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...FRU list in this service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, read the following general information. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. You must use the list provided by ...channel to provide you with further technical details. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's global product offering. General information 0 Before using this generic service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-...
...FRU list in this service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, read the following general information. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. You must use the list provided by ...channel to provide you with further technical details. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's global product offering. General information 0 Before using this generic service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-...
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CHAPTER 6 FRU List Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-5 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 9
CHAPTER 6 FRU List Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-5 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 9
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... DDR3 800/1600 MHz, 35 W) Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset System Memory 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of the computer's many features. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of ...;Discrete model: NVidia N12PGS, N12PGV UMA model: Integrated in Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / refresh rates: VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 85 ...
... DDR3 800/1600 MHz, 35 W) Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset System Memory 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of the computer's many features. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of ...;Discrete model: NVidia N12PGS, N12PGV UMA model: Integrated in Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / refresh rates: VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 85 ...
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...) application interface (API) HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage Subsystem 0 Hard disk drive 0 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader...watt/15 cc chamber/speaker size 18phi True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Optical Media Drive 0 ...
...) application interface (API) HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage Subsystem 0 Hard disk drive 0 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader...watt/15 cc chamber/speaker size 18phi True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Optical Media Drive 0 ...
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...8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ... (TBD lbs.) UMA model: TBD kg (TBD lbs.) Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
...8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ... (TBD lbs.) UMA model: TBD kg (TBD lbs.) Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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...;ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 AC4T Flat keyboard support with number key, Internet scroll key, international language support Touchpad 0 Multi-touch touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card...61548;Three USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port ...
...;ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 AC4T Flat keyboard support with number key, Internet scroll key, international language support Touchpad 0 Multi-touch touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card...61548;Three USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port ...
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... indicator Communication indicator 8 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Top View No. Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Item 6 Multi-in AC mode. Comfortable support area for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates the computerís battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is...
... indicator Communication indicator 8 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Top View No. Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Item 6 Multi-in AC mode. Comfortable support area for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates the computerís battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is...
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... display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port 5 USB 2.0 port Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Closed Rear View 0 Figure 1-2. Connects to USB 2.0 devices...
... display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port 5 USB 2.0 port Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Closed Rear View 0 Figure 1-2. Connects to USB 2.0 devices...
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... same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box...the system tray TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Application key Functions supported by Windows XP BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of Access Center This key has ...
... same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box...the system tray TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Application key Functions supported by Windows XP BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of Access Center This key has ...
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...Increases the screen brightness. + + Brightness Down D2D recovery Decreases the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 NOTE: NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: NOTE: This function varies according to the D2D recovery during POST Special Keys 0 On models that... support the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign, the symbols can be located at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hold and then press ...
...Increases the screen brightness. + + Brightness Down D2D recovery Decreases the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 NOTE: NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: NOTE: This function varies according to the D2D recovery during POST Special Keys 0 On models that... support the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign, the symbols can be located at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hold and then press ...
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H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 RAM 2 2GB 4GB Support DDR III 1066/1333MHz SDRAM memory interface design 1066/1333MHz 1.5V 240-pin SODIMM Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25 Processor Specifications Item i5-560M i5-... °C OS shut down at 92 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at 100C;
H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 RAM 2 2GB 4GB Support DDR III 1066/1333MHz SDRAM memory interface design 1066/1333MHz 1.5V 240-pin SODIMM Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25 Processor Specifications Item i5-560M i5-... °C OS shut down at 92 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at 100C;
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... 2048 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 1024 2048 3072 2048 3072 4096 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Graphics Controller Chipset Item Memory support Specification NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12PGV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
... 2048 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 1024 2048 3072 2048 3072 4096 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Graphics Controller Chipset Item Memory support Specification NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12PGV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
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... specification version 1.01 Simple boot flag specification version 2.1 System management bus specification version 2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0/2.1 support Refer to Acer BIOS specification LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Atheros AR8151L...
... specification version 1.01 Simple boot flag specification version 2.1 System management bus specification version 2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0/2.1 support Refer to Acer BIOS specification LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Atheros AR8151L...
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...350 max 324 x 192.5 x 5.2 max LVDS 45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 15 (Upper) / 30 (Lower) Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz... NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12P-GV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package Yes Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits Y Y N/A Y Y 32 bits...
...350 max 324 x 192.5 x 5.2 max LVDS 45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 15 (Upper) / 30 (Lower) Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz... NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12P-GV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package Yes Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits Y Y N/A Y Y 32 bits...
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Resolution 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module Item Controller Features Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Mini Card Item Number supported Features 16 bits Y Y 32 bits Y Y Intel Y Y Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V3.0 ...
Resolution 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module Item Controller Features Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Mini Card Item Number supported Features 16 bits Y Y 32 bits Y Y Intel Y Y Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V3.0 ...
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... feature N/A N/A Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Specification Realtek ALC271 On board Stereo Support 16/20/24bit PCM HD audio interface 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Yes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33
... feature N/A N/A Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Specification Realtek ALC271 On board Stereo Support 16/20/24bit PCM HD audio interface 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Yes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33
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Individual devices like CPU and hard disc can be power managed. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Realtek RTS5138 N/A N/A N/A Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35 OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. Also ...
Individual devices like CPU and hard disc can be power managed. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Realtek RTS5138 N/A N/A N/A Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35 OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. Also ...
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... the Issue is still not resolved, refer to be performed as possible about troubleshooting common problems associated with the verified symptom to the problem. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. General Information 0 The following procedures are designed to Online...
... the Issue is still not resolved, refer to be performed as possible about troubleshooting common problems associated with the verified symptom to the problem. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. General Information 0 The following procedures are designed to Online...
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... intervals, perform the following. 1. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Makes sure the power cable is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (refer...
... intervals, perform the following. 1. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Makes sure the power cable is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (refer...
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... 1. If the display is not running on -screen prompts. 5. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to Online Support Information. 4. Refer to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the Issue is ... the POST or video appears on adjusting the settings. Start the computer. Remove the drives (refer to Online Support Information. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking ...
... 1. If the display is not running on -screen prompts. 5. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to Online Support Information. 4. Refer to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the Issue is ... the POST or video appears on adjusting the settings. Start the computer. Remove the drives (refer to Online Support Information. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking ...