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... the software. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this service guide. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective...
... the software. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this service guide. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Security 1-7 Dimensions and ... Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory ...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Security 1-7 Dimensions and ... Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory ...
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... eSATA Port 1-36 AC Adapter 1-37 System Power Management 1-37 Card Reader 1-37 System LED Indicator 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-40 System IO Address Map 1-41 System IO Address Specifications 1-42 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-14 Exit 2-15...
... eSATA Port 1-36 AC Adapter 1-37 System Power Management 1-37 Card Reader 1-37 System LED Indicator 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-40 System IO Address Map 1-41 System IO Address Specifications 1-42 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-14 Exit 2-15...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Security 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power... 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Security 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power... 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations ...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 0 Features 0 The following is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit ... to 2 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 14" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Frameless super-slim design Audio 0 Two built-in stereo speakers...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 0 Features 0 The following is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit ... to 2 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 14" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Frameless super-slim design Audio 0 Two built-in stereo speakers...
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... of Access Center This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description...
... of Access Center This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description...
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The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 1-24 Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Dimensions Length Width Height (front to rear) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and ...
The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 1-24 Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Dimensions Length Width Height (front to rear) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and ...
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System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN Super I/O controller USB 3.0 TPM Bluetooth Wireless Audio codec Card reader Specification INTEL BD82UM67 PCH FCBGA-989P NVIDIA N12P-GV FCBGA-973P Broadcom BCM57761B0KMLG for Giga LAN Controller KB930QF A1 LQFP 128P KB CONTROLLER NEC UPD720200AF1... T77H268.00, LITE-ON WN6603AH-AA, Intel 62205AN.HMWG Realtek ALC271-X Realtek RTS-5209-GR Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel® Core (i3,i5, i7) Processor BGA1023 Four or two execution cores A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-...
System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN Super I/O controller USB 3.0 TPM Bluetooth Wireless Audio codec Card reader Specification INTEL BD82UM67 PCH FCBGA-989P NVIDIA N12P-GV FCBGA-973P Broadcom BCM57761B0KMLG for Giga LAN Controller KB930QF A1 LQFP 128P KB CONTROLLER NEC UPD720200AF1... T77H268.00, LITE-ON WN6603AH-AA, Intel 62205AN.HMWG Realtek ALC271-X Realtek RTS-5209-GR Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel® Core (i3,i5, i7) Processor BGA1023 Four or two execution cores A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-...
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... size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in on CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 RAM 2 2 GB (32-bit OS) / 4 GB (64-bit OS) 4 GB (32-bit OS)/ 8 GB (64...III 1066/1333 SDRAM memory interface design 1066/1333 I/O Voltage of 1.5 V DDR3 1-26 OFF=95°C OS shut down at 100°C; Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU) Item i3-2357M i5-2467M i5-2557M i7-2637M i7-2677M CPU Speed (GHz) 1.3 GHz 1.6 GHz 1.7 GHz 1.7 GHz 1.8 GHz Cores/ ...
... size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in on CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 RAM 2 2 GB (32-bit OS) / 4 GB (64-bit OS) 4 GB (32-bit OS)/ 8 GB (64...III 1066/1333 SDRAM memory interface design 1066/1333 I/O Voltage of 1.5 V DDR3 1-26 OFF=95°C OS shut down at 100°C; Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU) Item i3-2357M i5-2467M i5-2557M i7-2637M i7-2677M CPU Speed (GHz) 1.3 GHz 1.6 GHz 1.7 GHz 1.7 GHz 1.8 GHz Cores/ ...
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Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 3072 5120 2048 3072 4096 6144 4096 5120 6144 8192 Specification NVIDIA N12P-GV 29 x 29 mm 973 ball FCBGA PCI Express 2.0 x 16 N/A PCI-E 2.0 traffic for a peak bandwidth of up to 20 GB per second 1-27
Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 0 0 0 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 3072 5120 2048 3072 4096 6144 4096 5120 6144 8192 Specification NVIDIA N12P-GV 29 x 29 mm 973 ball FCBGA PCI Express 2.0 x 16 N/A PCI-E 2.0 traffic for a peak bandwidth of up to 20 GB per second 1-27
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... BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 0.09 (2011/03/25) W25Q32BV, MX25L3206, EN25Q32B 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot... from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information HDD password Anti-theft support (Computrace) Refer to Acer BIOS specification.
... BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 0.09 (2011/03/25) W25Q32BV, MX25L3206, EN25Q32B 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot... from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information HDD password Anti-theft support (Computrace) Refer to Acer BIOS specification.
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Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Acer AC4S flat KB 86-US/87-UK/91-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes ...independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Support reverse T cursor keys Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Specification Vendor & Model Name HTS543225A7A HTS543232A7A ST250LT003 384 384 Capacity (GB) 250 320 250 Bytes per sector 512 512 4096 Data heads 2 2 2 Drive Format ...
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Acer AC4S flat KB 86-US/87-UK/91-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes ...independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Support reverse T cursor keys Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Specification Vendor & Model Name HTS543225A7A HTS543232A7A ST250LT003 384 384 Capacity (GB) 250 320 250 Bytes per sector 512 512 4096 Data heads 2 2 2 Drive Format ...
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...RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer 3.0 rate (Gbits/sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec.max) 166.75 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Super-Multi Drive (N/A) Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate ...(KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification 512 4096 2 2 1 1 7200 16MB SATA 3.0 3.0 166.75 ...
...RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer 3.0 rate (Gbits/sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec.max) 166.75 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Super-Multi Drive (N/A) Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate ...(KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification 512 4096 2 2 1 1 7200 16MB SATA 3.0 3.0 166.75 ...
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... rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specifications LED 14.0" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) ... Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification LG/LP140WH6-TBB1 355.6 mm 322mm x 211.18 mm (Typ with PCB) 1366 x 3(RGB) x 768 0.2265mm × 0.2265 mm 200 cd/m2 400 min / 500...
... rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specifications LED 14.0" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) ... Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification LG/LP140WH6-TBB1 355.6 mm 322mm x 211.18 mm (Typ with PCB) 1366 x 3(RGB) x 768 0.2265mm × 0.2265 mm 200 cd/m2 400 min / 500...
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... Model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Specification Texas Instruments/TPS61181A Dimming frequency in the range of 100Hz to 1kHz 4.5 V to 24 V Max=3mA 4.5V to 38V 19.4mA to 20....:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V V Graphics Controller Item VGA Chip Supports Specification VGA SKU: NVIDIA N12P-GV FCBGA-973P UMA SKU: N/A (Output by INTEL PCH) VGA SKU: HDMI, CRT, LVDS (Optimus mode: CRT, LVDS...
... Model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Specification Texas Instruments/TPS61181A Dimming frequency in the range of 100Hz to 1kHz 4.5 V to 24 V Max=3mA 4.5V to 38V 19.4mA to 20....:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V V Graphics Controller Item VGA Chip Supports Specification VGA SKU: NVIDIA N12P-GV FCBGA-973P UMA SKU: N/A (Output by INTEL PCH) VGA SKU: HDMI, CRT, LVDS (Optimus mode: CRT, LVDS...
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... 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V V Intel V V V V V V V NVIDIA V V V V V V V Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Broadcom BCM2070/Atheros BU12 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec 3.0+HS USB 2.0 SM06B-XSRK-ETB A2DP Bluetooth Module Item Controller Features...
... 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V V Intel V V V V V V V NVIDIA V V V V V V V Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Broadcom BCM2070/Atheros BU12 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec 3.0+HS USB 2.0 SM06B-XSRK-ETB A2DP Bluetooth Module Item Controller Features...
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... for WLAN (PCIE + USB interface) 1 slot for mSATA (SATA) (Regarding 3G support, it is TBD.) 3G Card (N/A) Features Item Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Features Amplifier Features Specification Realtek ALC271-X 4-channel DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for independent two stereo channel or 2.1 audio playback...
... for WLAN (PCIE + USB interface) 1 slot for mSATA (SATA) (Regarding 3G support, it is TBD.) 3G Card (N/A) Features Item Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Features Amplifier Features Specification Realtek ALC271-X 4-channel DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for independent two stereo channel or 2.1 audio playback...
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... Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC271X-GR On board Stereo N/A HD audio Interface; All DACs/ADCs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample... rate Yes (Digital MIC Array) Yes/(2W speakers x2) Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification FOXCONN(Atheros) _T77H167.07 LITE-ON(Atheros)_ WN6603AH-AA Foxconn (Broadcom)_T77H268.00 Intel_ Centrino®...
... Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC271X-GR On board Stereo N/A HD audio Interface; All DACs/ADCs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample... rate Yes (Digital MIC Array) Yes/(2W speakers x2) Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification FOXCONN(Atheros) _T77H167.07 LITE-ON(Atheros)_ WN6603AH-AA Foxconn (Broadcom)_T77H268.00 Intel_ Centrino®...
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...Data thoroughput Number of HDMI port(s) Location eSATA Port Item Compliance level Data thoroughput Number of eSATA port(s) Location Specification SAMSUNG_ 64Mx16_K4W1G1646G-BC11_FBGA-96P HYNIX_ 64Mx16_H5TQ1G63DFR-11C_FBGA-96P SAMSUNG_128Mx16_K4W2G1646C-HC11_FBGA-96P ...61548; SAMSUNG_K4W1G1646G-BC11 HYNIX_H5TQ1G63DFR-11C 128Mx16 (1G Byte) SAMSUNG_K4W2G1646C-HC11 HYNIX_H5TQ2G63BFR-11C DDR3 SDRAM 800MHz Specification USB 2.0 / USB3.0 (USB3.0 also supports USB 2.0 device) Meet USB-IF (support EHCI/UHCI for 2.0, xHCI for 3.0) 3 ...
...Data thoroughput Number of HDMI port(s) Location eSATA Port Item Compliance level Data thoroughput Number of eSATA port(s) Location Specification SAMSUNG_ 64Mx16_K4W1G1646G-BC11_FBGA-96P HYNIX_ 64Mx16_H5TQ1G63DFR-11C_FBGA-96P SAMSUNG_128Mx16_K4W2G1646C-HC11_FBGA-96P ...61548; SAMSUNG_K4W1G1646G-BC11 HYNIX_H5TQ1G63DFR-11C 128Mx16 (1G Byte) SAMSUNG_K4W2G1646C-HC11 HYNIX_H5TQ2G63BFR-11C DDR3 SDRAM 800MHz Specification USB 2.0 / USB3.0 (USB3.0 also supports USB 2.0 device) Meet USB-IF (support EHCI/UHCI for 2.0, xHCI for 3.0) 3 ...