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... 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Multi-in-1 card reader Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
... 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Multi-in-1 card reader Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 5 4 3 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 5 4 3 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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... x 8.22 x 1.12/1.36 inches) 1.72 kg (3.79 lbs.) (non-3G SKU) 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Communication • • • • • Audio • • • • • ...-Channel SDRAM support Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/...
... x 8.22 x 1.12/1.36 inches) 1.72 kg (3.79 lbs.) (non-3G SKU) 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Communication • • • • • Audio • • • • • ...-Channel SDRAM support Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/...
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...you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. v For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service...part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of this information and the product it will NOT be noted in...
...you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. v For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service...part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of this information and the product it will NOT be noted in...
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...* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 •...support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/ 1800/1900 MHz)*...
...* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 •...support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/ 1800/1900 MHz)*...
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... No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon HDMI Right View Item External display (VGA) port DC-in jack USB 2.0 port Power button / indicator Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). external monitor, LCD projector). Only one card can operate at any given time.
... No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon HDMI Right View Item External display (VGA) port DC-in jack USB 2.0 port Power button / indicator Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). external monitor, LCD projector). Only one card can operate at any given time.
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... even after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Releases the battery for removal. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of...) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 1 6 2 5 4 3 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening...
... even after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Releases the battery for removal. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of...) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 1 6 2 5 4 3 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening...
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... Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B 9A300 Capacity 500 (GB) Bytes per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Module Combination Specification • Processor host bus .... • PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs). • ACPI Power Management Logic Support. Specification 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB for connection between GMCH and ICH9M. Specification ICH9M SFF BGA 676 balls • Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for...
... Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B 9A300 Capacity 500 (GB) Bytes per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Module Combination Specification • Processor host bus .... • PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs). • ACPI Power Management Logic Support. Specification 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB for connection between GMCH and ICH9M. Specification ICH9M SFF BGA 676 balls • Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for...
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...8226; Complies with MultiMedia Card (MMC) specification up to ver. 4.2 • Complies with Memory Stick (MS) specification up to ver. 1.43 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO (MS_Pro) specification up to ver. 1.03 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO-HG (MS PRO-HG) specification up to ver. 1.01 • Complies with... Memory Stick Interface Guideline for PC peripheral devices with Memory Stick Slot ver. 1.16-00 • Complies with xD-Picture Card (xD) specification up to version 1.2 • USB 2.0 • 3.3V ...
...8226; Complies with MultiMedia Card (MMC) specification up to ver. 4.2 • Complies with Memory Stick (MS) specification up to ver. 1.43 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO (MS_Pro) specification up to ver. 1.03 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO-HG (MS PRO-HG) specification up to ver. 1.01 • Complies with... Memory Stick Interface Guideline for PC peripheral devices with Memory Stick Slot ver. 1.16-00 • Complies with xD-Picture Card (xD) specification up to version 1.2 • USB 2.0 • 3.3V ...
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Item Specifications Interface Antenna USB 2.0 1 x 2 Embedded Controller Item Specifications Chipset Features Winbond WPCE775LA0DG • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support. • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC. • Up to 95 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events (...
Item Specifications Interface Antenna USB 2.0 1 x 2 Embedded Controller Item Specifications Chipset Features Winbond WPCE775LA0DG • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support. • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC. • Up to 95 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events (...
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...screen above is the help for your reference only. Settings in this screen. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. The table below describes the ... to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Enables, disables the system boot from 0...
...screen above is the help for your reference only. Settings in this screen. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. The table below describes the ... to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Enables, disables the system boot from 0...
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Set the computer to boot from the USB flash disk. See "Boot" on page 29. 3. Copy the BIOS flash tool and the BIOS into a USB flash disk. 2. 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. To run the BIOS flash utility: 1. On boot-up enter at the DOS prompt: C:\> flashit.exe v3106.fd /dc /beep:2000 Chapter 2 31
Set the computer to boot from the USB flash disk. See "Boot" on page 29. 3. Copy the BIOS flash tool and the BIOS into a USB flash disk. 2. 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. To run the BIOS flash utility: 1. On boot-up enter at the DOS prompt: C:\> flashit.exe v3106.fd /dc /beep:2000 Chapter 2 31
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..., for example Notepad, to eeprom: 1. Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp...
