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Aspire 4520/4220/4520G/4220G Series Service Guide
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Revision History
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Copyright
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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.
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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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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features:
Operating system
Genuine Windows® VistaTM Capable Genuine Windows® VistaTM Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate / Business Edition Genuine Windows® XP Home / Professional Edition (Service Pack 2) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center / Tablet Edition Genuine Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) NOTE: Windows® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to Windows® VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista.
Platform and memory
AMD® Socket S1g1 mobile technology, featuring:
AMD CPU S1g1 1.6GHz ~ 2.3GHz processor (Turion 64 Dual-Core / Sempron Single-Core) Rev. G and F; HT 1.6~2.0 GT/s
Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Core logic: nVidia® MCP67MV (north bridge+ south bridge). Supports DirectX-9 shader model 3.0 graphics features, a dedicated video processor,LVDS, an HDTV encoder and a rich feature set including a PCI Express interface, native Gigabit Ethernet MAC, Serial ATA and ATA-133 support, high-definition audio, USB2.0, PCI, real-time power management processor, and other standard peripheral functions. Up to 2GB of JEDEC 200-pin DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
Display and graphics
14.1" WXGA & WXGAG TFT LCD, up to and including 1920 x 1440 pixel resolution 16 ms typical of/off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported Dual independent display Integrated GeForce 7 Series Shader model 3.0 DirectX 9 graphics processor featuring a shader model 3.0 vertex processor, shader model 3.0 pixel processor, NVIDIA® CineFXTM 3.0 architecture, and NVIDIA® IntellisampleTM AA technology NVIDIA® PureVideoTM H.264 video processor PowerMizer SX (System eXtensions) reduces system power usage Integrated 300 MHz DAC for external desktop displays Integrated TMDS interface with HDCP (High-Definition Content Protection) key support and optional protected audio stream muxing for HDMI support Integrated dual channel LVDS interface for up to 1920 × 1200 LCD displays Integrated high definition TV encoder with YPrPb component video support
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MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies
Audio
Intel® High Definition audio support Two built-in stereo speakers (2W) Realtek ALC268 Audio Code with Dolby® Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible Built-in microphone VoIP-enabled
Storage subsystem
One 60/80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / Hybrid HDD Optical drive options: DVD/CDRW Combo, HD-DVD, DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blueray drive (slot-load), Mini-disc support 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)
Input devices
88/89-key keyboard with 101/102 key emulation Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Six Media keys
Communication
Acer Video Conference, featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCamTM 0.3 megapixel CMOS camera, featuring: 30 degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageOnTM technology Acer PrimaLiteTM technology Modem: 56K V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on-ring ready support by S3 LAN: gigabit Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Integrated Kedron-n 3945abg network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
Mini Cards
One mini card slot for a wireless LAN 802.11bg / 802.11 abg module
I/O Ports
Express Card slot (34 pin) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports Two mini card slots IEEE 1394 port Fast infrared (FIR) port 2 Chapter 1
External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor
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Environment
Temperature:
Operating: 5ºC to 35ºC Non-operating: -20ºC to 65ºC
Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating: 20%~80% Non-operating: 20%~80%
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System Block Diagram
MONO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
TV-OUT
3 3
VCORE(ISL6262A)
+2.5V/ +1.25VM/ +1.25V/ +1.5V SMDDR_VREF/ SMDDR_VTERM
TFT LCD Panel
WXGA
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AMD S1g1 uFCPGA638
Turion 64 Dual-Core/ Sempron Single-Core
CPU Thermal Sensor
CPU Fan
3 3
5V/3.3V (TPS51120)
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VGA-Core (MAX 1993) +1.2V
3
CRT
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3
Dual Channel DDR2 533/667 MHz
DDRII SO-DIMM 0 SO-DIMM 1
3
DISCHARGE
3
BATTERY SELECT
3
HT LINK
INT or EV selector Resistor
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LVDS TV-out CRT
USB 2.0
+1.8V
3
MXM
3
PCI-Express 16X
TV-out LVDS VGA
BATTERYCHARGER (ISL6251)
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n-Vidia MCP67
Bluetooth
3
USB
USB Port x 4
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CCD HDD (SATA)
3
Mini Card / WLAN
3
New Card
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3
SATA0
PCI-Express LCI PCI Bus
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X'TAL 32.768KHZ X'TAL24.576MHZ
ODD (PATA)
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PATA Azalia
PCIE-6
X'TAL 25M
Int MIC
LPC
1394 +Cardreader Controller Ricoh R5C833
LAN PHY Realtek RTL8211B
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Azalia AudioController RealTek ALC268
Audio Amplifier
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X'TAL 32.768K
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Transformer
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3
EC (WPC8769LDG)
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IEEE 1394 Port
Media Card Reader
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RJ45/11
3
MIC Jack
3
Line in
3 3
SPI ROM
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Connector
Speaker
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Phone Jack
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MDC 1.5
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Touch Pad
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Keyboard
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Board Layout
Top View
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LED3 LED4 LED5 CN3 CN4 U7 CN5 CN10 CN7 CN8 CN9
HDD LED Num Lock LED Caps Lock LED LCD Connector Speaker Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Connector Bluetooth Connector
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CN13 U12 LED6 LED7 SW4 SW5 SW3 SW6 SW8 SW7 CN17
Card Bus Socket Winbond Keyboard Controller Power LED Battery LED Left Click Button Switch Left Scroll Button Switch Up Scroll Button Switch Right Scroll Button Switch Down Scroll Button Switch Right Click Button Switch Audio Board Connector
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Bottom View
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CN18 CN19 CN20 CN23 CN22 U20 U21 J3 J4 CN25
VGA Jack Battery Connector S-Video Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector IEEE 1394 Connector North Bridge CPU Socket DIMM Socket DIMM Socket Ethernet Controller
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CN26 CN27 CN24 CN28 CN29 CN30 U26 CN32 U29 CN33 USB Connecto Optical Disk Drive Connector SATA HDD Connector Audio Codec 5-in-1 Card Reader Infrared Sensor USB Connecto
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front View
# 1 2
Icon
Item Built-in camera Status indicators
Description 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
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Speaker
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Wireless communication button/indicator Keyboard Touchpad 4-way scroll button Click buttons (left and right) Microphone Display screen WWW/E-mail/Userprogrammable buttons
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Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. To scroll up, down, left, and right. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Buttons to launch your internet browser, email reader, or a specified application. Turns the computer on and off. Launches the Empowering Technology toolbar. Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
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Power button Description Empowering button Bluetooth® communication button/ indicator Palmrest
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Closed Front View
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
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Icon
Item Power indicator
Description Indicates the computer's power status.
