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... Check the most up-to-date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). iv These localized features are not covered in this service guide. Acer-authorized Service Providers: The Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. General Information 0...the Website. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, the regional office may not be provided by the regional Acer office to provide further technical details. A list must be noted in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a ...
... Check the most up-to-date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). iv These localized features are not covered in this service guide. Acer-authorized Service Providers: The Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. General Information 0...the Website. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, the regional office may not be provided by the regional Acer office to provide further technical details. A list must be noted in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a ...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-9 Special Keys and Controls 1-10 I/O Ports 1-... Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 v
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-9 Special Keys and Controls 1-10 I/O Ports 1-... Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 v
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Memory Combinations (Aspire 7750G QC CPU 1-27 Video Interface 1-28 BIOS 1-28 LAN Interface 1-29 Keyboard 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-30 Super-Multi Drive 1-32 BD ...
Memory Combinations (Aspire 7750G QC CPU 1-27 Video Interface 1-28 BIOS 1-28 LAN Interface 1-29 Keyboard 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-30 Super-Multi Drive 1-32 BD ...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-9 Special Keys and Controls 1-10 I/O ...Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 Memory Combinations (Aspire 7750G QC CPU 1-27 Video Interface 1-28 BIOS 1-28 LAN Interface 1-29 Keyboard 1-29 1-2
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-9 Special Keys and Controls 1-10 I/O ...Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-25 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-26 Memory Combinations (Aspire 7750G QC CPU 1-27 Video Interface 1-28 BIOS 1-28 LAN Interface 1-29 Keyboard 1-29 1-2
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...; 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset System Memory 0 7750 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 7750G 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support...: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules (only for models with Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM/i7-2720QM/i7-2820QM processor...
...; 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset System Memory 0 7750 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 7750G 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support...: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules (only for models with Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM/i7-2720QM/i7-2820QM processor...
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..., high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 8 ms response time 60% color gamut 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics 0 7750 0 Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX...
..., high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 8 ms response time 60% color gamut 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics 0 7750 0 Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX...
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... 320/500/640/750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0 Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) 7750G 0 Hard disk drive 0 One or two 250/320/500/640/...750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0 Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Audio Subsystem 0 Optimized Dolby® Advanced Audio® v2 audio enhancement, ...
... 320/500/640/750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0 Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) 7750G 0 Hard disk drive 0 One or two 250/320/500/640/...750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0 Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Audio Subsystem 0 Optimized Dolby® Advanced Audio® v2 audio enhancement, ...
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... Description 1 Power indicator Turns the computer On and Off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Hard Disk Drive Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at...
... Description 1 Power indicator Turns the computer On and Off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Hard Disk Drive Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at...
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Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment 4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Hard disk Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) bay-Secondary (for removal. Base View No Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery release latch/lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for certain models only). 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-6. Base View 0 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-6.
Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment 4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Hard disk Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) bay-Secondary (for removal. Base View No Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery release latch/lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for certain models only). 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-6. Base View 0 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-6.
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...4096 4096 4096 Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 8192 0 1024 2048 4096 8192 0 1024 2048 4096 8192 0 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 4096 8192 1024 2048 3072 5120 9216 2048 3072 4096 6144 10240 4096 5120 6144 8192 1-26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations... 2 to 4* Supports memory size per socket 4GB Supports maximum memory size 8GB to 16GB* Supports DIMM type Support DDR III 1066/1333Mhz, SDRAM memory interface design Supports DIMM Speed 1066/1333Mhz SDRAM Support DIMM voltage +1.5V Supports DIMM package 204pin SODIMM *Only supported by Aspire 7750G with quad core ...
...4096 4096 4096 Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 8192 0 1024 2048 4096 8192 0 1024 2048 4096 8192 0 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 4096 8192 1024 2048 3072 5120 9216 2048 3072 4096 6144 10240 4096 5120 6144 8192 1-26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations... 2 to 4* Supports memory size per socket 4GB Supports maximum memory size 8GB to 16GB* Supports DIMM type Support DDR III 1066/1333Mhz, SDRAM memory interface design Supports DIMM Speed 1066/1333Mhz SDRAM Support DIMM voltage +1.5V Supports DIMM package 204pin SODIMM *Only supported by Aspire 7750G with quad core ...
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... (Continued) 4096 8192 8192 0 8192 1024 8192 2048 8192 4096 8192 8192 Memory Combinations (Aspire 7750G QC CPU) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) Slot 3(MB) 0 0 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 1024 1024 1024 1024 0 0 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 2048 2048 0 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024...1024 0 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 2048 2048 2048 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 1024 1024 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Total Memory (MB) 12288 8192 9216 10240 12288 16384 Slot 4(MB) 1024 0 0 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 1024 1024 1024 2048 0 0 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 2048 Total...
... (Continued) 4096 8192 8192 0 8192 1024 8192 2048 8192 4096 8192 8192 Memory Combinations (Aspire 7750G QC CPU) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) Slot 3(MB) 0 0 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 1024 1024 1024 1024 0 0 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 2048 2048 0 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024...1024 0 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 2048 2048 2048 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 1024 1024 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Total Memory (MB) 12288 8192 9216 10240 12288 16384 Slot 4(MB) 1024 0 0 0 1024 0 0 1024 1024 0 1024 1024 1024 2048 0 0 0 2048 0 0 2048 2048 0 2048 Total...
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... 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 0 4096 4096 Slot 3(MB) 2048 2048 0 4096 0 0 4096 4096 0 0 4096 4096 0 4096 4096 Slot 4(MB) Total Memory (MB) 2048 2048 4096 0 0 0 4096 0 0 4096 4096 0 4096 4096 4096 6144 8192 4096 4096 4096 4096 8192 8192 8192 8192 12288 12288 12288 12288 16384... x 29 mm - 962 pins Interface Internal PCIE x16 Compatibility 8 bpp (bit per pixel) Sampling rate 64bit/128bit *Only available with Aspire 7750G BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Insyde 1.00 SA000041B00 4MB Specification 1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 0 4096 4096 Slot 3(MB) 2048 2048 0 4096 0 0 4096 4096 0 0 4096 4096 0 4096 4096 Slot 4(MB) Total Memory (MB) 2048 2048 4096 0 0 0 4096 0 0 4096 4096 0 4096 4096 4096 6144 8192 4096 4096 4096 4096 8192 8192 8192 8192 12288 12288 12288 12288 16384... x 29 mm - 962 pins Interface Internal PCIE x16 Compatibility 8 bpp (bit per pixel) Sampling rate 64bit/128bit *Only available with Aspire 7750G BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Insyde 1.00 SA000041B00 4MB Specification 1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - BD Drive Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL DS-6E2SH LF / HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm...
... 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - BD Drive Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL DS-6E2SH LF / HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm...
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... Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VRAM Chipset Item Memory size Interface USB2.0 Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification SANYO AS2010D31 SIMPLO AS10D71/75 Li-ion Li...
... Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VRAM Chipset Item Memory size Interface USB2.0 Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification SANYO AS2010D31 SIMPLO AS10D71/75 Li-ion Li...
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... System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA0 DMA1 DMA2 DMA3 DMA4 DMA5 Power Management Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Available for ExpressCard* Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41 Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification Realtek RTS5138...Digital TM (SD), MultiMediaCard TM (MMC),SDHC, Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-flash), RS-MMC,Mobile-MMC and MMC-micro Memory Stick TM (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS-PRO), MS Duo, MS-PRO Duo and Micro-MS (M2)-MSPRO-HG Duo 8-bit mode -xD-Picture Card TM...
... System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA0 DMA1 DMA2 DMA3 DMA4 DMA5 Power Management Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Available for ExpressCard* Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41 Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification Realtek RTS5138...Digital TM (SD), MultiMediaCard TM (MMC),SDHC, Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-flash), RS-MMC,Mobile-MMC and MMC-micro Memory Stick TM (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS-PRO), MS Duo, MS-PRO Duo and Micro-MS (M2)-MSPRO-HG Duo 8-bit mode -xD-Picture Card TM...
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... firmware version. Serial Number Serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 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 [09:00:00] [10/24/2010] [xxxx MB] [x MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... firmware version. Serial Number Serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 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 [09:00:00] [10/24/2010] [xxxx MB] [x MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in Figure 2-2. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Shows the total memory available. Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition ...system boot from LAN (remote server). N/A The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. N/A Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Shows the available memory for Video. Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in which the SATA controller should AHCI or IDE operate. 2-6 ...
...Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in Figure 2-2. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Shows the total memory available. Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition ...system boot from LAN (remote server). N/A The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. N/A Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Shows the available memory for Video. Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in which the SATA controller should AHCI or IDE operate. 2-6 ...
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... does not contain power to bootable USB HDD. 3. Copy Flash utilities to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or... options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2.
... does not contain power to bootable USB HDD. 3. Copy Flash utilities to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or... options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2.
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...to EEPROM Input: 0 dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 d. Write Serial Number to EEPROM Input: 0 dmitools /wp Acer c. Boot to EEPROM. Read DMI Information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) /wp ==> ...the table correlates with one of the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from Memory Input: 0 dmitools /r Output: 0 Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): xxxxx xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1...
...to EEPROM Input: 0 dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 d. Write Serial Number to EEPROM Input: 0 dmitools /wp Acer c. Boot to EEPROM. Read DMI Information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) /wp ==> ...the table correlates with one of the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from Memory Input: 0 dmitools /r Output: 0 Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): xxxxx xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1...
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... no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is discovered. 9. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following, one until the failure point is listed under Other Devices 7....F5. 6. Roll back the video driver to the User Manual for instructions on the screen), the LCD is properly installed. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Boot the computer. ...
... no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is discovered. 9. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following, one until the failure point is listed under Other Devices 7....F5. 6. Roll back the video driver to the User Manual for instructions on the screen), the LCD is properly installed. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Boot the computer. ...