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...in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Corporation. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of ...all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Acer is ". Other brand and product...
...in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Corporation. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of ...all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Acer is ". Other brand and product...
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IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms ...Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to... with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to -gray response time T Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported T Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder)...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms ...Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to... with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to -gray response time T Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported T Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder)...
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it opens the application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Chapter 1 15 It can also be used with other key in the hotkey ... Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed ...
it opens the application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Chapter 1 15 It can also be used with other key in the hotkey ... Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed ...
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Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 23 26 Chapter 1
Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 23 26 Chapter 1
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... scheme control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 30 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4MB, L2 cache 2.0/ ... 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a,...
... scheme control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 30 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4MB, L2 cache 2.0/ ... 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a,...
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... 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 Specification Built-in Intel® 965PM/965PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM... 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
... 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 Specification Built-in Intel® 965PM/965PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM... 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
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... MK2035GSS 200000 512 32 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN...modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Specification Foxconn Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. On above table,...
... MK2035GSS 200000 512 32 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN...modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Specification Foxconn Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. On above table,...
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...) 8. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER Super-Multi...100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec.
...) 8. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER Super-Multi...100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec.
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... port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-...II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Controller Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M Broadcom 5787 Built in Stereo...
... port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-...II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Controller Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M Broadcom 5787 Built in Stereo...
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...8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Normally White Normally White 300 300 N/A 70 300 250 8 8 +3.3V 3.96 570 317.3x242.0x5. 9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6...Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input ...
...8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Normally White Normally White 300 300 N/A 70 300 250 8 8 +3.3V 3.96 570 317.3x242.0x5. 9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6...Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input ...
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... when making changes to the Exit menu. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to save any menu, you are found in any of the menu options to go...
... when making changes to the Exit menu. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to save any menu, you are found in any of the menu options to go...
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...:03:49] [04/25/2007] 640 KB 1023 MB [256MB] Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help This is the help for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. Valid range is for the...
...:03:49] [04/25/2007] 640 KB 1023 MB [256MB] Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help This is the help for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. Valid range is for the...
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Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : Clear Clear Clear [Enabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : Clear Clear Clear [Enabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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.... Enables the Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced...
.... Enables the Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced...
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... Priority Order: 1: IDE 0 : ST980811AS 2: IDE 1 : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A 3: USB FDD : 4: Network Boot : MBA v9.4.5 Slot 0400 5: USB HDD : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Bootable devices includes the...
... Priority Order: 1: IDE 0 : ST980811AS 2: IDE 1 : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A 3: USB FDD : 4: Network Boot : MBA v9.4.5 Slot 0400 5: USB HDD : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Bootable devices includes the...
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... use. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data...
... use. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data...
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...Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2007. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically...include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this ...
...Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2007. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically...include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this ...
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... Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. To minimize pollution... state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic...
... Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. To minimize pollution... state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic...
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... Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications...
... Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications...