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Only one card can operate at any given time. 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. 8 Closed front view English # Icon Item 1 CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. 2 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. control wheel 3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.
Only one card can operate at any given time. 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. 8 Closed front view English # Icon Item 1 CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. 2 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. control wheel 3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.
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... for removal. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
... for removal. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • TV-tuner • Display • Graphics • • • Storage • ...8482; processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Digital TV-tuner supporting...* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • TV-tuner • Display • Graphics • • • Storage • ...8482; processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Digital TV-tuner supporting...* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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... FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair...
... FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair...
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...-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* TV Tuner • Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T* Display...
...-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* TV Tuner • Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T* Display...
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Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Touch-sensitive pointing device which...Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. ...
Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Touch-sensitive pointing device which...Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. ...
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... (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Only for certain models. Locks the battery in position. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
... (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Only for certain models. Locks the battery in position. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... package (35mm * 35mm) The AMD Socket S1g2 processor is a superb, high-performance product for mobile systems. With HyperTransport™ 3 technology bus and on-chip memory controller • VCC_CORE0(based on CPU) • VCC_CORE1(based on CPU) • CPU_VDDNB (based on CPU) • VLDT 1.2V_HT • VDD I/O 1.8VSUS... • CPU Memory Interface SMDDR_VTEM CPU Fan True Value Table Level Fan On Temp. 0 52 1 60 2 70 3 90 Fan Off Temp. 48 55 65 80 RPM 3100 3500...
... package (35mm * 35mm) The AMD Socket S1g2 processor is a superb, high-performance product for mobile systems. With HyperTransport™ 3 technology bus and on-chip memory controller • VCC_CORE0(based on CPU) • VCC_CORE1(based on CPU) • CPU_VDDNB (based on CPU) • VLDT 1.2V_HT • VDD I/O 1.8VSUS... • CPU Memory Interface SMDDR_VTEM CPU Fan True Value Table Level Fan On Temp. 0 52 1 60 2 70 3 90 Fan Off Temp. 48 55 65 80 RPM 3100 3500...
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... 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR II SDRAM memory interface design 533/677 Mhz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 512MB 1024MB...
... 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR II SDRAM memory interface design 533/677 Mhz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 512MB 1024MB...
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... Sony BC-5500S Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 4.5 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable media types: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) BD-R (Single and Dual Layer) BD-RE (Single and Dual...
... Sony BC-5500S Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 4.5 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable media types: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) BD-R (Single and Dual Layer) BD-RE (Single and Dual...
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...type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Block size Supply Current Specification Phoenix BIOS code v0.3325 (for MP units) WND 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOP 64kbytes per block • Active current = 5 mA (Typical) • Standby current= 1 µA (Typical) Chapter...-L633A Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable media types: Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version ...
...type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Block size Supply Current Specification Phoenix BIOS code v0.3325 (for MP units) WND 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOP 64kbytes per block • Active current = 5 mA (Typical) • Standby current= 1 µA (Typical) Chapter...-L633A Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable media types: Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version ...
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... 382 (H) x 244.5 (V) x 6.7 (D) LVDS 262,144 40, 45 / 40, 45 15, 20 / 20, 25 0 / 50 -20 / 60 Specification WND WPCE775CA0DG • Share BIOS memory • Support for SPI flash memories • Flash page programing support • Host-controlled CIR Port • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC • Up to 84 GPIO ports (including...
... 382 (H) x 244.5 (V) x 6.7 (D) LVDS 262,144 40, 45 / 40, 45 15, 20 / 20, 25 0 / 50 -20 / 60 Specification WND WPCE775CA0DG • Share BIOS memory • Support for SPI flash memories • Flash page programing support • Host-controlled CIR Port • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC • Up to 84 GPIO ports (including...
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...12Mbps) Data Transfer· • USB bus power operation· • Support Control, Bulk IN / OUT data pipes· • Support the following memory card interfaces: • Secure Digital™ (SD), • MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), • Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-flash), • RS-MMC,Mobile...Support Spread Spectrum Clock for SD/MMC and MS/MSPRO/ HG to reduce EMI effect· • Support USB remote wake-up ability with memory card inserted and removal operation· • Provide Selective Suspend driver to reduce power consumption· • 48-pin LQFP package • ...
