recovery
89 Chapter 4 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD wi...
Page 99 - Disk to Disk Recovery
Chapter 4 92 Disk to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please cli...
Page 103 - Jumper and Connector Locations; Chapter 5
Chapter 5 96 Top View Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5
Page 105 - Remove BIOS Password
Chapter 5 98 Remove BIOS Password 1. Copy MastID program to C 2. Click Start > Program > Accessories > Command Prompt 3. Go to C:directory 4. Run mastid.exe 5. Key in “01234567” as following picture 6. Get master password
Page 106 - Remove HDD Password
99 Chapter 5 Remove HDD Password 1. To get HDD mater ID: a. Power on system b. Press “ F2 ” to enter CMOS c. Use right arrow button to move to “ Security ” (refer to illustration 1) d. Check HDD Master ID number 2. To get master password: a. Copy MastID program to C b. Click Start -> Program ->...
Page 108 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 101 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Ferrari 4000 series products. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should chec...
Page 109 - Exploded Diagram
Page 110 - Screw Location
Page 113 - Parts
106 Chapter 6 Parts PICTURE PARTNAME DESCRIPTION ACER P/N ADAPTER ADAPTER LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA 3PIN W/LED 90W ZP1 ADAPTER S/P-LITE-ON S/P AP.A1003.001 ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990 3PIN W/LED 90W ZP1 ADAPTER S/P-LSE S/P AP.06503.006 BATTERY BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4800MAH ZF3 BATTERY Sanyo S/P BT.00803.0...
Page 121 - Model Definition and Configuration
Appendix A 114 Ferrari 4000 series Model Number CPU LCD Memory HDD(GB) ODD Card Reader Wireless LAN 4000 AMD Turion TM 64 processor 15.4” WSXGA SODIMM DDR333 100GB 8X DVD RW Drive 5-in-1 802.11 b+g Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A
Page 122 - Test Compatible Components
Appendix B 115 This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding ...
Page 123 - Microsoft
116 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Pro Environment Test Item Specifications CPU AMD Mobile Turion 64 ML30,35W,L2 cache:1MBAMD Mobile Turion 64 ML34,35W,L2 cache:1MBAMD Mobile Turion 64 ML37,35W,L2 cache:1MBAMD Mobile Turion 64 ML40,35W,L2 cache:1MB LCD LG, LP154W02-B1K1, 185 nitsSAMSUNG, LTN154...
