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... permission of merchantability or fitness for any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or... Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of...
... permission of merchantability or fitness for any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or... Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of...
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... to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that should be recycled according to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to the local regulations. NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING... bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV
... to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that should be recycled according to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to the local regulations. NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING... bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV
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... 1 System Block Diagram 6 Your Computer tour 7 Front View 7 Right View 8 Left View 9 Rear View 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Windows Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 13 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 CMOS Setup Utility 24 Product Information 25 Standard CMOS Features ...
... 1 System Block Diagram 6 Your Computer tour 7 Front View 7 Right View 8 Left View 9 Rear View 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Windows Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 13 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 CMOS Setup Utility 24 Product Information 25 Standard CMOS Features ...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating system • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (Touch Pack) Processor Z5710 • Intel... (8 MB L3 cache, 2.66 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.20 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 95 W), supporting Intel® EM64T Technology, Intel® Virtualization Technology Z5700/Z5710 • Intel® Core™ i5-650/i5-660/i5-670 processor (4 MB L3 cache, 3.20/3.33/3.46 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 73 W), supporting...
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating system • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (Touch Pack) Processor Z5710 • Intel... (8 MB L3 cache, 2.66 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.20 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 95 W), supporting Intel® EM64T Technology, Intel® Virtualization Technology Z5700/Z5710 • Intel® Core™ i5-650/i5-660/i5-670 processor (4 MB L3 cache, 3.20/3.33/3.46 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 73 W), supporting...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Software • Productivity: • Acer Touch Suite • Adobe® Reader® • eSobi™ • Microsoft® Office 2007 Trial with Microsoft®...174; • Security: • McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial9 • MyWinLocker® • Entertainment • Oberon TouchGames • Utilities • Acer eRecovery Management Security • • Kensington lock slot Hardware and BIOS passwords Dimensions and Weight • 570 (W) x 484.0 (H) x 84.6 (D) mm System ...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Software • Productivity: • Acer Touch Suite • Adobe® Reader® • eSobi™ • Microsoft® Office 2007 Trial with Microsoft®...174; • Security: • McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial9 • MyWinLocker® • Entertainment • Oberon TouchGames • Utilities • Acer eRecovery Management Security • • Kensington lock slot Hardware and BIOS passwords Dimensions and Weight • 570 (W) x 484.0 (H) x 84.6 (D) mm System ...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as described. Key Description Windows ...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as described. Key Description Windows ...
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... shipped. two EHCI high- o Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet MAC with System Defense • System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification, Version 2.0 with additional support for I2C devices • Supports Intel® High Definition Audio • Supports Intel® Matrix... • 95W Chapter 1 13 speed USB 2.0 Host controllers, 2 rate matching hubs, seven UHCI host controllers; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type* Specification • Intel® Core2™ Duo processor • Intel® Core™2 Quad processor • Pentium®...
... shipped. two EHCI high- o Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet MAC with System Defense • System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification, Version 2.0 with additional support for I2C devices • Supports Intel® High Definition Audio • Supports Intel® Matrix... • 95W Chapter 1 13 speed USB 2.0 Host controllers, 2 rate matching hubs, seven UHCI host controllers; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type* Specification • Intel® Core2™ Duo processor • Intel® Core™2 Quad processor • Pentium®...
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... 8M 8M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Acer P/N KC.53001.CI3 KC.54001.CI3 KC.65001.CI5 KC.66001.CI5 KC.66101.CI5 KC.67001.CI5 KC.75001.CI5 KC.86001.CI7 KC.87001.CI7 Specification American Megatrends 3.0 16Mbits, 8 pin SOIC package • PC/AT Compatible... System BIOS. • ACPI 3.0 Compliance/Support, S0, S1, S3, S4, S5. • Boot Block Recovery mode from CD-ROM/USB FDD/USB CD- Specification Built in DOS/Windows. • Quiet/Quick Boot. • Support SLP 1.0/2.1. • Support Power On by LAN/RTC. • Support Wake up by Keyboard/Mouse...
... 8M 8M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Acer P/N KC.53001.CI3 KC.54001.CI3 KC.65001.CI5 KC.66001.CI5 KC.66101.CI5 KC.67001.CI5 KC.75001.CI5 KC.86001.CI7 KC.87001.CI7 Specification American Megatrends 3.0 16Mbits, 8 pin SOIC package • PC/AT Compatible... System BIOS. • ACPI 3.0 Compliance/Support, S0, S1, S3, S4, S5. • Boot Block Recovery mode from CD-ROM/USB FDD/USB CD- Specification Built in DOS/Windows. • Quiet/Quick Boot. • Support SLP 1.0/2.1. • Support Power On by LAN/RTC. • Support Wake up by Keyboard/Mouse...
