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... this generic service guide. These localized features are not covered in this service guide. In such cases, contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). You must use the list provided by your regional office or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with...
... this generic service guide. These localized features are not covered in this service guide. In such cases, contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). You must use the list provided by your regional office or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and ...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and ...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software ... 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software ... 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29...
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...® Core™ Mobile Processor Family (Sandy Bridge) Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM70/HM77 Express Chipset System Memory 0 Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 14-inch High Definition WXGA LED...
...® Core™ Mobile Processor Family (Sandy Bridge) Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM70/HM77 Express Chipset System Memory 0 Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 14-inch High Definition WXGA LED...
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Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Icon Item 1 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Base View Table 1-5. Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Icon Item 1 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Base View Table 1-5. Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
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... at 85 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Integrated in the Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Memory size 1-, 2-, or 4 GB Number of DIMM socket 2 Maximum memory size per socket 4 GB Maximum system memory size 8 GB DIMM type DDR3 SDRAM DIMM speed 1333 MHz DIMM voltage...
... at 85 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Integrated in the Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Memory size 1-, 2-, or 4 GB Number of DIMM socket 2 Maximum memory size per socket 4 GB Maximum system memory size 8 GB DIMM type DDR3 SDRAM DIMM speed 1333 MHz DIMM voltage...
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... H5TQ2G63DFR-11C LF+HF 512 MB 900 MHz DDR3 1 GB 900 MHz DDR3 2 GB 900 MHz DDR3 1-26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 4096 Total...
... H5TQ2G63DFR-11C LF+HF 512 MB 900 MHz DDR3 1 GB 900 MHz DDR3 2 GB 900 MHz DDR3 1-26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 4096 Total...
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...-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-ROM Single Layer DVD-ROM Dual Layer CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM Buffer memory Loading mechanism Release mechanism Power requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA Slim-type SATA Read 5x 8x...
...-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-ROM Single Layer DVD-ROM Dual Layer CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM Buffer memory Loading mechanism Release mechanism Power requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA Slim-type SATA Read 5x 8x...
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... consumes a small amount of power. System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA0 DMA1 DMA2 DMA3 DMA4 DMA5 DMA6 DMA7 Power Management Free Free Free Free Direct memory access controller Free Free Free Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35
... consumes a small amount of power. System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA0 DMA1 DMA2 DMA3 DMA4 DMA5 DMA6 DMA7 Power Management Free Free Free Free Direct memory access controller Free Free Free Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35
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... 1000-100F FFFF-FFFF 0400-0453 0458-047F 0500-057F 0068-006F 00F0-00F0 EFA0-EFBF 0062-00062 0066-0066 System Function (shipping configuration) Direct memory access controller Standard PS/2 Keyboard Standard PS/2 Keyboard PCI bus System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources...
... 1000-100F FFFF-FFFF 0400-0453 0458-047F 0500-057F 0068-006F 00F0-00F0 EFA0-EFBF 0062-00062 0066-0066 System Function (shipping configuration) Direct memory access controller Standard PS/2 Keyboard Standard PS/2 Keyboard PCI bus System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources...
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BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system...
BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system...
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...a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to... recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5.
...a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to... recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to run Flash. 1. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5.
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... in the DMI pool for hardware management. Select the Boot menu item and move the entry "USB HDD" to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Using DMI Tools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to the first position. Used in MAC address. 9. Copy the contents of the...
... in the DMI pool for hardware management. Select the Boot menu item and move the entry "USB HDD" to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Using DMI Tools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to the first position. Used in MAC address. 9. Copy the contents of the...
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... the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 9. Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following one until the failure point is...5. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the Online Support Information on adjusting the settings. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. If the issue is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. ...
... the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 9. Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following one until the failure point is...5. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the Online Support Information on adjusting the settings. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. If the issue is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. ...
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Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. 7.
Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. 7.
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... critically low. Error Codes Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real Time Clock Error 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System is critically high...
... critically low. Error Codes Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real Time Clock Error 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System is critically high...
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...during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 22h ... Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 26h Enable A20 line 28h Autosize DRAM 29h Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM 2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits ...
...during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 22h ... Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 26h Enable A20 line 28h Autosize DRAM 29h Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM 2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits ...
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... 2Fh Beeps POST Routine Description Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency 33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM 3Ah Autosize... prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB 60h Test extended memory 62h Test extended memory address lines 64h Jump to User Patch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches...
... 2Fh Beeps POST Routine Description Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency 33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM 3Ah Autosize... prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB 60h Test extended memory 62h Test extended memory address lines 64h Jump to User Patch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches...
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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 Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management Mode F4h 1 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 Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management Mode F4h 1 Output...
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SMM Platform Initialization. CSM Platform Initialization. 0xa4-0xa7 - POSTCODE_CC_MEMORY_CONTROLLER (0xc0) - Memory Controller. 0xd0-0xd7 These values are assigned by the individual platform. 0xb0-0xbf These values are reserved for future expansion. 0xc0-0xcf These values are ...
SMM Platform Initialization. CSM Platform Initialization. 0xa4-0xa7 - POSTCODE_CC_MEMORY_CONTROLLER (0xc0) - Memory Controller. 0xd0-0xd7 These values are assigned by the individual platform. 0xb0-0xbf These values are reserved for future expansion. 0xc0-0xcf These values are ...