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...are trademarks of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel...translated into any language or computer language, in this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. No part of this manual is sold or licensed as is a registered trademark ...
...are trademarks of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel...translated into any language or computer language, in this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. No part of this manual is sold or licensed as is a registered trademark ...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
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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 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Security 32 Power...
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 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Security 32 Power...
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...Mouse Failure 155 Other Failures 155 Intermittent Problems 156 Undetermined Problems 156 POST Codes Tables 157 Sec 157 Memory 157 BDS & Specific action 158 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each SmmDriver entry point... by Crisis Disk 166 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series FRU List 169 Screw List 175 Model Definition and Configuration 176 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series 176 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows® ...
...Mouse Failure 155 Other Failures 155 Intermittent Problems 156 Undetermined Problems 156 POST Codes Tables 157 Sec 157 Memory 157 BDS & Specific action 158 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 159 Each SmmDriver entry point... by Crisis Disk 166 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series FRU List 169 Screw List 175 Model Definition and Configuration 176 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series 176 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows® ...
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... SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDRIII 800/1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two SO-DIMM modules Display and graphics • 16... system with two built-in stereo speakers True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with * denote only selected models.
... SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDRIII 800/1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two SO-DIMM modules Display and graphics • 16... system with two built-in stereo speakers True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with * denote only selected models.
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• Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 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. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
• Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 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. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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... shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
... shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
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... information) Intel Cantiga GM-800/1066MHz FSB supported Intel Cantiga PM-800/1066MHz FSB supported ICH9-M Micro uPGA-478 Package Refer to table below Processor Specifications Processor # CPU Speed Cores T1600 1.66 GHz 2 T6400 2.0 GHz 2 T6600 2.2 GHz 2 P7450 2.13 GHz 2 T4200 2.4 GHz 2 Bus Speed 667 ...MB 3 MB 2 MB 3 MB 2 MB Package uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA Core Voltage Acer P/N KC.16001.CMT KC.64001.DTP KC.66001.DTP KC.74501.DPP KC.42001.DTP System Board Major Chips Item Specifications Core logic Intel Cantiga PM45 / GM45 (667/800/1066MHz FSB supported) ICH9-M VGA •...
... information) Intel Cantiga GM-800/1066MHz FSB supported Intel Cantiga PM-800/1066MHz FSB supported ICH9-M Micro uPGA-478 Package Refer to table below Processor Specifications Processor # CPU Speed Cores T1600 1.66 GHz 2 T6400 2.0 GHz 2 T6600 2.2 GHz 2 P7450 2.13 GHz 2 T4200 2.4 GHz 2 Bus Speed 667 ...MB 3 MB 2 MB 3 MB 2 MB Package uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA uPGA Core Voltage Acer P/N KC.16001.CMT KC.64001.DTP KC.66001.DTP KC.74501.DPP KC.42001.DTP System Board Major Chips Item Specifications Core logic Intel Cantiga PM45 / GM45 (667/800/1066MHz FSB supported) ICH9-M VGA •...
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Item BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size Supported Protocols BIOS Password control Specification V0.09 Flash ROM 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 ...
Item BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size Supported Protocols BIOS Password control Specification V0.09 Flash ROM 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 ...
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... type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package Cache VGA Memory Memory module combinations Onboard 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB Specifications 8 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) DDR III Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin DDR III-800/1066 SO-DIMM... 6MB L2 on CPU 512 MB with various capacities to form other combinations. On above specifications Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...
... type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package Cache VGA Memory Memory module combinations Onboard 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB Specifications 8 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) DDR III Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin DDR III-800/1066 SO-DIMM... 6MB L2 on CPU 512 MB with various capacities to form other combinations. On above specifications Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...
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...ST9250827AS Capacity 250 (MB) Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal 778 transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data 300 transfer rate (Mbytes/...sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specifications Seagate ST9500325AS Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX 320, 160 500 320, 250, 160 512 512 512 4, 2 4 4, 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 ...
...ST9250827AS Capacity 250 (MB) Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal 778 transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data 300 transfer rate (Mbytes/...sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specifications Seagate ST9500325AS Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX 320, 160 500 320, 250, 160 512 512 512 4, 2 4 4, 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 ...
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... Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% 22 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Combo Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Philips DS-8A2S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec 2MB...
... Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% 22 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Combo Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Philips DS-8A2S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec 2MB...
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... "Orange Book Part 2": read & write) • CD-RW (Conforming to "Orange Book Part 3": read & V2.0 & 2.1 &2.2. Super-Multi Combo Module (continued) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT10N With CD Diskette...
... "Orange Book Part 2": read & write) • CD-RW (Conforming to "Orange Book Part 3": read & V2.0 & 2.1 &2.2. Super-Multi Combo Module (continued) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT10N With CD Diskette...
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...Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 4.5 MB 11...), Taiyo- Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media...
...Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 4.5 MB 11...), Taiyo- Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media...
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LCD 14" Item Specification Vendor/model name • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 • AUO B140XW01 • LG LP140WH1 • CMO N140B6 - Typ. Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 ...
LCD 14" Item Specification Vendor/model name • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 • AUO B140XW01 • LG LP140WH1 • CMO N140B6 - Typ. Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 ...
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... number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Yes Specification Specification Media Card Reader Type Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or option Mono or Stereo Internal Microphone ...Internal speaker/ Quantity JMICRON JMB385 6-in-1 Card Reader Specification REALTEK ALC888S-VC Onboard Specification Stereo AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum 2 * 4 Ohm 2W Main Speakers LAN Item Type Features Specification ATHEROS AR8121 for GIGA LAN 10/100/1000 MHz CIR Item Type...
... number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Yes Specification Specification Media Card Reader Type Item Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or option Mono or Stereo Internal Microphone ...Internal speaker/ Quantity JMICRON JMB385 6-in-1 Card Reader Specification REALTEK ALC888S-VC Onboard Specification Stereo AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum 2 * 4 Ohm 2W Main Speakers LAN Item Type Features Specification ATHEROS AR8121 for GIGA LAN 10/100/1000 MHz CIR Item Type...
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... Utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to run Setup. Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The default parameter of the screen...
... Utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to run Setup. Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The default parameter of the screen...
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... computer has power by one until the failure point is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following...
... computer has power by one until the failure point is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following...
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.... 3. d. e. c. b. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. a. b. Ensure that the entry is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on page 50. Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. b. If the drive works with the new cable, the...
.... 3. d. e. c. b. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. a. b. Ensure that the entry is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on page 50. Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. b. If the drive works with the new cable, the...
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... register for normal operation and enable Enable RCOMP Clear DRAM initialization bit in the SB Initialization Sequence Completed, program graphic clocks Program Thermal Throttling BDS & Specific action: Code 0x00 0x12 0x13 0x21 0x27 0x28 0x50 0x51 0x58 0x5A 0x79 0x7A 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB8...
... register for normal operation and enable Enable RCOMP Clear DRAM initialization bit in the SB Initialization Sequence Completed, program graphic clocks Program Thermal Throttling BDS & Specific action: Code 0x00 0x12 0x13 0x21 0x27 0x28 0x50 0x51 0x58 0x5A 0x79 0x7A 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB8...