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... are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. eMachines D720/D520 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2008 Changes may be incorporated in new editions of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be reproduced...
... are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. eMachines D720/D520 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2008 Changes may be incorporated in new editions of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be reproduced...
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10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • Audio • • • • ...
10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • Audio • • • • ...
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Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. English 11 I/O interface Environment • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • ...
Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. English 11 I/O interface Environment • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • ...
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... by Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any defect in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove...
... by Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any defect in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove...
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IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 5 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics (with ... embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 5 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics (with ... embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29...
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... Mouse Failure 120 Other Failures 121 Intermittent Problems 122 Undetermined Problems 122 Post Codes 123 Sec 123 Memory 123 BDS & Specific action 124 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 125 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 125 Each SmmDriver entry ...by Crisis Disk 132 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133 eMachines D720/D520 Exploded Diagrams 134 Main Assembly 134 LCD Panel 135 eMachines D720/D520 FRU List 136 Screw List 140 Model Definition and Configuration 142 eMachines D720/D520 Series 142 Model Description 142 Test Compatible Components 153 Microsoft...
... Mouse Failure 120 Other Failures 121 Intermittent Problems 122 Undetermined Problems 122 Post Codes 123 Sec 123 Memory 123 BDS & Specific action 124 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 125 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 125 Each SmmDriver entry ...by Crisis Disk 132 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133 eMachines D720/D520 Exploded Diagrams 134 Main Assembly 134 LCD Panel 135 eMachines D720/D520 FRU List 136 Screw List 140 Model Definition and Configuration 142 eMachines D720/D520 Series 142 Model Description 142 Test Compatible Components 153 Microsoft...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Pentium® ...
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Pentium® ...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or ...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or ...
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... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Penryn based Intel® Celeron Processor and Intel® Pentium Processor Intel Cantiga GL40 (667MHz FSB supported) ICH9-M ENE KB926 for High Definition Audio Codec.... Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40 REALTEK ALC268 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit. H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version V0.15T2 BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 1 MB Supported protocols • Flash ROM 1MB • Support multi-boot...
... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Penryn based Intel® Celeron Processor and Intel® Pentium Processor Intel Cantiga GL40 (667MHz FSB supported) ICH9-M ENE KB926 for High Definition Audio Codec.... Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40 REALTEK ALC268 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit. H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version V0.15T2 BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 1 MB Supported protocols • Flash ROM 1MB • Support multi-boot...
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... DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for GIGA LAN Supports LAN protocol PCI-E 10/100/1000 MB...LAN LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Left side Features Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5) Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Specification Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Chapter 1 17 On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may ...
... DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for GIGA LAN Supports LAN protocol PCI-E 10/100/1000 MB...LAN LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Left side Features Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5) Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Specification Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Chapter 1 17 On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may ...
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...ST9250827AS ST9160827AS 250 160 512 4 3 2 2 5,400 8MB SATA 778 58 300 5V(DC) +/- 5% ST9120817AS 120 2 1 Item Specification Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 4 ...or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1 2 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max) I/O data transfer rate 150 (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage...
...ST9250827AS ST9160827AS 250 160 512 4 3 2 2 5,400 8MB SATA 778 58 300 5V(DC) +/- 5% ST9120817AS 120 2 1 Item Specification Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 4 ...or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1 2 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max) I/O data transfer rate 150 (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage...
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...(Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Mono or Stereo Stereo Compatibility MIC IN-AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum LINE IN-AC-...LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Specification KB926 88-/89-key keyboard Chapter 1 19 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba ...
...(Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Mono or Stereo Stereo Compatibility MIC IN-AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum LINE IN-AC-...LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Specification KB926 88-/89-key keyboard Chapter 1 19 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba ...
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...) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification Yes Yes Specification Sanyo, Sony, Panasonic, Simplo Li Ion 2400/4400 mAh 6 3S2P...
...) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification Yes Yes Specification Sanyo, Sony, Panasonic, Simplo Li Ion 2400/4400 mAh 6 3S2P...
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... press F10 to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". Chapter 2 21 Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of screen). You can change boot device without entering BIOS...
... press F10 to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". Chapter 2 21 Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of screen). You can change boot device without entering BIOS...
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... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is for the hour field.
... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is for the hour field.
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... 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Enter the IDE Configuration menu.
... 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Enter the IDE Configuration menu.
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... Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [32MB] [Enabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Shows...
... Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [32MB] [Enabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Shows...
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... On Temp., Throttle On Temp.) Chapter 2 29 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.
... On Temp., Throttle On Temp.) Chapter 2 29 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.
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Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. USB CDROM : Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot priority order: 1. ...
Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. USB CDROM : Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot priority order: 1. ...