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... (RJ-45) port DC-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication •...
... (RJ-45) port DC-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication •...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 11 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: * Only for reference only. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 11 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: * Only for reference only. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models.
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..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand...
..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV 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 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ... 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 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ... 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 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Athlon™ 64 ...
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Athlon™ 64 ...
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... This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Chapter 1 13 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 Vista, some shortcuts may not...
... This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Chapter 1 13 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 Vista, some shortcuts may not...
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...CPU • AMDRS780MN • AMDSB710 • Integrated VGA solution Micro uPGA-638 Package 45W Up to 1MB L2 cache 667/800/1066MHz Processor Specifications Item AATF20 CPU Speed 1.6GHz Cores 1 Bus Speed 638 MHz AATK42 1.6GHz 2 638 MHz Mfg Tech 65 nm Cache Size 512K 1M ...Off=80°C • OS Shutdown: 95°C • H/W Shutdown: 92°C Northbridge Item Chipset Package ATI RS780MN 465 BGA Specification Core Voltage 15W 20W Acer P/N KC.ATF02.200 KC.ATK02.420 Southbridge Item Chipset Package BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version ATI SB710 549 BGA Phoenix BIOS V0...
...CPU • AMDRS780MN • AMDSB710 • Integrated VGA solution Micro uPGA-638 Package 45W Up to 1MB L2 cache 667/800/1066MHz Processor Specifications Item AATF20 CPU Speed 1.6GHz Cores 1 Bus Speed 638 MHz AATK42 1.6GHz 2 638 MHz Mfg Tech 65 nm Cache Size 512K 1M ...Off=80°C • OS Shutdown: 95°C • H/W Shutdown: 92°C Northbridge Item Chipset Package ATI RS780MN 465 BGA Specification Core Voltage 15W 20W Acer P/N KC.ATF02.200 KC.ATK02.420 Southbridge Item Chipset Package BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version ATI SB710 549 BGA Phoenix BIOS V0...
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... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for ...; Supports Y2K solution • Supports Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information Specification ATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 4GB maximum 2 2GB 4GB (total) 200-pin +1.8V DDRII 667/800 MHz 1.8V Upto 1MB L2 Cache on CPU Memory...
... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for ...; Supports Y2K solution • Supports Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information Specification ATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 4GB maximum 2 2GB 4GB (total) 200-pin +1.8V DDRII 667/800 MHz 1.8V Upto 1MB L2 Cache on CPU Memory...
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...Chipset Atheros AR8132L Package LAN connector type LAN connector location Feature Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Specification Manufacturer Foxconn Model Atheros xb63 Broadcom 4312 802.11g • • Radio Technology Operating Frequency... Schemes Channel Numbers Data Rate Media Access Protocol Transmitter Output Power Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Specification Seagate ST9160310AS ST9160314AS ST9250315AS ST9320320AS ST9320325AS 500, 250 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) 512 4, 2...
...Chipset Atheros AR8132L Package LAN connector type LAN connector location Feature Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Specification Manufacturer Foxconn Model Atheros xb63 Broadcom 4312 802.11g • • Radio Technology Operating Frequency... Schemes Channel Numbers Data Rate Media Access Protocol Transmitter Output Power Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Specification Seagate ST9160310AS ST9160314AS ST9250315AS ST9320320AS ST9320325AS 500, 250 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) 512 4, 2...
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... 150 5V ±5% 8 MB SATA 395~952 (typical) 300 5V ±5% Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS GT20N With CD Diskette Specification Sony AD7580S With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette Sustained: Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. 11.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max...
... 150 5V ±5% 8 MB SATA 395~952 (typical) 300 5V ±5% Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS GT20N With CD Diskette Specification Sony AD7580S With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette Sustained: Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. 11.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max...
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...; 4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read & write) Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR 48-pin LQFP 'Green' High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live Audio Amplifier Model Item Package Features •...; Specification Speakers Item Vendor and Model Specification Chapter 1 21 Session, Video CD CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2,...
...; 4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read & write) Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR 48-pin LQFP 'Green' High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live Audio Amplifier Model Item Package Features •...; Specification Speakers Item Vendor and Model Specification Chapter 1 21 Session, Video CD CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2,...
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... called Brightness) CMO N156B3-L02 396.2 344.23 x 193.54 1366 x 768 0.252 Normal (white) 220 Specification 22 Chapter 1 Item Dimensions Weight Nominal Impedance Power Rating Output Sound Pressure Level Frequency Range Distortion 4Ohm 2W... Specification Microphone Item Vendor and Model Directivity Current Consumption S/N Ratio Frequency Specification Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller EM-7T Package Features • Touchpad pointing device Supply Current Total ...
... called Brightness) CMO N156B3-L02 396.2 344.23 x 193.54 1366 x 768 0.252 Normal (white) 220 Specification 22 Chapter 1 Item Dimensions Weight Nominal Impedance Power Rating Output Sound Pressure Level Frequency Range Distortion 4Ohm 2W... Specification Microphone Item Vendor and Model Directivity Current Consumption S/N Ratio Frequency Specification Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller EM-7T Package Features • Touchpad pointing device Supply Current Total ...
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Item Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Card Reader Part Name Package Item General Features 500:1 8 5.75 500 359.3 x 209.5 x 5.9 LVDS 262K 20/45/45/45° 0 to +50 -20 to +60 5-in1 card reader Built-in • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card Specification Specification Chapter 1 23
Item Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Card Reader Part Name Package Item General Features 500:1 8 5.75 500 359.3 x 209.5 x 5.9 LVDS 262K 20/45/45/45° 0 to +50 -20 to +60 5-in1 card reader Built-in • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card Specification Specification Chapter 1 23
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Please also refer to different models. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Please note that system information is ...
Please also refer to different models. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Please note that system information is ...
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... Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [09:00:00] [12/12/2008] 634 KB 1790 MB [256MB] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Control the mode in this screen. Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as...
... Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [09:00:00] [12/12/2008] 634 KB 1790 MB [256MB] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Control the mode in this screen. Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as...
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...: HDD0 Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to boot up when Pawword on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters...
...: HDD0 Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to boot up when Pawword on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters...
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Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move it up the List, or to support boot. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0...: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the ...
Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move it up the List, or to support boot. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0...: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the ...
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... M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
... M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
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... Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to position 1. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to escape the menu. Press F2 during boot to...
... Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: ST960821A 2: IDE1: MATSHITADVD 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Realtek Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: xxxx USB 6: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to position 1. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to escape the menu. Press F2 during boot to...