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...Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or ...for any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of all necessary servicing, ...
...Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or ...for any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of all necessary servicing, ...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of dedicated VRAM supporting TurboCache™ (for digital speakers • Built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1 Platform and memroy • Intel...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of dedicated VRAM supporting TurboCache™ (for digital speakers • Built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1 Platform and memroy • Intel...
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Chapter 1 17 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
Chapter 1 17 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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Acer eSettings Management also: 26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: 26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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• Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for your system. Windows Mobility Center Chapter 1 27
• Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for your system. Windows Mobility Center Chapter 1 27
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.... Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks...
.... Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks...
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...1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 6MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 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 Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Intel PM965 / Intel GM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and ...
...1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 6MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 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 Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Intel PM965 / Intel GM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and ...
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...Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol PCI-E Giga LAN connector type LAN connector location Features 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB Specification ATHEROS_AR8121 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Modem Interface Item Data modem...Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification Specification Built-in ICH8M 540 Mbps 33 USB 2.0 USB Item Chipset Data throughput Chapter 1 Specification Built-in ICH8M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth...
...Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol PCI-E Giga LAN connector type LAN connector location Features 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB Specification ATHEROS_AR8121 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Modem Interface Item Data modem...Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification Specification Built-in ICH8M 540 Mbps 33 USB 2.0 USB Item Chipset Data throughput Chapter 1 Specification Built-in ICH8M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth...
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...34 Chapter 1 Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Protocol Interface 802.11AGN PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS541680J9SA00 WD WD800BEVS-22RST0 Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX HGST HTS541612J9SA00 WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0 TOSHIBA MK1637GSX SEAGATE ST9160821AS HGST HTS541616J9SA00 WD WD1600BEVS... Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and HGST 4 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface SATA Max.
...34 Chapter 1 Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Protocol Interface 802.11AGN PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS541680J9SA00 WD WD800BEVS-22RST0 Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX HGST HTS541612J9SA00 WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0 TOSHIBA MK1637GSX SEAGATE ST9160821AS HGST HTS541616J9SA00 WD WD1600BEVS... Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and HGST 4 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface SATA Max.
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... Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 100 MB/Sec. 100 MB/Sec. 100 MB/Sec. 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-SuperMulti Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P HLDS 8X GSA-T20N With CD Diskette Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:Max 10.8Mbytes...
... Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 100 MB/Sec. 100 MB/Sec. 100 MB/Sec. 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-SuperMulti Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P HLDS 8X GSA-T20N With CD Diskette Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:Max 10.8Mbytes...
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... or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2(3W speakers) DMA channel 0 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Acer MXM compatible Specification Acer MXM compatible Specification Built-in Stereo 24 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio...Item Chipset USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location 36 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Realtek ALC889X Built-in ICH8M 2 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the right side Chapter 1 three on the left side;
... or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2(3W speakers) DMA channel 0 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Acer MXM compatible Specification Acer MXM compatible Specification Built-in Stereo 24 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio...Item Chipset USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location 36 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Realtek ALC889X Built-in ICH8M 2 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the right side Chapter 1 three on the left side;
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...control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Express Card Interface Item Express card controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Interface Specification Built-in ICH8M 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm One Left Side PCI Express System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 CardReader... MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller ...
...control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Express Card Interface Item Express card controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Interface Specification Built-in ICH8M 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm One Left Side PCI Express System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 CardReader... MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller ...
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Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 ...Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight(g) Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Specification Samsung LTN160AT01-A01 16.0 inches 353.45(H) x 198.72(V) mm 1366x768 WXGA 0.25875 (H) x 0.25875(V) mm R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 300 ...
Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 ...Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight(g) Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Specification Samsung LTN160AT01-A01 16.0 inches 353.45(H) x 198.72(V) mm 1366x768 WXGA 0.25875 (H) x 0.25875(V) mm R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 300 ...
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... Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification TDK N/A 9~20V 360mA (max) 710V (1800V for kick off) 6.5mA (max) 58 KHz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush... current Efficiency Specification 100V AC to 240V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.5A 50A@115VAC 100A@230VAC 85% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode ...
... Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification TDK N/A 9~20V 360mA (max) 710V (1800V for kick off) 6.5mA (max) 58 KHz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush... current Efficiency Specification 100V AC to 240V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.5A 50A@115VAC 100A@230VAC 85% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode ...
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... boot options. Boot Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the system. Security Provides security settings of screen during POST. Read this carefully when making changes to save CMOS setting and exit...
... boot options. Boot Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the system. Security Provides security settings of screen during POST. Read this carefully when making changes to save CMOS setting and exit...