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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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...crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video...
...crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video...
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...keys. Figure 1-9. Scroll Lock is not changed by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot...
...keys. Figure 1-9. Scroll Lock is not changed by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot...
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... activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. it opens key the application's context menu. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. Figure 1-10. Turns the speakers On or Off. Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users...
... activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. it opens key the application's context menu. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. Figure 1-10. Turns the speakers On or Off. Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users...
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...; BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support Keyboard Item Specification Type AS7F Chiclet keyboard Total number of keys 88/89/93 keys Windows logo key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? Features Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions...
...; BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support Keyboard Item Specification Type AS7F Chiclet keyboard Total number of keys 88/89/93 keys Windows logo key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? Features Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions...
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... change. The default setting of screen. Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. Refer to enter the multi-boot menu. During the next POST, press F12 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Read the item specific help on the computer model. NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need...
... change. The default setting of screen. Navigation keys appear on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. Refer to enter the multi-boot menu. During the next POST, press F12 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Read the item specific help on the computer model. NOTE: NOTE: System information can be run it. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need...
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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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... 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. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to determine the solution. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led...
... 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. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to determine the solution. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led...
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.... Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 9. If the issue is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 8. Boot the computer. Refer to the Online Support Information on adjusting the settings. Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, refer to the User Manual for instructions on page 8-3. Roll back the video driver...
.... Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 9. If the issue is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 8. Boot the computer. Refer to the Online Support Information on adjusting the settings. Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, refer to the User Manual for instructions on page 8-3. Roll back the video driver...
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... Setup. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Drag the slider to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Navigate to 50. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to 50 and not muted. 6. Remove any recently installed hardware or software...
... Setup. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Drag the slider to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Navigate to 50. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to 50 and not muted. 6. Remove any recently installed hardware or software...
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..., 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. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at a time until failing FRU is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems...
..., 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. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at a time until failing FRU is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems...
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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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... for OEM components Troubleshooting 4-25 Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that driver. These values are two types of component codes: The Component Code is assigned to show the execution point while booting or executing services. Progress Codes are designed to halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions. Component Codes Range Description 0x00-0x1f OEM Components. Error Codes are designed to...
... for OEM components Troubleshooting 4-25 Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that driver. These values are two types of component codes: The Component Code is assigned to show the execution point while booting or executing services. Progress Codes are designed to halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions. Component Codes Range Description 0x00-0x1f OEM Components. Error Codes are designed to...
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... Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Couldn't find PPIs needed by DXE. The corresponding Progress Code value is always set to PEI. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering PEI Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_S3 (0xe5) - Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Exiting S3 boot path back to the OS. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_RECOVERY (0xe7) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_EXIT (0xe8) POSTCODE_PC_DXE_ENTRY (0xe9) - Entering DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_DXE_EXIT (0xea) - POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - No permanent memory...
... Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Couldn't find PPIs needed by DXE. The corresponding Progress Code value is always set to PEI. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering PEI Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_S3 (0xe5) - Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Exiting S3 boot path back to the OS. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_RECOVERY (0xe7) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_EXIT (0xe8) POSTCODE_PC_DXE_ENTRY (0xe9) - Entering DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_DXE_EXIT (0xea) - POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - No permanent memory...
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... all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of our technical material. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. We are : Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all the support services we...
... all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of our technical material. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. We are : Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all the support services we...