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... FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office must be noted in this generic service guide. These localized features are not covered in this printed service guide. In such...-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capabilities). For Acer-authorized service providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide...
... FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office must be noted in this generic service guide. These localized features are not covered in this printed service guide. In such...-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capabilities). For Acer-authorized service providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide...
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..., Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, DDR3 1333 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache • Mobile Intel® HM77/HM70 Express Chipset System Memory • DDR3 Dual Channel Support / 2 SO-DIMM slot • Maximum: 8 GB (4 GB + 4GB) Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free...
..., Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, DDR3 1333 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache • Mobile Intel® HM77/HM70 Express Chipset System Memory • DDR3 Dual Channel Support / 2 SO-DIMM slot • Maximum: 8 GB (4 GB + 4GB) Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free...
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... Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready I/O Ports • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMedia Card™ (MMC), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card • Three USB 2.0 ports • HDMI® port with support for 720p and 1080p), and...174; HD with HDCP support 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations UMA • Intel® HD Graphics 3000/4000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 Discrete • NVIDIA® GT620M with 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Shader Model ...
... Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready I/O Ports • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMedia Card™ (MMC), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card • Three USB 2.0 ports • HDMI® port with support for 720p and 1080p), and...174; HD with HDCP support 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations UMA • Intel® HD Graphics 3000/4000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 Discrete • NVIDIA® GT620M with 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Shader Model ...
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... Front View 1 2 Figure 1:2. HDD Indicator Indicates hard disk drive or card reader access. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description Insert a memory card such as Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick Multi-in-1 PRO (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card (xD) for 1 MULTIMEDIACARD Card Reader external storage. NOTE: Only one card...
... Front View 1 2 Figure 1:2. HDD Indicator Indicates hard disk drive or card reader access. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description Insert a memory card such as Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick Multi-in-1 PRO (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card (xD) for 1 MULTIMEDIACARD Card Reader external storage. NOTE: Only one card...
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Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery.
Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery.
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... 1-18 OFF=85 °C OS shut down at 92 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 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 100 °C;
... 1-18 OFF=85 °C OS shut down at 92 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 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 100 °C;
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Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 3072 5120 2048 3072 4096 6144 4096 5120 6144 8192 Specification NVIDIA GeForce GT620M (Optimus) 908 FCBGA Internal PCIE x 16 8 bpp (bit per pixel) 128bits/64bits 1-19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 3072 5120 2048 3072 4096 6144 4096 5120 6144 8192 Specification NVIDIA GeForce GT620M (Optimus) 908 FCBGA Internal PCIE x 16 8 bpp (bit per pixel) 128bits/64bits 1-19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-24 Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT51N LF / Panasonic SuperMulti Drive DL 8X UJ8B0AW...
... by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-24 Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT51N LF / Panasonic SuperMulti Drive DL 8X UJ8B0AW...
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... DirectX compute • Direct X11 and Shader Model5.0 • OpenGL3.2 • NVIDIA PhysX technology • NVIDIA CUDA technology • NVIDIA Optimus technology VRAM Chipset Hynix Memory Size 1G Interface DDRIII Supported Resolution Resolution 16 bits 32 bits 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 V V 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 V V 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 V V 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 V V 1280x768/60Hz...
... DirectX compute • Direct X11 and Shader Model5.0 • OpenGL3.2 • NVIDIA PhysX technology • NVIDIA CUDA technology • NVIDIA Optimus technology VRAM Chipset Hynix Memory Size 1G Interface DDRIII Supported Resolution Resolution 16 bits 32 bits 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 V V 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 V V 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 V V 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 V V 1280x768/60Hz...
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... be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) • Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™ • Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO • xD Picture Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-30 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off completely...
... be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) • Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™ • Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO • xD Picture Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-30 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off completely...
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... by one of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. BIOS Main F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Function Key Behavior Description Sets the system time in Windows. 2-5 System Utilities...active in 24-hour format. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Displays the total memory installed. Select the SATA controller mode: AHCI or IDE. Hour valid range is from 0 to 23, Minute is from LAN (local area network...
... by one of the [Hour:Minute:Second] field. BIOS Main F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Function Key Behavior Description Sets the system time in Windows. 2-5 System Utilities...active in 24-hour format. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2:2. Displays the total memory installed. Select the SATA controller mode: AHCI or IDE. Hour valid range is from 0 to 23, Minute is from LAN (local area network...
