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IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot...
... 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • • 18.4" TFT LCD ...
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • • 18.4" TFT LCD ...
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...in Windows. Icon Key Type Function keys System keys Navigation keys Fn key Windows key Application key Description Press these keys to perform specific actions. See the program documentation to open the Windows Start menu. Many of keys. Press these colored keys in combination with ... Types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down ,...
...in Windows. Icon Key Type Function keys System keys Navigation keys Fn key Windows key Application key Description Press these keys to perform specific actions. See the program documentation to open the Windows Start menu. Many of keys. Press these colored keys in combination with ... Types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down ,...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows ...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows ...
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...37.5 x 37.5 mm rPGA package (rPGA988A) Vcca 1.5V, Vccp 1.05V 8MB or 256KMB L2 cache 667/800/1066 MHz Digital thermal sensor (DTS) Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed Mfg Tech Cache Size Package Ci7720QM 1.6 GHz 4 Ci7820QM 1.73 GHz 4 6 MB 8 MB LGA1333 LGA1333 CPU Fan True ...8226; Throttling 50%: On=105°C, Off=85°C • OS Shutdown: 110°C • H/W Shutdown: 110°C Thermal Design Power (W) 45 45 Acer P/N KC.72001.QMP KC.82001.QMP Northbridge Item Chipset Package Specification NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 1333-pin 16 Chapter 1
...37.5 x 37.5 mm rPGA package (rPGA988A) Vcca 1.5V, Vccp 1.05V 8MB or 256KMB L2 cache 667/800/1066 MHz Digital thermal sensor (DTS) Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed Mfg Tech Cache Size Package Ci7720QM 1.6 GHz 4 Ci7820QM 1.73 GHz 4 6 MB 8 MB LGA1333 LGA1333 CPU Fan True ...8226; Throttling 50%: On=105°C, Off=85°C • OS Shutdown: 110°C • H/W Shutdown: 110°C Thermal Design Power (W) 45 45 Acer P/N KC.72001.QMP KC.82001.QMP Northbridge Item Chipset Package Specification NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 1333-pin 16 Chapter 1
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... 100 60 70 72 75 85 60 70 72 75 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... 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 processor with Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset 4GB 2 2GB Up to 8GB using two soDIMM modules DDRIII 667/800...
... 100 60 70 72 75 85 60 70 72 75 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... 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 processor with Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset 4GB 2 2GB Up to 8GB using two soDIMM modules DDRIII 667/800...
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... memory configurations. VGA controller Item VGA Chipset Package Features Interface LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset 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. • Automatic MDI crossover function. ...
... memory configurations. VGA controller Item VGA Chipset Package Features Interface LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset 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. • Automatic MDI crossover function. ...
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... Model Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Modem Model Interface Package Power supply Item Specification • Integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T transceiver • Automatic MDI crossover function • PCIe v1.1 compliant • 10/100/... CLKREQ support • Energy Detect/Cable Sense • Super Low Power Mode, for ultra-low power consumption PCIe v1.1 bus Specification Intel WiFi Link 5000 series Intel® WiFi Link 5100 and Intel® WiFi Link 5300 (Intel® WiFi Link 5300/5100...
... Model Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Modem Model Interface Package Power supply Item Specification • Integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T transceiver • Automatic MDI crossover function • PCIe v1.1 compliant • 10/100/... CLKREQ support • Energy Detect/Cable Sense • Super Low Power Mode, for ultra-low power consumption PCIe v1.1 bus Specification Intel WiFi Link 5000 series Intel® WiFi Link 5100 and Intel® WiFi Link 5300 (Intel® WiFi Link 5300/5100...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface) Item Vendor Model Name ST9160314AS Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Specification Seagate ST9250315AS 250 512 2 1 5,400 8MB SATA 830 300 5V(DC) +/- 5% ST9320325AS 320 3 2 Chapter 1 21
Hard Disk Drive Interface) Item Vendor Model Name ST9160314AS Capacity (MB) 160 Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Specification Seagate ST9250315AS 250 512 2 1 5,400 8MB SATA 830 300 5V(DC) +/- 5% ST9320325AS 320 3 2 Chapter 1 21
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Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Vendor & Model Name WD WD5000BEVT Capacity (MB) 500 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications WD WD1600BEVT WD WD2500BEVT 160 250 2 3 1 2 5400 8MB SATA 3GB/s maximum 850 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ± 5%. WD WD3200BEVT 320 4 2 22 Chapter 1
Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Vendor & Model Name WD WD5000BEVT Capacity (MB) 500 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications WD WD1600BEVT WD WD2500BEVT 160 250 2 3 1 2 5400 8MB SATA 3GB/s maximum 850 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ± 5%. WD WD3200BEVT 320 4 2 22 Chapter 1
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Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Vendor & Model Name HTS543216L9A300 Capacity 160 (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications HTS545025B9A30 0 HTS545032B9A30 0 250 320 512 3 4 2 2 5400 8MB SATA 3GB/s maximum 875 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ± 5%. HTS545050B9A30 0 500 4 2 Chapter 1 23
Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Vendor & Model Name HTS543216L9A300 Capacity 160 (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications HTS545025B9A30 0 HTS545032B9A30 0 250 320 512 3 4 2 2 5400 8MB SATA 3GB/s maximum 875 Mbits/s maximum +5.0V ± 5%. HTS545050B9A30 0 500 4 2 Chapter 1 23
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Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Vendor & Model Name Toshiba MK1655GSX Capacity 160GB Bytes per sector Data heads 4/2 Drive Format Disks 2/1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications Toshiba MK2555GSX Toshiba MK3255GSX Toshiba MK5055GSX 250GB 320GB 512 500GB 4 4/2 4/2 2 2/1 2/1 5400 8MB SATA 363 ~ 952 typical 3Gbits/s +5.0V ± 5%. 24 Chapter 1
Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Vendor & Model Name Toshiba MK1655GSX Capacity 160GB Bytes per sector Data heads 4/2 Drive Format Disks 2/1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications Toshiba MK2555GSX Toshiba MK3255GSX Toshiba MK5055GSX 250GB 320GB 512 500GB 4 4/2 4/2 2 2/1 2/1 5400 8MB SATA 363 ~ 952 typical 3Gbits/s +5.0V ± 5%. 24 Chapter 1
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... & model name HLDS/GSA-T50 Toshiba TS-L633B Performance 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... Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (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 MB SATA Write: DVD...
... & model name HLDS/GSA-T50 Toshiba TS-L633B Performance 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... Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (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 MB SATA Write: DVD...
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...+/- 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 2.4 ...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 Sustained: 3,500...
...+/- 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 2.4 ...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 Sustained: 3,500...
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Audio Interface Item Chipset Package Features Specification REALTEK ALC889X for High Definition Audio Codec 48-pin LQFP 'green' package • High performance DACs with 108dB signal-to-noise ratio • High performance ...
Audio Interface Item Chipset Package Features Specification REALTEK ALC889X for High Definition Audio Codec 48-pin LQFP 'green' package • High performance DACs with 108dB signal-to-noise ratio • High performance ...
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... Model Package Features Power supply Front Speaker Item Vendor and Model Package Weight Power supply Center Speaker Item Vendor and Model Package Weight 28 Specification Panasonic 12947A 48 pins QFP • Microsoft Windows 7® Compliant • High +90dB PSRR, Low -80dB THD+N • ...(countermeasure pop noise) • RF noise prevention • Built-in over current protection • External adjustable speaker and headphone amplifier gain Specification Maxim MAX9737 24pins TQFN • Spread-spectrum modulation enable for low EMI solution • High PSRR 80dB • Up to 88% ...
... Model Package Features Power supply Front Speaker Item Vendor and Model Package Weight Power supply Center Speaker Item Vendor and Model Package Weight 28 Specification Panasonic 12947A 48 pins QFP • Microsoft Windows 7® Compliant • High +90dB PSRR, Low -80dB THD+N • ...(countermeasure pop noise) • RF noise prevention • Built-in over current protection • External adjustable speaker and headphone amplifier gain Specification Maxim MAX9737 24pins TQFN • Spread-spectrum modulation enable for low EMI solution • High PSRR 80dB • Up to 88% ...
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... Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Specification Chi Mei Optoelectronics - Digital Camera Item Sensor Pixel Size Image Size Interface Optics Specification CMOS 1 Mega Pixel with WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) 3.0um X3.0um 3.89mm(H) X 2....8226; Focusing range of 40 cm to Infinity • Dimension (L x W x H mm ): 65 X 9.0X 5.25mm Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller KB926 Total number of keypads Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "System Hotkeys" on page 14. N184H6 18.47" 408.96 (H) x 230.04 ...
... Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Specification Chi Mei Optoelectronics - Digital Camera Item Sensor Pixel Size Image Size Interface Optics Specification CMOS 1 Mega Pixel with WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) 3.0um X3.0um 3.89mm(H) X 2....8226; Focusing range of 40 cm to Infinity • Dimension (L x W x H mm ): 65 X 9.0X 5.25mm Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller KB926 Total number of keypads Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "System Hotkeys" on page 14. N184H6 18.47" 408.96 (H) x 230.04 ...
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...Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (minimum degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 422.5 (H) x 248 (V) x 6 (D) mm 40-pin LVDS 262,144 colors 45 45 25 45 0 ~ 50 -20 ~ 60 Card Reader Item Part Name Package... Provisions of IEEE Std 1394-1995 for a High-Performance Serial Bus and IEEE • Std 1394a-2000 (1394 Open Host Controller Interface Specification 1.1) • Support SD Host specv2.0/MMC/MS/MS-PRO/xD PCI Express v1.1 standard Active States Power Management (ASPM) Express Card ...
...Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (minimum degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 422.5 (H) x 248 (V) x 6 (D) mm 40-pin LVDS 262,144 colors 45 45 25 45 0 ~ 50 -20 ~ 60 Card Reader Item Part Name Package... Provisions of IEEE Std 1394-1995 for a High-Performance Serial Bus and IEEE • Std 1394a-2000 (1394 Open Host Controller Interface Specification 1.1) • Support SD Host specv2.0/MMC/MS/MS-PRO/xD PCI Express v1.1 standard Active States Power Management (ASPM) Express Card ...