The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB Total Memory This field reports the total memory size of the system. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. 3. Remove the one screw (B) securing the hard disk drive module. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 64 Chapter 3 4. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector. 5. Lift the hard disk drive module and remove it from the hard disk drive bay. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. Chapter 3 65 6. Remove the four screws (D) securing the hard disk to t

Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 124 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. Disconnect the HDD cable. 3. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD M2.5*4 2 55 Chapter 3 4. Slide the HDD towards the speakers to release it from the flanges. 5. Lift the HDD out of the chassis. 6. Remove the four (4) screws from the HDD bracket (both sides). Step Size Quantity Screw Type HD Bracket M3*4 4 Chapter 3 56 7. Remove the brackets from the HDD. 57 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Supply 1. See “Removing the Hinge” on page 50 2. Remove two (2) screws securing the

7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam. 84 Log errors encountered during POST. 85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. Check boot password if installed. 8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected 90 Initialization of system management interrupt by invoking all handlers. Please note this checkpoint

All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. BRAND Type Description 3G EM770W-Rev1 EM770W-Rev1 Ericsson F3307-900MHz Ericsson F3307-900MHz A cover Aluminum Aluminum Adapter Chicony Power 65W Adapter Chicony Pow

IDEO : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : MBA v12.2.0 Slot 05005. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM: Boot priority order: 1. IDEO : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : MBA v12.2.0 Slot 0500 5. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM: F5/F6 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5 Information Main Boot ExitSecurity Chapter 2 33 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Item S p

3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 35. xvi Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vii Operating environment vii Medical devices vii Vehicles viii Potentially explosive environments viii Emergency calls ix Disposal instr

37 I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data