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... Interface 1-35 Keyboard 1-35 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-36 Super-Multi Drive 1-37 BD Drive 1-40 LED 15.6 1-41 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-42 Graphics Controller 1-42 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-43 Bluetooth Interface 1-43 Bluetooth Module 1-43 Camera 1-44 Mini Card 1-44 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-45 Audio Interface 1-46...
... Interface 1-35 Keyboard 1-35 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-36 Super-Multi Drive 1-37 BD Drive 1-40 LED 15.6 1-41 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-42 Graphics Controller 1-42 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-43 Bluetooth Interface 1-43 Bluetooth Module 1-43 Camera 1-44 Mini Card 1-44 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-45 Audio Interface 1-46...
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CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard 5-3 Clearing Password and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 Field Replacement Unit List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-16 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5951G 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 Aspire 5951G 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 ix
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard 5-3 Clearing Password and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 Field Replacement Unit List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-16 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5951G 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 Aspire 5951G 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 ix
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...61472;Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM processor (6 MB L3 cache, 2 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Intel® Core™ i7-2620M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 2.70 GHz with Turbo ...; HM65 Express Chipset Memory 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury...
...61472;Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM processor (6 MB L3 cache, 2 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Intel® Core™ i7-2620M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 2.70 GHz with Turbo ...; HM65 Express Chipset Memory 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury...
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...in speakers), and Dolby® Digital Output technologies Two built-in stereo speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass booster, supporting low-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio... support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones, featuring beam forming, echo ...
...in speakers), and Dolby® Digital Output technologies Two built-in stereo speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass booster, supporting low-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio... support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones, featuring beam forming, echo ...
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... Manager software with Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting online video calls Acer PureZone technology Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: ...
... Manager software with Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting online video calls Acer PureZone technology Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: ...
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...: 126 (W) x 51 (D) x 31 (H) mm (4.96 x 2 x 1.22 inches) 332 g (0.73 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Embedded battery Acer PowerSmart long-life battery, supporting up to 1,000 charge cycles 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 7 hours ...
...: 126 (W) x 51 (D) x 31 (H) mm (4.96 x 2 x 1.22 inches) 332 g (0.73 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Embedded battery Acer PowerSmart long-life battery, supporting up to 1,000 charge cycles 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 7 hours ...
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...103-/104-/107-key backlit back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Acer MediaRemote detachable touchpad with Media Console mode Media keys Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring: ...up, volume down Control keys Instant-on Acer Arcade™ Deluxe support Acer programmable key Dedicated keyboard backlight control key Communication key Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader Input and Output 0 ...
...103-/104-/107-key backlit back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Acer MediaRemote detachable touchpad with Media Console mode Media keys Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring: ...up, volume down Control keys Instant-on Acer Arcade™ Deluxe support Acer programmable key Dedicated keyboard backlight control key Communication key Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader Input and Output 0 ...
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... by model). Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Acer MediaRemote Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions (detachable touchpad like a computer mouse*. NOTE: The front panel indicators are visible even...buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Acer Bio-Protection Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control function Fingerprint reader (only for Acer clear.fi, volume (up, down) and media (play/ pause, previous, next, stop). * Touchpad ...
... by model). Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Acer MediaRemote Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions (detachable touchpad like a computer mouse*. NOTE: The front panel indicators are visible even...buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Acer Bio-Protection Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control function Fingerprint reader (only for Acer clear.fi, volume (up, down) and media (play/ pause, previous, next, stop). * Touchpad ...
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... slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 / e SATA port Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices. 6 USB 2.0 / 3.0 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Left View 0 1 2 3 45 67...
... slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 / e SATA port Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices. 6 USB 2.0 / 3.0 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Left View 0 1 2 3 45 67...
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... active. NOTE: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations with S/PDIF support. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker / line-out jack headphones). Headphones / Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Optical drive...
... active. NOTE: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations with S/PDIF support. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker / line-out jack headphones). Headphones / Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Optical drive...
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Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu + R: Open the Run dialog box + M: Minimizes all windows Shift ... Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) + Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar + Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: + Break: Show the System Properties dialog box + U: Open Ease of Access Center Application key This key has the same...
Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu + R: Open the Run dialog box + M: Minimizes all windows Shift ... Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) + Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar + Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: + Break: Show the System Properties dialog box + U: Open Ease of Access Center Application key This key has the same...
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.../data second -level cache (L2) for each core Up to 8-MB shared instruction/data last -level cache (L3), shared among all cores Full support of ACPI C -states as implemented by the following processor C -states: C0, C1, C1E, C3, C6, C7 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology HM65 1-30...
.../data second -level cache (L2) for each core Up to 8-MB shared instruction/data last -level cache (L3), shared among all cores Full support of ACPI C -states as implemented by the following processor C -states: C0, C1, C1E, C3, C6, C7 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology HM65 1-30...
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...°C SPL Spec (dBA) 31 34 37 40 5V 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 105°C; H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB 4 4GB 16GB SODIMM...
...°C SPL Spec (dBA) 31 34 37 40 5V 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 105°C; H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB 4 4GB 16GB SODIMM...
