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...the most up-to-date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be used to order FRU parts for Acer global product offering. These localized features are not covered in this service...local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide further technical details. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this generic service guide. ...
...the most up-to-date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be used to order FRU parts for Acer global product offering. These localized features are not covered in this service...local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide further technical details. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this generic service guide. ...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and ... Major Chips 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 1
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and ... Major Chips 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 1
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control ... 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 BD...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control ... 1-23 Processor 1-23 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=105 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 BD...
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...® Celeron® processor P4600 (2 MB L3 cache, 2 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Aspire 5733 0 i3-370M/i3-380M/i3-390M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/2.66, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 ...-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 ...
...® Celeron® processor P4600 (2 MB L3 cache, 2 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Aspire 5733 0 i3-370M/i3-380M/i3-390M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/2.66, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 ...-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 ...
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Graphics 0 Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / ...6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet, Wake...
Graphics 0 Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / ...6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet, Wake...
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Base View No Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch/ Releases the battery for removal. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5.
Base View No Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch/ Releases the battery for removal. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5.
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... OFF=72 °C OS shut down at 92°C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at 104 °...
... OFF=72 °C OS shut down at 92°C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 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 Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at 104 °...
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Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 0 512 512 512 512 512 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface ... Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 512 1024 1536 2560 4608 1024 1536 2048 3072 5120 2048 2560 3072 4096 6144 4096 4608 5120 6144 8192...
Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 0 512 512 512 512 512 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface ... Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 0 512 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 512 1024 2048 4096 512 1024 1536 2560 4608 1024 1536 2048 3072 5120 2048 2560 3072 4096 6144 4096 4608 5120 6144 8192...
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... Form1 & 2) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT32N LF/SONY Super-Multi Drive DL 8X...
... Form1 & 2) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT32N LF/SONY Super-Multi Drive DL 8X...
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... (White Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - BD Drive Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specifications PLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL DS-4E1S LF/HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm...
... (White Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - BD Drive Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specifications PLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL DS-4E1S LF/HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm...
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VRAM (not available in this model) Item Chipset N/A Memory size N/A Interface N/A Specification USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification USB 2.0 EHCI 3 one at the left side, ...
VRAM (not available in this model) Item Chipset N/A Memory size N/A Interface N/A Specification USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current Specification USB 2.0 EHCI 3 one at the left side, ...
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...; Amber blinking - Discharging state System DMA Specification Legacy Mode Power Management DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Available for ExpressCard DMA6 Not Assigned DMA7 Not Assigned *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System LED...
...; Amber blinking - Discharging state System DMA Specification Legacy Mode Power Management DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Available for ExpressCard DMA6 Not Assigned DMA7 Not Assigned *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System LED...
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... system date Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Total memory available N/A Memory Video Available memory for the hour field. Table 2-2. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [00...F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-2. Valid range is the help for video N/A Memory Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities
... system date Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Total Total memory available N/A Memory Video Available memory for the hour field. Table 2-2. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [00...F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-2. Valid range is the help for video N/A Memory Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled 2-6 System Utilities
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... to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Copy Flash utilities to run BIOS Flash. 1. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is...
... to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Copy Flash utilities to run BIOS Flash. 1. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is...
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...The Boot Manager dialog is checking that the table correlates with one of the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (...When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is shown. (Figure 2-21) Figure 2-21. Boot to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to DOS. 2. Press Enter to highlight a boot device. 4. Start ...
...The Boot Manager dialog is checking that the table correlates with one of the following arguments: /r ==> Read dmi information from memory /wm ==> Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters) /wp ==> Write Product Name to EEPROM (...When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is shown. (Figure 2-21) Figure 2-21. Boot to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to DOS. 2. Press Enter to highlight a boot device. 4. Start ...
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System Utilities 2-21 The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: 0 dmitools /r Output: 0 Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): xxxx Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): xxxxx xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-...
System Utilities 2-21 The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: 0 dmitools /r Output: 0 Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): xxxx Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): xxxxx xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-...
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... Flowchart) NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is still not resolved, refer to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Remove the drives (Refer to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. Check the display resolution is ...docking stations. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Readjust if necessary. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. Click and drag...
... Flowchart) NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is still not resolved, refer to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Remove the drives (Refer to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. Check the display resolution is ...docking stations. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Readjust if necessary. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings. Click and drag...
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.... NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. f. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 7. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first...
.... NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. f. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 7. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first...
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... Generator Initialization PEI_IGD_EARLY_INITIAL * PEI 7B Internal Graphic device early Initialization PEI_HECI_INIT* PEI 7C HECI Initialization PEI_WATCHDOG_INIT* PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting Table 4-3. SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM...
... Generator Initialization PEI_IGD_EARLY_INITIAL * PEI 7B Internal Graphic device early Initialization PEI_HECI_INIT* PEI 7C HECI Initialization PEI_WATCHDOG_INIT* PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory 4-26 Troubleshooting Table 4-3. SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 07 Cache as RAM...
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S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for S3 resume S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1 Get S3 resume required data from S4 Troubleshooting 4-31 Table ... ASL E3 System wakeup from S3 ASL_WAKEUP_S4 ASL E4 System wakeup from memory S3_SWITCH_STACK PEI C2 Start to use memory during S3 resume S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for physical memory during S3 resume S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 Start to restore system configuration S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT ...
S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for S3 resume S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1 Get S3 resume required data from S4 Troubleshooting 4-31 Table ... ASL E3 System wakeup from S3 ASL_WAKEUP_S4 ASL E4 System wakeup from memory S3_SWITCH_STACK PEI C2 Start to use memory during S3 resume S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for physical memory during S3 resume S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 Start to restore system configuration S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT ...