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... line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Only one card can operate at any given time. Microphone-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). 8 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD...
... line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Only one card can operate at any given time. Microphone-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). 8 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
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...* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator ...system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion...
...* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator ...system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion...
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...regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this information and the product..., your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. Preface Before using...
...regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this information and the product..., your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. Preface Before using...
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...® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Graphics •... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
...® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Graphics •... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
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... Accepts input from external microphones. Adjust the volume of the computer's functions and components. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Note: Push ... Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Line-in...
... Accepts input from external microphones. Adjust the volume of the computer's functions and components. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Note: Push ... Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Line-in...
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... Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Chapter 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View No. 1 2 Bottom View Item Kensington lock...cool, even after prolonged use . Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security ...
... Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Chapter 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View No. 1 2 Bottom View Item Kensington lock...cool, even after prolonged use . Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security ...
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... Intel Montevina Centrino/PDC/Celeron Intel GL40+ICH9-M • 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 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above...
... Intel Montevina Centrino/PDC/Celeron Intel GL40+ICH9-M • 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 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above...
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... 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 maximum 5V ±5% Super Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained...
... 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 maximum 5V ±5% Super Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained...
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... Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage 4.5 MB SATA Applicable media types: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) BD-R (Single and Dual...
... Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage 4.5 MB SATA Applicable media types: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) BD-R (Single and Dual...
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... Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 • DMI... vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB-
... Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 • DMI... vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB-
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... Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) KBC Chipset Features Item Memory Card Reader Chipset Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features Modem Chipset Features Item Item Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset...
... Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) KBC Chipset Features Item Memory Card Reader Chipset Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features Modem Chipset Features Item Item Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset...
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... server). Actual values may differ. Format: HH:MM:SS hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Date Sets the system date. VGA Memory size=32 MB N/A Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Option: Disabled ... function. Main The Main screen allows the user to set to disable or auto. Video Memory Shows the video memory size. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. N/A Memory size is the help for your reference only. Chapter 2 25 The function allows the user...
... server). Actual values may differ. Format: HH:MM:SS hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Date Sets the system date. VGA Memory size=32 MB N/A Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Option: Disabled ... function. Main The Main screen allows the user to set to disable or auto. Video Memory Shows the video memory size. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. N/A Memory size is the help for your reference only. Chapter 2 25 The function allows the user...
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... • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 27 Submenu Items • 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 •...
... • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 27 Submenu Items • 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 •...
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... required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Press F2 during boot to Memory). DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted... flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility. Use the Phlash utility to position 1. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash...
... required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Press F2 during boot to Memory). DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted... flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility. Use the Phlash utility to position 1. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash...
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Remove the WLAN cover as shown. Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. Carefully open the Memory Cover. Chapter 3 47 WLAN Cover 3. Remove the Battery Pack. Memory Cover 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers.
Remove the WLAN cover as shown. Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. Carefully open the Memory Cover. Chapter 3 47 WLAN Cover 3. Remove the Battery Pack. Memory Cover 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers.
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Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory Cover. NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Remove the Battery Pack. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Removing the WLAN Module 1.
Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory Cover. NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Remove the Battery Pack. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Removing the WLAN Module 1.
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IMPORTANT:It is advisable to release the latches on page 47. Remove the Memory Cover. Use a pry to use a plastic pry during this procedure. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 54 Chapter 3
IMPORTANT:It is advisable to release the latches on page 47. Remove the Memory Cover. Use a pry to use a plastic pry during this procedure. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 54 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 3. Removing the Antenna 1. Remove the WLAN Module. Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Tilt the computer on page 47. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Remove the Keyboard. Remove the Memory Cover.
See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 3. Removing the Antenna 1. Remove the WLAN Module. Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Tilt the computer on page 47. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Remove the Keyboard. Remove the Memory Cover.
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Turn the ODD Module around and secure the bracket with the two screws, as shown. 4. Replace the single securing screw. Tighten the two securing screws. 122 Chapter 3 Insert the ODD module into the module as shown. 2. Replacing the ODD Module 1. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Insert the bezel into the bay as provided. 3.
Turn the ODD Module around and secure the bracket with the two screws, as shown. 4. Replace the single securing screw. Tighten the two securing screws. 122 Chapter 3 Insert the ODD module into the module as shown. 2. Replacing the ODD Module 1. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Insert the bezel into the bay as provided. 3.