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Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 Item 5-in-1 card reader CIR receiver Speakers Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to remove/install the...
Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 Item 5-in-1 card reader CIR receiver Speakers Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to remove/install the...
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.... 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models only). 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Secondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with...
.... 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models only). 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 7 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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... 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ Writer/DVD-Super Multi double- 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • TV-tuner • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • ... True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in -1 card reader
... 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ Writer/DVD-Super Multi double- 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • TV-tuner • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • ... True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in -1 card reader
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...machine (e.g. V Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. ... web or channel. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines.
...machine (e.g. V Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. ... web or channel. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines.
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...processor* • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • • 18.47" TFT LCD Resolution: 1920 x ...8226; 6-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMC4.0/MS/MS Pro/XD) Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
...processor* • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • • 18.47" TFT LCD Resolution: 1920 x ...8226; 6-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMC4.0/MS/MS Pro/XD) Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
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Receives signals from a remote control. 1 2 Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to remove/install the card. Closed Front View # 1 Icon 12 Item 6-in-1 card reader 2 Rear View CIR receiver Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCardplus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Chapter 1 7 Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only one card can operate at any given time.
Receives signals from a remote control. 1 2 Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to remove/install the card. Closed Front View # 1 Icon 12 Item 6-in-1 card reader 2 Rear View CIR receiver Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCardplus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Chapter 1 7 Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only one card can operate at any given time.
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 10 Chapter 1 Bottom View 1 2 3 6 5 4 Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard drive bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged cooling fan use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 10 Chapter 1 Bottom View 1 2 3 6 5 4 Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard drive bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged cooling fan use.
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...clock @ 1.05-V core voltage • Supports iHDMI/DVI, DP, TV-Out, LVDS, CRT and SDVO • Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0) • Video Capture via x1 concurrent PCI Express port • PAVP (Protected Audio-Video Path) support for Protected...• VGA BUS Slot: MXM slot • MXM Type: MXM 3.0 • Vorce: 1.20V • Engine Clock: 675MHz • Memory Clock: 800MHz • Memory Type: DDR3 • Memory Amount: 1GB(64MBx16bit) • Memory Interface: 128bit • LVDS: Y • TMDS/HDMI: Y • TV: N • DP: Y • CRT: Y ...
...clock @ 1.05-V core voltage • Supports iHDMI/DVI, DP, TV-Out, LVDS, CRT and SDVO • Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0) • Video Capture via x1 concurrent PCI Express port • PAVP (Protected Audio-Video Path) support for Protected...• VGA BUS Slot: MXM slot • MXM Type: MXM 3.0 • Vorce: 1.20V • Engine Clock: 675MHz • Memory Clock: 800MHz • Memory Type: DDR3 • Memory Amount: 1GB(64MBx16bit) • Memory Interface: 128bit • LVDS: Y • TMDS/HDMI: Y • TV: N • DP: Y • CRT: Y ...
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... table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Features Item System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM 1MB... • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/...
... table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Features Item System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification • Flash ROM 1MB... • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/...
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... integrated graphics engine with 10 fully programmable cores • Estimated 533-MHz core render clock @ 1.05-V core voltage • Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0) • High performance MPEG-2 decoding • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) support • Hardware acceleration for... MIB, and Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30). • Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size. • Serial flash memory support. • Hot plug support. • PCI Express CLKREQ support. • Energy Detect/Cable Sense. VGA controller Item VGA Chipset Package...
... integrated graphics engine with 10 fully programmable cores • Estimated 533-MHz core render clock @ 1.05-V core voltage • Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0) • High performance MPEG-2 decoding • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) support • Hardware acceleration for... MIB, and Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30). • Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size. • Serial flash memory support. • Hot plug support. • PCI Express CLKREQ support. • Energy Detect/Cable Sense. VGA controller Item VGA Chipset Package...
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... SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30) • Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size • Serial flash memory support • PCI Express CLKREQ support • Energy Detect/Cable Sense • Super Low Power Mode, for ultra-low power consumption PCIe v1.1 bus Specification...
... SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30) • Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size • Serial flash memory support • PCI Express CLKREQ support • Energy Detect/Cable Sense • Super Low Power Mode, for ultra-low power consumption PCIe v1.1 bus Specification...
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...draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY AD-7583S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: 3650 (max.) Sustained: 10,993 (max.) 2... 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 ...
...draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY AD-7583S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: 3650 (max.) Sustained: 10,993 (max.) 2... 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 ...
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...DC 5 V +/- 5% Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max... Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PLDS BD Combo DS-4E1S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Blueray ...
...DC 5 V +/- 5% Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max... Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PLDS BD Combo DS-4E1S With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Blueray ...
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.... Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to factory defaults. Control the mode in this screen. Information Main System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [19:10:59...F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for Video. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Displays the total memory available. Enables or disables the switchable graphics mode. Actual values may differ. Valid range is from LAN (remote server). Format/Option Format...
.... Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to factory defaults. Control the mode in this screen. Information Main System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [19:10:59...F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for Video. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Displays the total memory available. Enables or disables the switchable graphics mode. Actual values may differ. Valid range is from LAN (remote server). Format/Option Format...
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BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the ... the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Then boot the...
BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the ... the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Then boot the...
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...; dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Intel WFM20.pdf) Input: dmitools /wu 5). Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx...-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to EEPROM (Create UUID from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max. 16...
...; dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Intel WFM20.pdf) Input: dmitools /wu 5). Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx...-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to EEPROM (Create UUID from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max. 16...
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Power On? Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Restart the computer. Reseat the memory modules. 7. goto no power, see "Online Support Information" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by removing the ... to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 54). 8. Remove the drives (see...
Power On? Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Restart the computer. Reseat the memory modules. 7. goto no power, see "Online Support Information" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by removing the ... to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 54). 8. Remove the drives (see...
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.... 5. Replace the Motherboard. 6. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 305. 198 Chapter 4 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is not...
.... 5. Replace the Motherboard. 6. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 305. 198 Chapter 4 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is not...
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... Help and Support. 9. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from the list and click Next. c. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using up microphone. b. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. Select Repair your computer...
... Help and Support. 9. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from the list and click Next. c. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using up microphone. b. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. Select Repair your computer...
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... IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx* RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of...describe the POST codes and descriptions during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment ...
... IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx* RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of...describe the POST codes and descriptions during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment ...