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... passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • System memory • • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • ...-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* LAN: Fast Ethernet;
... passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • System memory • • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • ...-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* LAN: Fast Ethernet;
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Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. English 11 I/O interface Environment • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • ...
Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. English 11 I/O interface Environment • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • ...
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...a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of merchantability or fitness for any...of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental...
...a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of merchantability or fitness for any...of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 7 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Hot Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 13 System Utilities 21...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 7 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Hot Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 13 System Utilities 21...
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... of Contents Other Failures 135 Intermittent Problems 136 Undetermined Problems 136 Post Codes 137 Sec 137 Memory 137 BDS & Specific action 138 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 140 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 140 Each SmmDriver... Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 7715Z/7315 Exploded Diagrams 152 Main Assembly 152 Base Assembly 153 Rear Assembly 154 Aspire 7715Z/7315 FRU List 155 Screw List 163 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 7315 165 Aspire 7715Z 167 Test Compatible Components 181 Microsoft® Windows® ...
... of Contents Other Failures 135 Intermittent Problems 136 Undetermined Problems 136 Post Codes 137 Sec 137 Memory 137 BDS & Specific action 138 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 140 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 140 Each SmmDriver... Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 7715Z/7315 Exploded Diagrams 152 Main Assembly 152 Base Assembly 153 Rear Assembly 154 Aspire 7715Z/7315 FRU List 155 Screw List 163 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 7315 165 Aspire 7715Z 167 Test Compatible Components 181 Microsoft® Windows® ...
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... speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 410.5 (W) x 268 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (16 x 10.45 x 1.04/1.54 inches) Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up to 2 GB of the computer...
... speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 410.5 (W) x 268 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (16 x 10.45 x 1.04/1.54 inches) Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up to 2 GB of the computer...
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... has the same effect as described. it opens the key application's context menu. Chapter 1 11 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows...
... has the same effect as described. it opens the key application's context menu. Chapter 1 11 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows...
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...; mobile processor* Intel Mobile Memron uPGA Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Micro uPGA-478 Package 65 Watts 4MB L2 cache 667/800/1066MHz Processor Specifications Item T1600 CPU Speed 1.66 GHz Cores 2 Bus Speed 667 MHz Mfg Tech 65 nm T1700 1.83 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm CM575 2.0 GHz 2 667...: 105°C • H/W Shutdown: 110°C Northbridge Item Chipset Intel Cantiga GM45/GL40 Package uFCBGA-1329 SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 40 Specification Acer P/N KC.16001.CMT KC.17001.CMT KC.N0001.575 KC.N0001.585 KC.N0001.900 KC.34001.DT P KC.42001.DT P Chapter 1 13
...; mobile processor* Intel Mobile Memron uPGA Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Micro uPGA-478 Package 65 Watts 4MB L2 cache 667/800/1066MHz Processor Specifications Item T1600 CPU Speed 1.66 GHz Cores 2 Bus Speed 667 MHz Mfg Tech 65 nm T1700 1.83 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm CM575 2.0 GHz 2 667...: 105°C • H/W Shutdown: 110°C Northbridge Item Chipset Intel Cantiga GM45/GL40 Package uFCBGA-1329 SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 40 Specification Acer P/N KC.16001.CMT KC.17001.CMT KC.N0001.575 KC.N0001.585 KC.N0001.900 KC.34001.DT P KC.42001.DT P Chapter 1 13
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... Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification Specification Insyde BIOS V0.06-T02 Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for...; Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information ICH9-M 4GB maximum 2 2GB 4GB (total) 200-pin +1.8V DDRII 667/800 MHz 1.8V Specification 14 Chapter 1
... Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification Specification Insyde BIOS V0.06-T02 Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for...; Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information ICH9-M 4GB maximum 2 2GB 4GB (total) 200-pin +1.8V DDRII 667/800 MHz 1.8V Specification 14 Chapter 1
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... connector type LAN connector location Feature RJ-45 Right side Support for 10/100 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N Manufacturer Item Specification • Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g • Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcom 4312 minicard b/g Chapter 1 15 Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB ...
... connector type LAN connector location Feature RJ-45 Right side Support for 10/100 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N Manufacturer Item Specification • Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g • Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcom 4312 minicard b/g Chapter 1 15 Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB ...
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... (MB) 500, 250 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements ...Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Specification Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Toshiba MK3255GSX MK2555GSX MK1655GSX 320, 160 320, 250, 160 512 512 4, 2 4, 2, 2 2 or 1, 1 5400 2, 1, ...
... (MB) 500, 250 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements ...Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Specification Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Toshiba MK3255GSX MK2555GSX MK1655GSX 320, 160 320, 250, 160 512 512 4, 2 4, 2, 2 2 or 1, 1 5400 2, 1, ...
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... CD-Text Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Audio Interface Item Chipset Features Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live Chapter 1 17 DVD-RW: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) DVD-...) max. Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT20N Specification Sony AD7580S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With ...
... CD-Text Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Audio Interface Item Chipset Features Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live Chapter 1 17 DVD-RW: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) DVD-...) max. Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT20N Specification Sony AD7580S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With ...
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Power and Keyboard Controller Item Controller Total number of keypads Specification ENE KB926 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Hotkeys Yes See "Hot Keys" on page 12. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SAMSUNG/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P 18 Chapter 1
Power and Keyboard Controller Item Controller Total number of keypads Specification ENE KB926 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Hotkeys Yes See "Hot Keys" on page 12. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SAMSUNG/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P 18 Chapter 1
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... BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need...
... BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need...
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... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:10:59] [01/09/2009] 4095 MB 512 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] Item Specific Help This is for Video. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Parameter System Time System Date Total...
... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:10:59] [01/09/2009] 4095 MB 512 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] Item Specific Help This is for Video. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Parameter System Time System Date Total...
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... XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XThermal Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/Features Control Express Card [Disabled] XPCI Express Configuration XASF Configuration Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and...
... XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XThermal Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/Features Control Express Card [Disabled] XPCI Express Configuration XASF Configuration Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and...
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... User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port0 HDD Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Disabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of the hard disk password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled...
... User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port0 HDD Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Disabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of the hard disk password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled...
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... the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to items on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Submenu Items • P-States...
... the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to items on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Submenu Items • P-States...
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... Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 31 IDE0 : WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 2. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move it down the list, or to support boot. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent 5. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press... and the DVD drive in the module bay. USB FDD : 4. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1.
... Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 31 IDE0 : WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 2. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move it down the list, or to support boot. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent 5. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press... and the DVD drive in the module bay. USB FDD : 4. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1.