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.... Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase information in the space provided below. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form... is subject to your computer. Although Acer makes all reasonable attempts for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or...
.... Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase information in the space provided below. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form... is subject to your computer. Although Acer makes all reasonable attempts for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or...
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..., state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. What is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and ...your money by the U.S. The more we can save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Products that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, the more energy we reduce greenhouse gases ...
..., state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. What is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and ...your money by the U.S. The more we can save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Products that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, the more energy we reduce greenhouse gases ...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. The computer uses a state-of your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for reference only. Furthermore, the system is...
... and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. The computer uses a state-of your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for reference only. Furthermore, the system is...
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... numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 10 call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on local power...
... numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 10 call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on local power...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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... particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Disclaimer The information in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-Core, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad...
... particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Disclaimer The information in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-Core, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. v WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE Gives additional information related to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. v WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE Gives additional information related to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen.
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Table of Contents System Tour 1 Features 1 Block Diagram 4 System Components 5 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 7 Power Management Function(ACPI support function) 10 System Utilities 11 CMOS Setup Utility 11 Entering CMOS setup 12 Navigating Through the Setup Utility ... List 48 Error Symptoms List 55 Undetermined Problems 60 Jumper and Connector Information 61 M/B Placement 61 Jumper Setting 63 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 69 Aspire M5811 Exploded Diagram 70 Aspire M5811 FRU List 72 Intel RAID SOP 80 vii
Table of Contents System Tour 1 Features 1 Block Diagram 4 System Components 5 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 7 Power Management Function(ACPI support function) 10 System Utilities 11 CMOS Setup Utility 11 Entering CMOS setup 12 Navigating Through the Setup Utility ... List 48 Error Symptoms List 55 Undetermined Problems 60 Jumper and Connector Information 61 M/B Placement 61 Jumper Setting 63 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 69 Aspire M5811 Exploded Diagram 70 Aspire M5811 FRU List 72 Intel RAID SOP 80 vii
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... State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programer AMI Kernel with 45nm family mainstream processors. 2009B Mainstream (95W) FMB. Main Board Major Chips Item Specification North Bridge Intel P55&H57 South Bridge Intel P55&H57 Audio...LAN controller Intel PCI-E Gbt LAN controller/PHY HDD controller Intel P55&H57 Chapter 1 7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Processor Type Lynnfield/Clarkdale with Acer skin BIOS version P01-A0 BIOS ROM type SPI ROM BIOS ROM size 4-8Mb Support protocol SMBIOS(...
... State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programer AMI Kernel with 45nm family mainstream processors. 2009B Mainstream (95W) FMB. Main Board Major Chips Item Specification North Bridge Intel P55&H57 South Bridge Intel P55&H57 Audio...LAN controller Intel PCI-E Gbt LAN controller/PHY HDD controller Intel P55&H57 Chapter 1 7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Processor Type Lynnfield/Clarkdale with Acer skin BIOS version P01-A0 BIOS ROM type SPI ROM BIOS ROM size 4-8Mb Support protocol SMBIOS(...
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...controller Audio controller type Audio channel Audio function control Mono or stereo Compatibility Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone/Headphone jack Specification Realtek ALC888S ALC8662-VC codec 7.1 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo The ALC888S-VC series support host audio controller from ...4 1MB,2GB Maximum System Memory Supported Total Memory 1G ~2GB 1G ~2GB 1G ~2GB 1G ~2GB 1G~8GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 4 slot Support Memory size per socket 1GB/2GB Support memory type DDRIII Support memory interface DDRIII 1066/1333MHz Support memory...
...controller Audio controller type Audio channel Audio function control Mono or stereo Compatibility Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone/Headphone jack Specification Realtek ALC888S ALC8662-VC codec 7.1 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo The ALC888S-VC series support host audio controller from ...4 1MB,2GB Maximum System Memory Supported Total Memory 1G ~2GB 1G ~2GB 1G ~2GB 1G ~2GB 1G~8GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 4 slot Support Memory size per socket 1GB/2GB Support memory type DDRIII Support memory interface DDRIII 1066/1333MHz Support memory...
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... SATA controller SATA controller resident bus Number of SATA channel Support bootable CD-ROM Specification JMB362-QGEZ0A PCI bus SATA X 6 YES USB Port Item Universal HCI USB Class USB Connectors Quantity Specification USB 2.0/1.1 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode 6 back real ports 4 top bezel... ports 2 ports for media card reader Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% ...
... SATA controller SATA controller resident bus Number of SATA channel Support bootable CD-ROM Specification JMB362-QGEZ0A PCI bus SATA X 6 YES USB Port Item Universal HCI USB Class USB Connectors Quantity Specification USB 2.0/1.1 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode 6 back real ports 4 top bezel... ports 2 ports for media card reader Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% ...
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ACPI • ACPI specification 1.0b • S0,S1,S2 and S5 sleep state support. • On board device power management support. • On board device configuration support. 10 Chapter 1 ...
ACPI • ACPI specification 1.0b • S0,S1,S2 and S5 sleep state support. • On board device power management support. • On board device configuration support. 10 Chapter 1 ...
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... port 80h or even halts the system if the error is uncompressed into memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is enabled. If BIOS recovery is initiated. Execute full memory sizing module. Verify that flat mode is done including RTC and keyboard controller. See...
... port 80h or even halts the system if the error is uncompressed into memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is enabled. If BIOS recovery is initiated. Execute full memory sizing module. Verify that flat mode is done including RTC and keyboard controller. See...
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... to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock." Disable L1 cache. If the CMOS checksum is OK. Fixes CPU POST interface calling pointer. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Verify that are initialized. The flash has been updated successfully. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to find the clusters occupied by the recovery file. Program...
... to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock." Disable L1 cache. If the CMOS checksum is OK. Fixes CPU POST interface calling pointer. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Verify that are initialized. The flash has been updated successfully. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to find the clusters occupied by the recovery file. Program...
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...Checkpoints section of document for displaying text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. Uncompress all the output devices. 31 Allocate memory for boot strap processor Early CPU Init...port. etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA??etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any platform specific BIOS modules. Disable Cache ?C Init Local APIC Set up boot strap processor Information Set up boot strap processor for POST Enumerate ...
...Checkpoints section of document for displaying text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. Uncompress all the output devices. 31 Allocate memory for boot strap processor Early CPU Init...port. etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA??etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any platform specific BIOS modules. Disable Cache ?C Init Local APIC Set up boot strap processor Information Set up boot strap processor for POST Enumerate ...