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Asprire Poyang Series Service Guide

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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire Poyang service guide.

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Copyright
Copyright © 2007 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, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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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 requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features:

Operating system
Genuine Windows® VistaTM Capable Genuine Windows® VistaTM Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate / Business Edition Genuine Windows® XP Home / Professional Edition (Service Pack 2) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center / Tablet Edition Genuine Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) NOTE: Windows® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to Windows® VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista.

Platform and memory
Intel® Centrino® Merom mobile technology, featuring:
Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4MB, L2 cache 2.0/2.2/2.4, 800 MHz FSB) or higher Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor T5450/T7100 (2MB, L2 cache 1.66/1.8, 667/800 MHz FSB) or higher Intel® 965PM/965GM Express chipset

Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)

Display and graphics
17" WXGA+ high-brightness Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 6 lamps 16 ms typical of/off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder) dual-link DVI, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizerTM 6.0 and PCI Express® Dual independent display 16.2 million colors MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies

Audio
Intel® High Definition audio support Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1W)

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Dolby® Digital Live and DTS Neo: PC support Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible Built-in microphone

Storage subsystem
Two 80/100/120/160/200 GB Serial ATA hard disk drives, supporting software RAID 0/1 Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (slot-load) 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

Input devices
88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5-degree curve Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth® LED-switches

Communication
Acer Video Conference, featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCamTM 0.3 megapixel CMOS camera, featuring: 30 degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageOnTM technology Acer PrimaLiteTM technology Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready LAN: gigabit Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology

I/O Ports
PCI Express Card slot (54mm type) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Microsoft MCE infrared (MIR) port External display (VGA) port DVI-D port (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port RF-in port (for selected models) AV-in port Headphones port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1

Environment
Temperature: Operating: 5ºC to 35ºC Non-operating: -20ºC to 65ºC Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20%~80% Non-operating: 20%~80%

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System Block Diagram

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Board Layout
Top View

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LCD Connector Speaker (Left) Connector Speaker (Right) Connector Internal MIC Connector South Bridge (ICH8M) Internal Track-Pad Connector Internal Keyboard Connector Mainboard to Button Board Connector

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Mainboard to LED Board Connector PCI Express Card Socket Power/Suspend LED Battery Charge/Discharge LED Mainboard to Audio Board Connector Mainboard to USB Board Connector Bluetooth Module Connector

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 PJP1 PJP2 JP14 JP15 JP25 JP20 JP19 JP17 JP22 JP16 JP19 JP18 JP23 DC-in Power Jack Battery Connector CRT Connector DVI-D Connector ODD Connector Mini Card (WLAN) Socket Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Socket MDC Connector CPU Socket Internal Fan Connector VGA Board Connector RJ45 (LAN) Connector USB (Dual) Connectors 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 JP24 JP26 JP27 U23 U28 U29 JP28 JP29 JP31 JP32 U33 JP33

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TV-out Connector IEEE1394 Connector SATA HDD Connector North Bridge (965PM/965GM) Volume Control DDRII Memory Socket DDRII Memory Socket Headphone/SPDIF Jack Mic-in Jack Audio Codec Controller Line-in Jack

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Your Acer Notebook Tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.

Front View

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Item Built-in camera Power button Wireless communication button/indicator Easy-launch buttons Bluetooth® communication button/ indicator Keyboard Touchpad Scroll button

Description 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. Turns the computer on and off. Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Press up, down, left and right to scroll around the screen.

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Status indicators

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Launches the Empowering Technology toolbar. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

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Click buttons (left and right) Microphone Display screen Empowering button Speaker Palmrest

Closed Front View

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Item Power indicator

Description Indicates the computer's power status.

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Battery indicator

Indicates the computer's battery status.

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Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones.

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Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support LCD display latch Infrared port

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

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Secures the LCD display in place when closed. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g. infrared printer and IR-aware computer).

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Left View

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Item Kensington lock slot

Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

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DVI-D port Ethernet (RJ-45)

Supports digital video connections. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

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Volume control 5-in-1 card reader

Increases and decreases the volume. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).

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PCI Express Card slot

Accepts an Express Card/54 module. Note: Express Cards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and maller than previous PC Cards. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, Express Cards use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology that provides 500 Mbytes/sec total throughput. Formerly code named "NEWCARD," Express Cards are 5mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but do not use the same 86x54mm footprint. Express Cards come in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. Express Card/54 slot means this notebook accepts 75x54mm Express Cards.

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Right View

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Item 2 USB 2.0 ports

Description Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Connects to a phone line.

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Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port

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RF-in port

Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner devices (for selected models).

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Item DC-in jack

Description Connects to an AC adapter.

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Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Base view

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Item Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.

The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

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Function Power

Description Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery

Lights up when the battery is being charged.

Wireless LAN

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Bluetooth

Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

HDD

Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.

Num lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Cap lock

Lights when Cap Lock is activated

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons
To the top of the keyboard there are four easy-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, arcade buttons and an Empowering Key " .

Press " " to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Launch Manager.

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Launch Button

Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Web browser Mail Arcade

Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Windows Media Center

Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. The center (3) button to mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Execute Left Button (1) Click twice quickly Right Button (4) Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once Click and hold to move up/down/left/ right. Center button (3)

Select Drag

Click once Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu Scroll

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, one Windows key and twelve function keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock +

Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Scroll lock +

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Num Lock Off

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions.
Key Windows key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Search: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. Application key + Undoes the minimize all windows

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

Hot Keys
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 hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

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Function Hot key help

Description Displays help on hot keys.

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Acer eSettings

Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

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Acer ePower Management

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 18. Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

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Function Display toggle

Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

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Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

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Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

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Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

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Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

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Decreases the screen brightness

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Play/Pause Stop Previous

Plays or pauses the media. Stops the media playing. Returns to previous media file.

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Next

Jumps to next media file.

Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:

The Euro symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

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The US dollar sign
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.

For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology toolbar, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.

Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.

Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.

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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface.

AC Mode (Adapter mode)
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.

DC Mode (Battery mode)
There are three pre-defined profiles - Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. You can also define the power plan optimized for your needs.

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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the "Remaining Battery Life" field.

For additional power options, click "More Power option".

Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.

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Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your won filespecific password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!

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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data cannot be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Interfaces - includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.

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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: Back up to HDD (set recovery point). Back up to CD/DVD. Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD.

For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.

Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam

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Rubber grip (selected models only)

Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. OR Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.

Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution
To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution button to select the desired resolution.

Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.

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Using the System Utilities
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. 2. 3. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons (see their locations mentioned in "EasyLaunch Buttons"). You can access the Launch Manager by clicking Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type
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Specification Duo processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4MB, L2 cache 2.0/ Intel 2.2/2.4, 800 MHz FSB) or higher Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor T5450/T7100 (2MB, L2 cache 1.66/1.8, 667/ 800 MHz FSB) or higher CoreTM2

Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage

Intel® 965PM/965GM Express chipset+ICH8M Intel socket 1466pin FCBGA 0.944~1.3V

CPU Fan True Value Table
TEST Condition: 35W@Ambient 35 degree C CPU Temperature Core 0 86 88 91 95 Core 1 86 88 91 95 Fan Speed (rpm) 3700 3450 3150 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31

BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface), PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Set by setup manual InsydeH2O Specification

BIOS password control

NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the laptop. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the screen. Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification

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System Memory
Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Built-in Intel 965PM/965PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
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Specification

Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 2176MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB Total Memory

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NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Specification

Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification

Bluetooth Interface
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type
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Specification Foxconn Bluetooth 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB

Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 11~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g+Draft-n/802.11a+b+g/802.11b+g PCI Specification Intel 4965AGN/3945ABG/3945BG

Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name
HGST HTS541680J9SA00 Seagate ST980811AS Toshiba MK8037GSX WD WD800BEVS22RST0 HGST HTS541612J9SA00 Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX WD WD1200BEVS22RST0 HGST HTS541616J9SA00 Seagate ST9160821AS Toshiba MK1637GSX WD WD1600BEVS22RST0 Toshiba MK2035GSS

Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector

80000 512

120000 512

160000 512

200000 512

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Item Data heads 2 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba) 1 5400 RPM 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Seagate)

Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance 1 5400 RPM 1 5400 RPM 1 4200 RPM

Performance Specifications 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 350 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 350

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

DVD-Dual Interface
Item Vendor & model name Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DVR-K17RS PANASONIC Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ-850 PHILIPS Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A1P HLDS Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray LabelFlash 8X GSA-T20N SONY Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X AD-7530A TOSHIBA HD-DVD Drive 12.7mm Tray TS-L802A With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs 6. Reads and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format

Loading mechanism

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Item Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification

Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Realtek ALC268 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2(1.5W speakers) DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification

USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the left side; three on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification

PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification

System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM
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Controller Intel 965PM/965GM+ICH8M Broadcom 5787 Built in ICH8M NS 87383 Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn Delphi 3.3v

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Item Bluetooth Wireless LAN PCMCIA Audio Controller Foxconn Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Fox BRM 4311 Minicard BG TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC268

Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously KBC1122 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification

Battery
Item Vendor & model name Specification BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 6CELLS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 6CELLS BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 6CELLS BATTERY SONY LI-ION 6CELLS BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SONY LI-ION 8CELLS Li-ion 4000 mAH or 4800 mAH 6 cell or 8cell 9 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V 16.8+-0.2v

Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage

LCD 17" inch
Item Vendor & model name LCD 17 WXGA GLARE AUO B170PW03 V4 200nits 16ms Specification LCD 17 WXGA GLARE CMO N170C2-L02 10ms 200nits LCD 17 WXGA GLARE LPL LP171WP4TLB1 16ms 200nits 17 inches 304.1x228.1 1440x900 WXGA+ 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe 1440x900 WXGA+ LCD 17 WXGA GLARE SAMSUNG LTN170X2-L02H 16ms 200nits PMMA 17 inches

Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement

17 inches 304.1x228.1 1440x900 WXGA+ 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

17 inches 304.1x228.1 1440x900 WXGA+ 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

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LCD 17" inch
Item Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color N/A 300 8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 N/A 300 8 +3.3V 3.96 570 317.3x242.0x5. 9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 70 250 8 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6. 5 1 channel LVDS 262,144 70 250 8 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6. 5 1 channel LVDS 262,144
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Specification Normally White 300 Normally White 300 Normally White 300 Normally White 300

Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +50 -25 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 45/45 15/35 40/40 20/40 40/40 20/40

LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) Specification

AC Adapter
Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz

System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.

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ACPI mode Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

Save to Disk (S4)

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System Utilities 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 bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to "enabled". Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information
Main Security Advanced Boot Exit

Rev. 3.0

CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : ATAPI Serial Number:
System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:

Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU 2.00 GHz ST980811AS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ST980811AS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
V0.18.T04 ATI

T7300

Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

F1 Help
Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu

F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit

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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information
Main Security Advanced Boot Exit

Rev. 3.0

CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : ATAPI Serial Number:
System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:

Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU 2.00 GHz ST980811AS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ST980811AS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
V0.18.T04 ATI

T7300

Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

F1 Help
Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu

F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes

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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.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility
Information Main Security Advanced Boot Exit

Rev. 3.0

Item Specific Help System Time: System Date System Memory : Total Memory : Video Memory : Quiet Boot Network Boot : F12 Boot Menu : D2D Recovery : Wake-up on LAN : : : [19:03:49] [04/25/2007] 640 KB 1023 MB [256MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This is the help for the hour field. Valid range is from 0 to 23. INCREAE/REDUCE : F5/

Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size

F6.

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Se lect Sub-Menu

F9

Se tup Defaults

F10 Sa ve and Exit

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot

Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the total memory size in the system. Shows the Video memory size. Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled.

Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery

Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Enables, disables remote wakeup (power on) via LAN.

Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled

Wake-up on LAN

Option: Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility
Information Main Security Advanced Boot Exit

Rev. 3.0

Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : [Enabled] Clear Clear Clear Install or Change the password.

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu

F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password

Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the hard disk password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. 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.

Option

Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set User Password

Set HDD Password

Password on Boot

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2.

Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.

IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

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Advanced
The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility
Information Main Security Advanced Boot Exit

Rev. 3.0

Item Specific Help Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Auto wake on S5 Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] These items control various CPU parameters.

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu

F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5

Description

Option

Sets the ACPI S1 sleep state. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by day of month or fixed time of every day, or disables this feature. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode.

Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled, By Every Day, or
By Day of Month

Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility
Information Main Security Advanced Boot Exit

Rev. 3.0

Item Specific Help
Boot Priority Order: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: IDE 0 : ST980811AS IDE 1 : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A USB FDD : Network Boot : MBA v9.4.5 Slot 0400 USB HDD : USB KEY : USB CDROM :

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Press to escape the menu.

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu

F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility
Information Main Security Advanced Boot Exit

Rev. 3.0

Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu

F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.

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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adapter power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Follow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.

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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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Start

Battery Pack

D*5 F*1

F*1

F*2

Thermal Door

Mimi Cover

HDD Door

B*1 D*1

F*1

H*4

System Fan

ODD Module

Memory

HDD Bracket

HDD

B*4

Thermal Module

Middle Cover

CPU

F*2

Keyboard
C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side

LCD Module
C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side

Lower Case Assembly

Upper Case Assembly

F*1

F*2

F*1

Modem Board

Switch Board (for AS models)

Media Board (for AS models)

Touchpad Bracket

F*1

Main Board Touchpad
F*2

Touchpad FFC

Lower Case

Speaker Set

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LCD Module

B*4

LCD Bezel
G*1 for 15" G*2 for 15.4"

LCD Inverter

B*2

LCD Panel

LCD Assembly

G*2 for 15.4"

Wireless Antenna Set
LCD Cable

F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right) LCD Bracket Sets

LCD

Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I Description SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*4 SCREW M3*4(NL) SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) Part Number 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 86.TAVV5.009

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Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Unlock the battery lock (move the battery lock to the unlock position as shown). Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery.

