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... contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). 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. ...of customer machines. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office must be noted in this printed service guide. If, for Acer global product offering. These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. iv...
... contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). 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. ...of customer machines. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office must be noted in this printed service guide. If, for Acer global product offering. These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. iv...
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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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...380M/i3-390M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/2.66, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Aspire 5733Z 0 Intel® Pentium® processor P6200/P6300 (3 MB L3 cache, 2.13/2.27 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel®...-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 ...
...380M/i3-390M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/2.66, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Aspire 5733Z 0 Intel® Pentium® processor P6200/P6300 (3 MB L3 cache, 2.13/2.27 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel®...-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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Base View Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 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. lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
Base View Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 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. lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
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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; H/W shut...
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; H/W shut...
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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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... by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29 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...
... by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29 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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... (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - 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...
... (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - 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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... solid on - 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 Battery charging...
... solid on - 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 Battery charging...
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...Format: 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. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to 23.REDUCE /INCREASE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit... 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] [Enabled] ...
...Format: 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. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to 23.REDUCE /INCREASE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit... 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] [Enabled] ...
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... NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. Copy Flash utilities to run BIOS Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs ... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. System Utilities 2-15 NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to bootable USB HDD. 3. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: If...
... NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. Copy Flash utilities to run BIOS Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs ... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. System Utilities 2-15 NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to bootable USB HDD. 3. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: If...
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...shown. (Figure 2-21) Figure 2-21. 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. ... of the following : 1. Start the computer. 2. Use the and keys to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to highlight a boot device. 4. To use the Boot Manager, ...
...shown. (Figure 2-21) Figure 2-21. 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. ... of the following : 1. Start the computer. 2. Use the and keys to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to highlight a boot device. 4. To use the Boot Manager, ...
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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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... Display Settings. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 9. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Remove the drives (Refer to Online Support Information. 8. Disconnect power and all Windows. ...Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting Reseat the memory modules. 10. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the...
... Display Settings. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 9. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Remove the drives (Refer to Online Support Information. 8. Disconnect power and all Windows. ...Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting Reseat the memory modules. 10. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the...
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... steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 7. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Restore system and file settings...
... steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 7. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Restore system and file settings...
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... Code 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. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) ... PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting Platform dependence. 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...
... Code 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. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) ... PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting Platform dependence. 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...
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... Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for physical memory during S3 resume S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 Start to restore system configuration S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT PEI C5 ... system configuration in SMM S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK PEI CA Restore system configuration in SMM complete S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR PEI CB Back to use memory during S3 resume S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for S3 resume S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1 Get S3 resume required data ...
... Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for physical memory during S3 resume S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 Start to restore system configuration S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT PEI C5 ... system configuration in SMM S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK PEI CA Restore system configuration in SMM complete S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR PEI CB Back to use memory during S3 resume S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for S3 resume S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1 Get S3 resume required data ...