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Microphone-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Only one card can operate at any given time. ...
Microphone-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Only one card can operate at any given time. ...
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11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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...* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator ...system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion...
...* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator ...system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion...
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...or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be... covered in this printed Service Guide. V If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. This...
...or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be... covered in this printed Service Guide. V If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. This...
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...® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Graphics •... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
...® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Graphics •... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
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... Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the... card reader Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card. Accepts input from external microphones. Note: Push to audio line-out devices (e.g. Turns...
... Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the... card reader Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card. Accepts input from external microphones. Note: Push to audio line-out devices (e.g. Turns...
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... not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Locks the battery in position.... No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View No. 1 2 Bottom ...
... not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Locks the battery in position.... No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View No. 1 2 Bottom ...
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... Intel Montevina Centrino/PDC/Celeron Intel GL40+ICH9-M • System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above...
... Intel Montevina Centrino/PDC/Celeron Intel GL40+ICH9-M • System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above...
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... 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 maximum 5V ±5% Super Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained...
... 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 maximum 5V ±5% Super Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained...
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... Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage 4.5 MB SATA Applicable media types: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) BD-R (Single and Dual...
... Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage 4.5 MB SATA Applicable media types: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) BD-R (Single and Dual...
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... Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 • DMI... vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB-
... Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 • DMI... vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB-
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... Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) KBC Chipset Features Item Memory Card Reader Chipset Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features Modem Chipset Features Item Item Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset...
... Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) KBC Chipset Features Item Memory Card Reader Chipset Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features Modem Chipset Features Item Item Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset...
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... Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. N/A Memory size is not allowed to 3017 MB. Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode NOTE: The sub-items under each device will... not be shown if the device control is the help for your reference only. Information Main System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [32MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This ...
... Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. N/A Memory size is not allowed to 3017 MB. Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode NOTE: The sub-items under each device will... not be shown if the device control is the help for your reference only. Information Main System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [32MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This ...
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... the Chipset Configuration menu. ACPI Table/ Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control Features Control menu. Submenu Items • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT Size • Clock Chip Intialize • Enabled CK SSC • IGD Boot Type • IGD LCD Panel Type • IGD TV •...
... the Chipset Configuration menu. ACPI Table/ Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control Features Control menu. Submenu Items • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT Size • Clock Chip Intialize • Enabled CK SSC • IGD Boot Type • IGD LCD Panel Type • IGD TV •...
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NOTE: Please use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to ... modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Chapter 2 35 Use the Phlash utility to Memory). Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: Please use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to ... modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Chapter 2 35 Use the Phlash utility to Memory). Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
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WLAN Cover 3. Memory Cover 4. Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 47 Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers. Remove the WLAN cover as shown. Carefully open the Memory Cover.
WLAN Cover 3. Memory Cover 4. Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 47 Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers. Remove the WLAN cover as shown. Carefully open the Memory Cover.
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Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4. NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on page 44. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. Remove the Battery Pack. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3. Remove the Memory Cover.
Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4. NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on page 44. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. Remove the Battery Pack. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3. Remove the Memory Cover.
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Remove the DIMM module. 4. Use a pry to use a plastic pry during this procedure. 2. IMPORTANT:It is advisable to release the latches on page 47. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 54 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket. 3.
Remove the DIMM module. 4. Use a pry to use a plastic pry during this procedure. 2. IMPORTANT:It is advisable to release the latches on page 47. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 54 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket. 3.
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Tilt the computer on page 47. 2. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. 4. Remove the Memory Cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Antenna 1. Remove the WLAN Module. Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Remove the Keyboard.
Tilt the computer on page 47. 2. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. 4. Remove the Memory Cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Antenna 1. Remove the WLAN Module. Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Remove the Keyboard.
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Replace the single securing screw. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Turn the ODD Module around and secure the bracket with the two screws, as shown. 4. Insert the ODD module into the module as shown. 2. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Tighten the two securing screws. 122 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1. Insert the bezel into the bay as provided. 3.
Replace the single securing screw. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Turn the ODD Module around and secure the bracket with the two screws, as shown. 4. Insert the ODD module into the module as shown. 2. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Tighten the two securing screws. 122 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1. Insert the bezel into the bay as provided. 3.