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... and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26...
... and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26...
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... BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFlash Utility 2-18 HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-19 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-19 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using Boot Sequence Selector 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-24...
... BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFlash Utility 2-18 HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-19 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-19 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using Boot Sequence Selector 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-24...
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Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26 Keyboard Installation 3-27 Function Board Removal 3-28 Function Board Installation 3-...
Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26 Keyboard Installation 3-27 Function Board Removal 3-28 Function Board Installation 3-...
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... and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26...
... and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26...
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...: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules Display 0 18.4" Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 8 ms response time 60% color...
...: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules Display 0 18.4" Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 8 ms response time 60% color...
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... with headphones). Headphones/speaker/ Connects to USB devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector. 6 USB 2.0 / e SATA port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations S/PDIF support. 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices. 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio...
... with headphones). Headphones/speaker/ Connects to USB devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector. 6 USB 2.0 / e SATA port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations S/PDIF support. 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices. 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio...
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LED 18.4" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast ... name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Specification CMO N184H6-L02 469.13 (18.47") 408.6 (H) x 234.24 (V) 16.09" (H) x 9.22"(V) 1920 x R.G.B x 1080 0.213 (H) x 0.213 (V) 220 650:1 (typical) 500:1 (min) 2 (typical), 8 (max) 6 (typical), 12 (max...
LED 18.4" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast ... name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Specification CMO N184H6-L02 469.13 (18.47") 408.6 (H) x 234.24 (V) 16.09" (H) x 9.22"(V) 1920 x R.G.B x 1080 0.213 (H) x 0.213 (V) 220 650:1 (typical) 500:1 (min) 2 (typical), 8 (max) 6 (typical), 12 (max...
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... Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC669X-GR Onboard Stereo HD audio interface 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Yes 5 (2 Watt/15cc Chamber / 18) , Subwoofer(3 Watt/ > 60cc Chamber / 24) Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Foxconn Atheros HB97 Liteon Atheros...
... Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC669X-GR Onboard Stereo HD audio interface 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Yes 5 (2 Watt/15cc Chamber / 18) , Subwoofer(3 Watt/ > 60cc Chamber / 24) Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Foxconn Atheros HB97 Liteon Atheros...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFlash Utility 2-18 HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-19 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-19 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using Boot Sequence Selector 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-28 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFlash Utility 2-18 HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-19 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-19 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using Boot Sequence Selector 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-28 2-2
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WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: If the error message appears, check the system BIOS ROM-file size. 2-18 System Utilities A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-18) ZRJ V0.05 ZRJ V0.08 Figure 2-18. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2.
WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: If the error message appears, check the system BIOS ROM-file size. 2-18 System Utilities A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-18) ZRJ V0.05 ZRJ V0.08 Figure 2-18. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2.
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... 3-14 HDD Brackets Installation 3-14 WLAN Module Removal 3-15 WLAN Module Installation 3-15 Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26 Keyboard Installation 3-27 Function Board Removal 3-28 Function Board Installation...
... 3-14 HDD Brackets Installation 3-14 WLAN Module Removal 3-15 WLAN Module Installation 3-15 Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26 Keyboard Installation 3-27 Function Board Removal 3-28 Function Board Installation...
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Locate ODD cable (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-15) 2. Pushing ODD Module through Slot 5. Remove ODD module (E). 6. Disconnect ODD cable from ODD slot. (Figure 3-16) D E Figure 3-16. B A C Figure 3-15. Push ODD module bracket (D) from mainboard connector (B). Disconnect ODD cable from lower cover. 4. ODD Cable 3. Remove screw (C) from ODD module connector. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal (Must remove Secondary HDD. Procedure is shown in Main HDD removal) 1.
Locate ODD cable (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-15) 2. Pushing ODD Module through Slot 5. Remove ODD module (E). 6. Disconnect ODD cable from ODD slot. (Figure 3-16) D E Figure 3-16. B A C Figure 3-15. Push ODD module bracket (D) from mainboard connector (B). Disconnect ODD cable from lower cover. 4. ODD Cable 3. Remove screw (C) from ODD module connector. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal (Must remove Secondary HDD. Procedure is shown in Main HDD removal) 1.
