Aspire 2430/2930 Series User's Guide - EN
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... WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD) 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio...ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
... WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD) 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio...ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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...and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 ...dummy card 45 Removing the SD dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Drive Module 52 Removing the DIMM Modules 54 Main Unit Disassembly Process 55 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 55 VII
...and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 ...dummy card 45 Removing the SD dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Drive Module 52 Removing the DIMM Modules 54 Main Unit Disassembly Process 55 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 55 VII
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... the LED Board 117 Replacing the Speaker Module 117 Replacing the Keyboard 118 Replacing the Switch Cover 119 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 120 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the ODD Module 122 Replacing the Lower Covers 122 VIII
... the LED Board 117 Replacing the Speaker Module 117 Replacing the Keyboard 118 Replacing the Switch Cover 119 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 120 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the ODD Module 122 Replacing the Lower Covers 122 VIII
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...GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Dolby®-optimized 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...
...GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Dolby®-optimized 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...
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...the status of wireless LAN communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Enables/disables the wireless function... Launch Manager to start the application. To set to -read status indicators. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicators The computer has several...
...the status of wireless LAN communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Enables/disables the wireless function... Launch Manager to start the application. To set to -read status indicators. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicators The computer has several...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi 5K250-250 5K250-160 Capacity (MB) 250, 160 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4, 3 Drive Format Disks 2, 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec, ...177;5% WD WD3200BEVT WD1600BEVT 320, 160 512 4, 2 2, 1 5400 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-...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi 5K250-250 5K250-160 Capacity (MB) 250, 160 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4, 3 Drive Format Disks 2, 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec, ...177;5% WD WD3200BEVT WD1600BEVT 320, 160 512 4, 2 2, 1 5400 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-...
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... Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to boot the system. Chapter 2 25 Settings in this screen. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time...
... Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to boot the system. Chapter 2 25 Settings in this screen. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time...
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... Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 33 USB FDD : 5. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 6. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Press to move it up the list. USB HDD : 2. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the...
... Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 33 USB FDD : 5. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 6. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Press to move it up the list. USB HDD : 2. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the...
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Remove the HDD2 cover. Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of it or placing heavy objects on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of the chassis. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it . 50 Chapter 3 Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. Step HDD Module Size M3*5 Quantity 3 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3.
Remove the HDD2 cover. Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of it or placing heavy objects on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of the chassis. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it . 50 Chapter 3 Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. Step HDD Module Size M3*5 Quantity 3 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3.
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Replace the four screws (two on each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. 3. Replace the three securing screws. 120 Chapter 3 Replace the HDD in the carrier as shown. 4. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Slide the HDD in the bay as shown. 2.
Replace the four screws (two on each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. 3. Replace the three securing screws. 120 Chapter 3 Replace the HDD in the carrier as shown. 4. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Slide the HDD in the bay as shown. 2.
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... for the system board in loop mode at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. FRU replacement should be...
... for the system board in loop mode at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. FRU replacement should be...