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Aspire 2930 Series Service Guide

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Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System Utilities

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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Removing the RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Removing the Fan/Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Removing the LCD Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Removing the LCD MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Replacing the RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

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Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Troubleshooting

125

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Port 80 POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 POST Keys and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Jumper and Connector Locations

147

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

151

Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Upper/ Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Aspire 2930 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components Online Support Information Index

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Aspire 2930 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

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Chapter 1

System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:

Operating System
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Genuine Windows® VistaTM

Platform
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Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
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Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)

System Memory
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Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

Display and graphics
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12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Graphics · Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD)

Storage subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader

Audio
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Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

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Special keys and controls
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88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device

Power subsystem
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ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Energy Star 4.0

Dimensions and weight
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304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Privacy control
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Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot

Communication
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Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Acer PureZone technology* Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

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WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

· WiFIi®/WiMAXTM: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 NOTE: Subject to availability. · · ·

WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92

I/O interface
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Acer EasyPort IV connector ExpressCardTM/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) 3 USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIFsupport Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Chapter 1

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Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

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Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%

· Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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System Block Diagram
Docking CONN
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LED

Fan Control CRT Thermal Sensor EMC1402-1

RTC CKT.

Mobile Penym
uFCPGA-478 CPU

Clock Generator SLG8SP553V

Docking cable

DVI-D Conn. 10/100 LAN

Power On/Off CKT.

LVDS conn
H_A#(3..35) H_D#(0..63)

FSB
667/800/1066MHz 1.05V

USB 2.0 Headphone

DC/DC Interface CKT.

CRT

Intel Cantiga GM
FCBGA 1329 Docking CONN CH7318 DMI X4

DDR2 800MHz 1.8V
Dual Channel

DDR2-SO-DIMM X2
BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

MIC Line in Jack

BT Conn USB x 1 Finger printer x1 USB conn x 3(For I/O)

Card reader(XD/SD MMC/MS/MS-Pro HD SD)

USB2.0

Card Reader
JMB385 PCI-E

Intel ICH9-M
mBGA-676

Azalia SATA0 SATA1

USB x1(Camara) Audio AMP
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Line in Jack
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Headphone SPDIF Jack

HD Codec
ALC888
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New Card

LAN(GbE)
RTL8111C

Mini-Card X 1
SLOT1 : PCIE

LPC BUS

MIC ARRAY
SM BUS page 25

EnE KB926
RJ45
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MDC CONN Ver 1.5 page

MIC JACK
31 page 26

Int.KBD Touch Pad CONN. BIOS

2.5" SATA HDD Connector

SATA ODD Connector
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

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Icon

Item Acer PureZone

Description Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

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Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Speakers Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Touch Pad

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Icon

Item Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. For entering data into your computer. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Turns the computer on and off.

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Status indicators

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Keyboard Status indicators

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Power button

Closed Front View

No. 1 2 3

Icon

Item Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel 5-in-1 card reader

Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones).

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Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

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Left View

No. 1 2 3 4 5

Icon

Item External display (VGA) port Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 ports ExpressCard/54 slot

Description Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Right View

No. 1 2 3 4 5

Icon

Item USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole

Description Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter

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USB 2.0 ports Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack

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Rear View

No. 1

Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots

Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Bottom View

No. 1 2 3 4

Icon

Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

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Battery lock Hard disk bay

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Power Function Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator

Indicates the computer's battery status. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager, you can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Mail P Programmable key Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) User-programmable

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Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:

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Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Right Button (4) Main Touch Pad (1) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once. Center button (3)

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Function Execute

Select Drag

Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu Scroll

Swipe up/down/left/ right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option).

NOTE: When using the Touch Pad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The Touch Pad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the Touch Pad's responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. Note: + only for certain models. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Scroll Lock +

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys

Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num Lock off

Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. 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 Explore + : Search for a file or folder + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) + : Minimizes all windows + : Open the Run dialog box + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar + : Open Ease of Access Center + : Open Windows Mobility Center + : Display the System Properties dialog box + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
> >

< < < < < < < < <

> > > > > > > > >

+ < + <

+ : Search for computers (if you are on a network)

+ : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness.

+ + + + < > + < >

Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down

Special Key (only for certain models)
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Press at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <5> key at the uppercenter of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Press $at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the uppercenter of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger! For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. 2. 3. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Item CPU type Chipset Features CPU core voltage Intel GL40+ICH9-M
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Specification Intel Montevina Centrino/PDC/Celeron

System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB Total Memory Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification

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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/ sec max) Voltage
2, 2 5400 2, 2, 1 5400 2, 1 5400 2, 1 5400 2, 1 5400 Hitachi 5K250-250 5K250-160 250, 160 512 4, 3 Segate ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817AS 250, 160, 120 512 4, 3, 2

Specifications
Toshiba MK1646GSX MK1246GSX 160, 120 512 3, 2 WD WD2500BEVS WD1200BEVS 250, 120 512 4, 2 WD WD3200BEVT WD1600BEVT 320, 160 512 4, 2

Performance Specifications
8 MB SATA 643 ~ 665 8 MB SATA 778 8 MB SATA 370 ~ 730 typical 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum

150 / 300

300

300

150 maximum

300 maximum

DC Power Requirements
5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

Super Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec

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Item Applicable disc format

Specification Applicable media types: Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version 2.0 / DVD-RW Version 1.2 / DVD-R DL Version 3.0. Reading: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer DVD+R single/double layer DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM/XA Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5%

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec 4.5 MB SATA Applicable media types: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) BD-R (Single and Dual Layer) BD-RE (Single and Dual Layer) DVD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer) DVD+R (Single and Double Layer) DVD-R (Single and Dual Layer) DVD+RW (Single Layer) and DVD-RW (Single Layer) discs DVD-RAM (Ver.2) CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec Specification

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage

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Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC
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Specification

Specification

Flash ROM 1MB- Support ISIPP Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot-keys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tagSupport PXE Support Y2K solution Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode System information

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BIOS password control

Set by setup manual

LCD 12" Click the red paper clip icon for more panel spec. Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification

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Item Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) KBC Item Chipset Features Memory Card Reader Item Chipset Features Built in
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Specification

Specification LPC interface

Specification JMicro JMB385
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5-in-1 Card Reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC, xD) Push-push type, with dummy card

Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features Realtek ALC888S
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Specification HD Audio- Internal Mic. Array (digital) 1.5Watt speaker x2VC Audio Codec True 5.1 channel, Dolby Home Theater

LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Features Modem Item Chipset Features Liteon-Agere
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Specification Realtek RTL8111C-GR
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PCI-E Giga LAN

Specification V.90/V.92, WWDAA MDC1.5 card (HD) Apply CISPR22 Wake-on-Ring (S3) support

Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Mini USB module Built-in 1 antenna- Bluetooth 2.0Specification Broadcom 2045/ 2070(NA)
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Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Item Type Finger Print Board Item Chipset Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification

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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to "enabled". Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:
· · · · · ·

To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

Information CPU Type: CPU Speed:

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot

Rev. 3.5 Exit P9500 @ 2.53GHz

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU 2.53GHz WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCTO WD-WXEY07340577 Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S V0.17-T01 Intel V1598

HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:

Acer FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-002007011606

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select SubMenu

F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the speed of the CPU. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

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Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.

Information System Time System Date

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [32MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI]

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is the help for the hour field. Valid range is from 0 to 23. INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6

Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select SubMenu

F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 3017 MB. Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to boot the system. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled

SATA Mode

Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode

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The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings.

Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Table/Features Control Express Card PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Root Port 2 PCI Express Root Port 3 PCI Express Root Port 4 PCI Express Root Port 5 PCI Express Root Port 6 ASF Configuration

[Disabled]

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select SubMenu

F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. · · · · · · · · · · · Submenu Items Numlock Zip Emulation Type Serial Port A Infrared Port Azalia LAN IDE Controller HDC Configure as ACHI Option ROM Support SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave

IDE Configuration

Enter the IDE Configuration menu.

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Parameter Video Configuration

Description Enter the Video Configuration menu. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Submenu Items IGD Device2, Function1 IGD Pre-allocate Memory IGD DVMT Size Clock Chip Intialize Enabled CK SSC IGD Boot Type IGD LCD Panel Type IGD TV USB Driver Select EHCI 1 and 2 UHCI 1 to 5 Per-Port Control USB Port 1 to 11 Port 80h Cycles DMI Link ASPM Control Automatic ASPM PCI Latency Timer VT-d iTPM FACP C2 Latency Value FACP C3 Latency Value FACP RTC S4 Wakeup APIC IO APIC Mode HPET Support Base Address Select

USB Configuration

Enter the USB Configuration menu.

