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... 1-5 Memory 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-6 TV Tuner 1-6 Card Reader 1-6 I/O Ports 1-7 Adapter 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 System compliance 1-7 Certification 1-7 Environment 1-7 Accessories 1-8 Software 1-8 Computer Tour 1-9 Front View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Rear View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Hotkeys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips 1-19 Processor 1-19 Processor Specifications 1-19 CPU Fan...
... 1-5 Memory 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-6 TV Tuner 1-6 Card Reader 1-6 I/O Ports 1-7 Adapter 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 System compliance 1-7 Certification 1-7 Environment 1-7 Accessories 1-8 Software 1-8 Computer Tour 1-9 Front View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Rear View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Hotkeys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips 1-19 Processor 1-19 Processor Specifications 1-19 CPU Fan...
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... Rear View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Hotkeys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips 1-19 Processor 1-19 Processor Specifications 1-19 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-20 System Memory 1-20 Memory Combinations 1-20 Video Interface 1-21 BIOS 1-21 LAN Interface 1-21 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-22 Super-Multi Drive 1-24 LED 20 1-25 LCD Inverter 1-26 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . 1-26 Graphics Controller...
... Rear View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Hotkeys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips 1-19 Processor 1-19 Processor Specifications 1-19 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-20 System Memory 1-20 Memory Combinations 1-20 Video Interface 1-21 BIOS 1-21 LAN Interface 1-21 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-22 Super-Multi Drive 1-24 LED 20 1-25 LCD Inverter 1-26 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . 1-26 Graphics Controller...
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... 2 W stereo speaker system Storage 0 Serial ATA hard disk up to 1.5 TB Optical Media Drive 0 SuperMulti Communication 0 WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ LAN: Gigabit Ethernet Webcam: 2.0 MP stand-alone webcam with 1600 x 1200 resolution TV Tuner 0 Acer TV-tuner options: Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide analog/DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting...
... 2 W stereo speaker system Storage 0 Serial ATA hard disk up to 1.5 TB Optical Media Drive 0 SuperMulti Communication 0 WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ LAN: Gigabit Ethernet Webcam: 2.0 MP stand-alone webcam with 1600 x 1200 resolution TV Tuner 0 Acer TV-tuner options: Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide analog/DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting...
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... mouse button; Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu + R: Open the Run dialog box + M: Minimizes all windows Shift + + M: Undo minimize all windows + F1: Show the help window + E: Open Windows Explorer + F: Search for a file or folder + D: Show the desktop Ctrl + + F: Search for computers (if you are on a network) + L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network...
... mouse button; Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu + R: Open the Run dialog box + M: Minimizes all windows Shift + + M: Undo minimize all windows + F1: Show the help window + E: Open Windows Explorer + F: Search for a file or folder + D: Show the desktop Ctrl + + F: Search for computers (if you are on a network) + 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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.../60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V 36 bits 48 bits Bluetooth Interface - (N/A) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Bluetooth Module - (N/A) Item Controller Features Specifications Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Specification Chicony CNF 9250 Foxlink FO20FF-232H-3 1.3M Mini Card Item Number supported Features 2 WLAN TV Card Specification 3G Card (N/A) Features Item Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations Others 1-27
.../60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V 36 bits 48 bits Bluetooth Interface - (N/A) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Bluetooth Module - (N/A) Item Controller Features Specifications Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Specification Chicony CNF 9250 Foxlink FO20FF-232H-3 1.3M Mini Card Item Number supported Features 2 WLAN TV Card Specification 3G Card (N/A) Features Item Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations Others 1-27
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... - If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to parameter values. use the up and down arrow keys Select - Refer to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of screen. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to specific models. press + or Load User-defined defaults - press F8 Optimized Defaults - press Enter Change options - To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12...
... - If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to parameter values. use the up and down arrow keys Select - Refer to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of screen. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to specific models. press + or Load User-defined defaults - press F8 Optimized Defaults - press Enter Change options - To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12...
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... wakeup support Power On by Onboard LAN Can enable or disable power on AC power loss System Utilities 2-7 Power 0 BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Deep Power Off Mode [Enabled] Power On RTC Wakeup Support [Disabled] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2002-2010, Acer Inc. Table 2-3. Figure 2-3. Power On by Onboard LAN Wake Up by USB keyboard or mouse Restore...
... wakeup support Power On by Onboard LAN Can enable or disable power on AC power loss System Utilities 2-7 Power 0 BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Deep Power Off Mode [Enabled] Power On RTC Wakeup Support [Disabled] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is Administrator) F10: Save & Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2002-2010, Acer Inc. Table 2-3. Figure 2-3. Power On by Onboard LAN Wake Up by USB keyboard or mouse Restore...
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... Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Supervisor password status User Password User password status Change Supervisor Password Change status of supervisor password NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to dealer. 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Supervisor Password : User Password : Change Supervisor Password Not Installed Not Installed Valid Keys: (1) a-z (A-Z) (2)0~9 (3) 11 special keys: -+;,./ (4)key pad: 0-9 support and 5 special keys Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. Security 0 The...
... Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password Supervisor password status User Password User password status Change Supervisor Password Change status of supervisor password NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to dealer. 2-8 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Supervisor Password : User Password : Change Supervisor Password Not Installed Not Installed Valid Keys: (1) a-z (A-Z) (2)0~9 (3) 11 special keys: -+;,./ (4)key pad: 0-9 support and 5 special keys Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. Security 0 The...
