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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • Storage • subsystem • • ..., featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • Storage • subsystem • • ..., featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two...
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...;C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% 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.
...;C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% 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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...damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means..., electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is ...
...damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means..., electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is ...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT 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. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT 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. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV
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... 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31...
... 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31...
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...Specific action 172 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 172 Jumper and Connector Locations 177 Top View 177 Bottom View 178 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 179 Clearing Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538... Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 Windows XP ...
...Specific action 172 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 172 Jumper and Connector Locations 177 Top View 177 Bottom View 178 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 179 Clearing Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538... Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 Windows XP ...
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...Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 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...
...Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 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...
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The exact configuration of the PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of the PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
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... has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. It can...
... has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. It can...
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... size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Specification Up to 4GB 2 512MB / 1024MB / 2048MB / 4096MB 8GB 200-pin +1.8V DDRII SODIMM Chapter 1 15 H/W shut down at 87°C North Bridge Specifications Item Specification Chipset AMD RS780MN chipset. Tech 65 nm 2 65 nm... 1 65 nm Cache Size 512 kB 1 MB 512 kB Package MicroPGA MicroPGA MicroPGA Core Voltage Variable Variable Variable Acer P/N KC.AL002.110 KC.AL002.310 KC....
... size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Specification Up to 4GB 2 512MB / 1024MB / 2048MB / 4096MB 8GB 200-pin +1.8V DDRII SODIMM Chapter 1 15 H/W shut down at 87°C North Bridge Specifications Item Specification Chipset AMD RS780MN chipset. Tech 65 nm 2 65 nm... 1 65 nm Cache Size 512 kB 1 MB 512 kB Package MicroPGA MicroPGA MicroPGA Core Voltage Variable Variable Variable Acer P/N KC.AL002.110 KC.AL002.310 KC....
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... (MB) 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications 16 Specifications Seagate ST9250315AS Seagate ST9320320AS 250 320 512 512 2 4 1 5400 2 5400 Seagate ST9500325AS 500 512 4 2 5400 Chapter 1 Item... Supports DIMM Speed Video Specifications Chipset Item Package Features Hard Disk Drive Interface 667MHZ Specification Specification Integrated VGA solution for ATI M92-S2 LP (DIS). • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share...
... (MB) 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications 16 Specifications Seagate ST9250315AS Seagate ST9320320AS 250 320 512 512 2 4 1 5400 2 5400 Seagate ST9500325AS 500 512 4 2 5400 Chapter 1 Item... Supports DIMM Speed Video Specifications Chipset Item Package Features Hard Disk Drive Interface 667MHZ Specification Specification Integrated VGA solution for ATI M92-S2 LP (DIS). • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share...
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...250 320 512 512 2 4 1 2 5400 8MB SATA 363 ~ 952 typical 300 Toshiba MK5055GSX 500 512 4 2 5V ±5% Specifications Western Digital WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 Western Digital WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 Western Digital WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 250 320 500 512 4 3 4 2 2 2 Chapter 1 17 ...& 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 ...
...250 320 512 512 2 4 1 2 5400 8MB SATA 363 ~ 952 typical 300 Toshiba MK5055GSX 500 512 4 2 5V ±5% Specifications Western Digital WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 Western Digital WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 Western Digital WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 250 320 500 512 4 3 4 2 2 2 Chapter 1 17 ...& 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 ...
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... Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% With DVD Diskette Sustained: BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS Features Specification Insyde 3.5 • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for...cd/ m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Specifications AUO B156XW03 V1 LPL LP156WH3TLA1 SAMSUNG LTN156AT07-A01 Chapter 1 19 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance...
... Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% With DVD Diskette Sustained: BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS Features Specification Insyde 3.5 • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for...cd/ m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Specifications AUO B156XW03 V1 LPL LP156WH3TLA1 SAMSUNG LTN156AT07-A01 Chapter 1 19 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance...
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...on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER AC7T JV50 103/104/107 Yes Yes Specification • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version Mini Card Item Number Supported Features Camera Item Vendor and model Type Specification 1 • 1 for High Definition Audio Codec...Item LAN Chipset Package Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Realtek RTL8111CA-VB-GR GIGA LAN. Item Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right)...
...on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER AC7T JV50 103/104/107 Yes Yes Specification • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version Mini Card Item Number Supported Features Camera Item Vendor and model Type Specification 1 • 1 for High Definition Audio Codec...Item LAN Chipset Package Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Realtek RTL8111CA-VB-GR GIGA LAN. Item Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right)...
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... minicard b/g • • Item Type 802.11g Radio Technology Specification QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) Specifications Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Chapter...
... minicard b/g • • Item Type 802.11g Radio Technology Specification QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) Specifications Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Chapter...
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... multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when Press to enter Setup message is already properly configured and optimized, and you are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making...
... multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when Press to enter Setup message is already properly configured and optimized, and you are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making...
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... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:10:59] [06/09/2009] 4096 MB [512MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Item Specific Help This is for the hour field. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery...
... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:10:59] [06/09/2009] 4096 MB [512MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Item Specific Help This is for the hour field. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery...
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... Rev. 3.5 XPCI Configuration XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/Features Control XCPU Related Setting XASF Configuration Item Specific Help PCI Configuration. Parameter PCI Configuration Description Enter the PCI Configuration menu Boot Configuration Enter the Boot Configuration menu. IMPORTANT: Making incorrect settings to items...
... Rev. 3.5 XPCI Configuration XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/Features Control XCPU Related Setting XASF Configuration Item Specific Help PCI Configuration. Parameter PCI Configuration Description Enter the PCI Configuration menu Boot Configuration Enter the Boot Configuration menu. IMPORTANT: Making incorrect settings to items...
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... Exit Rev. 3.5 Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear HDD Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 HDD Password Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change...
... Exit Rev. 3.5 Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear HDD Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 HDD Password Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change...
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... this screen. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 XAdvanced CPU Control Item Specific Help ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3...
... this screen. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 XAdvanced CPU Control Item Specific Help ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3...