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... Wireless Module Item Model and Type Conformity Modulation Technique Frequency Range Channels Data Rate (Mbps) Security (WEP) Operating Temperature Operating Storage Specification Lite-On WN6605LH-AA, Quanta EM307 WLAN EM307 802.11 b/g/n WiMax OFDM with BPSK QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (g/n), DQPSK, DBPSK and... channels for active channels 802.11b data rate: 11,5.5,2,1 Mbps with various capacities to +80°C Touchscreen Item Touchscreen Specifications Windows 7 multitouch and gestures Chapter 1 15 Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB...
... Wireless Module Item Model and Type Conformity Modulation Technique Frequency Range Channels Data Rate (Mbps) Security (WEP) Operating Temperature Operating Storage Specification Lite-On WN6605LH-AA, Quanta EM307 WLAN EM307 802.11 b/g/n WiMax OFDM with BPSK QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (g/n), DQPSK, DBPSK and... channels for active channels 802.11b data rate: 11,5.5,2,1 Mbps with various capacities to +80°C Touchscreen Item Touchscreen Specifications Windows 7 multitouch and gestures Chapter 1 15 Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB...
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...Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Seagate ST31000528AS, ST3750528AS, ST3500418AS, ST3500410AS, ST3320418AS (Pharaoh) 1000, 750 512 Specifications Seagate ST3250318AS, ST3160318AS (Pharaoh) 250, 160 512 Seagate ST9100822A, ST9808210A, ST960821A, ST950212A, ST9402113A, ST930219A (... HDT721025SLxxx HCT721025SLxxx HDT721032SLxxx HCT721032SLxxx 160, 160, 250, 250, 320, 320 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 1 8MB Specifications Hitachi HDT721050SLxxx HCT721050SLxxx HDE721050SLxxx Hitachi HDT721064SLxxx HCT721064SLxxx HDE721064SLxxx HDT721075SLxxx HCT721075SLxxx HDE721075SLxxx 500 640, 640, 640, 750, 750, 750,...
...Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Seagate ST31000528AS, ST3750528AS, ST3500418AS, ST3500410AS, ST3320418AS (Pharaoh) 1000, 750 512 Specifications Seagate ST3250318AS, ST3160318AS (Pharaoh) 250, 160 512 Seagate ST9100822A, ST9808210A, ST960821A, ST950212A, ST9402113A, ST930219A (... HDT721025SLxxx HCT721025SLxxx HDT721032SLxxx HCT721032SLxxx 160, 160, 250, 250, 320, 320 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 1 8MB Specifications Hitachi HDT721050SLxxx HCT721050SLxxx HDE721050SLxxx Hitachi HDT721064SLxxx HCT721064SLxxx HDE721064SLxxx HDT721075SLxxx HCT721075SLxxx HDE721075SLxxx 500 640, 640, 640, 750, 750, 750,...
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... transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Western Digital, WD3200AAJS, WD2500AAJS, WD1600AAJS, WD800AAJS 320, 250, 160, 80 2, 2, 1, 1 Specifications Western Digital WD3200AAKS, WD2500AAKS, WD1600AAKS Western Digital WD5000AAJS, WD6400AAJS 320, 250, 160 2, 2, 1 500, 640 512 4 1 7200 8MB 16MB 8MB...memory interface MXM 3.0 Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Internal Microphone Internal Speaker Specification Alc268 supporting Azalia function Onboard Stereo Headphone /Mic /line out support 5W Speakers 300Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB Western ...
... transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Western Digital, WD3200AAJS, WD2500AAJS, WD1600AAJS, WD800AAJS 320, 250, 160, 80 2, 2, 1, 1 Specifications Western Digital WD3200AAKS, WD2500AAKS, WD1600AAKS Western Digital WD5000AAJS, WD6400AAJS 320, 250, 160 2, 2, 1 500, 640 512 4 1 7200 8MB 16MB 8MB...memory interface MXM 3.0 Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Internal Microphone Internal Speaker Specification Alc268 supporting Azalia function Onboard Stereo Headphone /Mic /line out support 5W Speakers 300Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB Western ...
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... number of keypads Windows logo key Hotkeys Specification IT8512E/NX-L embedded Bluetooth Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Connector type Specification Broadcom BCM2046, Bluetooth2.1 + EDR, USB interface module Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR USB TV Tuner Item TV Tuner Specification • ATSC/QAM/HRC/IRC/Standard Cable...8226; DVB-T • ISDB-T • DMB-T/H • Meets Microsoft Media Center TV Tuner requirements VGA Controller Item VGA Controller Specifications • INTEL GL40/GM45 Internal Graphics • Direct 3D, Integrated LVDS • Dual view and Dual video • TV-...
