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... and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further... technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability...
... and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further... technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability...
Acer Aspire 6920 / 6920G Notebook Service Guide
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... • Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection. • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • Mobile Intel® GM965/PM965 Express Chipset (for digital speakers • Built-in stereo...
... • Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection. • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • Mobile Intel® GM965/PM965 Express Chipset (for digital speakers • Built-in stereo...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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...table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Slot... 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 32 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB Chapter 1 Chipset ...
...table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Slot... 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 32 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB Chapter 1 Chipset ...
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... TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P HLDS 8X GSA-T20N With CD Diskette Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Support disc formats Loading mechanism Chapter 1 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD...
... TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P HLDS 8X GSA-T20N With CD Diskette Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Support disc formats Loading mechanism Chapter 1 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD...
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...Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Item Chipset Video Memory Item Chipset USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location 36 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification ... 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; three on the left side;
...Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Item Chipset Video Memory Item Chipset USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location 36 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification ... 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; three on the left side;
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...are the default and suggested parameter settings. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 52 Chapter 2 Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). ...Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or ...
...are the default and suggested parameter settings. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 52 Chapter 2 Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). ...Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or ...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to run the ... run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to run the ... run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required...
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... from the notebook. 5. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card. 66 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/ System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU Removing the HDD 1. Removing the Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card and System ...
... from the notebook. 5. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card. 66 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/ System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU Removing the HDD 1. Removing the Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card and System ...
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... check that power is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the ...the test items. 3. Press F2 in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and...
... check that power is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the ...the test items. 3. Press F2 in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. This index can also ...
Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. This index can also ...
Acer Aspire 6920 / 6920G Notebook Service Guide
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CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "...
CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "...
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... and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error - Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 80.
... and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error - Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 80.
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... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
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... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
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... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
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... board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer.
... board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer.
User Guide
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.../data modem 61 Built-in network feature 62 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 63 ExpressCard 64 Installing memory 65 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 66 BIOS utility 69 Boot sequence 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password...
.../data modem 61 Built-in network feature 62 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 63 ExpressCard 64 Installing memory 65 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 66 BIOS utility 69 Boot sequence 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password...
User Guide
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21 Base view English # Icon Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
21 Base view English # Icon Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
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... • Display • TV-tuner • (for selected models) Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 16" HD or 16" FHD (for selected models) Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T Mobile Intel®... Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 385 (W) x 275 (D) x 43.6/39.3 (H) mm (15.13 x 10.81 x 1.71/1.55 ...
... • Display • TV-tuner • (for selected models) Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 16" HD or 16" FHD (for selected models) Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T Mobile Intel®... Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 385 (W) x 275 (D) x 43.6/39.3 (H) mm (15.13 x 10.81 x 1.71/1.55 ...