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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem ... system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem ... system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi...
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English 13 Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
English 13 Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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... their respective holders. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of... Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes ...
... their respective holders. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of... Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10... the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Special Key 13 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10... the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Special Key 13 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 ...
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...Mouse Failure 153 Other Failures 153 Intermittent Problems 154 Undetermined Problems 154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 156 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each SmmDriver entry point... Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® ...
...Mouse Failure 153 Other Failures 153 Intermittent Problems 154 Undetermined Problems 154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 156 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each SmmDriver entry point... Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 ... double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked...
...™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 ... double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Chapter 1 3 • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Chapter 1 3 • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only.
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... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function...
... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function...
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Off=87°C Acer P/N KC.SSI02.420 KC.AQL02.640 KC.AQL02.640 KC.TRM02.720 KC.TRM02.740 KC.TZM02.820 KC.TZM02.840 KC.TZM02.860 Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU Type Core Logic CPU Package Specification AMD Tigris UltraTurion-II, Turion-... RS880M / M92M2-XT • REALTEK ALC888 for High Definition Audio Code. • Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN uPGA-638 package CPU Processor Specifications Processor # CPU Speed Cores Sempron S142 2.1 GHz Athlon64 X2 QL62 2.0 GHz Athlon64 X2 QL64 2.1 GHz Turion RM72 2.1 GHz Turion RM74 2.2 GHz...
Off=87°C Acer P/N KC.SSI02.420 KC.AQL02.640 KC.AQL02.640 KC.TRM02.720 KC.TRM02.740 KC.TZM02.820 KC.TZM02.840 KC.TZM02.860 Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU Type Core Logic CPU Package Specification AMD Tigris UltraTurion-II, Turion-... RS880M / M92M2-XT • REALTEK ALC888 for High Definition Audio Code. • Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN uPGA-638 package CPU Processor Specifications Processor # CPU Speed Cores Sempron S142 2.1 GHz Athlon64 X2 QL62 2.0 GHz Athlon64 X2 QL64 2.1 GHz Turion RM72 2.1 GHz Turion RM74 2.2 GHz...
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... Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package VGA Memory Memory module combinations Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 2GB Specifications 4GB DDR II SDRAM 667/800MHz +1.8V 200-pin 64/128/256MB You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match...
... Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package VGA Memory Memory module combinations Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 2GB Specifications 4GB DDR II SDRAM 667/800MHz +1.8V 200-pin 64/128/256MB You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match...
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... size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I /O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications Seagate ST9250315AS Seagate ST9320320AS 250 320 512 512 2 4 1 5400 2 5400 8 MB SATA 1175 8MB SATA 830 875 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ... HTS545050B9A300 Capacity (MB) 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer 830 rate (Mbits/sec, max) I /O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements ...
... size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I /O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications Seagate ST9250315AS Seagate ST9320320AS 250 320 512 512 2 4 1 5400 2 5400 8 MB SATA 1175 8MB SATA 830 875 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ... HTS545050B9A300 Capacity (MB) 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer 830 rate (Mbits/sec, max) I /O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements ...
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...Model Name Toshiba MK1655GSX Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Item Vendor... Digital WD1600BEVT22ZCTO Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage...
...Model Name Toshiba MK1655GSX Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Item Vendor... Digital WD1600BEVT22ZCTO Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage...
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...Super-Multi Combo Module Item Vendor & model name TOSHIBA TSL633B Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ 10.8 sec) Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification SONY AD-7580S SONY AD7585H N/A N/A N/A N/A SATA DVD+/-RW... Drawer-Type DC 5 V +/- 5% PLDS DS-8A3S N/A 2MB LCD 14" Item Specification Vendor/model name • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 ...
...Super-Multi Combo Module Item Vendor & model name TOSHIBA TSL633B Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ 10.8 sec) Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification SONY AD-7580S SONY AD7585H N/A N/A N/A N/A SATA DVD+/-RW... Drawer-Type DC 5 V +/- 5% PLDS DS-8A3S N/A 2MB LCD 14" Item Specification Vendor/model name • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 ...
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... Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ENE KB926 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Yes Yes Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec • HD Audio • 97dB SNR DACs ... output to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support LAN Item Type Features Specification Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN Bluetooth Item Type Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended Data Rate) 3.0Mbps...
... Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ENE KB926 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Yes Yes Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec • HD Audio • 97dB SNR DACs ... output to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support LAN Item Type Features Specification Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN Bluetooth Item Type Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended Data Rate) 3.0Mbps...
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Finger Print Reader Type Power Item Detection Matrix Features Specification Authentec AES1610 3.0V - 3.6V single supply • 128 x 8 pixels @ 500 ppi • 6.5mm x 0.41mm array size • Advanced security • Next generation anti...or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" WLAN Item Vendor and Model Antenna Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 PIFA Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specifications (3S2P) • SONY AS-2007A • Panasonic AS-2007A • Simplo AS-2007A • ...
Finger Print Reader Type Power Item Detection Matrix Features Specification Authentec AES1610 3.0V - 3.6V single supply • 128 x 8 pixels @ 500 ppi • 6.5mm x 0.41mm array size • Advanced security • Next generation anti...or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" WLAN Item Vendor and Model Antenna Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 PIFA Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specifications (3S2P) • SONY AS-2007A • Panasonic AS-2007A • Simplo AS-2007A • ...
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... change the value of a parameter if it is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please also refer to parameter values. Press F2 to different models. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information...
... change the value of a parameter if it is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please also refer to parameter values. Press F2 to different models. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information...
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... Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [19:10:59] [1/03/2009] 633 KB 4094 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. This field reports the video Memory size. Memory size is for your reference only. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN...
... Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [19:10:59] [1/03/2009] 633 KB 4094 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. This field reports the video Memory size. Memory size is for your reference only. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN...
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... Is SATA Port 0 Disk Status Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When Hdd password is set the user password...
... Is SATA Port 0 Disk Status Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When Hdd password is set the user password...
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...: WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0-(S1) 2: IDE1: MATSHITABD-CMB UJ130AS-(S2 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the List, or to escape the menu. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette...
...: WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0-(S1) 2: IDE1: MATSHITABD-CMB UJ130AS-(S2 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the List, or to escape the menu. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette...