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... trademark of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Other brand and product names are ...
... trademark of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Other brand and product names are ...
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NOTE Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. v WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
NOTE Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. v WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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... components before memory detection. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to checkpoint E0. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints section for more information. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Give control to indicate the...
... components before memory detection. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to checkpoint E0. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints section for more information. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Give control to indicate the...
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.... Determine information about performing a BIOS recovery. Search for more information about root directory of the flash part. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Restore CPUID value back into register. Jump back to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. 52 Chapter 4 Start reading the recovery file cluster by the...
.... Determine information about performing a BIOS recovery. Search for more information about root directory of the flash part. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Restore CPUID value back into register. Jump back to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. 52 Chapter 4 Start reading the recovery file cluster by the...
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...the 8259 compatible PICs in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Uncompress and initialize any OEM specific information. GPNV is OK. Activate ADM module. Initializes the silent boot module. Initializes different devices through DIM. Chapter 4 53... detection of Keyboard in the system that are based on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Initialize language and font modules for EGA, and DMA controllers. Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on...
...the 8259 compatible PICs in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Uncompress and initialize any OEM specific information. GPNV is OK. Activate ADM module. Initializes the silent boot module. Initializes different devices through DIM. Chapter 4 53... detection of Keyboard in the system that are based on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Initialize language and font modules for EGA, and DMA controllers. Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on...
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... number Core (nm) L2 cache size (MB) Clock speed (GHz) Front side bus (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Socket Clock multiplier Voltage (V) Thermal design power (W) Specification Q6600 Q8200 65 45 8 4 2.4 2.33 1066 1333 2400 2333 LGA 775 LGA 775 9x 7x 1.1-1.372 0.851.3625 95/105 95 Q8300 45 4 2.5 1333... number Core (nm) L2 cache size (MB) Clock speed (GHz) Front side bus (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Socket Clock multiplier Voltage (V) Thermal design power (W) Specification E7400 45 3 2.8 1066 2800 LGA 775 10.5x 0.85-1.3625 65 E7500 45 3 2.93 1066 2933 LGA 775 11x 0.85-1.3625 65 E8500 45 6 ...
... number Core (nm) L2 cache size (MB) Clock speed (GHz) Front side bus (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Socket Clock multiplier Voltage (V) Thermal design power (W) Specification Q6600 Q8200 65 45 8 4 2.4 2.33 1066 1333 2400 2333 LGA 775 LGA 775 9x 7x 1.1-1.372 0.851.3625 95/105 95 Q8300 45 4 2.5 1333... number Core (nm) L2 cache size (MB) Clock speed (GHz) Front side bus (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Socket Clock multiplier Voltage (V) Thermal design power (W) Specification E7400 45 3 2.8 1066 2800 LGA 775 10.5x 0.85-1.3625 65 E7500 45 3 2.93 1066 2933 LGA 775 11x 0.85-1.3625 65 E8500 45 6 ...
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...GU512303EP0200 1, 2 240 DDR3-1066: 133 DDR3-1333: 166 DDR3-1066: 533 DDR3-1333: 667 Item BIOS vendor BIOS version SPI Flash ROM Specification American Megatrends Inc. M378B2873DZ1-CH9 - P01-A0 16 MB Appendix A 83 M378B2873EH1-CH9 - System Memory Item Memory controller Memory type Module name ... DIMM sockets Minimum memory Maximum memory Vendor Model name DIMM size (GB) Pin Memory clock (MHz) I/O bus clock (MHz) System BIOS Specification Intel G43/G45 Express chipset DDR3-1066/1333 unbuffered DIMM PC3-8500/10600 ECC Four 1 GB 2 GB Micron Samsung DDR3-1333: - M378B5673EH1...
...GU512303EP0200 1, 2 240 DDR3-1066: 133 DDR3-1333: 166 DDR3-1066: 533 DDR3-1333: 667 Item BIOS vendor BIOS version SPI Flash ROM Specification American Megatrends Inc. M378B2873DZ1-CH9 - P01-A0 16 MB Appendix A 83 M378B2873EH1-CH9 - System Memory Item Memory controller Memory type Module name ... DIMM sockets Minimum memory Maximum memory Vendor Model name DIMM size (GB) Pin Memory clock (MHz) I/O bus clock (MHz) System BIOS Specification Intel G43/G45 Express chipset DDR3-1066/1333 unbuffered DIMM PC3-8500/10600 ECC Four 1 GB 2 GB Micron Samsung DDR3-1333: - M378B5673EH1...
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...Item Storage controller Vendor Model no. Interface Size Transfer rate (Gb/s) Spindle speed (RPM) Capacity (GB) Cache (MB) Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA WD Seagate WD1600AAJS-22L7A0 WD3200AAJS-22L7A0 WD6400AAKS-22A7B2 WD10EAVS-00D7B1 ST3160815AS ST3320813AS ST3640623AS SATA II SATA II..., 640 160/320 GB: 8 640 GB: 16 Item VGA controller Connector PCI Interface Specification Intel G43/G45 Express chipset VGA/monitor port Item PCI controller Number of slots Network Interface Specification Intel G43/G45 Express chipset + Intel ICH10 chipset PCI Express x 1 slot PCI Express...
...Item Storage controller Vendor Model no. Interface Size Transfer rate (Gb/s) Spindle speed (RPM) Capacity (GB) Cache (MB) Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA WD Seagate WD1600AAJS-22L7A0 WD3200AAJS-22L7A0 WD6400AAKS-22A7B2 WD10EAVS-00D7B1 ST3160815AS ST3320813AS ST3640623AS SATA II SATA II..., 640 160/320 GB: 8 640 GB: 16 Item VGA controller Connector PCI Interface Specification Intel G43/G45 Express chipset VGA/monitor port Item PCI controller Number of slots Network Interface Specification Intel G43/G45 Express chipset + Intel ICH10 chipset PCI Express x 1 slot PCI Express...
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... max. DVD-RAM: 12x max. Audio Interface Item Audio controller Connectors Specification Realtek ALC888S 8-channel audio CODEC Audio 7.1 channel Keyboard and Input Devices Item Controller Connectors Optical Drive Super Multi Item Vendor Model name Drive type Write Speed Specification Intel ICH10 chipset + SIO IT8720 • PS2 keyboard and mouse connector... • Nine USB ports (five on front and four on rear) Specification HLDS GH-40F Super Multi DVD-R2x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV DVD-R DL 2x, 4x, 6x CLV...
... max. DVD-RAM: 12x max. Audio Interface Item Audio controller Connectors Specification Realtek ALC888S 8-channel audio CODEC Audio 7.1 channel Keyboard and Input Devices Item Controller Connectors Optical Drive Super Multi Item Vendor Model name Drive type Write Speed Specification Intel ICH10 chipset + SIO IT8720 • PS2 keyboard and mouse connector... • Nine USB ports (five on front and four on rear) Specification HLDS GH-40F Super Multi DVD-R2x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV DVD-R DL 2x, 4x, 6x CLV...