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... and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capabilities). These localized features are not covered in this printed service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made..., it may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's global product offering. For Acer-authorized service providers: Your Acer office may not be used to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. vi In such cases,...
... and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capabilities). These localized features are not covered in this printed service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made..., it may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's global product offering. For Acer-authorized service providers: Your Acer office may not be used to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. vi In such cases,...
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... Core processor (2 MB L3 cache, DDR3 1333 MHz, 17 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache System Memory Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlight TFT LCD Mercury-free...
... Core processor (2 MB L3 cache, DDR3 1333 MHz, 17 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache System Memory Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlight TFT LCD Mercury-free...
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... (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. • Blue: Battery is fully charged. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Closed Front View # Icon Item Description Insert a memory card such as Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia Card (MMC) for external 2-in-1 1 MULTIMEDIACARD storage. Front View 1 2 Figure 1:2.
... (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. • Blue: Battery is fully charged. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Closed Front View # Icon Item Description Insert a memory card such as Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia Card (MMC) for external 2-in-1 1 MULTIMEDIACARD storage. Front View 1 2 Figure 1:2.
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Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. 3 Base Door Houses the computer HDD, main memory, and antenna module. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5.
Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. 3 Base Door Houses the computer HDD, main memory, and antenna module. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5.
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Intel Sandy Bridge ULV Processor BGA1023 17W Memory BUS(DDRIII) 204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM X2 Dual Channel BANK 0, 1, 2, 3 1.5V DDRIII 1066/1333 FDI x8 CLK=100MHz 2.7GT/s DMI x4 CLK=100MHz 2.5GB/s x4 ...
Intel Sandy Bridge ULV Processor BGA1023 17W Memory BUS(DDRIII) 204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM X2 Dual Channel BANK 0, 1, 2, 3 1.5V DDRIII 1066/1333 FDI x8 CLK=100MHz 2.7GT/s DMI x4 CLK=100MHz 2.5GB/s x4 ...
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...-hot: On= 99°C; H/W shut down at 92 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 25 28 31 34 37 40 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Intel Sandy/IVY Bridge Processor...
...-hot: On= 99°C; H/W shut down at 92 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 25 28 31 34 37 40 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Intel Sandy/IVY Bridge Processor...
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... 1 (MB) 1024 2048 1024 2048 4096 2048 4096 Slot 2 (MB) 1024 N/A 2048 2048 N/A 4096 4096 Total Memory (MB) 2048 2048 3096 4096 4096 6154 8192 Video Interface Item Chipset N/A Package N/A Interface N/A Compatibility N/A Sampling rate N/A Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor ...BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification MXIC 1.00 SPI 4MB*1, 1MB*1 • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 5 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.7, PCI2.3 ...
... 1 (MB) 1024 2048 1024 2048 4096 2048 4096 Slot 2 (MB) 1024 N/A 2048 2048 N/A 4096 4096 Total Memory (MB) 2048 2048 3096 4096 4096 6154 8192 Video Interface Item Chipset N/A Package N/A Interface N/A Compatibility N/A Sampling rate N/A Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor ...BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification MXIC 1.00 SPI 4MB*1, 1MB*1 • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 5 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.7, PCI2.3 ...
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... (Lower) typ. 1-23 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Typ. 278.0 168.0 - Super-Multi Drive Interface (N/A) Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification LED 11.6" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution...
... (Lower) typ. 1-23 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Typ. 278.0 168.0 - Super-Multi Drive Interface (N/A) Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification LED 11.6" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution...
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Typ. 268 168 157.5 - Graphics Controller and VRAM (N/A) Item Graphics Controller Chip Integrated Supports N/A VRAM Chipset N/A Memory Size N/A Interface N/A Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-26 Max. 268.5 168.7 158 3.4 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (...
Typ. 268 168 157.5 - Graphics Controller and VRAM (N/A) Item Graphics Controller Chip Integrated Supports N/A VRAM Chipset N/A Memory Size N/A Interface N/A Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-26 Max. 268.5 168.7 158 3.4 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (...
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... color blinking - Discharging state System DMA Specification Hardware DMA System Function DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Not assigned DMA6 Not assigned DMA7 Not assigned NOTE: Express Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Card...
... color blinking - Discharging state System DMA Specification Hardware DMA System Function DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Not assigned DMA6 Not assigned DMA7 Not assigned NOTE: Express Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Card...
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...manufacturer) screen during POST. INCREASE/ REDUCE : F6/F5. BIOS Main F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Wake on LAN SATA Mode [19:03:49] [01/01/2012] 2048 MB 128MB ...[Enable] [Enable] [Disable] [Enable] [Disable] [AHCI Mode] Item Specific Help This is from 0 to 59. Displays the video memory installed. Select the SATA controller mode: AHCI or IDE. 2-5 System Utilities Enable or disable system boot from LAN. Sets the system date. Main The Main...
...manufacturer) screen during POST. INCREASE/ REDUCE : F6/F5. BIOS Main F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Wake on LAN SATA Mode [19:03:49] [01/01/2012] 2048 MB 128MB ...[Enable] [Enable] [Disable] [Enable] [Disable] [AHCI Mode] Item Specific Help This is from 0 to 59. Displays the video memory installed. Select the SATA controller mode: AHCI or IDE. 2-5 System Utilities Enable or disable system boot from LAN. Sets the system date. Main The Main...
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.... • Flash utility has auto execution function. Download and copy the Flash utilities to the bootable USB HDD/FDD. BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25. • Do ...not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. System Utilities...
.... • Flash utility has auto execution function. Download and copy the Flash utilities to the bootable USB HDD/FDD. BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25. • Do ...not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. System Utilities...
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...: dmitools /wp V5-171 3. Read DMI Information from DOS. 2. Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): V5-171 (for Core i CPU) AO756 (for hardware management. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following examples show ...] with the hardware before sending it is checking that the table correlates with one of the following arguments: • /r ==> Read DMI information from memory • /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) • /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters...
...: dmitools /wp V5-171 3. Read DMI Information from DOS. 2. Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): V5-171 (for Core i CPU) AO756 (for hardware management. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following examples show ...] with the hardware before sending it is checking that the table correlates with one of the following arguments: • /r ==> Read DMI information from memory • /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) • /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters...
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Clear CMOS Figure 2:30. Use an electronic conductivity tool to bridge the two points of the jumper. Locate R74 point near the memory module and fan module. 3. R74 Jumper 2-23 System Utilities Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password Clearing the Password Check The password check can be removed by shorting the "R74" point with a metal instrument. 1. Open the base door. 2.
Clear CMOS Figure 2:30. Use an electronic conductivity tool to bridge the two points of the jumper. Locate R74 point near the memory module and fan module. 3. R74 Jumper 2-23 System Utilities Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password Clearing the Password Check The password check can be removed by shorting the "R74" point with a metal instrument. 1. Open the base door. 2.
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... stored power by checking for one until the failure point is by pressing Fn+F5. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 10. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable. Otherwise, continue to the next step. 4. No Display...
... stored power by checking for one until the failure point is by pressing Fn+F5. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 10. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable. Otherwise, continue to the next step. 4. No Display...
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... • There are no device conflicts • No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-2. Reseat the memory modules. 12. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is listed under Other...
... • There are no device conflicts • No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-2. Reseat the memory modules. 12. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is listed under Other...
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The following modules are housed under the base door: • HDD (Hard Disk Drive) module (A), see HDD Module Removal on page 5-15 • DIMM (Dual-In Memory Module) (B), see DIMM Module Removal on page 5-25 • Fan module (C), see Fan Removal on page 5-21 • WLAN module (D), see WLAN Module Removal on page 5-27 A C B D Figure 5:10. Mainboard Bottom Side Overview Service and Maintenance 5-12
The following modules are housed under the base door: • HDD (Hard Disk Drive) module (A), see HDD Module Removal on page 5-15 • DIMM (Dual-In Memory Module) (B), see DIMM Module Removal on page 5-25 • Fan module (C), see Fan Removal on page 5-21 • WLAN module (D), see WLAN Module Removal on page 5-27 A C B D Figure 5:10. Mainboard Bottom Side Overview Service and Maintenance 5-12
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Pulll to remove the memory module from the slot. Removing the DIMM Module (1 of 2) 5-25 Service and Maintenance Figure 5:30. Removing the DIMM Module (2 of 2) 3. Push the clips outwards. Figure 5:29. DIMM Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 5-11 1. Locate the DIMM module (see Figure 5:10, page 5-12). 2.
Pulll to remove the memory module from the slot. Removing the DIMM Module (1 of 2) 5-25 Service and Maintenance Figure 5:30. Removing the DIMM Module (2 of 2) 3. Push the clips outwards. Figure 5:29. DIMM Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 5-11 1. Locate the DIMM module (see Figure 5:10, page 5-12). 2.
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Connect the memory module connector to lock the clips in place. Figure 5:32. Service and Maintenance 5-26 Push down the memory module to the mainboard connector. Installing the DIMM Module (1 of 2) 3. Install the base door (see Base Door Installation on page 5-13). DIMM Module Installation 1. Figure 5:31. Installing the DIMM Module (2 of 2) 2.
Connect the memory module connector to lock the clips in place. Figure 5:32. Service and Maintenance 5-26 Push down the memory module to the mainboard connector. Installing the DIMM Module (1 of 2) 3. Install the base door (see Base Door Installation on page 5-13). DIMM Module Installation 1. Figure 5:31. Installing the DIMM Module (2 of 2) 2.
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Vendor Type Description Part No. 60024207 KINGSTON-FAR EAST NB CHIPSET SO4GBIII Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 4GB ACR512X64D3S16C11G LF+HF 256*8 38nm KN.4GB07.003 10001067 INTEL HM70 NB Chipset Intel CS HM70 Chief River KI....
Vendor Type Description Part No. 60024207 KINGSTON-FAR EAST NB CHIPSET SO4GBIII Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 4GB ACR512X64D3S16C11G LF+HF 256*8 38nm KN.4GB07.003 10001067 INTEL HM70 NB Chipset Intel CS HM70 Chief River KI....