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...This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness...and place of purchase information in new editions of this publication without obligation to their respective companies. Copyright © 2008. Aspire 6930/6930Z Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2008 Changes may be made periodically to your unit should include the serial...
...This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness...and place of purchase information in new editions of this publication without obligation to their respective companies. Copyright © 2008. Aspire 6930/6930Z Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2008 Changes may be made periodically to your unit should include the serial...
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10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • TV-tuner • Display • • • Graphics • • • • Storage .../GM45 Express Chipset* • 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 using two soDIMM...
10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • TV-tuner • Display • • • Graphics • • • • Storage .../GM45 Express Chipset* • 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 using two soDIMM...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 12 I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB 2.0 / eSATA port * Environment Note: If you ...;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 12 I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB 2.0 / eSATA port * Environment Note: If you ...;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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...Intel Corporation. III Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect ...to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any language or computer language, in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for ...
...Intel Corporation. III Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect ...to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any language or computer language, in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for ...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES 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 current topic.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES 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 current topic.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...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 Information 34 Main 35 Security 36 Boot...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...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 Information 34 Main 35 Security 36 Boot...
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The Intel VGA chipset applies to Aspire 6930. Chapter 1 1 Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, ...Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules TV Tuner •...174; GeForce® 9600M GS* • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* NOTE: Nvidia VGA chipsets apply to Aspire 6930G.
The Intel VGA chipset applies to Aspire 6930. Chapter 1 1 Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, ...Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules TV Tuner •...174; GeForce® 9600M GS* • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* NOTE: Nvidia VGA chipsets apply to Aspire 6930G.
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 ...adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB ...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 ...adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB ...
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... of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop...
... of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop...
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... Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU Features Power CPU package Northbridge Item Chipset Features Power Package Specification Intel Penryn (dual core) • Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution • On-die, primary 32-KB instruction cache and 32-KB write-back ... future processor will depend on VID0- 6 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor Intel 479 pin Micro-FCPGA Specification Intel Crestline PM45/GM45 • Processor host bus supports, 667/800/1066MHz FSB support • Supports Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667/800 MHz ...
... Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU Features Power CPU package Northbridge Item Chipset Features Power Package Specification Intel Penryn (dual core) • Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution • On-die, primary 32-KB instruction cache and 32-KB write-back ... future processor will depend on VID0- 6 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor Intel 479 pin Micro-FCPGA Specification Intel Crestline PM45/GM45 • Processor host bus supports, 667/800/1066MHz FSB support • Supports Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667/800 MHz ...
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... • Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH • PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1 support • PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs) • ACPI Power Management Logic Support • Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt ...• Low Pin Count (LPC) interface • 6 PCIe ports 1.05V core,1.5V,3.3V,5V CMOS I/O BGA 676 balls System Board major Chips Item Specifications Core logic Penryn, Cantiga (GM45/ PM45), ICH9M VGA UMA and MXM LAN Ateros AR8121 USB 2.0 Integrated with ICH9M Super I/O controller N/A MODEM •...
... • Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH • PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1 support • PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs) • ACPI Power Management Logic Support • Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt ...• Low Pin Count (LPC) interface • 6 PCIe ports 1.05V core,1.5V,3.3V,5V CMOS I/O BGA 676 balls System Board major Chips Item Specifications Core logic Penryn, Cantiga (GM45/ PM45), ICH9M VGA UMA and MXM LAN Ateros AR8121 USB 2.0 Integrated with ICH9M Super I/O controller N/A MODEM •...
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...BIOS ROM Size 16 MB BIOS Package 8 PIN SOIC Supported Protocols SPI BIOS Password control Set by setup manual Specification System Clock Item Chipset Features Power Package Specification Silego SLG8SP512K05 • 200/166Mhz for CPU, GMCH • 100MHz clock buffer for GMCH, ICH8M and PCI...for reducing EMI • Support SM bus interface. 3.3V 64 pin TSSOP Crystal and Oscillator Item Features • • • Specification 14.31818Mhz crystal for clock chip 32.768Khz crystal for RTC inside ICH9M and EC/ WPC775LDG 25MHZ crystal for Atheros LAN controller AR8121 20 ...
...BIOS ROM Size 16 MB BIOS Package 8 PIN SOIC Supported Protocols SPI BIOS Password control Set by setup manual Specification System Clock Item Chipset Features Power Package Specification Silego SLG8SP512K05 • 200/166Mhz for CPU, GMCH • 100MHz clock buffer for GMCH, ICH8M and PCI...for reducing EMI • Support SM bus interface. 3.3V 64 pin TSSOP Crystal and Oscillator Item Features • • • Specification 14.31818Mhz crystal for clock chip 32.768Khz crystal for RTC inside ICH9M and EC/ WPC775LDG 25MHZ crystal for Atheros LAN controller AR8121 20 ...
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... Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package Memory module combinations Specifications Integrated with GMCH (GM45/ PM45) 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4 GB for 64bit OS (with various capacities... to form other combinations. On above specifications Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB...
... Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package Memory module combinations Specifications Integrated with GMCH (GM45/ PM45) 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4 GB for 64bit OS (with various capacities... to form other combinations. On above specifications Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB...
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...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/sec max) ...DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS 320, 160 512 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 5400 8 MB SATA 352 150 5V ±5% Specification Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX MK1252GSX WD WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVS 320, 250, 160, 120 320, 250 512 512 4, 4, 2, 2 4 2, 2, 1, 1 5400 2 5400 ...
...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/sec max) ...DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS 320, 160 512 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 5400 8 MB SATA 352 150 5V ±5% Specification Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX MK1252GSX WD WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVS 320, 250, 160, 120 320, 250 512 512 4, 4, 2, 2 4 2, 2, 1, 1 5400 2 5400 ...
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Item Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification • KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session • CD Extra (CD PLUS) • Video CD • CD text data (Read / Write) • CD-R discs... Ver.1.0 (Read/Write) • DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2 5V ±5% (operating) -8% (startup) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max...
Item Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification • KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session • CD Extra (CD PLUS) • Video CD • CD text data (Read / Write) • CD-R discs... Ver.1.0 (Read/Write) • DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2 5V ±5% (operating) -8% (startup) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max...
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...Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 4.5 MB 11...), Taiyo- Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media...
...Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 4.5 MB 11...), Taiyo- Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media...
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... Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA Glare LTN160HT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A01 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA None Glare LTN160HT01-001...
... Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA Glare LTN160HT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A01 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA None Glare LTN160HT01-001...
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VGA Subsystem Item Type Features Power Package MXM Video Memory Item nVidia NB9M-GS nVidia NB9P-GE2 nVidia NB9P-GS EC/KBC Type Item Specification Nvidia NB9M-GS • Unified Shader Architecture • Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4 • Geometry Instancing 2.0 • SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and ...; Support for integrated HDCP • NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control Technology • Integrate HDTV Encoder • Dual 400MHz RAMDACs 1.0V core,1.2V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V MXM Specification DDRII 256M DDRII 512M GDDRIII 512M...
VGA Subsystem Item Type Features Power Package MXM Video Memory Item nVidia NB9M-GS nVidia NB9P-GE2 nVidia NB9P-GS EC/KBC Type Item Specification Nvidia NB9M-GS • Unified Shader Architecture • Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4 • Geometry Instancing 2.0 • SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and ...; Support for integrated HDCP • NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control Technology • Integrate HDTV Encoder • Dual 400MHz RAMDACs 1.0V core,1.2V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V MXM Specification DDRII 256M DDRII 512M GDDRIII 512M...
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..., with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25 MHZ 3.3V 128 pin LQFP package Specification Winbond WPC775LDG US: 105 UK: 106 JP: 109 Yes Plug USB keyboard to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with...8226; Compliant with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0 • Compliant with Multimedia Card Specification Version 4.1 • Compliant with Memory Stick Standard Format Specification Version 1.4 • Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Format Specification Version 1.00 • Compliant with xD Picture Card Specification Version 1.20 • Compliant with...
..., with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25 MHZ 3.3V 128 pin LQFP package Specification Winbond WPC775LDG US: 105 UK: 106 JP: 109 Yes Plug USB keyboard to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with...8226; Compliant with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0 • Compliant with Multimedia Card Specification Version 4.1 • Compliant with Memory Stick Standard Format Specification Version 1.4 • Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Format Specification Version 1.00 • Compliant with xD Picture Card Specification Version 1.20 • Compliant with...
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...physical layer transceiver (PHY), a PCI Express bus interface, and embedded buffer memory in a single device 3.3V 48pin QFN Specification Everlight IRM-V538/TR1 • High shielding against electric field disturbance • Circular lens to improve the receive characteristic ...TTL and CMOS compatibility • Side-received SMD • Suitable burst length =>10 pulses/burst 3.3V External dimensions 5.3(L)*3.8(W)*2.65(H)mm Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module • Chipset: Broadcom BCN2045NMD • Internal Mini USB solution with antenna • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR...
...physical layer transceiver (PHY), a PCI Express bus interface, and embedded buffer memory in a single device 3.3V 48pin QFN Specification Everlight IRM-V538/TR1 • High shielding against electric field disturbance • Circular lens to improve the receive characteristic ...TTL and CMOS compatibility • Side-received SMD • Suitable burst length =>10 pulses/burst 3.3V External dimensions 5.3(L)*3.8(W)*2.65(H)mm Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module • Chipset: Broadcom BCN2045NMD • Internal Mini USB solution with antenna • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR...