Acer Aspire 1500 Service Guide

22Aspire 1500
 
Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors.
NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R) 
2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating 
system. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor.
  Video Resolutions Mode
Monitor ResolutionHz
2D Display Mode
640x480 120
800x600 120
1024x768 120
1152X864 120
1280X1024 120...

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NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user, 
and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while 
the system unit is turned on. 
NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace 
a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID 
information.
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Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes...

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Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2175
Display technology TFT
Resolution(pixel) SXGA+ (1400x1050)
Support colors 262K
View Angle (U/D/L/R) 10/30/40/40
Optical Specification
Brightness control Keyboard hotkey
Contrast control None
Brightness (cd/m sq.) 150
Contrast Ratio 250:1
Response Time (ms) (at 25 dec C) 50
Backlight 1 CCFL
Electrical Specification
Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.)
AC Adapter
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Liton
Input Requirements
Maximum input current (A, 
@90Vac,...

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Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and 
certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950.
2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage 
directive 73/23EEC.
EMI Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements 
of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification 
before marketing into USA and Canada.
2.The subject product rated...

26Aspire 1500
Operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)
25.6~250Hz: 0.5G
Non-operating (unpacked) 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G
27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)
50~500Hz: 2.0G
Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)
62.6~500Hz: 4.0G
Mechanical Specification
ItemSpecification
Dimensions 326(W) x 290(D) x 38.6(H)mm for 14.1” Model
326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm for 15.0” Model 
Weight 7.32 Ibs for 14.1” TFT LCD model with battery
7.51 Ibs for 15.0” TFT LCD model with battery
I/O Ports Two Type II...

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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 
m during POST (when “Press  to enter Setup” message is prompted 
on the...

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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
TTo choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
TTo choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
TTo change the value of a parameter, press por q.
TA plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
TPress ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
TIn any menu, you can load default...

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Information
ParameterDescription
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
UUID Number UUID=32bytes
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
  Information       Main       Advanced       Security       Boot       Exit 
 
  
CPU Type::  AMD Athlon 64 DTR    
CPU Speed:
System BIOS Ver: AS1500 V0.16 
VGA BIOS Ver: BK-ATI VER008.001.001.031  
KBC Ver: 02.13.29 
Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Asset Tag Number:  N/A 
Product Name:  Aspire 1500 
Manufacturer Name:  Acer 
UUID:...

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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
  Information       Main       Advanced       Security       Boot       Exit 
 
  
Item Specific Help 
System Time: [18:48:04] 
System Date: [11/26/2003] 
  
System Memory:  640 KB 
Extended Memory:  510 MB...