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Aspire 7730/7730G Series Service Guide

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Copyright
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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.

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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.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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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 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities

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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Removing the MXM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the Turbo RAM module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the TV Tuner module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Removing the eKey Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Removing the Bluetooth board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Removing the Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Removing the ExpressCard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Removing the CPU Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Replacing the CPU Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Replacing the ExpressCard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Replacing the Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Replacing the eKey Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Replacing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Replacing the WLAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Replacing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Replacing the Turbo Ram Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

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Replacing the MXM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Replacing the SD Dummy Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Troubleshooting

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Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Core POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Jumper and Connector Locations

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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

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Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components

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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 PCMCIA LAN Card Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Express Card Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
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Display Port Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 USB Port Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Access Point Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Bluetooth Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Card Reader Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 Audio Jacks Port Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 Port Replicator Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

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

Operating System
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Windows® VistaTM

Platform
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Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
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Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300, 5150/5350*

System Memory
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Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

TV Tuner
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Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Display and graphics
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14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT*

Storage subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options:
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Blu-ray DiscTM /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

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5-in-1 card reader

Audio
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Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

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Dimensions and Weight
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340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.)

Communication
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Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Acer Video Conference Manager software Acer PureZone technology Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

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WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WiFi®/WiMAXTM: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy control
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Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem
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ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* Energy Star 4.0

Special keys and controls
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88-/89-/93-key keyboard Touch Pad pointing device Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer ArcadeTM Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control*

I/O interface
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Acer EasyPort IV connector ExpressCardTM/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

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3 USB 2.0 ports HDMITM port with HDCP support Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out 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

Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

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Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%

· Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

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System Block Diagram

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

Front View

No. 1 2 3 4

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Item Acer PureZone Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Status indicators

Description Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Web camera for video communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Buttons for launching frequently used program. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

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Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Touch Pad

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Item Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. For entering data into your computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off.

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Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button

Closed Front View

No. 1 2

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Item CIR receiver 5-in-1 card reader

Description Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

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Locks and releases the lid

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Left View

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Item Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port

Description Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a television or display device with HDMI input. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones).

HDMI

HDMI USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel ExpressCard/54 slot

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Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right View

No. 1

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Item Kensington lock slot Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole

Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 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. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Connects to a phone line. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adapter

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Modem (RJ-11) port USB 2.0 port DC-in jack

Rear View

No. 1

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Item Ventilation slots

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

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Bottom View

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

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

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

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Power Function Description Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock

Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps 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
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and 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, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility

Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

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Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:

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Move your finger across the Touch Pad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Left Button (1) Quickly click twice. Right Button (3) Main Touch Pad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the Touch Pad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once.

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Select Drag

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

Access context menu

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

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special 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 cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num Lock off

Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description

Windows key 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 functions:
< < < < < < >: > > > > >

Open or close the Start menu + : Display the desktop + : Open Windows Explore + : Search for a file or folder + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) + : Minimizes all windows + : Open the Run dialog box + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar + : Open Ease of Access Center + : Open Windows Mobility Center + : Display the System Properties dialog box + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
> >

< < < < < < < < <

> > > > > > > > >

+ < + <

+ : Search for computers (if you are on a network)

+ : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

Application key

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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.

Hotkey + + + + +

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Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle

Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Play/Pause the current media. Stop the current media. Skip to the next track of the current media. Skip top the previous track of the current media.

+ + + + < > + < > + + + +

Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Skip Backward Skip Forward

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Special Key
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. Hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. 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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Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger! For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

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:

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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.

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 located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Item CPU type CPU package Features Intel® Penryn (dual core) Intel® 479 pin Micro-FCPGA Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution. On-die, primary 32-kB instruction cache and 32-kB write-back data cache. On-die, up to 6MB second level shared cache with advanced transfer cache architecture. Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2),Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) Supplemental streaming SIMD extensions 3 (SSSE3) and SSE4.1 instruction sets. 1066MHz source-synchronous front side bus (FSB) Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology and dynamic FSB frequency switching. Digital thermal sensor (DTS). Execute disable bit support for enhanced security. Intel® Dynamic Acceleration Technology and Enhanced Multi Threaded Thermal Management (EmTTM). Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology. VCC-CORE: Voltage for the future processor will depend on VID06 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor Specification

CPU core voltage

North Bridge Item Type Package Features FCBGA 1329 balls Processor host bus supports, 667/800/1066MHz FSB support. Supports Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667/800 MHz. Supports Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 800/1066 MHz. Integrated SDRAM controller up to 8GB (2 SODIMM support) External Graphics interface for PCI Express Architecture support DMI x2 and DMI x 4 for connection between GMCH and ICH9M Supports ACPI 3.0 1.05V core, 1.5V,VCCSM(DDR2 = 1.8V/DDR3=1.5V),2.5V,3.3V Specification Intel Crestline PM965 (North Bridge)

