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Only one card can operate at any given time Locks and releases the lid. Note: Push to remove/install the card. 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item 5-in-1 card reader Latch Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).
Only one card can operate at any given time Locks and releases the lid. Note: Push to remove/install the card. 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item 5-in-1 card reader Latch Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 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 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 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. 9 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 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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...174; PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 14.1" WXGA...High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+...
...174; PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 14.1" WXGA...High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+...
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...supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office 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. ...In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list...
...supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office 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. ...In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list...
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...Unit Failure 142 External Mouse Failure 143 Other Failures 143 Intermittent Problems 144 Undetermined Problems 144 POST Codes Tables 145 Sec 145 Memory 145 BDS & Specific action 146 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT ... Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows...
...Unit Failure 142 External Mouse Failure 143 Other Failures 143 Intermittent Problems 144 Undetermined Problems 144 POST Codes Tables 145 Sec 145 Memory 145 BDS & Specific action 146 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT ... Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows...
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...processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics ...support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
...processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics ...support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
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... card can operate at any given time. Closed Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item 5-in-1 card reader Latch Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Palmrest Keyboard Speakers Power button...
... card can operate at any given time. Closed Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item 5-in-1 card reader Latch Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Palmrest Keyboard Speakers Power button...
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Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal.
Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal.
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BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols Specification InsydeH20 v1.03-T2 Flash 1 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support...LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 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 Specification Built in L2 Cache dependent on CPU Specification ...
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols Specification InsydeH20 v1.03-T2 Flash 1 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support...LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 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 Specification Built in L2 Cache dependent on CPU Specification ...
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... 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system... memory configurations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations....
... 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system... memory configurations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations....
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... transfer rate 300 (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Combo Drive Module Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Mode Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specifications 400 ~ 794 typical 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 150 maximum 850 Mbits...
... transfer rate 300 (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Combo Drive Module Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Mode Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specifications 400 ~ 794 typical 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 150 maximum 850 Mbits...
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... (D3E) mode REALTEK ALC268 Onboard Stereo 2 Channel 1 x Analog MIC 2 x stereo speaker Specification 24 Chapter 1 Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With...
... (D3E) mode REALTEK ALC268 Onboard Stereo 2 Channel 1 x Analog MIC 2 x stereo speaker Specification 24 Chapter 1 Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With...
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...to 2047 MB. Control the mode in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Shows the video memory size. Chapter 2 29 The table below describes the parameters in these cases. VGA Memory size=64 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to ... F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. This field reports the memory size of the system. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System...
...to 2047 MB. Control the mode in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Shows the video memory size. Chapter 2 29 The table below describes the parameters in these cases. VGA Memory size=64 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to ... F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. This field reports the memory size of the system. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit System...
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... USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Press F2 during boot to Memory). NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash...
... USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Press F2 during boot to Memory). NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash...
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... Lower Covers Remove DIMM Modules Remove WLAN Antenna Remove HDD Module Remove ODD Module Remove WLAN Board Remove HDD Bracket Remove ODD Screw List Step Memory Cover WLAN Cover WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module ODD Bracket Screw M2.5*8 (NL) M2.5*8 (NL) M2*3 (NL) M3*3 (NL) M2.5*5(NL) M2*3 (NL) Remove...
... Lower Covers Remove DIMM Modules Remove WLAN Antenna Remove HDD Module Remove ODD Module Remove WLAN Board Remove HDD Bracket Remove ODD Screw List Step Memory Cover WLAN Cover WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module ODD Bracket Screw M2.5*8 (NL) M2.5*8 (NL) M2*3 (NL) M3*3 (NL) M2.5*5(NL) M2*3 (NL) Remove...
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See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 46. 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 45. 3. WLAN Cover Step Memory Cover Size M2.5*8 (NL) WLAN Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 5. Quantity 2 1 Memory Cover HDD Cover Screw Type Chapter 3 47 Remove the three screws from the memory and WLAN bays and loosen the two captive screws on page 44. 2. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the HDD cover.
See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 46. 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 45. 3. WLAN Cover Step Memory Cover Size M2.5*8 (NL) WLAN Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 5. Quantity 2 1 Memory Cover HDD Cover Screw Type Chapter 3 47 Remove the three screws from the memory and WLAN bays and loosen the two captive screws on page 44. 2. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the HDD cover.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Chapter 3 49 Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Chapter 3 49 Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 55 Remove the Memory cover. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*5(NL) Quantity 1 4. Carefully insert a screw driver to prevent scratching the surface of the computer. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Screw Type NOTE: A plastic screw driver is recommended to release the locking latch. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 55 Remove the Memory cover. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*5(NL) Quantity 1 4. Carefully insert a screw driver to prevent scratching the surface of the computer. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Screw Type NOTE: A plastic screw driver is recommended to release the locking latch. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
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Replace the screw to secure in place. 126 Chapter 3 Tighten the two screws to secure in place. 3. Replace the WLAN Cover. 4. Replace HDD Cover. 6. Replace the two screws to secure in place. 5. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Replacing the Lower Covers 1.
Replace the screw to secure in place. 126 Chapter 3 Tighten the two screws to secure in place. 3. Replace the WLAN Cover. 4. Replace HDD Cover. 6. Replace the two screws to secure in place. 5. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Replacing the Lower Covers 1.
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... On Issue" on page 130. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on page 185. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Chapter 4 131 Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect power and...
... On Issue" on page 130. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on page 185. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Chapter 4 131 Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect power and...