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... personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, ... information. 1. V To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. Please note...
... personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, ... information. 1. V To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. Please note...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with five built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low ... 1 Operating System • Genuine Windows 7® Platform • • Intel® Core™ i7 processor technology, featuring: Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • • 18.4" TFT LCD Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Full ...
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with five built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low ... 1 Operating System • Genuine Windows 7® Platform • • Intel® Core™ i7 processor technology, featuring: Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • • 18.4" TFT LCD Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Full ...
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... after prolonged use. Closed Front View 3 # 1 2 3 Rear View Icon 12 Item Multi-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). Chapter 1 7 Only one card can operate at any given time.
... after prolonged use. Closed Front View 3 # 1 2 3 Rear View Icon 12 Item Multi-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). Chapter 1 7 Only one card can operate at any given time.
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... disk (secured with screws) Secondary (for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard drive bay- 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 after prolonged cooling fan use.
... disk (secured with screws) Secondary (for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard drive bay- 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 after prolonged cooling fan use.
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...85 60 70 72 75 85 Specification Insyde H20 V0.07 Flash ROM W25x16 8-pin SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, ... LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information 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 Intel® Core™ i7 ...
...85 60 70 72 75 85 Specification Insyde H20 V0.07 Flash ROM W25x16 8-pin SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, ... LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information 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 Intel® Core™ i7 ...
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...Package LAN connector type Features Specification NVIDIA N10EGE MXM3.0 module • DDRIII • Data width 128bits • 1024M(64MBx16bit) • Memory Clock 790MHz PCIe v1.1 bus Specification Broadcom BCM5784MKMLG for 10/100/1000LAN 68-pin QFN RJ11 • Integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T transceiver....Ethernet-like 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. On above table, the configuration of ...
...Package LAN connector type Features Specification NVIDIA N10EGE MXM3.0 module • DDRIII • Data width 128bits • 1024M(64MBx16bit) • Memory Clock 790MHz PCIe v1.1 bus Specification Broadcom BCM5784MKMLG for 10/100/1000LAN 68-pin QFN RJ11 • Integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T transceiver....Ethernet-like 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. On above table, the configuration of ...
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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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... 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 ...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...
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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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...system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Displays the total memory available. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Switchable Graphics Description Sets the system time.... Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. 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...
...system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Displays the total memory available. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Switchable Graphics Description Sets the system time.... Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. 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...
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... steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. 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. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Please...; New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
... steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. 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. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Please...; New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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...information. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string 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 (max. 32 characters) The following steps: 1. Boot into DOS. 2. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM...
...information. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string 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 (max. 32 characters) The following steps: 1. Boot into DOS. 2. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM...
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... No connected? DDRRAM module OK? If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Power On Issue" on page 192. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Power On? goto no power, see "LCD Failure" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is discovered.... has power by one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is selected. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices...
... No connected? DDRRAM module OK? If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Power On Issue" on page 192. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Power On? goto no power, see "LCD Failure" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is discovered.... has power by one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is selected. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices...
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... system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Click Apply and check the display. If the Issue is listed under Other Devices. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Click and drag the Resolution slider to determine that the computer is not normal, right...
... system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Click Apply and check the display. If the Issue is listed under Other Devices. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Click and drag the Resolution slider to determine that the computer is not normal, right...
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... are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Replace...
... are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Replace...
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... 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 register... 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 register... 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...
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... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area...
... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area...
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... E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h F3h F4h 1 Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output...
... E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h F3h F4h 1 Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output...
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Description 1 Mainboard 2 Dummy New Card 3 Dummy 4-in-1 Card 4 Graphics Card 5 Thermal Module for MXM 6 Memory 7 Lower Cover 8 HDD2 Acer P/N MB.PJJ06.001 42.PDA07.003 42.PDA07.004 VG.10P06.004 60.PJJ07.006 No. Description 9 Lower Door 10 HDD1 11 Battery 12 ODD ...13 Bluetooth KN.2GB04.004 14 60.PJP07.001 15 KH.16001.042 16 Upper Cover Keyboard Switch Cover 11 10 9 Acer P/N 42.PJJ07.001 KH.16001.042 BT.00803.024 KO.00405.002 BH.21100.004 60.PJJ07.001 KB.I170A.005 55.PJJ07.003 212...
Description 1 Mainboard 2 Dummy New Card 3 Dummy 4-in-1 Card 4 Graphics Card 5 Thermal Module for MXM 6 Memory 7 Lower Cover 8 HDD2 Acer P/N MB.PJJ06.001 42.PDA07.003 42.PDA07.004 VG.10P06.004 60.PJJ07.006 No. Description 9 Lower Door 10 HDD1 11 Battery 12 ODD ...13 Bluetooth KN.2GB04.004 14 60.PJP07.001 15 KH.16001.042 16 Upper Cover Keyboard Switch Cover 11 10 9 Acer P/N 42.PJJ07.001 KH.16001.042 BT.00803.024 KO.00405.002 BH.21100.004 60.PJJ07.001 KB.I170A.005 55.PJJ07.003 212...
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... READER EXPRESS CARD W/O CPU RAM MB.PJJ06.001 Memory Thermal Module Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB MT16JSF25664HY-1G1D1 LF 128*8 0.07um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BAU0-AE-E LF 128*8 0.07um Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673DZ1-CF8 LF Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6AFP6C-G7N0 LF....22700.011 40.PJJ07.001 47.PDA07.001 47.PDA07.002 47.PDA07.003 47.PDA07.004 47.PDA07.005 Chapter 6 221 Category Mainboard Description Acer PN.
... READER EXPRESS CARD W/O CPU RAM MB.PJJ06.001 Memory Thermal Module Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB MT16JSF25664HY-1G1D1 LF 128*8 0.07um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BAU0-AE-E LF 128*8 0.07um Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673DZ1-CF8 LF Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6AFP6C-G7N0 LF....22700.011 40.PJJ07.001 47.PDA07.001 47.PDA07.002 47.PDA07.003 47.PDA07.004 47.PDA07.005 Chapter 6 221 Category Mainboard Description Acer PN.