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Removing the HDD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card/ TV Tuner Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board/CPU/ Keyboard and the LCD Module
Removing the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit.

3. 4.

Remove the screw fastening the HDD module. Pull the tab to remove the HDD module in the direction of the arrow.

Removing the Memory
1. 2. 3. Remove the four screws holding the thermal cover. Detach the thermal cover from the main unit. Pop out the memory from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory, then repeat this step).

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Removing the Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card and TV Tuner Card
1. 2. 3. Disconnect the three antennae from the wireless LAN card. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card. Then take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit.

4. 5.

Remove the screw fastening the modem card and detach the modem card from the main board. Disconnect the RJ-11 cable and remove the modem card.

6. 7. 8.

Disconnect the RF cable from the TV tuner card. Remove the two screws fastening the TV tuner card. Then take out the TV tuner card from the main unit.

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Removing the System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board and CPU
1. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board. Remove the three screws holding the system fan.

3. 4.

Remove the four spring screws holding the CPU thermal module. Then detach the CPU thermal module as shown.

5. 6. 7.

Remove the four spring screws holding the VGA thermal module. Then detach the VGA thermal module as shown. Remove the two screws fastening the VGA board then remove it.

8. 9.

Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn counter clock-wire). Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully.

NOTE: VGA thermal module and VGA board on selected models only.

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Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module
1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the notebook over. Remove the two screws from inside the battery compartment and the two screws fastening the LCD module. Detach the strip cover from the front side and remove it. Gently pull up the keyboard to release it from the four snaps as shown.

5. 6.

Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. Then disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. Remove the keyboard from the main unit.

7. 8.

Disconnect the LCD cable and microphone cable from the main board. Then pull out the wireless LAN antennas free from the main unit as shown. Remove the four screws securing the hinges.

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9.

Detach the LCD module from the main unit.

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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
1. 2. Remove the screw fastening the ODD from the bottom of the notebook. Push the ODD module outwards and gently pull it out as shown.

3.

Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown.

4.

Then press the release the memory dummy card from the 5-in-1 card reader slot as shown.

5. 6.

Remove the nine screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly on the bottom. Remove the eight screws fastening the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly on the front side.

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7. 8.

Disconnect the touchpad FFC, speaker cables, button board FFC, and LED board FFC from the main board. Carefully detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
1. 2. 3. Disconnect the USB cable from the main board. Remove the screw fastening the USB board and take out the board and its cable from the lower case. Then detach the USB cable from the USB board.

4. 5. 6.

Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board. Take out the Bluetooth module and its cable from the lower case as shown. Then detach the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module.

7. 8. 9.

Pull the RF cable through the opening in the lower case as shown. Remove the screw holding the RF board to the lower case. Take out the RF board from the lower case, then detach the RF cable from the RF board as shown.

10. Remove the RJ-11 jack from the lower case.

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NOTE: RF board on selected models only. 11. Remove the four screws fastening the ODD board to the lower case. 12. Remove the ODD board from the lower case.

13. Remove the two screws fastening the audio board to the lower case. 14. Disconnect the audio board cable from the motherboard. 15. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the audio board. 16. Remove the audio board from the lower case unit.

17. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case. 18. Detach the main board from the lower case as shown. 19. Turn the main board over, then remove the DC-in connector from the board as shown.

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20. Remove the three screws fastening the subwoofer to the lower case. 21. Remove the subwoofer from the lower case as shown.

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Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
1. 2. 3. Turn the upper case over. Remove the two screws fastening the button board. Detach the button board with FFC from the upper case as shown.

4. 5.

Remove the two screws fastening the LED board. Detach the LED board with FFC from the upper case as shown.

6. 7.

Remove the four screws fastening the speakers. Remove the speakers from the upper case as shown.

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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the four screw rubbers as shown. Then remove the four screws fastening the LCD bezel. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module carefully.

4. 5. 6.

Remove the two screws holding the LCD and the one screw holding the inverter board to the LCD panel. Detach the two inverter cable connectors from the inverter board. Detach the CCD cable connector from the CCD board.

7. 8. 9.

Remove the two screws fastening the CCD module to the LCD panel and remove the CCD module. Remove the two screws fastening the CCD board to the CCD bracket. Lift out the LCD from the LCD panel as shown.

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10. Remove the four screws fastening th