..., for example Notepad, to eeprom: 1. Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp...
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...? No troubleshooting step Ext. No Replace external DDRAM module Replace the main board CPU Thermal Remove and Module properly No replace thermal connected? Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Chapter 4 145 Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations...
...? No troubleshooting step Ext. No Replace external DDRAM module Replace the main board CPU Thermal Remove and Module properly No replace thermal connected? Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Chapter 4 145 Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations...
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...the cables. 4. Reboot the computer. 2. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If HDD information is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page ... control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is not normal, right-click on page 34. 4. Reseat the memory modules. 7. If display size is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices...
...the cables. 4. Reboot the computer. 2. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If HDD information is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page ... control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is not normal, right-click on page 34. 4. Reseat the memory modules. 7. If display size is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices...
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... Next. f. Select Startup Repair. h. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Restart the computer and press F2 to complete the test. 8. For more information see "Online Support Information" on the Boot menu. 6. Follow the...
... Next. f. Select Startup Repair. h. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Restart the computer and press F2 to complete the test. 8. For more information see "Online Support Information" on the Boot menu. 6. Follow the...
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Post Codes These tables describe the Post Codes and components of the POST process. Cache Init Finished Memory: DEBUG_BIOS EQU 1 (Chipset\Alviso\MemoryInitAsm\IA32\IMEMORY.INC) 0x First memory check point A0 0x Enable MCHBAR 01 0x Check for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail 02 0x Verify all DIMMs are ...ECC SO-DIMMs are x8 or x16 width 07 0x Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH 08 0x Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program 09 0x Determine the smallest common TRAS for all DIMMs 10 0x Determine the smallest common TRP for all...
Post Codes These tables describe the Post Codes and components of the POST process. Cache Init Finished Memory: DEBUG_BIOS EQU 1 (Chipset\Alviso\MemoryInitAsm\IA32\IMEMORY.INC) 0x First memory check point A0 0x Enable MCHBAR 01 0x Check for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail 02 0x Verify all DIMMs are ...ECC SO-DIMMs are x8 or x16 width 07 0x Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH 08 0x Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program 09 0x Determine the smallest common TRAS for all DIMMs 10 0x Determine the smallest common TRP for all...
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...Architecture register 22 0x Program the DRAM Timing & and DRAM Control registers 23 0x Program ODT 24 0x Perform steps required before memory init 25 0x Program the receive enable reference timing control register 26 Program the DLL Timing Control Registers, RCOMP settings 0x Enable ...DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 27 0x Enable all clocks on populated rows 28 0x Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows 29 0x Perform steps required after memory init 30 Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers 0x 31 0x Setup DRAM control register for ...
...Architecture register 22 0x Program the DRAM Timing & and DRAM Control registers 23 0x Program ODT 24 0x Perform steps required before memory init 25 0x Program the receive enable reference timing control register 26 Program the DLL Timing Control Registers, RCOMP settings 0x Enable ...DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 27 0x Enable all clocks on populated rows 28 0x Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows 29 0x Perform steps required after memory init 30 Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers 0x 31 0x Setup DRAM control register for ...
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... up the APs Initialize SMM Private Data and relocate BSP SMBASE PC init begin at the stage1 Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller...
... up the APs Initialize SMM Private Data and relocate BSP SMBASE PC init begin at the stage1 Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller...
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... WXGA Glare LTN116AT01-A01 LF 200nit 8ms Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HY7YG1B1674ZM LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C-G7... N0 LF 64*16 0.055um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB ...
... WXGA Glare LTN116AT01-A01 LF 200nit 8ms Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HY7YG1B1674ZM LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C-G7... N0 LF 64*16 0.055um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB ...