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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • TV-tuner • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • • ... 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 • • TV-tuner • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • • ... 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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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 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 certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 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 certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
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Actual product specifications may vary. If your computer has a TV-tuner, it includes a complete set of cables, NTSC converter, optional DVB-T antenna (only for certain models), and a remote control for general reference only. English 14 What you need to enjoy TV (only for certain models) Note: The following content is for use with the Windows Media Center. These include: 1 Antenna connector and cable converter 2 Optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna, VHF and UHF compatible (only for certain models) 3 Remote control
Actual product specifications may vary. If your computer has a TV-tuner, it includes a complete set of cables, NTSC converter, optional DVB-T antenna (only for certain models), and a remote control for general reference only. English 14 What you need to enjoy TV (only for certain models) Note: The following content is for use with the Windows Media Center. These include: 1 Antenna connector and cable converter 2 Optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna, VHF and UHF compatible (only for certain models) 3 Remote control
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... language or computer language, in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this...Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic...
... language or computer language, in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this...Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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 bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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 bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Hot Keys 7 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 8 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 ...Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Hot Keys 7 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 8 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 ...Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot...
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...External Mouse Failure 153 Other Failures 153 Intermittent Problems 154 Undetermined Problems 154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 157 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 158 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 158 Each SmmDriver entry point ...165 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 167 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 169 Aspire 5739 Exploded Diagrams 170 Main Module 170 Aspire 5739 FRU List 171 Screw List 179 Model Definition and Configuration 181 Aspire 5739 Series 181 Test Compatible Components 209 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
...External Mouse Failure 153 Other Failures 153 Intermittent Problems 154 Undetermined Problems 154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 157 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 158 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 158 Each SmmDriver entry point ...165 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 167 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 169 Aspire 5739 Exploded Diagrams 170 Main Module 170 Aspire 5739 FRU List 171 Screw List 179 Model Definition and Configuration 181 Aspire 5739 Series 181 Test Compatible Components 209 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
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...: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable • to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only...
...: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable • to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only...
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... • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • RF-in jack* • eSATA port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with * denote only selected models. NOTE: The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity...
... • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • RF-in jack* • eSATA port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with * denote only selected models. NOTE: The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity...
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... Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the key application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the key application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... in each core • The Penryn processor in XE, SV and LV have an On-die, up to Bus ratio 479-ball Micro-FCBGA Processor Specifications Processor # P7450 P8600 P8600 P8700 P9500 T6400 T6600 CPU Speed 2.4G 2.4G 2.4G 2.53G 2.53G 2.0G 2.2G Cores 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Bus Speed ...Cache Size 3M 3M 3M 3M 6M 3M 2M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Power Acer P/N Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU Type Core Logic CPU Package Specification INTEL Penryn processor on 45-nanometer process technology • Dual-core processor for Core to 6-MB...
... in each core • The Penryn processor in XE, SV and LV have an On-die, up to Bus ratio 479-ball Micro-FCBGA Processor Specifications Processor # P7450 P8600 P8600 P8700 P9500 T6400 T6600 CPU Speed 2.4G 2.4G 2.4G 2.53G 2.53G 2.0G 2.2G Cores 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Bus Speed ...Cache Size 3M 3M 3M 3M 6M 3M 2M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Power Acer P/N Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU Type Core Logic CPU Package Specification INTEL Penryn processor on 45-nanometer process technology • Dual-core processor for Core to 6-MB...
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... BIOS Vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size Supported Protocols BIOS Password control Features Specification Phoenix BIOS V0.3209 Flash ROM 2MB SMBIOS 2.3 Yes • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control ...Size 6M 6M 6M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Power System Board North / South Bridge Item Core logic • • CPU Fan True Value Table Specifications Intel® ICH9M I/O controller. Intel CS GM45NB / Intel CS PM45NB (North Bridge) CPU Temperature (°C) 40 50 65 85 105 Fan ...
... BIOS Vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size Supported Protocols BIOS Password control Features Specification Phoenix BIOS V0.3209 Flash ROM 2MB SMBIOS 2.3 Yes • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control ...Size 6M 6M 6M Package FCBGA FCBGA FCBGA Power System Board North / South Bridge Item Core logic • • CPU Fan True Value Table Specifications Intel® ICH9M I/O controller. Intel CS GM45NB / Intel CS PM45NB (North Bridge) CPU Temperature (°C) 40 50 65 85 105 Fan ...
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... 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Size DIMM socket number Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size 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...
... 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Size DIMM socket number Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size 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...
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...8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer 830 rate (Mbits/sec, max) I /O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 320 250 512 3 2 2 1 5400 8MB SATA 3GB/s maximum 875 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ± 5%. Seagate... ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 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 20...
...8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer 830 rate (Mbits/sec, max) I /O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 320 250 512 3 2 2 1 5400 8MB SATA 3GB/s maximum 875 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ± 5%. Seagate... ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 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 20...
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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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...Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio (typical) Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Specification • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 • AUO B140XW01 • LG LP140WH1 • CMO N140B6 - Optical Disk Drive Item Vendor ...PANASONIC Model UJ880A Type Super-Multi Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PLDS SONY DS-8A3S AD-7580S Super-Multi Super-Multi 10.8 2MB...
...Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio (typical) Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Specification • Samsung LTN140AT01-G01 • AUO B140XW01 • LG LP140WH1 • CMO N140B6 - Optical Disk Drive Item Vendor ...PANASONIC Model UJ880A Type Super-Multi Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PLDS SONY DS-8A3S AD-7580S Super-Multi Super-Multi 10.8 2MB...
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Item Specification Input Voltage 3.3V ±0.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5W (max.) Weight 375g (max.) Physical Size (mm) 324.0(H) x 192.5(V) x 5.2(D) Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Min. Typ. Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 10 15 25 30 Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to 50°C -20 to 60°C Chapter 1 23
Item Specification Input Voltage 3.3V ±0.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5W (max.) Weight 375g (max.) Physical Size (mm) 324.0(H) x 192.5(V) x 5.2(D) Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Min. Typ. Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 10 15 25 30 Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to 50°C -20 to 60°C Chapter 1 23
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... Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Audio Interface Specification ENE KB926 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Yes Yes Item Audio Controller Features LAN Specification Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec • HD Audio • 97dB SNR DACs & 90dB ... transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support Item Type Features Bluetooth Atheros AR8131-AL1E Specification 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 24 Chapter 1
... Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Audio Interface Specification ENE KB926 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Yes Yes Item Audio Controller Features LAN Specification Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec • HD Audio • 97dB SNR DACs & 90dB ... transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support Item Type Features Bluetooth Atheros AR8131-AL1E Specification 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 24 Chapter 1
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Finger Print Reader Item Type Power Detection Matrix Features WLAN 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 ... navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" Item Vendor and Model Protocol Interface Antenna Battery Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 Specification PIFA 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 Item Type Power Detection Matrix Features WLAN 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 ... navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" Item Vendor and Model Protocol Interface Antenna Battery Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 Specification PIFA 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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... SETUP Utility. You can also press F10 to enter Setup message is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Your computer is set the parameter to enter setup. The default...
... SETUP Utility. You can also press F10 to enter Setup message is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Your computer is set the parameter to enter setup. The default...