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... registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. III Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove...
... registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. III Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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.
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...more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go 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) dual... T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio T Intel® High Definition audio support T Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1W) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and ...
...more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go 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) dual... T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio T Intel® High Definition audio support T Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1W) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and ...
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... screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. it launches the Start menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of... Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu.
... screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. it launches the Start menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of... Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu.
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Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. 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 Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating.
Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. 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 Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating.
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... to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. 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/ 2.2/2.4, 800 MHz FSB... 39 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, SMBIOS ...
... to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. 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/ 2.2/2.4, 800 MHz FSB... 39 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, SMBIOS ...
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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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...Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Intel 4965AGN/3945ABG/3945BG 11~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g+Draft-n/802.11a+b+g/... 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. NOTE: ...
...Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Intel 4965AGN/3945ABG/3945BG 11~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g+Draft-n/802.11a+b+g/... 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. NOTE: ...
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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; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Seagate... CD-DA 4. 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...
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; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Seagate... CD-DA 4. 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...
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three 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 ICH8M ...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 NS 87383 Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn Delphi 3.3v 34 Chapter 1 DVD-Dual Interface Item Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio...
three 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 ICH8M ...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 NS 87383 Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn Delphi 3.3v 34 Chapter 1 DVD-Dual Interface Item Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio...
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...in the system are turned off ) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 LCD Inverter 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 completely. OS initiated shutdown. LCD 17" inch Item Display Mode Typical White...
...in the system are turned off ) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 LCD Inverter 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 completely. OS initiated shutdown. LCD 17" inch Item Display Mode Typical White...
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Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also press u to save any menu, you are ...
Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also press u to save any menu, you are ...
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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. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5...
...: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. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5...
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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. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 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
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. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 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
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... ACPI S3 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. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by day of month or fixed...
... ACPI S3 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. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by day of month or fixed...
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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.
... 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.
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... Chapter 2 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 changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select...
... Chapter 2 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 changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select...
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Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place 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... the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be incorporated in new editions of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are...
Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place 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... the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be incorporated in new editions of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are...
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To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. To make emergency ... shall dial out through this device. 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 device ...
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. To make emergency ... shall dial out through this device. 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 device ...
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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...