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... typing a password. Passwords are not case sensitive. Figure 2-5. Type a new password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is shown. (Figure 2-5) NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. Use the and keys to Changing a Password. Characters do not appear on Boot must be set to Enabled to set a new user or supervisor password: 1. Retype password in the Enter New Password...
... typing a password. Passwords are not case sensitive. Figure 2-5. Type a new password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is shown. (Figure 2-5) NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. Use the and keys to Changing a Password. Characters do not appear on Boot must be set to Enabled to set a new user or supervisor password: 1. Retype password in the Enter New Password...
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... to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Clear. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password System Utilities Setting a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. To try to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. If new password and confirm new password strings match, the Setup Notice dialog screen is shown. (Figure 2-8) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Figure 2-8. c. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice...
... to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Clear. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password System Utilities Setting a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. To try to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. If new password and confirm new password strings match, the Setup Notice dialog screen is shown. (Figure 2-8) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2-10 Figure 2-8. c. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice...
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...] [Hard Disk: ST31000..] [CD&DVD: HL-DT-ST..] [Removable Device] [LAN] UEFI Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removal Device Priority Network Device Priority Quite Boot Halt On [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [All, but Keyboard] Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. Boot Options 0 The Boot Options tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access...
...] [Hard Disk: ST31000..] [CD&DVD: HL-DT-ST..] [Removable Device] [LAN] UEFI Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removal Device Priority Network Device Priority Quite Boot Halt On [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [All, but Keyboard] Select Screen Select Item Enter: |Select +/-: 11||Change Opt. Boot Options 0 The Boot Options tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access...
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... update, do not press any keys. 7. Select Boot Options to USB HDD. 5. Copyright (C) 2002-2010, Acer Inc. Change BIOS Boot priority Order 4. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to DOS mode. 6. F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is complete, system will restart automatically when finished. 2-16 System Utilities DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility...
... update, do not press any keys. 7. Select Boot Options to USB HDD. 5. Copyright (C) 2002-2010, Acer Inc. Change BIOS Boot priority Order 4. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer to enter Setup Menu. 2. Press F2 during boot to DOS mode. 6. F7: Load User-defined Defaults F8: Save as User-defined F9: Optimized Defaults (When Access Level is complete, system will restart automatically when finished. 2-16 System Utilities DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility...
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... the memory modules. 10. Remove the drives (Refer to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is faulty and should be replaced. There are no power, Refer to LCD Failure. 7. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Connect an external monitor to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is discovered. 9. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the display is too...
... the memory modules. 10. Remove the drives (Refer to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is faulty and should be replaced. There are no power, Refer to LCD Failure. 7. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Connect an external monitor to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is discovered. 9. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the display is too...
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... muted. 6. Troubleshooting 4-9 Make sure that Speakers are set mid range: Click the volume icon on test bed Replace Mainboard Component fail Replace module according to procedure Change cables Yes Ok Close Cable connected properly? Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Navigate...
... muted. 6. Troubleshooting 4-9 Make sure that Speakers are set mid range: Click the volume icon on test bed Replace Mainboard Component fail Replace module according to procedure Change cables Yes Ok Close Cable connected properly? Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Navigate...
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...: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are free of obstructions. 5. If the Issue is properly connected to resolve the problem. 1. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are not necessary to boot the computer to the operating system DVD. Remove any key to start to the failure point. 6. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to confirm the...
...: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are free of obstructions. 5. If the Issue is properly connected to resolve the problem. 1. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are not necessary to boot the computer to the operating system DVD. Remove any key to start to the failure point. 6. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair attempts to confirm the...
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... the driver. 9. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 6. If the issue is shown in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. Replace the HDD. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. 5. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4. Check that the disc is...
... the driver. 9. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 6. If the issue is shown in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. Replace the HDD. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. 5. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4. Check that the disc is...
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... the factory default. Confirm that the media is moved to another computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound AutoPlay. Select Use AutoPlay for the media inserted in the drive. 4. Discs Do Not Burn Properly 0 If discs can only be changed even when Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. Check that the software used for burning discs...
... the factory default. Confirm that the media is moved to another computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound AutoPlay. Select Use AutoPlay for the media inserted in the drive. 4. Discs Do Not Burn Properly 0 If discs can only be changed even when Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. Check that the software used for burning discs...
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... drive, motherboard, and cables. Check for bent or broken pins on the Information page. Refer to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. 4. Replace the ODD. Refer to the ODD. Remove the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Maintenance Flowchart. Check that the drive is detected in the drive, perform the following. 1. Verify that the ODD controller transfer mode...
... drive, motherboard, and cables. Check for bent or broken pins on the Information page. Refer to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. 4. Replace the ODD. Refer to the ODD. Remove the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Maintenance Flowchart. Check that the drive is detected in the drive, perform the following. 1. Verify that the ODD controller transfer mode...
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... user manual. 3. Remove recently added software and reboot the computer. 8. Troubleshooting 4-15 Refer to verify mouse operation. If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following : 1. Use a different mouse. 2. Use a different program to Maintenance Flowchart. Run the Event Viewer to Windows Help and Support. 11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 13. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Replace the Motherboard. 7. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure...
... user manual. 3. Remove recently added software and reboot the computer. 8. Troubleshooting 4-15 Refer to verify mouse operation. If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following : 1. Use a different mouse. 2. Use a different program to Maintenance Flowchart. Run the Event Viewer to Windows Help and Support. 11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 13. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Replace the Motherboard. 7. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure...
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... no error is operating correctly. (Refer to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage. Remove power from the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly 4-16 Troubleshooting
... no error is operating correctly. (Refer to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage. Remove power from the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly 4-16 Troubleshooting