...12Mbps) Data Transfer· • USB bus power operation· • Support Control, Bulk IN / OUT data pipes· • Support the following memory card interfaces: • Secure Digital™ (SD), • MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), • Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-flash), • RS-MMC,Mobile...Support Spread Spectrum Clock for SD/MMC and MS/MSPRO/ HG to reduce EMI effect· • Support USB remote wake-up ability with memory card inserted and removal operation· • Provide Selective Suspend driver to reduce power consumption· • 48-pin LQFP package • ...
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... the system to a single bank regardless of the system. Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode Force Single Bank When enabled, limits memory DIMM to factory defaults. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables, disables the...-hour format. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Date Sets the system date. Extended Memory This field reports the Extended Memory size. Video Memory Shows the video memory size. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. ...
... the system to a single bank regardless of the system. Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode Force Single Bank When enabled, limits memory DIMM to factory defaults. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables, disables the...-hour format. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Date Sets the system date. Extended Memory This field reports the Extended Memory size. Video Memory Shows the video memory size. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. ...
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...the system to the Hot-Plug slots. Parameter USB Self-Healing Secured Setup Configuration Reset Configuration Data LPC Port 80 PCI Hot-Plug Resources I /O: Memory: Pre-fetchable Memory: Enable Multimedia Timer: Watchdog Timer: [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] [256] [2M] [2M] [Yes] [Disabled] Exit Item ... Boot Power XUSB Self-Healing Secured Setup Configurations: Reset Configuration Data: LPC Port 80: PCI Hot-Plug Resources: I /O Memory Pre-fetchable Memory Description Enter the USB Self-Healing menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. Unless you have ...
...the system to the Hot-Plug slots. Parameter USB Self-Healing Secured Setup Configuration Reset Configuration Data LPC Port 80 PCI Hot-Plug Resources I /O: Memory: Pre-fetchable Memory: Enable Multimedia Timer: Watchdog Timer: [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] [256] [2M] [2M] [Yes] [Disabled] Exit Item ... Boot Power XUSB Self-Healing Secured Setup Configurations: Reset Configuration Data: LPC Port 80: PCI Hot-Plug Resources: I /O Memory Pre-fetchable Memory Description Enter the USB Self-Healing menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. Unless you have ...
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PnP Configuration Enter the PnP Configuration menu. Submenu Items N/A N/A • HT-LDT Frequency • HT-LDT Width • DDR2 Memory Frequency • LS Table loading • ISO Flow Control • Hi Priority Channel • Display Refresh • Sync Flood Detection • ...PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion • Large Disk Access Mode • Local Bus IDE adapter XPrimary Master XPrimary Slave • Integrated Graphic • Video Memory • Hybrid Graphics • mGPU nPW • MXM LVDS/TV • MXM CRT/DVI N/A Chapter 2 33 Disable or Enable the OS ...
PnP Configuration Enter the PnP Configuration menu. Submenu Items N/A N/A • HT-LDT Frequency • HT-LDT Width • DDR2 Memory Frequency • LS Table loading • ISO Flow Control • Hi Priority Channel • Display Refresh • Sync Flood Detection • ...PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion • Large Disk Access Mode • Local Bus IDE adapter XPrimary Master XPrimary Slave • Integrated Graphic • Video Memory • Hybrid Graphics • mGPU nPW • MXM LVDS/TV • MXM CRT/DVI N/A Chapter 2 33 Disable or Enable the OS ...
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... do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility...
... do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Use the Phlash utility to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. 50 Chapter 3 Carefully open the memory cover. Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 3. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. 50 Chapter 3 Carefully open the memory cover. Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 3. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4.
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5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the battery. Remove the Memory Module cover. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Chapter 3 51
5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the battery. Remove the Memory Module cover. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Chapter 3 51
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... base. 1. Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure the Antenna Cables are only removing the LCD module, disconnect the MIC cable; Remove the memory cover. Remove the Keyboard. otherwise, disconnect all three cables at this time to remove the cable connectors. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. Do not...
... base. 1. Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure the Antenna Cables are only removing the LCD module, disconnect the MIC cable; Remove the memory cover. Remove the Keyboard. otherwise, disconnect all three cables at this time to remove the cable connectors. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. Do not...