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...: Operating system Windows Vista™ NOTE: Windowsl® VistaTM Capable PCs come with five built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting lowfrequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Storage subsystem 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: z Blu-ray...
...: Operating system Windows Vista™ NOTE: Windowsl® VistaTM Capable PCs come with five built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting lowfrequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Storage subsystem 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: z Blu-ray...
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... 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam z Acer PureZone technology z Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: z Intel® Wireless WiFi Link...2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (...
... 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam z Acer PureZone technology z Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: z Intel® Wireless WiFi Link...2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (...
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Board Layout Top View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location TOP view Name Description CN1 LCM Cable CNTR CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR CN4 Power Cable CNTR U6 South Bridge CN12 I/O Board CNTR CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR CN14 MDC CNTR CN13 BT Cable CNTR CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR CN9 Media consle Board CNTR 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location TOP view Name Description CN1 LCM Cable CNTR CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR CN4 Power Cable CNTR U6 South Bridge CN12 I/O Board CNTR CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR CN14 MDC CNTR CN13 BT Cable CNTR CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR CN9 Media consle Board CNTR 4 Chapter 1
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... Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Chapter 1 7 No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Description Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function...
... Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Chapter 1 7 No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Description Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function...
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...). 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones).
...). 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones).
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To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external...
To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external...
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To choose your playback device, click the icon on your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. Select Movie or Game mode to easily control the enhanced sound effects of 5.1-channel surround sound from just two speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your system. Chapter 1 19 Music mode lets you to experience the awesome realism of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side ofthe Acer eAudio Management window.
To choose your playback device, click the icon on your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. Select Movie or Game mode to easily control the enhanced sound effects of 5.1-channel surround sound from just two speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your system. Chapter 1 19 Music mode lets you to experience the awesome realism of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side ofthe Acer eAudio Management window.
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...(Operating) Specification Realtek ALC889X Built-in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2(3W speakers) DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Chapter 1 31 DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec)...Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P HLDS ...
...(Operating) Specification Realtek ALC889X Built-in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2(3W speakers) DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Chapter 1 31 DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec)...Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P HLDS ...
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Remove the daughter board from the MB and loose the MB screw. 19. Loose two Modem card screws. 16. Disconnect Speaker cable from the machine. 15. Remove M/B from the M/B. 18. Disconnect Modem card cable. 17. Remove Modem card from the BTCB. 20. Remove RJ11 from the BTCB. 60 Chapter 3 Remove I/O baord and Main Board. 14.
Remove the daughter board from the MB and loose the MB screw. 19. Loose two Modem card screws. 16. Disconnect Speaker cable from the machine. 15. Remove M/B from the M/B. 18. Disconnect Modem card cable. 17. Remove Modem card from the BTCB. 20. Remove RJ11 from the BTCB. 60 Chapter 3 Remove I/O baord and Main Board. 14.
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... runs correctly. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. No beep during POST. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board 72 Chapter 4 But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Power...
... runs correctly. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. No beep during POST. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board 72 Chapter 4 But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Power...
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...reboot system. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode... and four short beeps every minute. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no...
...reboot system. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode... and four short beeps every minute. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no...
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Name Description 1 CN1 LCM Cable CNTR 2 CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR 3 CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR 4 CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR 5 CN4 Power Cable CNTR 6 U6 South Bridge 7 CN12 I/O Board CNTR 8 CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR 9 CN14 MDC CNTR 10 CN13 BT Cable CNTR 11 CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 12 CN9 Media consle Board CNTR Chapter 5 83 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
Name Description 1 CN1 LCM Cable CNTR 2 CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR 3 CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR 4 CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR 5 CN4 Power Cable CNTR 6 U6 South Bridge 7 CN12 I/O Board CNTR 8 CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR 9 CN14 MDC CNTR 10 CN13 BT Cable CNTR 11 CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 12 CN9 Media consle Board CNTR Chapter 5 83 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
Aspire 8930G/8930Q Quick Guide
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... like the (left, center* and left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 11 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 12 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 13 Speakers Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Easy-launch Buttons for sound recording....
... like the (left, center* and left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 11 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 12 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 13 Speakers Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Easy-launch Buttons for sound recording....
Aspire 8930G/8930Q Quick Guide
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Rear view # Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 Item Speakers 6-in-1 card reader CIR receiver Description Front left, center and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Rear view # Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 Item Speakers 6-in-1 card reader CIR receiver Description Front left, center and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
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Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port DISPLAY port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 / e SATA port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in the mean time. Note: If you plug an eSATA device you ...will have three USB ports available in jack Connects to a phone line. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). ...
Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port DISPLAY port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 / e SATA port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in the mean time. Note: If you plug an eSATA device you ...will have three USB ports available in jack Connects to a phone line. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). ...