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Unlock latch (G) to eject ODD tray. (Figure 3-17) F Figure 3-17. Slide ODD tray (F) from tray. (Figure 3-19) H G Figure 3-19. Remove ODD bezel. ODD Bezel Removal 9. ODD Latch and Bezel 10. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19 7. ODD Eject Button 8. Press ODD tray release button (F) on ODD bezel to separate ODD bezel (H) from ODD module. (Figure 3-18) F Figure 3-18.
Unlock latch (G) to eject ODD tray. (Figure 3-17) F Figure 3-17. Slide ODD tray (F) from tray. (Figure 3-19) H G Figure 3-19. Remove ODD bezel. ODD Bezel Removal 9. ODD Latch and Bezel 10. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19 7. ODD Eject Button 8. Press ODD tray release button (F) on ODD bezel to separate ODD bezel (H) from ODD module. (Figure 3-18) F Figure 3-18.
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... into ODD module. 6. ID Size Quantity Screw Type C M2.5x4.0 1 J M2.0x3.0 2 3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Remove screws (J) from ODD bracket to ODD tray (F). (Figure 3-18) 4. Install and secure latch (G) to ODD module. (Figure 3-20) 2. Install ODD bracket (K) to tray. 5.
... into ODD module. 6. ID Size Quantity Screw Type C M2.5x4.0 1 J M2.0x3.0 2 3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Remove screws (J) from ODD bracket to ODD tray (F). (Figure 3-18) 4. Install and secure latch (G) to ODD module. (Figure 3-20) 2. Install ODD bracket (K) to tray. 5.
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... BIOS Utility. 2. Drive Read Failure 0 If discs cannot be read when inserted in the ATAPI Model Name field on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. 4-18 Troubleshooting Double click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right click ATA Device 0. 5. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Start the computer and press...
... BIOS Utility. 2. Drive Read Failure 0 If discs cannot be read when inserted in the ATAPI Model Name field on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. 4-18 Troubleshooting Double click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right click ATA Device 0. 5. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Start the computer and press...
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... BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS 18 Error report device initialization Troubleshooting 4-25 Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE 55 Setup...
... BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS 18 Error report device initialization Troubleshooting 4-25 Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE 55 Setup...
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... GF7T 104KS Black Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 104KS Black Norwegian Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black Korean Texture P/N KB.I170A.314 KB.I170A.324 KB.I170A.313 KB.I170A.311 LED LCD FLASH MODULE 18.4 WUXGA GLARE 6M.RJ207.003 W/ANTENNA...
... GF7T 104KS Black Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 104KS Black Norwegian Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black Korean Texture P/N KB.I170A.314 KB.I170A.324 KB.I170A.313 KB.I170A.311 LED LCD FLASH MODULE 18.4 WUXGA GLARE 6M.RJ207.003 W/ANTENNA...
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...SSD25128 Flash Disk MICRON SSD NAND KF.12804.002 128GB MTFDDAK128MAM-1J1 LF+HF Keyboard 10000981 MISC AF7B_A10B Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B AF7B Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Legend Backlit-Painting KB.I170A.297 LAN 10004786 REALTEK RTL8111EA Realtek RTL8111EA NI.22400.053 LCD 10001038 CMO ...NLED18.4WU LED LCD CMO 18.4" WUXGA Glare XGAGL N184H6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.1840D.003 MEM 60001993 NANYA...
...SSD25128 Flash Disk MICRON SSD NAND KF.12804.002 128GB MTFDDAK128MAM-1J1 LF+HF Keyboard 10000981 MISC AF7B_A10B Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B AF7B Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Legend Backlit-Painting KB.I170A.297 LAN 10004786 REALTEK RTL8111EA Realtek RTL8111EA NI.22400.053 LCD 10001038 CMO ...NLED18.4WU LED LCD CMO 18.4" WUXGA Glare XGAGL N184H6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.1840D.003 MEM 60001993 NANYA...