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... cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to extend the functionality of customer machines. The list provided by your regional Acer office must be used to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be noted in...not covered in this generic service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to the basic configuration for Acer global product offering. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. General ...
... cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to extend the functionality of customer machines. The list provided by your regional Acer office must be used to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be noted in...not covered in this generic service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to the basic configuration for Acer global product offering. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. General ...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and ... Major Chips 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 1
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and ... Major Chips 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 1
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control ... 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 BD...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control ... 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 BD...
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...® Celeron® processor P4600 (2 MB L3 cache, 2 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Aspire 5733 0 i3-370M/i3-380M/i3-390M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/2.66, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 ...-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 ...
...® Celeron® processor P4600 (2 MB L3 cache, 2 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Aspire 5733 0 i3-370M/i3-380M/i3-390M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/2.66, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 ...-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 ...
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Graphics 0 Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / ...6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet, Wake...
Graphics 0 Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / ...6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet, Wake...
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lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Base View No Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch/ Releases the battery for removal. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Base View No Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch/ Releases the battery for removal. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
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... OFF=72 °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 104 °C;
... OFF=72 °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 104 °C;
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Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 0 512 512 512 512 512 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface ... Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 512 1024 1536 2560 4608 1024 1536 2048 3072 5120 2048 2560 3072 4096 6144 4096 4608 5120 6144 8192...
Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 0 512 512 512 512 512 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface ... Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 512 1024 1536 2560 4608 1024 1536 2048 3072 5120 2048 2560 3072 4096 6144 4096 4608 5120 6144 8192...
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... Specifications and Configurations 1-29 Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT32N LF/SONY Super-Multi Drive DL 8X...
... Specifications and Configurations 1-29 Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT32N LF/SONY Super-Multi Drive DL 8X...
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...) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations BD Drive Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specifications PLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL DS-4E1S LF/HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm...
...) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations BD Drive Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specifications PLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL DS-4E1S LF/HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm...
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VRAM (not available in this model) Item Chipset N/A Memory size N/A Interface N/A Specification USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification USB 2.0 EHCI 3 one at the left side, ...
VRAM (not available in this model) Item Chipset N/A Memory size N/A Interface N/A Specification USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification USB 2.0 EHCI 3 one at the left side, ...
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...; Amber blinking - Discharging state System DMA Specification Legacy Mode Power Management DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Available for ExpressCard DMA6 Not Assigned DMA7 Not Assigned *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
...; Amber blinking - Discharging state System DMA Specification Legacy Mode Power Management DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Available for ExpressCard DMA6 Not Assigned DMA7 Not Assigned *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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...HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Date BIOS system date Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Total memory available N/A Memory Video Available memory for the hour field. BIOS Main Parameter Description Format/Option System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . Information Main ...InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [00:52:01] [05/27/2010] [xxxx MB] [x MB] [...
...HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Date BIOS system date Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Total memory available N/A Memory Video Available memory for the hour field. BIOS Main Parameter Description Format/Option System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . Information Main ...InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [00:52:01] [05/27/2010] [xxxx MB] [x MB] [...
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.... NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function. Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run BIOS Flash. 1. Use the Flash utility to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install... memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Boot system from bootable USB HDD. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available...
.... NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function. Refer to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run BIOS Flash. 1. Use the Flash utility to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install... memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Boot system from bootable USB HDD. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available...
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... to highlight a boot device. 4. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (max...To use the Boot Manager, perform the following steps: 1. Start the computer. 2. Boot to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). At the prompt, enter dmitools with installed hardware components before sending information to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Boot Manager Dialog 3....
... to highlight a boot device. 4. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (max...To use the Boot Manager, perform the following steps: 1. Start the computer. 2. Boot to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). At the prompt, enter dmitools with installed hardware components before sending information to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Boot Manager Dialog 3....
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The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: 0 dmitools /r Output: 0 Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): xxxx Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): xxxxx xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-...
The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: 0 dmitools /r Output: 0 Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): xxxx Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): xxxxx xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-...
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... If the video appears abnormal, perform the following, one until the failure point is still not resolved, refer to its highest level. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove any... memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Adjust the brightness to Online Support Information. 8. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. 7. Remove the drives...
... If the video appears abnormal, perform the following, one until the failure point is still not resolved, refer to its highest level. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove any... memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Adjust the brightness to Online Support Information. 8. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. 7. Remove the drives...
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... Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to Maintenance Flowchart) Troubleshooting 4-21 Confirm all...
... Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to Maintenance Flowchart) Troubleshooting 4-21 Confirm all...
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...7C HECI Initialization PEI_WATCHDOG_INIT* PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting Table 4-4. PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start...Description SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM test SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO* SEC 08 Tune CPU frequency ratio to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for Normal boot. Table 4-3.
...7C HECI Initialization PEI_WATCHDOG_INIT* PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting Table 4-4. PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start...Description SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM test SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO* SEC 08 Tune CPU frequency ratio to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for Normal boot. Table 4-3.
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... Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for S3 resume S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1 Get S3 resume required data from memory S3_SWITCH_STACK PEI C2 Start to use memory during S3 resume S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for physical memory during S3 resume S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 Start to restore system configuration...
... Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for S3 resume S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1 Get S3 resume required data from memory S3_SWITCH_STACK PEI C2 Start to use memory during S3 resume S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for physical memory during S3 resume S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 Start to restore system configuration...