CPU core voltage South Bridge Item Type Package

Specification ICH9M (South Bridge) BGA 676 balls

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Item Features

Specification Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH. PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1 support. PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs). ACPI Power Management Logic Support. Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt controller, timers functions. Integrated Serial ATA host controllers with independent DMA operation on six ports and AHCI support. USB 1.1 & USB 2.0 Host controllers. Supports Intel High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio) Interface. Supports Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Supports Intel® Active Management Technology. Low Pin Count (LPC) interface. 6 PCIe ports. 1.05V core,1.5V,3.3V,5V CMOS I/O

CPU core voltage CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temp (°C) 45 50 65 78 90 System Clock Item System clock chip Package Clock Synthesizer 0

Fan Speed (rpm) 3000 ± 100 3400 ± 100 3800 ± 100 4200 ± 100

Specification ICS9LPRS365BGLFT or pin compatible device 64 pin TSSOP 200/166Mhz for CPU, GMCH 100MHz clock buffer for GMCH, ICH8M and PCI-E device, SATA, Docking station 96MHz GMCH 48Mhz for USB clock inside ICH8M 33Mhz PCI clock for PCI device, LPC 14.31818Mhz for ICH8M 3.3V Support spread spectrum function, for reducing EMI Support SM bus interface.

Power Features

Crystal and Oscillator Item Features Specification 14.31818Mhz crystal for clock chip 32.768Khz crystal for RTC inside ICH8M and WINBOND WPC8769LDG 24.576Mhz for RICOH R5C833 25MHZ crystal for BROADCOM Lan controller BCM5787.

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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 Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB Total Memory Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR II 677 Mhz /DDR III 1066 MHz SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification

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Item Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (diskbuffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffe r, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Serial Flash Memory 1MB Phoenix BIOS code Specification GMT-780 / LM95245 8-pin MSOP Thermal sensor control Interface I2C bus, address: 98h Specification Specification

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Item BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control LCD 15.4" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) VGA Subsystem Item Chipset Package Set by setup manual 8 pins SOIC

Specification

Specification 15.4 TFT WXGA, 220nits, 8ms

Specification Nvidia NB9P-GS with 512M VRAM or NB9M-GS with 256M VRAM MXM

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Specification Unified Shader Architecture Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4 Geometry Instancing 2.0 SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and support Adaptive PCI Express Interface High efficiency integrated adaptable and programmable Video Processor (VP2) Integrated Bit Stream Processor (BSP) NVIDIA PureVideo/Pure Video HD Technology Industry Video codec standard hardware acceleration Advanced Spatial Temporal De-Interlacing Vibrant Color Temperature Correction LCD Overdrive High-Quality Real-Time Video Recording Best quality 10-bit display pipeline NVIDIA nView Multi Display Technology SmartDimmer Technology Integrated HDMI Support Support for integrated HDCPNVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control Technology Integrate HDTV Encoder Dual 400MHz RAMDACs 1.0V core,1.2V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V

Power KBC Item Chipset Features

Specification WINBOND WPCE775CA0DG Host interface, base on Intel's LPC Interface specification Revision 1.0 PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events. 16-bit RISC core, with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25 MHZ 128 pin LQFP package

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Memory Card Reader Item Type Features JMicron JMB385 Support 5-in-1 Card Reader (MS,MS pro, SD, MMC, xD) Compliant with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0 Compliant with MultiMediaCard Specification Version 4.1 Compliant with Memory Stick Standard Format Specification Version 1.4 Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Format Specification Version 1.00 Compliant with xD Picture Card Specification Version 1.20 Compliant with xD Picture Card Host Guideline Version 1.20 Specification

CIR Item Type Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC888 Azadia Codec and Amplifier GMT G1412 + G1411 HD Audio 97dB SNR DACs & 90dB SNR ADCs Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel output Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, one for stereo microphone, one for legacy mixer recording All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate Two independent 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT converters support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate, one for nominal digital audio, the other one for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter Enable VoIP function Subwoofer support Specification EVERLIGHT BEBK0075Z00 Low voltage and low power consumption. Suitable burst length 10 pulses/burst.

LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Features Broadcom 5764M Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE -T transceiver PCIe V1.1 compliant Wake on LAN support meeting the ACPI requirements 68pin-QFN package Specification

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Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse

Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously MDC Card Item Chipset Features Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300
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Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

ITU-T V.92, V.90 Data Mode with auto-fallback to, V.34, V.32terbo, and V.32bis. V.42 LAPM and MNP 2-4 error correction. V.44, V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression. Send and receive rates up to 14400bps, support ITU-T V.17, V.29, V.27ter, and V.21 Ch2 fax. TIA/EIA 602 Standard for AT command set, and Fax TIA/EIA 578 Class 1 command set. DTMF and call progress monitor.

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Camera Item Type Finger Print Board Item Features Specification TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology. TrueNav® Cursor and Menu Navigation Technology High Definition 128 x 8 Pixel Array Multiple battery-friendly operating modes @ 3.3V Built-in low power Finger Detection w/ remote wakeup capability USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface Specification 0.3M pixel camera module

Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO/Sony/ SIMPLO/ PANASONIC Li-ion 4000/4800 mAh 6/8 3S2P/4S2Pl

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Item Normal voltage Charge voltage 11.1V 16.0V

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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 F2 during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press F2 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.

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:
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To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. Press Esc 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 F9. You can also press F10 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
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

Information CPU Type: CPU Speed:

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power

Rev. 3.5 Boot Exit

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40GHz Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S V0.15T2 Intel V1588

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

Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu 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 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 speed of the CPU. 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 the Optical device installed in 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. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

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Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.

Information System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [ACHI]

Boot

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is the help for the hour field. Valid range is from 0 to 23. INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6

Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 3017 MB. Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to boot the system. 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. Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled

SATA Mode

Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode

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Advanced
The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power

Rev. 3.5 Boot Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings.

Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Table/Features Control Express Card PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Root Port 2 PCI Express Root Port 3 PCI Express Root Port 4 PCI Express Root Port 5 PCI Express Root Port 6 ASF Configuration F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu

[Disabled]

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Submenu Items Numlock Zip Emulation Type Serial Port A Infrared Port Azalia LAN IDE Controller HDC Configure as ACHI Option ROM Support SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave IGD Device2, Function1 IGD Pre-allocate Memory IGD DVMT Size Clock Chip Intialize Enabled CK SSC IGD Boot Type IGD LCD Panel Type IGD TV Chapter 2

IDE Configuration

Enter the IDE Configuration menu.

Video Configuration

Enter the Video Configuration menu.

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Parameter USB Configuration

Description Enter the USB Configuration menu. · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Submenu Items USB Driver Select EHCI 1 and 2 UHCI 1 to 5 Per-Port Control Port 80h Cycles DMI Link ASPM Control PCI Latency Timer VT-d FACP C2 Latency Value FACP C3 Latency Value FACP RTC S4 Wakeup APIC IO APIC Mode HPET Support Base Address Select

Chipset Configuration

Enter the Chipset Configuration menu.

ACPI Table/ Features Control

Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control menu.

Express Card

Disable or Enable the Express Card solution for windows Standby and Hibernation. Enter the PCI Port 1 to 6 configuration menus.

N/A

PCI Express Root Port 1 to 6

· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

VC1 Enable ASPM URR FER NFER CER CTO SEFE SENFE SECE PME Interrupt PME SCI Hot Plug SCI Mini Watchdog Timeout BIOS Boot Timeout OS Boot Timeout Power-on wait time

ASF Configuration

Enter the ASF Configuration menu.

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

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Clear Clear Clear [32MB]

Boot

Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on password

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be less than eight words.

[Enabled]

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

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 Is 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. Enter HDD 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. Disabled or Enabled Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set User Password

Set HDD Password Password on Boot

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.

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

2.

Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not 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 Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Press Enter 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.

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Changing a Password
1. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press F10 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 Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

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

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Power
The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power

Boot

Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management ACPI S3: Wake on PME Wake on Modem Ring Auto wake on S5 Quickly S4 Resume [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Submenu Items P-States (IST) Boot performance mode Thermal Mode CMP Support Use XD capability VT Support C-States Enhanced C-States C-State Pop Up Mode C-State Pop Down Mode C4 Exit Timing Mode DeepC4 Hard C4E Enable C6 EMTTM Bi-directional PROCHOT# Dynamic FSB Switching Turbo Mode ACPI 3.0 T-States DTS DTS Calibration Thermal Trip Points Setting (Fan On Temp., Throttle On Temp.)

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Parameter Platform Power management ACPI S3 Wake on PME

Description Enter the Platform Power Management menu. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State Enable or Disable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up event occurs. Enable or Disable wake up when the system power is off and a modem attached to the serial port is ringing. Disable or Enable auto wake up by date and time or at a fixed time everyday. Disable or Enable optional quick boot from S4 Resume. · · ·

Submenu Items PCI Clock Run _CST - C4 Latency Value C4 on C3 - Deeper Sleep

N/A N/A

Wake on Modem Ring Auto wake on S5 Quickly S4 Resume

N/A

N/A N/A

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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 USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power

Boot

Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 2. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S 3 . USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM :

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use <> or <> to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move it up the list. Press to escape the menu

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

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Exit
The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power

Boot

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

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default 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 Diske