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... N12E-GE GB2-128/ GB3-128 PCIE X 16 Fully compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.1 Support CRT/LVDS/HDMI/DP interface (concurrent) Dual-channel LVDS interface support: single channel 24 bpp dual link HDCP compliance embed-in Full POWERPLAYTM...10 specification. VC-1 implementation is based on the SMPTE 421M specification. MPEG2 implementation is based on the ISO 13818 -2 Supports top quality DVD and Blue -Ray disc with the lowest CPU usage. Power +VGPU_CORE (GPU core power supply) +1....
... N12E-GE GB2-128/ GB3-128 PCIE X 16 Fully compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.1 Support CRT/LVDS/HDMI/DP interface (concurrent) Dual-channel LVDS interface support: single channel 24 bpp dual link HDCP compliance embed-in Full POWERPLAYTM...10 specification. VC-1 implementation is based on the SMPTE 421M specification. MPEG2 implementation is based on the ISO 13818 -2 Supports top quality DVD and Blue -Ray disc with the lowest CPU usage. Power +VGPU_CORE (GPU core power supply) +1....
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...auto-sensing capability PCI Express CLKREQ# support Integrated switching regulator for improved power consumption Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T keyboard US, UK 129 keys, JP... 132 keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Support Application keys for Windows Vista / Windows 7 Multi-...
...auto-sensing capability PCI Express CLKREQ# support Integrated switching regulator for improved power consumption Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T keyboard US, UK 129 keys, JP... 132 keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Support Application keys for Windows Vista / Windows 7 Multi-...
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...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 48 bits Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Graphics Controller VGA Chip Supports Item Specification Nvidia N12P-GS/N12E-GE They support Microsoft® DirectX 11 with the lowest CPU usage. 1-42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations The Unified Video .... VC-1 implementation is based on the SMPTE 421M specification. MPEG2 implementation is based on the ISO 13818 -2 Supports top quality DVD and Blue -Ray disc with shader Model 5.0, PCI Express® Revision 2.0, VESA DisplayPort™ technologies, and integrated HDMI™. ...
...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 48 bits Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Graphics Controller VGA Chip Supports Item Specification Nvidia N12P-GS/N12E-GE They support Microsoft® DirectX 11 with the lowest CPU usage. 1-42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations The Unified Video .... VC-1 implementation is based on the SMPTE 421M specification. MPEG2 implementation is based on the ISO 13818 -2 Supports top quality DVD and Blue -Ray disc with shader Model 5.0, PCI Express® Revision 2.0, VESA DisplayPort™ technologies, and integrated HDMI™. ...
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Display Supported Resolution (GPU) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768...Yes Yes Yes Yes 48 bits Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070 Foxconn Bluetooth ATH BU12 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec 2.1 +... operation External USB interface for data Onboard antenna and SMA RF connector Coexistence support Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-43
Display Supported Resolution (GPU) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768...Yes Yes Yes Yes 48 bits Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070 Foxconn Bluetooth ATH BU12 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec 2.1 +... operation External USB interface for data Onboard antenna and SMA RF connector Coexistence support Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-43
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...BU12 Features Single-chip Bluetooth v2.1/3.0+EDR integrated solution USB 2.0 full-speed device interface with support for Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) SPI interface supports external serial flash devices Two on-chip 1.2V linear voltage regulators Integrated 32-bit CPU ... (LPO) Standard USB HCI interface Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Specification Suyin 1.3M HD HF1316 1.3M Mini Card Item Number supported Features Specification 2 Mini PCIE card slot for WLAN (half size) Mini PCIE card slot for WLAN (full size) ...
...BU12 Features Single-chip Bluetooth v2.1/3.0+EDR integrated solution USB 2.0 full-speed device interface with support for Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) SPI interface supports external serial flash devices Two on-chip 1.2V linear voltage regulators Integrated 32-bit CPU ... (LPO) Standard USB HCI interface Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Specification Suyin 1.3M HD HF1316 1.3M Mini Card Item Number supported Features Specification 2 Mini PCIE card slot for WLAN (half size) Mini PCIE card slot for WLAN (full size) ...
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... earphone directly without DC blocking capacitor Port-B/C/E/F with software selectable boost gain (+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in power down mode (D3) 2 GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for Blu-Ray DVD...1.5dB/step recording volume control High pass filter to cancel DC offset from AD converter Jack detection function is supported when device is off. Audio Content Protection for customized applications. GPIO0 and GPIO1 share pin with selected player provided by InterVideo...
... earphone directly without DC blocking capacitor Port-B/C/E/F with software selectable boost gain (+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in power down mode (D3) 2 GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for Blu-Ray DVD...1.5dB/step recording volume control High pass filter to cancel DC offset from AD converter Jack detection function is supported when device is off. Audio Content Protection for customized applications. GPIO0 and GPIO1 share pin with selected player provided by InterVideo...
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... Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier (continued) Features Intel low power ECR compliant and power status control for every analog converter and pin widgets Supports 3.3V digital core power, 1.5V~ 3.3V scalable digital I/O power for HD Audio link, and 3.0~5.0V analog power Amplifier Mono x1, front x1 Audio Interface Item...
... Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier (continued) Features Intel low power ECR compliant and power status control for every analog converter and pin widgets Supports 3.3V digital core power, 1.5V~ 3.3V scalable digital I/O power for HD Audio link, and 3.0~5.0V analog power Amplifier Mono x1, front x1 Audio Interface Item...