... number of keypads Windows logo key Hotkeys Specification IT8512E/NX-L embedded Bluetooth Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Connector type Specification Broadcom BCM2046, Bluetooth2.1 + EDR, USB interface module Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR USB TV Tuner Item TV Tuner Specification • ATSC/QAM/HRC/IRC/Standard Cable...8226; DVB-T • ISDB-T • DMB-T/H • Meets Microsoft Media Center TV Tuner requirements VGA Controller Item VGA Controller Specifications • INTEL GL40/GM45 Internal Graphics • Direct 3D, Integrated LVDS • Dual view and Dual video • TV-...
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... VDD Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Vertical: Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Samsung LTM230HT01-A05 LTM230HT01 509.76 x 286.74 0.2655 x 0.2655 Normally White 5 Specification LG LM230WF1 584.2 1920 x 1080 0.265 x 0.265 300 16.7M 1000 1.3 / 3.7 5 LVDS 80 0 - 50 -25 - 60 0 - 35 5 - 35 0 - 50 -20 - 60 LCD Display Supported Resolution...
... VDD Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Vertical: Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Samsung LTM230HT01-A05 LTM230HT01 509.76 x 286.74 0.2655 x 0.2655 Normally White 5 Specification LG LM230WF1 584.2 1920 x 1080 0.265 x 0.265 300 16.7M 1000 1.3 / 3.7 5 LVDS 80 0 - 50 -25 - 60 0 - 35 5 - 35 0 - 50 -20 - 60 LCD Display Supported Resolution...
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Resolution 1366x768 1400x900 1400x1050 1600x900 1600x1024 1680x1050 1920x1080 24 bits (UMA) Y Y Y Y N Y Y 30 bits N N N N N N N 36 bits (Discrete) 48 bits N N N N N N Y N Y N Y N Y N Power Supply Item AC Input DC Output Specifications • Auto ranging from 100V to 240V and 50Hz to 60Hz • 5V, 40W; 3.3V, 19.8W; 12V, 174W; 12V, 6W, 5VSB, 10W • Uses 3 prong ICE-320-C13 or IEC-320-C5 connector for AC power • Hold up time of 16ms under maximum load • Meet
Resolution 1366x768 1400x900 1400x1050 1600x900 1600x1024 1680x1050 1920x1080 24 bits (UMA) Y Y Y Y N Y Y 30 bits N N N N N N N 36 bits (Discrete) 48 bits N N N N N N Y N Y N Y N Y N Power Supply Item AC Input DC Output Specifications • Auto ranging from 100V to 240V and 50Hz to 60Hz • 5V, 40W; 3.3V, 19.8W; 12V, 174W; 12V, 6W, 5VSB, 10W • Uses 3 prong ICE-320-C13 or IEC-320-C5 connector for AC power • Hold up time of 16ms under maximum load • Meet
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System Power Management Item Mech. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) Specification Al devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. Off (G3) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. Chapter 1 21 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode.
System Power Management Item Mech. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) Specification Al devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. Off (G3) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. Chapter 1 21 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode.
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... choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change the value of screen). Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press during...
... choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change the value of screen). Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press during...
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4. See "Removing the Touchscreen Control Board" on page 59. The touchscreen control board records the specific panel's data, do not separate these for RMA purposes. Chapter 3 96 Lift the LCD bracket away from the LCD assembly. IMPORTANT:The touchscreen control board and LCD panel must be returned together for RMA.
4. See "Removing the Touchscreen Control Board" on page 59. The touchscreen control board records the specific panel's data, do not separate these for RMA purposes. Chapter 3 96 Lift the LCD bracket away from the LCD assembly. IMPORTANT:The touchscreen control board and LCD panel must be returned together for RMA.
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...Issue Hardware or Software failure? Software Issue Determine Hardware failure Component failure LCD failure Mainboard failure HDD Image failure Go to specific component failure section Go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to LCD failure section Replace... problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to try and resolve the issue. Use the troubleshooting sections to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still ...
...Issue Hardware or Software failure? Software Issue Determine Hardware failure Component failure LCD failure Mainboard failure HDD Image failure Go to specific component failure section Go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to LCD failure section Replace... problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to try and resolve the issue. Use the troubleshooting sections to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still ...
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.... 1. Replace the ODD. Ensure that the drive is identical to one at a time to the ODD. NOTE: Check that the entry is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on page 42. 157 Chapter 4 See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. See "Disassembly...
.... 1. Replace the ODD. Ensure that the drive is identical to one at a time to the ODD. NOTE: Check that the entry is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on page 42. 157 Chapter 4 See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. See "Disassembly...
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.... If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in right segments. Do additional chipset initialization. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is uncompressed into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is enabled at this value may be enabled...
.... If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in right segments. Do additional chipset initialization. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is uncompressed into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is enabled at this value may be enabled...