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... 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility...
... 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility...
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...Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power Button Board 3-23 Removing the SATA Board 3-25 Removing the HDD Module 3-26 Removing the WLAN Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-40 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-41 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the LCD Panel 3-43 Removing the LCD FPC Cable 3-44 Removing the LCD Brackets 3-45 Removing the Microphone...
...Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power Button Board 3-23 Removing the SATA Board 3-25 Removing the HDD Module 3-26 Removing the WLAN Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-40 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-41 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the LCD Panel 3-43 Removing the LCD FPC Cable 3-44 Removing the LCD Brackets 3-45 Removing the Microphone...
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... Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 Card Reader 1-29 LCD Panel...
... Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 Card Reader 1-29 LCD Panel...
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...;Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 15.6-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 Graphics controller: UMA: Integrated in the...
...;Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 15.6-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 Graphics controller: UMA: Integrated in the...
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... Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Realtek RTL8411 EN controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 ...
... Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Realtek RTL8411 EN controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 ...
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...61548;Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device Touchpad lock hotkey Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC) USB ports (2 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0) HDMI™ port with HDCP support Headphones/speaker/line-out jack without...
...61548;Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device Touchpad lock hotkey Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC) USB ports (2 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0) HDMI™ port with HDCP support Headphones/speaker/line-out jack without...
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... webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook...
... webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook...
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... used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Scroll Lock is not changed by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu...
... used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Scroll Lock is not changed by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu...
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... the key in Sleep mode. it opens key the application's context menu. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Figure 1-10. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network...
... the key in Sleep mode. it opens key the application's context menu. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Figure 1-10. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network...
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...keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE specification v2.1 SMBIOS reference specification v2.5 or later USB specification...
...keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Specification Phoenix v1.06 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE specification v2.1 SMBIOS reference specification v2.5 or later USB specification...
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... most users do not need to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the...
... most users do not need to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the...
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...Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power Button Board 3-23 Removing the SATA Board 3-25 Removing the HDD Module 3-26 Removing the WLAN Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-40 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-41 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the LCD Panel 3-43 Removing the LCD FPC Cable 3-44 Removing the LCD Brackets 3-45 Removing the Microphone...
...Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power Button Board 3-23 Removing the SATA Board 3-25 Removing the HDD Module 3-26 Removing the WLAN Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-40 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-41 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the LCD Panel 3-43 Removing the LCD FPC Cable 3-44 Removing the LCD Brackets 3-45 Removing the Microphone...
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... by step procedures are intended for a list of verified symptom category to be performed as possible about troubleshooting common problems associated with the computer. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests...
... by step procedures are intended for a list of verified symptom category to be performed as possible about troubleshooting common problems associated with the computer. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests...
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... reduce display brightness. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the User Manual for when there is discovered. 10. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 4. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Camera Board" procedures...
... reduce display brightness. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the User Manual for when there is discovered. 10. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 4. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Camera Board" procedures...
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... Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Select Speakers and click Configure to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Navigate to start Speaker Setup. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to configure the speakers. 8. Follow the on-screen prompts to the Online Support Information on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear...
... Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Select Speakers and click Configure to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Navigate to start Speaker Setup. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to configure the speakers. 8. Follow the on-screen prompts to the Online Support Information on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear...
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... replace non-defective FRU). If the problem remains, replace the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Remove power...
... replace non-defective FRU). If the problem remains, replace the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Remove power...
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... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
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... Codes are two types of component codes: The Component Code is assigned to show the execution point while booting or executing services. Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in the DSC file. Component Codes Range Description 0x00-0x1f OEM Components. These values are designed to halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions...
... Codes are two types of component codes: The Component Code is assigned to show the execution point while booting or executing services. Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in the DSC file. Component Codes Range Description 0x00-0x1f OEM Components. These values are designed to halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions...
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.... Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. Exiting DXE Dispatch. Troubleshooting 4-29 Leaving SEC/Going to the OS. Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. POSTCODE_PC_DXE_EXIT (0xea) - POSTCODE_EC_IPL_DXE (0xed) - POSTCODE_PC_S3_OS (0xe6) - No DXE IPL found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_DXE (0xe4) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_S3 (0xe5) - The corresponding Progress Code value is always set to zero. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - No permanent memory...
.... Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. Exiting DXE Dispatch. Troubleshooting 4-29 Leaving SEC/Going to the OS. Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. POSTCODE_PC_DXE_EXIT (0xea) - POSTCODE_EC_IPL_DXE (0xed) - POSTCODE_PC_S3_OS (0xe6) - No DXE IPL found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_DXE (0xe4) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_S3 (0xe5) - The corresponding Progress Code value is always set to zero. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - No permanent memory...
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and password. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not...
and password. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not...