Chipset Configuration

Enter the Chipset Configuration menu.

ACPI Table/ Features Control

Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control menu.

Express Card

Disable or Enable the Express Card solution for windows Standby and Hibernation. Enter the PCI Port 1 to 6 configuration menus.

N/A

PCI Express Root Port 1 to 6

· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

VC1 Enable ASPM URR FER NFER CER CTO SEFE SENFE SECE PME Interrupt PME SCI Hot Plug SCI Mini Watchdog Timeout BIOS Boot Timeout OS Boot Timeout Power-on wait time

ASF Configuration

Enter the ASF Configuration menu.

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Information

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InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Clear Clear Clear

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be less than eight words.

Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on password

[Enabled]

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select SubMenu

F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Enter HDD Password. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Disabled or Enabled Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set User Password

Set HDD Password Password on Boot

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

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Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2.

Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Changing a Password
1. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

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Power
The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot

Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management ACPI S3: W ake on PME W ake on Modem Ring Quickly S4 Resume Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select SubMenu

F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit

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The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Submenu Items P-States (IST) Boot performance mode Thermal Mode CMP Support Use XD capability VT Support SMRR Support C-States Enhanced C-States C-State Pop Up Mode C-State Pop Down Mode C4 Exit Timing Mode DeepC4 Hard C4E Enable C6 EMTTM Bi-directional PROCHOT# Dynamic FSB Switching Turbo Mode ACPI 3.0 T-States DTS DTS Calibration Thermal Trip Points Setting (Fan On Temp., Throttle On Temp.) PCI Clock Run _CST - C4 Latency Value C4 on C3 - Deeper Sleep

Platform Power management ACPI S3 Wake on PME

Enter the Platform Power Management menu. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State Enable or Disable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up event occurs. Enable or Disable wake up when the system power is off and a modem attached to the serial port is ringing. Disable or Enable auto wake up by date and time or at a fixed time everyday. Disable or Enable optional quick boot from S4 Resume.

N/A N/A

Wake on Modem Ring Auto wake on S5 Quickly S4 Resume

N/A

N/A N/A

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move it up the list. Press to escape the menu

Boot priority order: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. USB HDD : IDE1 : Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S IDE0 : W DC W D3200BEVT-22ZCTO USB FDD : Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent USB CDROM :

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select SubMenu

F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit

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Exit
The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot

Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select SubMenu

F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.

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BIOS Flash Utilities
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
· · ·

New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as the BIOS is not loaded.

DOS Flash Utility
Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. 2. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.

3.

Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to Memory).

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4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays.

Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the following message displays.

6.

Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command.

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WinFlash Utility
Perform the following steps to use the InsydeFlash Utility: 1. Double click the InsydeFlash executable.

The InsydeFlash program begins updating the BIOS. IMPORTANT:Do not turn off the computer during the update process.

2.

When the upgrade finishes successfully, close all applications and reboot to complete the upgrade.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility
This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user.

To unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen.

2.

Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter.

An Unlock Password displays.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the example. Boot up the system and open a DOS prompt. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to create an unlock code. Make a note of the result, for example 46548274. Reboot and enter the BIOS by pressing F2 when prompted. Go to the Security menu and select Set Hdd Password (see "Security" on page 28).

8. 9.

Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE as the current password, 46548274 in the example, and complete the New Password and Confirm fields to create a new HDD password. Save and exit the BIOS to complete the process.

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Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below.

To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list.

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3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user

password.

Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe

2.

Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.

The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
· · · ·

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver

· Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack.

Disassembly Process
The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:
· · ·

External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Main Screw List Screw M2*3 M2*4 M2.5*4 M2.5*5 M2.5*8 M3*5 M3*3 19 4 12 17 8 3 4 Quantity Part Number 86.ART02.001 86.ART02.002 86.ART02.003 86.ART02.004 86.ART02.005 86.ART02.006 86.ART02.007

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External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main bo