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... 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Multi-in-1 card reader Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
... 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Multi-in-1 card reader Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
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English 10 Base view 1 6 2 5 4 3 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
English 10 Base view 1 6 2 5 4 3 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Communication • • • • • Audio • • • • • Storage • subsystem...Express Chipset Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and ...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Communication • • • • • Audio • • • • • Storage • subsystem...Express Chipset Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and ...
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... note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your regional web... responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for whatever...
... note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your regional web... responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for whatever...
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...* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 •...support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/ 1800/1900 MHz)*...
...* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 •...support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/ 1800/1900 MHz)*...
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.... 1 2 3 4 5 Icon HDMI Right View Item External display (VGA) port DC-in jack USB 2.0 port Power button / indicator Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Connects to an AC adapter Enable the computer to turn the computer on and off. / Indicates...
.... 1 2 3 4 5 Icon HDMI Right View Item External display (VGA) port DC-in jack USB 2.0 port Power button / indicator Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Connects to an AC adapter Enable the computer to turn the computer on and off. / Indicates...
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... an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 1 6 2 5 4 3 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening ...of a locked drawer. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the fan. Some keyless models are also ...
... an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 1 6 2 5 4 3 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening ...of a locked drawer. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the fan. Some keyless models are also ...
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... Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B 9A300 Capacity 500 (GB) Bytes per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Module Combination Specification • Processor ...Any combination permissible within the above specifications. Features Item South Bridge Specifications Item Chipset Package Features System Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Specifications Hitachi HTS545032B 9A300 Hitachi HTS545025B 9A300 320 250...
... Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B 9A300 Capacity 500 (GB) Bytes per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Module Combination Specification • Processor ...Any combination permissible within the above specifications. Features Item South Bridge Specifications Item Chipset Package Features System Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Specifications Hitachi HTS545032B 9A300 Hitachi HTS545025B 9A300 320 250...
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...8226; Complies with MultiMedia Card (MMC) specification up to ver. 4.2 • Complies with Memory Stick (MS) specification up to ver. 1.43 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO (MS_Pro) specification up to ver. 1.03 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO-HG (MS PRO-HG) specification up to ver. 1.01 • Complies with... Memory Stick Interface Guideline for PC peripheral devices with Memory Stick Slot ver. 1.16-00 • Complies with xD-Picture Card (xD) specification up to version 1.2 • USB 2.0 • 3.3V ...
...8226; Complies with MultiMedia Card (MMC) specification up to ver. 4.2 • Complies with Memory Stick (MS) specification up to ver. 1.43 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO (MS_Pro) specification up to ver. 1.03 • Complies with Memory Stick PRO-HG (MS PRO-HG) specification up to ver. 1.01 • Complies with... Memory Stick Interface Guideline for PC peripheral devices with Memory Stick Slot ver. 1.16-00 • Complies with xD-Picture Card (xD) specification up to version 1.2 • USB 2.0 • 3.3V ...
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Item Specifications Interface Antenna USB 2.0 1 x 2 Embedded Controller Item Specifications Chipset Features Winbond WPCE775LA0DG • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support. • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC. • Up to 95 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events (...
Item Specifications Interface Antenna USB 2.0 1 x 2 Embedded Controller Item Specifications Chipset Features Winbond WPCE775LA0DG • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support. • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC. • Up to 95 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events (...
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.... The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Settings in this screen. This field reports the memory size of the system. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Shows the video... memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to 2048 MB. The function allows the ...
.... The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Settings in this screen. This field reports the memory size of the system. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Shows the video... memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to 2048 MB. The function allows the ...
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To run the BIOS flash utility: 1. See "Boot" on page 29. 3. Copy the BIOS flash tool and the BIOS into a USB flash disk. 2. On boot-up enter at the DOS prompt: C:\> flashit.exe v3106.fd /dc /beep:2000 Chapter 2 31 Set the computer to boot from the USB flash disk. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
To run the BIOS flash utility: 1. See "Boot" on page 29. 3. Copy the BIOS flash tool and the BIOS into a USB flash disk. 2. On boot-up enter at the DOS prompt: C:\> flashit.exe v3106.fd /dc /beep:2000 Chapter 2 31 Set the computer to boot from the USB flash disk. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
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..., for example Notepad, to eeprom: 1. Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp...
..., for example Notepad, to eeprom: 1. Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp...
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... Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to No Power Power On ? Restart the computer. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.
... Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to No Power Power On ? Restart the computer. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.
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...BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 146 Chapter 4 Readjust if necessary. 6. Roll back the... video driver to its highest level. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Check the display resolution is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between...
...BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 146 Chapter 4 Readjust if necessary. 6. Roll back the... video driver to its highest level. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Check the display resolution is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between...
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... and select an earlier time and date. 11. Click Next. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 34. 152 Chapter 4 Restore system and file settings from a known...
... and select an earlier time and date. 11. Click Next. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 34. 152 Chapter 4 Restore system and file settings from a known...
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... Verify all DIMMs are x8 or x16 width 07 0x Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH 08 0x Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program 09 0x Determine the smallest common TRAS for all DIMMs 10 0x Determine the smallest common TRP for all... period for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail 02 0x Verify all DIMMs 13 Chapter 4 155 Cache Init Finished Memory: DEBUG_BIOS EQU 1 (Chipset\Alviso\MemoryInitAsm\IA32\IMEMORY.INC) 0x First memory check point A0 0x Enable MCHBAR 01 0x Check for all DIMMs are DDR or DDR2 and unbuffered 03 0x...
... Verify all DIMMs are x8 or x16 width 07 0x Find a common CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH 08 0x Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program 09 0x Determine the smallest common TRAS for all DIMMs 10 0x Determine the smallest common TRP for all... period for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail 02 0x Verify all DIMMs 13 Chapter 4 155 Cache Init Finished Memory: DEBUG_BIOS EQU 1 (Chipset\Alviso\MemoryInitAsm\IA32\IMEMORY.INC) 0x First memory check point A0 0x Enable MCHBAR 01 0x Check for all DIMMs are DDR or DDR2 and unbuffered 03 0x...
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...Architecture register 22 0x Program the DRAM Timing & and DRAM Control registers 23 0x Program ODT 24 0x Perform steps required before memory init 25 0x Program the receive enable reference timing control register 26 Program the DLL Timing Control Registers, RCOMP settings 0x Enable ...DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 27 0x Enable all clocks on populated rows 28 0x Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows 29 0x Perform steps required after memory init 30 Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers 0x 31 0x Setup DRAM control register for ...
...Architecture register 22 0x Program the DRAM Timing & and DRAM Control registers 23 0x Program ODT 24 0x Perform steps required before memory init 25 0x Program the receive enable reference timing control register 26 Program the DLL Timing Control Registers, RCOMP settings 0x Enable ...DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 27 0x Enable all clocks on populated rows 28 0x Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows 29 0x Perform steps required after memory init 30 Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers 0x 31 0x Setup DRAM control register for ...
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... up the APs Initialize SMM Private Data and relocate BSP SMBASE PC init begin at the stage1 Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller...
... up the APs Initialize SMM Private Data and relocate BSP SMBASE PC init begin at the stage1 Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller...
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... WXGA Glare LTN116AT01-A01 LF 200nit 8ms Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HY7YG1B1674ZM LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C-G7... N0 LF 64*16 0.055um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB ...
... WXGA Glare LTN116AT01-A01 LF 200nit 8ms Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HY7YG1B1674ZM LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C-G7... N0 LF 64*16 0.055um Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB ...