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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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Storage subsystem • 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 Audio • Dolby®-...kg (7.49 lbs.) with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* •...
Storage subsystem • 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 Audio • Dolby®-...kg (7.49 lbs.) with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* •...
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... switch Wireless communication switch Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. To set to -read status indicators: The front panel...
... switch Wireless communication switch Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. To set to -read status indicators: The front panel...
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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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Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup ...
Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup ...
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Remove the four screws securing the HDD to remove. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Remove the Lower Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Pull the HDD up as shown to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 59 Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4.
Remove the four screws securing the HDD to remove. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Remove the Lower Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Pull the HDD up as shown to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 59 Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4.
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Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Remove the HDD2 Cover. Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. Screw Type Chapter 3 63
Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Remove the HDD2 Cover. Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. Screw Type Chapter 3 63
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Replace the four screws to connect 4. With the ODD tray in the HDD carrier. 2. Turn the ODD over and replace the ODD bracket. Chapter 3 117 Replace the two securing screws as shown. the HDD interface. Replace the HDD and slide to the right to secure the carrier. 3. Place the HDD in the eject position, replace the 2. ODD cover on the ODD Module. Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Replacing the ODD Module 1.
Replace the four screws to connect 4. With the ODD tray in the HDD carrier. 2. Turn the ODD over and replace the ODD bracket. Chapter 3 117 Replace the two securing screws as shown. the HDD interface. Replace the HDD and slide to the right to secure the carrier. 3. Place the HDD in the eject position, replace the 2. ODD cover on the ODD Module. Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Replacing the ODD Module 1.
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Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in to the chassis and press until 4. Replace the HDD connector. 2. Slide the module in the HDD carrier. 3. Replace the four screws to connect the HDD interface. 118 Chapter 3 Push down to secure the carrier. 4. Replace the single securing screw as shown. module is flush with the chassis. Insert the back first and angle the HDD in place. 3.
Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in to the chassis and press until 4. Replace the HDD connector. 2. Slide the module in the HDD carrier. 3. Replace the four screws to connect the HDD interface. 118 Chapter 3 Push down to secure the carrier. 4. Replace the single securing screw as shown. module is flush with the chassis. Insert the back first and angle the HDD in place. 3.
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... to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (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. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or...
... to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (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. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or...
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... and present bit in CR0. Initialize MultiBoot. Initialize interrupt controller. Configure Fisk Disk Controller. Initialize both drives to establish the appropriate diskette types in the TrustedCore data area Redirect Int 13h to CMOS and presence... Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core 144 Chapter 4 Allocate memory for CD-ROM drive present 2. Create a Specification Packet Jump to use remote keyboard (PICO BIOS). Initialize digitizer device and display...Check the boot catalog for validity 5. Initialize onboard I /O devices. Initialize hard-disk controller.
... and present bit in CR0. Initialize MultiBoot. Initialize interrupt controller. Configure Fisk Disk Controller. Initialize both drives to establish the appropriate diskette types in the TrustedCore data area Redirect Int 13h to CMOS and presence... Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core Core 144 Chapter 4 Allocate memory for CD-ROM drive present 2. Create a Specification Packet Jump to use remote keyboard (PICO BIOS). Initialize digitizer device and display...Check the boot catalog for validity 5. Initialize onboard I /O devices. Initialize hard-disk controller.
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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...