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... written permission of Intel Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose.... in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic, ...
... written permission of Intel Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose.... in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic, ...
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IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Security 32 Power...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Security 32 Power...
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...Mouse Failure 155 Other Failures 155 Intermittent Problems 156 Undetermined Problems 156 POST Codes Tables 157 Sec 157 Memory 157 BDS & Specific action 158 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each SmmDriver entry point... by Crisis Disk 166 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series FRU List 169 Screw List 175 Model Definition and Configuration 176 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series 176 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows® ...
...Mouse Failure 155 Other Failures 155 Intermittent Problems 156 Undetermined Problems 156 POST Codes Tables 157 Sec 157 Memory 157 BDS & Specific action 158 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each SmmDriver entry point... by Crisis Disk 166 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series FRU List 169 Screw List 175 Model Definition and Configuration 176 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series 176 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDRIII 800/1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with two... built-in stereo speakers True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with * denote only selected models.
...double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDRIII 800/1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with two... built-in stereo speakers True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with * denote only selected models.
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Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
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... information) Intel Cantiga GM-800/1066MHz FSB supported Intel Cantiga PM-800/1066MHz FSB supported ICH9-M Micro uPGA-478 Package Refer to table below Processor Specifications Processor # CPU Speed Cores T1600 1.66 GHz 2 T6400 2.0 GHz 2 T6600 2.2 GHz 2 P7450 2.13 GHz 2 T4200 2.4 GHz 2 Bus Speed 667 ...MB 3 MB 2 MB 3 MB 2 MB Package uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA Core Voltage Acer P/N KC.16001.CMT KC.64001.DTP KC.66001.DTP KC.74501.DPP KC.42001.DTP System Board Major Chips Item Specifications Core logic Intel Cantiga PM45 / GM45 (667/800/1066MHz FSB supported) ICH9-M VGA •...
... information) Intel Cantiga GM-800/1066MHz FSB supported Intel Cantiga PM-800/1066MHz FSB supported ICH9-M Micro uPGA-478 Package Refer to table below Processor Specifications Processor # CPU Speed Cores T1600 1.66 GHz 2 T6400 2.0 GHz 2 T6600 2.2 GHz 2 P7450 2.13 GHz 2 T4200 2.4 GHz 2 Bus Speed 667 ...MB 3 MB 2 MB 3 MB 2 MB Package uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA Core Voltage Acer P/N KC.16001.CMT KC.64001.DTP KC.66001.DTP KC.74501.DPP KC.42001.DTP System Board Major Chips Item Specifications Core logic Intel Cantiga PM45 / GM45 (667/800/1066MHz FSB supported) ICH9-M VGA •...
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Item BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size Supported Protocols BIOS Password control Specification V0.09 Flash ROM 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 ...
Item BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size Supported Protocols BIOS Password control Specification V0.09 Flash ROM 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 ...
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On above specifications Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB ... DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package Cache VGA Memory Memory module combinations Onboard 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB Specifications 8 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) DDR III Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin DDR III-800/1066 SO-DIMM...
On above specifications Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB ... DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package Cache VGA Memory Memory module combinations Onboard 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB Specifications 8 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) DDR III Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin DDR III-800/1066 SO-DIMM...
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...ST9250827AS Capacity 250 (MB) Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal 778 transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data 300 transfer rate (Mbytes/...sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specifications Seagate ST9500325AS Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX 320, 160 500 320, 250, 160 512 512 512 4, 2 4 4, 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 ...
...ST9250827AS Capacity 250 (MB) Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal 778 transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data 300 transfer rate (Mbytes/...sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specifications Seagate ST9500325AS Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX 320, 160 500 320, 250, 160 512 512 512 4, 2 4 4, 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 ...
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Super-Multi Combo Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Philips DS-8A2S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec 2MB ...
Super-Multi Combo Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Philips DS-8A2S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec 2MB ...
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... 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo- • DVD-RAM: 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver. Super-Multi Combo Module (continued) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT10N With CD Diskette...
... 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo- • DVD-RAM: 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver. Super-Multi Combo Module (continued) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT10N With CD Diskette...
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...Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 4.5 MB 11...), Taiyo- Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media...
...Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 4.5 MB 11...), Taiyo- Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media...
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Typ. LCD 14" Item Specification Vendor/model name • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 • AUO B140XW01 • LG LP140WH1 • CMO N140B6 - Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 10 ...
Typ. LCD 14" Item Specification Vendor/model name • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 • AUO B140XW01 • LG LP140WH1 • CMO N140B6 - Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 10 ...
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... number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Yes Specification Specification Media Card Reader Type Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or option Mono or Stereo Internal Microphone ...Internal speaker/ Quantity JMICRON JMB385 6-in-1 Card Reader Specification REALTEK ALC888S-VC Onboard Specification Stereo AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum 2 * 4 Ohm 2W Main Speakers LAN Item Type Features Specification ATHEROS AR8121 for GIGA LAN 10/100/1000 MHz CIR Item Type...
... number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Yes Specification Specification Media Card Reader Type Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or option Mono or Stereo Internal Microphone ...Internal speaker/ Quantity JMICRON JMB385 6-in-1 Card Reader Specification REALTEK ALC888S-VC Onboard Specification Stereo AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum 2 * 4 Ohm 2W Main Speakers LAN Item Type Features Specification ATHEROS AR8121 for GIGA LAN 10/100/1000 MHz CIR Item Type...
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... during POST to different models. The default parameter of screen). NOTE: You can also press F10 to enter Setup message is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Press F2 to "disabled". In this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly...
... during POST to different models. The default parameter of screen). NOTE: You can also press F10 to enter Setup message is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Press F2 to "disabled". In this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly...
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... the computer. 4. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2.
... the computer. 4. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2.
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... remove the cover to inspect the connections to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. NOTE: Check that...
... remove the cover to inspect the connections to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. NOTE: Check that...
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... register for normal operation and enable Enable RCOMP Clear DRAM initialization bit in the SB Initialization Sequence Completed, program graphic clocks Program Thermal Throttling BDS & Specific action: Code 0x00 0x12 0x13 0x21 0x27 0x28 0x50 0x51 0x58 0x5A 0x79 0x7A 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB8...
... register for normal operation and enable Enable RCOMP Clear DRAM initialization bit in the SB Initialization Sequence Completed, program graphic clocks Program Thermal Throttling BDS & Specific action: Code 0x00 0x12 0x13 0x21 0x27 0x28 0x50 0x51 0x58 0x5A 0x79 0x7A 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB8...