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See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25. • Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . BIOS Flash may be performed by one before BIOS Flash utility is used • Use ... the Flash utilities to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. • Flash utility has auto execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions: • New versions of the following to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD. 2. System Utilities...
See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25. • Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . BIOS Flash may be performed by one before BIOS Flash utility is used • Use ... the Flash utilities to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. • Flash utility has auto execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions: • New versions of the following to run a BIOS Flash update: 1. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD. 2. System Utilities...
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...the hardware before sending it is checking that the table correlates with one of the following arguments: • /r ==> Read DMI information from memory • /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) • /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (max....Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 2-19 System Utilities Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, ...
...the hardware before sending it is checking that the table correlates with one of the following arguments: • /r ==> Read DMI information from memory • /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) • /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (max....Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 2-19 System Utilities Boot from Memory: Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Easynote xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, ...
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... as below 1.User Password 2.Supervisor Password Figure 2:30. ACER Clean Password Utility V 1.1 Press 1~2 to bridge the two points of the jumper. Clean BIOS Password 2. System Utilities 2-24 Remove the lower cover door and the memory module (refer to System Utilities on page 2-2). 3. Under the memory module slots, locate the JCMOS1 jumper. 4. The screen...
... as below 1.User Password 2.Supervisor Password Figure 2:30. ACER Clean Password Utility V 1.1 Press 1~2 to bridge the two points of the jumper. Clean BIOS Password 2. System Utilities 2-24 Remove the lower cover door and the memory module (refer to System Utilities on page 2-2). 3. Under the memory module slots, locate the JCMOS1 jumper. 4. The screen...
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The following modules are housed under the base door: • HDD (Hard Disk Drive) module (A), see HDD Module Removal on page 3-23 • WLAN Module (B), see WLAN Module Removal on page 3-26 • DIMM (Dual-In Memory Module (C), see DIMM Module Removal on page 3-21 A B C Figure 3:10. HDD, WLAN, DIMM Modules Location 3-12 Service and Maintenance
The following modules are housed under the base door: • HDD (Hard Disk Drive) module (A), see HDD Module Removal on page 3-23 • WLAN Module (B), see WLAN Module Removal on page 3-26 • DIMM (Dual-In Memory Module (C), see DIMM Module Removal on page 3-21 A B C Figure 3:10. HDD, WLAN, DIMM Modules Location 3-12 Service and Maintenance
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Unclipping the Module Clips 3. Removing the DIMM Module 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module. Service and Maintenance 3-21 Locate the DIMM module (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2. Figure 3:24. Pull to remove the memory module out from the slot. DIMM Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 1. Push the module clips outwards. Figure 3:23.
Unclipping the Module Clips 3. Removing the DIMM Module 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module. Service and Maintenance 3-21 Locate the DIMM module (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2. Figure 3:24. Pull to remove the memory module out from the slot. DIMM Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 1. Push the module clips outwards. Figure 3:23.
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Push down the memory module until the clips lock in place. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module. 4. Installing the DIMM Module (2 of 2) 2. Install the base door (see Base Door Installation on page 3-13). 3-22 Service and Maintenance Figure 3:26. Insert the memory module into the slot. DIMM Module Installation 1. Installing the DIMM Module (1 of 2) 3. Figure 3:25.
Push down the memory module until the clips lock in place. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module. 4. Installing the DIMM Module (2 of 2) 2. Install the base door (see Base Door Installation on page 3-13). 3-22 Service and Maintenance Figure 3:26. Insert the memory module into the slot. DIMM Module Installation 1. Installing the DIMM Module (1 of 2) 3. Figure 3:25.
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... page 4-6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the next step. 8. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 5. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 10. Disconnect the power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 9. Otherwise, continue to no power, refer...
... page 4-6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the next step. 8. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 5. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 10. Disconnect the power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 9. Otherwise, continue to no power, refer...
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... mouse wheel zoom feature in the application. • If desktop display resolution is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 3-4). 13. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. • Click ...not running on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. • Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. Reseat the memory modules. 12. Readjust if necessary. 4. Troubleshooting 4-5 11. Boot the computer. • If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots ...
... mouse wheel zoom feature in the application. • If desktop display resolution is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 3-4). 13. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. • Click ...not running on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. • Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. Reseat the memory modules. 12. Readjust if necessary. 4. Troubleshooting 4-5 11. Boot the computer. • If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots ...