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...• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB ...GeForce® 9600M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo Memory supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two ...
...• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB ...GeForce® 9600M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo Memory supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two ...
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... 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 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 18 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33...Modules 54 Removing the VGA Module 55 Removing the TV Tuner Module 56 Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 59 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 61 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 63 Main Unit Disassembly Process 65 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the Switch Cover...
... 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 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 18 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33...Modules 54 Removing the VGA Module 55 Removing the TV Tuner Module 56 Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 59 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 61 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 63 Main Unit Disassembly Process 65 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the Switch Cover...
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... Module 113 Replacing the Keyboard 113 Replacing the Power Board 114 Replacing the Switch Cover 115 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 117 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 120 Replacing the VGA Module 120 Replacing...
... Module 113 Replacing the Keyboard 113 Replacing the Power Board 114 Replacing the Switch Cover 115 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 117 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 120 Replacing the VGA Module 120 Replacing...
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..., featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Intel® Turbo Memory supported* • Optical drive options: • Blu...
..., featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Intel® Turbo Memory supported* • Optical drive options: • Blu...
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... up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user...indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. WLAN Power Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when Caps... keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock...
... up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user...indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. WLAN Power Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when Caps... keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Segate ST9250827AS ST9120817AS Capacity (MB) 250, 120 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer 778 rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer 300 rate (Mbytes/...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Segate ST9250827AS ST9120817AS Capacity (MB) 250, 120 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer 778 rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer 300 rate (Mbytes/...
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... Enter SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 39 Loads default boot sequence. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: 1: IDE HDD...
... Enter SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 39 Loads default boot sequence. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: 1: IDE HDD...
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Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 59 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Pull the HDD up as shown to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the Lower Cover.
Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 59 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Pull the HDD up as shown to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the Lower Cover.
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Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. Remove the Battery. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Screw Type Chapter 3 63 Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the HDD2 Cover.
Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. Remove the Battery. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Screw Type Chapter 3 63 Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the HDD2 Cover.
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With the ODD tray in the HDD carrier. 2. Turn the ODD over and replace the ODD bracket. ODD cover on the ODD Module. the HDD interface. Place the HDD in the eject position, replace the 2. Replace the four screws to connect 4. Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Replace the HDD and slide to the right to secure the carrier. 3. Replace the two securing screws as shown. Replacing the ODD Module 1. Chapter 3 117
With the ODD tray in the HDD carrier. 2. Turn the ODD over and replace the ODD bracket. ODD cover on the ODD Module. the HDD interface. Place the HDD in the eject position, replace the 2. Replace the four screws to connect 4. Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Replace the HDD and slide to the right to secure the carrier. 3. Replace the two securing screws as shown. Replacing the ODD Module 1. Chapter 3 117
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Insert the back first and angle the HDD in to the chassis and press until 4. Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Slide the module in place. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 3. 3. Push down to secure the carrier. 4. Replace the single securing screw as shown. Replace the HDD connector. 2. module is flush with the chassis. Replace the four screws to connect the HDD interface. 118 Chapter 3
Insert the back first and angle the HDD in to the chassis and press until 4. Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Slide the module in place. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 3. 3. Push down to secure the carrier. 4. Replace the single securing screw as shown. Replace the HDD connector. 2. module is flush with the chassis. Replace the four screws to connect the HDD interface. 118 Chapter 3
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... a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If no more errors. Run...
... a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If no more errors. Run...
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...to use remote keyboard (PICO BIOS). Check Boot Type (Server BIOS) Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before testing for CD-ROM drive present 2. Redirect Int 15h to enable target board to determine if a coprocessor exists instead of external devices. Initialize both...for presence of the floppy disks and display an error message if failure was detected. Initialize MultiBoot. Test and identify RS232 ports. Initialize hard-disk controller. Activate the drive by checking for media present 3. Check both of external I /O and memory address space for validity 5. If the CMOS ram is ...
...to use remote keyboard (PICO BIOS). Check Boot Type (Server BIOS) Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before testing for CD-ROM drive present 2. Redirect Int 15h to enable target board to determine if a coprocessor exists instead of external devices. Initialize both...for presence of the floppy disks and display an error message if failure was detected. Initialize MultiBoot. Test and identify RS232 ports. Initialize hard-disk controller. Activate the drive by checking for media present 3. Check both of external I /O and memory address space for validity 5. If the CMOS ram is ...
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... Stick Duo Adaptor OLYMPUS XD Picture Card 2G OLYMPUS XD Picture Card 1G Fujifilm XD Picture Card 512MB UNIQUE UA351-CB USB2.0/1394 HDD Clearlight 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure (40G)(QSMC) 1394 Peer To Peer Cable Creative Inspire 5.1 digital 5600 Edifier Speaker iRiver headphone Philips Headphone Creative Inspire 5.1 digital 5600 Cable Docking Appendix...
... Stick Duo Adaptor OLYMPUS XD Picture Card 2G OLYMPUS XD Picture Card 1G Fujifilm XD Picture Card 512MB UNIQUE UA351-CB USB2.0/1394 HDD Clearlight 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure (40G)(QSMC) 1394 Peer To Peer Cable Creative Inspire 5.1 digital 5600 Edifier Speaker iRiver headphone Philips Headphone Creative Inspire 5.1 digital 5600 Cable Docking Appendix...