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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded ... keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 36...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded ... keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 36...
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..., high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD2), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 (Aspire 5251/5551) • ATI Mobility...
..., high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD2), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 (Aspire 5251/5551) • ATI Mobility...
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...(Aspire 5251/5551/5551G) Storage Subsystem • 160/250/320/500/640 GB or larger hard disk drive • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Audio Two built-in Acer ...Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Optical Media Drive • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (Aspire 5251): • Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, ...
...(Aspire 5251/5551/5551G) Storage Subsystem • 160/250/320/500/640 GB or larger hard disk drive • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Audio Two built-in Acer ...Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Optical Media Drive • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (Aspire 5251): • Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, ...
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...Core Processor 2500 MHz ST9250315AS 5VC8CXKX Slimtype DVD A DS8A2SH V0. 17T01 ATI VER0.12. 017. 000. 000. 034815 123456789 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Acer AE088D61-0B71-782C-94D7-705AB6401288 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu...Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the computer hardware information. Displays system BIOS version. Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are...
...Core Processor 2500 MHz ST9250315AS 5VC8CXKX Slimtype DVD A DS8A2SH V0. 17T01 ATI VER0.12. 017. 000. 000. 034815 123456789 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Acer AE088D61-0B71-782C-94D7-705AB6401288 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu...Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the computer hardware information. Displays system BIOS version. Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are...
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... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to .... For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to -date information available on your regional Acer office on the printed Service Guide. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should check the... channel. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list of Aspire 5251/5551G/5551.
... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to .... For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to -date information available on your regional Acer office on the printed Service Guide. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should check the... channel. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list of Aspire 5251/5551G/5551.
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Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 No. Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 USB Board 5 Card Reader Board 6 Thermal Module 7 Lower Cover Acer P/N 162 Chapter 6
Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 No. Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 USB Board 5 Card Reader Board 6 Thermal Module 7 Lower Cover Acer P/N 162 Chapter 6
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Refer to the Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Appendix B 187 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment.
Refer to the Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Appendix B 187 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment.