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Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only one card can operate at any given time. 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 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.
Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only one card can operate at any given time. 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 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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... frequency sound output. (for certain models only) Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models only). 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. Secondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with...
... frequency sound output. (for certain models only) Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models only). 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. Secondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with...
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...Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* 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 DVB-T* 17" WXGA+ 1440 x 900 ...174; GeForce® 9300M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo memory 2GB supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD-... pack* 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
...Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* 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 DVB-T* 17" WXGA+ 1440 x 900 ...174; GeForce® 9300M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo memory 2GB supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD-... pack* 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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... and service of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality ...of this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or...
... and service of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality ...of this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or...
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...; Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300, 5150/5350* 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 and graphics... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
...; Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300, 5150/5350* 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 and graphics... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
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For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the... stereo audio output. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the... stereo audio output. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Locks the battery in position. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Locks the battery in position. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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... 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR II 677 Mhz /DDR III 1066 MHz SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB ...512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB 20 Chapter 1
... 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR II 677 Mhz /DDR III 1066 MHz SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB ...512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB 20 Chapter 1
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.../s) Data transfer rate (host~buffe r, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS... type BIOS ROM size Specification Specification GMT-780 / LM95245 8-pin MSOP Thermal sensor control Interface I2C bus, address: 98h Phoenix BIOS code Specification Serial Flash Memory 1MB Chapter 1 21
.../s) Data transfer rate (host~buffe r, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS... type BIOS ROM size Specification Specification GMT-780 / LM95245 8-pin MSOP Thermal sensor control Interface I2C bus, address: 98h Phoenix BIOS code Specification Serial Flash Memory 1MB Chapter 1 21
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... Interface specification Revision 1.0 PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events. 16-bit...
... Interface specification Revision 1.0 PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events. 16-bit...
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...BASE -T transceiver PCIe V1.1 compliant Wake on LAN support meeting the ACPI requirements 68pin-QFN package 24 Chapter 1 Memory Card Reader Type Features Item CIR Type Features Item Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features ...Reader (MS,MS pro, SD, MMC, xD) Compliant with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0 Compliant with MultiMediaCard 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 ...
...BASE -T transceiver PCIe V1.1 compliant Wake on LAN support meeting the ACPI requirements 68pin-QFN package 24 Chapter 1 Memory Card Reader Type Features Item CIR Type Features Item Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features ...Reader (MS,MS pro, SD, MMC, xD) Compliant with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0 Compliant with MultiMediaCard 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 ...
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... the mode in this screen. Main The Main screen allows the user to set to disable or auto. Information Main System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is ...for the hour field. Shows the video memory size. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and...
... the mode in this screen. Main The Main screen allows the user to set to disable or auto. Information Main System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is ...for the hour field. Shows the video memory size. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and...
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... malfunction. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to 4 Master and Slave • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT Size • Clock Chip Intialize • Enabled CK SSC • IGD Boot Type • IGD LCD Panel Type • IGD TV 30...
... malfunction. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to 4 Master and Slave • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT Size • Clock Chip Intialize • Enabled CK SSC • IGD Boot Type • IGD LCD Panel Type • IGD TV 30...
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Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has ... corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility.
Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has ... corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility.
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... you want to remove the main board, you on the components that order. MA000005YG0 MMCK20060G0 MA000005YG0 MA0000060G0 MAAA03032G0 MA000002NG0 MA0000060G0 Chapter 3 45 Screw List Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module ODD Bracket Screw M2.5*8 (NL) M2*6 (NL) M2.5*8 (NL) M2*3 (NL) M3*3 (NL) M2...
... you want to remove the main board, you on the components that order. MA000005YG0 MMCK20060G0 MA000005YG0 MA0000060G0 MAAA03032G0 MA000002NG0 MA0000060G0 Chapter 3 45 Screw List Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module ODD Bracket Screw M2.5*8 (NL) M2*6 (NL) M2.5*8 (NL) M2*3 (NL) M3*3 (NL) M2...
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Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. HDD1 Cover 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 4. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Chapter 3 49 Carefully open the memory cover. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3.
Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. HDD1 Cover 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 4. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Chapter 3 49 Carefully open the memory cover. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3.
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Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Push out the release latches on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover. 7. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown.
Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Push out the release latches on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover. 7. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown.
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Grasp the module and remove. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. Remove the HDD2 cover. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the four securing screws.
Grasp the module and remove. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. Remove the HDD2 cover. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the four securing screws.
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Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3
Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3
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Press down to the socket. 2. Replace the HDD1 cover. 3. Requires new image 3. Insert DIMM1 in the covers. 124 Chapter 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second DIMM module. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the HDD2 cover. 2. Secure the ten captive screws in to locate DIMM correctly. Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Replace the Memory cover. 4.
Press down to the socket. 2. Replace the HDD1 cover. 3. Requires new image 3. Insert DIMM1 in the covers. 124 Chapter 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second DIMM module. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the HDD2 cover. 2. Secure the ten captive screws in to locate DIMM correctly. Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Replace the Memory cover. 4.