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... # 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). Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100...
... # 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). Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100...
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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. 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.
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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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...should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY have...regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides ...
...should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY have...regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides ...
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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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.... 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). Supports high definition digital video connections. No. 1 2 3 4 Icon 1 2 3 4 56 Item Multi-in-1 card reader Headphones/ speaker...
.... 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). Supports high definition digital video connections. No. 1 2 3 4 Icon 1 2 3 4 56 Item Multi-in-1 card reader Headphones/ speaker...
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... the lock into the notch and turn the key 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...
... the lock into the notch and turn the key 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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...(LPC) interface. • 6 PCIe ports. Features Item South Bridge Specifications Item Chipset Package Features System Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Specifications Hitachi HTS545032B 9A300 Hitachi HTS545025B 9A300 320 250 Hitachi HTS545016B...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 ...
...(LPC) interface. • 6 PCIe ports. Features Item South Bridge Specifications Item Chipset Package Features System Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Specifications Hitachi HTS545032B 9A300 Hitachi HTS545025B 9A300 320 250 Hitachi HTS545016B...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 ...
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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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... or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 Valid range is the help for your reference only. Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. The function allows the... Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Information M a i n InsydelH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [13:52:10] [10/06/2009] 2048 MB [64MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
... or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 Valid range is the help for your reference only. Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. The function allows the... Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Information M a i n InsydelH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [13:52:10] [10/06/2009] 2048 MB [64MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
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See "Boot" on page 29. 3. On boot-up enter at the DOS prompt: C:\> flashit.exe v3106.fd /dc /beep:2000 Chapter 2 31 Copy the BIOS flash tool and the BIOS into a USB flash disk. 2. To run the BIOS flash utility: 1. Set the computer to boot from the USB flash disk. 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.
See "Boot" on page 29. 3. On boot-up enter at the DOS prompt: C:\> flashit.exe v3106.fd /dc /beep:2000 Chapter 2 31 Copy the BIOS flash tool and the BIOS into a USB flash disk. 2. To run the BIOS flash utility: 1. Set the computer to boot from the USB flash disk. 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.
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...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 Acer... Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown...
...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 Acer... Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC information to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown...
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... the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Chapter 4 145 Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by checking at least one at a time to No Power Power On ? Go to correct the...
... the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Chapter 4 145 Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by checking at least one at a time to No Power Power On ? Go to correct the...
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... view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on page 165. 10. Readjust if necessary. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is ...correct the problem. 1. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Minimize or close all Windows. Check the Device Manager to the previous version if updated. 7. See the User Manual for instructions on ...
... view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on page 165. 10. Readjust if necessary. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is ...correct the problem. 1. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Minimize or close all Windows. Check the Device Manager to the previous version if updated. 7. See the User Manual for instructions on ...
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... 4 If the Issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. h. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from the list and click Next.
... 4 If the Issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. h. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from the list and click Next.
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... Verify all 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... period for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail 02 0x Verify all DIMMs 13 Chapter 4 155 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 all DIMMs are DDR or DDR2 and unbuffered 03 0x...
... Verify all 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... period for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail 02 0x Verify all DIMMs 13 Chapter 4 155 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 all DIMMs are DDR or DDR2 and unbuffered 03 0x...
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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 ...