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... LCD 14.0 1-32 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-33 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-34 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) 1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) 1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model 1-36 Bluetooth Module (not abailable in this model...
... LCD 14.0 1-32 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-33 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-34 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) 1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) 1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model 1-36 Bluetooth Module (not abailable in this model...
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DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 Support Bracket Removal 3-36 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 LCD Bezel Removal 3-38 Camera Module Removal 3-41 LCD Panel Removal 3-42 ... LCD Bracket 3-48 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-49 Replacing the Camera Module 3-50 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-51 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Replacing the Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery...
DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 Support Bracket Removal 3-36 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 LCD Bezel Removal 3-38 Camera Module Removal 3-41 LCD Panel Removal 3-42 ... LCD Bracket 3-48 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-49 Replacing the Camera Module 3-50 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-51 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Replacing the Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery...
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CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 x
CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 x
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LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-34 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) .1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) .1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model 1-36 Bluetooth Module (not abailable in this model 1-36 Wireless Module 802.11 b/g/n 1-...
LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-34 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) .1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) .1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model 1-36 Bluetooth Module (not abailable in this model 1-36 Wireless Module 802.11 b/g/n 1-...
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...; 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Platform 0 AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E1-1200 (1.40 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, DDR3 1066 MHz, 18W) AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-...MHz, 18W) AMD A68M Fusion™ Controller Hub System Memory 0 Single-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM...61472;14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel (WXGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ...
...; 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Platform 0 AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E1-1200 (1.40 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, DDR3 1066 MHz, 18W) AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-...MHz, 18W) AMD A68M Fusion™ Controller Hub System Memory 0 Single-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM...61472;14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel (WXGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ...
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... Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX 11, OpenGL® 4.0, OpenCL™ 1.1 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors Microsoft® DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API) External resolution ... 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording 1-6 Hardware Specifications...
... Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX 11, OpenGL® 4.0, OpenCL™ 1.1 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors Microsoft® DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API) External resolution ... 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording 1-6 Hardware Specifications...
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...8482; Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords ...31 inches) Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Power adapter 3-pin 65W AC adapter: 133 (W) x 59 (D) x 31 (H) mm ...
...8482; Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords ...31 inches) Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Power adapter 3-pin 65W AC adapter: 133 (W) x 59 (D) x 31 (H) mm ...
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Input and Control 0 Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with International Language support Support Application keys for Windows Vista/Windows 7 Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media Keys ...Two USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker jack, supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for Acer Smart handhelds Microphone-in jack Ethernet ...
Input and Control 0 Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with International Language support Support Application keys for Windows Vista/Windows 7 Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media Keys ...Two USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker jack, supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for Acer Smart handhelds Microphone-in jack Ethernet ...
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...-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0/3.0 combo port Connects to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones...
...-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0/3.0 combo port Connects to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones...
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... keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Minimizes all windows + < > + M: ...on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions.
... keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Minimizes all windows + < > + M: ...on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions.
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...SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 N/A 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at CPU DDR3 800/1066/1333 2 GB (256 Meg x 64), 4 ...GB (512 Meg x 64) 2 sockets 4 GB 8 GB SDRAM memory interface design Note: Processor supports up to 1333 Mhz only 800/1066/1333 SODIMM 1.5V±0.075V Standard JEDEC 204-pin Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 2048 2048 4096 0 4096 Slot...
...SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 N/A 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at CPU DDR3 800/1066/1333 2 GB (256 Meg x 64), 4 ...GB (512 Meg x 64) 2 sockets 4 GB 8 GB SDRAM memory interface design Note: Processor supports up to 1333 Mhz only 800/1066/1333 SODIMM 1.5V±0.075V Standard JEDEC 204-pin Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 2048 2048 4096 0 4096 Slot...
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...16M-bit), W25Q32BVSSIG (32M-bit) 4MB Serial Flash Memory Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer TM4T_A11B keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto... detect Overlay numeric keypad Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Support reverse T cursor keys Factory configurable ...
...16M-bit), W25Q32BVSSIG (32M-bit) 4MB Serial Flash Memory Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer TM4T_A11B keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto... detect Overlay numeric keypad Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Support reverse T cursor keys Factory configurable ...
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Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel ATI 800x600p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1024x768p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1280x600 / ...; Microsoft® DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API) PCI-Express 3.0 Compliant Multi-GPU configurations with AMD CrossFire™ technology Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel ATI 800x600p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1024x768p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes...
Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel ATI 800x600p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1024x768p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1280x600 / ...; Microsoft® DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API) PCI-Express 3.0 Compliant Multi-GPU configurations with AMD CrossFire™ technology Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel ATI 800x600p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1024x768p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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... connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Atheros 8151L-B RJ45 RJ45 port at the left side Support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Controller Support remote wake-up (including AMD Magic packet and MS Wake-up frame) in both ACPI and APM ...bytes, read request size 4096 bytes Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Bluetooth Module (not abailable in this model) Item Model Feature Specifications Wireless Module 802.11 b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput...
... connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Atheros 8151L-B RJ45 RJ45 port at the left side Support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Controller Support remote wake-up (including AMD Magic packet and MS Wake-up frame) in both ACPI and APM ...bytes, read request size 4096 bytes Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Bluetooth Module (not abailable in this model) Item Model Feature Specifications Wireless Module 802.11 b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput...
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Mini Card Wireless Networking Card Vendor Item Number supported Features Specification Atheros HB125 1x1 BGN Broadcom 4313 IPA 1x1 BGN RTL8188CE-VL 1x1 BGN 1 half 1 mini PCIE card slot (for WLAN or WWAN/WiMax) ... Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Conexant 20584 On board Mono Support 16/24bit PCM HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 channel speakers with 2W per channel outputx2...
Mini Card Wireless Networking Card Vendor Item Number supported Features Specification Atheros HB125 1x1 BGN Broadcom 4313 IPA 1x1 BGN RTL8188CE-VL 1x1 BGN 1 half 1 mini PCIE card slot (for WLAN or WWAN/WiMax) ... Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Conexant 20584 On board Mono Support 16/24bit PCM HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 channel speakers with 2W per channel outputx2...
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... Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) outputs Digital Mixer Simultaneous DAC and SPDIF engines +3.3 V analog and I/O operation; supports audio formats ranging from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit, 192 kHz for DACs, and from the BIOS. Exceeds Windows ...channel) class-D stereo speaker amplifier with Spread Spectrum and 10-kV ESD withstand capability Digital Microphone interface with internal MIC boost supporting 2 digital microphone elements Works with the core logic chipset Retaskable ports Configure between Headphone and Line-out...
... Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) outputs Digital Mixer Simultaneous DAC and SPDIF engines +3.3 V analog and I/O operation; supports audio formats ranging from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit, 192 kHz for DACs, and from the BIOS. Exceeds Windows ...channel) class-D stereo speaker amplifier with Spread Spectrum and 10-kV ESD withstand capability Digital Microphone interface with internal MIC boost supporting 2 digital microphone elements Works with the core logic chipset Retaskable ports Configure between Headphone and Line-out...
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... ODD activity state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Specification AU6435 LQFP 48P 16G 5-in-1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card up to version 3.0, SDHC, SDXC, Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-Flash) MultiMediaCard™...version 1.2, including Type M+, Type M, and Type H On chip MOSFET with 800mA capability for direct power control of all types memory cards Supports both Windows and Mac OS Specification Caps Lock on = Blue Caps Lock enabled in S0, S1 on = Blue ...
... ODD activity state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Specification AU6435 LQFP 48P 16G 5-in-1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card up to version 3.0, SDHC, SDXC, Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-Flash) MultiMediaCard™...version 1.2, including Type M+, Type M, and Type H On chip MOSFET with 800mA capability for direct power control of all types memory cards Supports both Windows and Mac OS Specification Caps Lock on = Blue Caps Lock enabled in S0, S1 on = Blue ...
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... 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 Support Bracket Removal 3-36 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 LCD Bezel Removal 3-38 Camera Module Removal 3-41 LCD Panel Removal 3-42... LCD Bracket 3-48 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-49 Replacing the Camera Module 3-50 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-51 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Replacing the Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 3-2
... 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 Support Bracket Removal 3-36 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 LCD Bezel Removal 3-38 Camera Module Removal 3-41 LCD Panel Removal 3-42... LCD Bracket 3-48 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-49 Replacing the Camera Module 3-50 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-51 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Replacing the Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 3-2
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Refer to Figure 3-35. 2. Remove the support brackets from the base assembly. Support Brackets ID Size A M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures B B A A Figure 3-35. Remove four (4) screws securing the support brackets in place (Figure 3-35). 3. Find Support Brackets (B) on the base assembly. Support Bracket Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1.
Refer to Figure 3-35. 2. Remove the support brackets from the base assembly. Support Brackets ID Size A M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures B B A A Figure 3-35. Remove four (4) screws securing the support brackets in place (Figure 3-35). 3. Find Support Brackets (B) on the base assembly. Support Bracket Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1.
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Support Brackets ID Size A M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-53 Main Unit Reassembly Process 0 Replacing the Support Bracket 0 1. Place the support brackets (B) on the base assembly (Figure 3-60). 2. B B A A Figure 3-60. Install and secure four (4) screws (A) to the support brackets (Figure 3-60).
Support Brackets ID Size A M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-53 Main Unit Reassembly Process 0 Replacing the Support Bracket 0 1. Place the support brackets (B) on the base assembly (Figure 3-60). 2. B B A A Figure 3-60. Install and secure four (4) screws (A) to the support brackets (Figure 3-60).