Description
Icon
Item
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Battery indicator
Indicates the computer's battery status.
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Infrared port
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g, infrared printer and IR-aware computer). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones.
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Line-in jack
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Microphone-in jack
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Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Volume control
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Increases and decreases the volume.
Left View
# 1
Icon
Item External display (VGA) port
Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
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# Icon Item
Ethernet (RJ-45) Description Modem (RJ-11) port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Connects to a phone line.
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2 USB 2.0 ports
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one Type II PC Card.
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PC Card slot
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5-in-1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).
Note:
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Right View
# 1
Icon
Item Optical drive
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 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. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adapter.
2 3 4 5
Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 2 USB 2.0 ports
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DC-in jack
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Kensington lock slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Rear view
# 1
Icon
Item Ventilation slot
Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Base view
# 1 2 3 4 5 6
Item Battery bay Battery lock Battery release latch Ventilation slots and cooling fan Memory compartment Hard disk bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
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Icon
Function
Description
Icon HDD
Function
Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.
Num lock
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Cap lock
Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Power
Lights up when the computer is on.
Battery
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN
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
To the right of the keyboard there are three easy-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, and one userprogrammable button. You can also find an Empowering Key " located above the keyboard.
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Press " " to run the 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.
Launch key
Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Web browser Mail P
Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) User-programmable
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) 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 the fingerprinter (3) to enroll the computer with registered fingerprint. This recognition device helps prevent unauthorized access by others.
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Function Execute
Left Button (1) Click twice quickly
Right Button (4)
Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the 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.
Fingerprinter (3)
Select Drag
Click once Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.
Access context menu Log in with authorized fingerprint
Click once Swipe your finger over the fingerprinter.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, one Windows key and twelve function 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. 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 cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Num Lock Off
Windows Keys
The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions.
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Key Windows key
Icon
Description 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 function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Search: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize all windows
Application key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
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.
Hot Key +
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
+
Acer eSettings
Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
+
Acer ePower Management
Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 19. Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
+
Sleep
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Hot Key +
Icon
Function Display toggle
Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
+
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
+
Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
+
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
+
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
+
Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume.
+<-x>
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
+
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. To type:
The Euro symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Hold and then press the <5> symbol at the upper-center 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. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology toolbar, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.
Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.
Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface.
AC Mode (Adapter mode)
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
DC Mode (Battery mode)
There are three pre-defined profiles - Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. You can also define the power plan optimized for your needs.
To create new power plan
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select a predefined power plan and click the " " icon shown on the lower left-hand side. Enter the name for the newly created power plan. Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to what you want. Change the display and sleep settings as desired. Click "OK" to apply the setting. A new power plan is created. 21
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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the "Remaining Battery Life" field.
For additional power options, click "More Power option".
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your won filespecific password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data cannot be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Interfaces - includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: Back up to HDD (set recovery point). Back up to CD/DVD. Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam
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No. 1 2 3 Lens Power indicator
Item
Rubber grip (selected models only)
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. OR Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution
To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution button to select the desired resolution.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
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Using the System Utilities
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, firstStart Controlsecond monitor is connected, then ensure that the Panel Display Note: select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the Settings (2) display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Apply
OK
Settings Apply
Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To accessPrograms please go to Start > GridVista and click on Acer GridVista. Start All this function, Acer All Programs Start All Programs Acer below: You may choose any one of the four display settings indicatedGridVista
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.
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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's Note: recommended value. Note:
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons (see their locations mentioned in "Easy"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Launch Buttons"). You can access the Launch Manager by clicking Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. Start All "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Programs Launch Manager
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Processor
Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification AMD CPU S1g1 1.6GHz ~ 2.3GHz processor (Turion 64 Dual-Core / Sempron Single-Core) Rev. G and F; HT 1.6~2.0 GT/s nVidia MCP67MV 638-pin Lidless Mirco PGA package VLDT 1.2V_HT, VDD I/O 1.8VSUS
CPU Fan True Value Table
TEST Condition: 35W@Ambient 35 degree C CPU Temperature Core 0 86 88 91 95 Core 1 86 88 91 95 Fan Speed (rpm) 3700 3450 3150 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Flash ROM 1MB 8 pin SOIC ACPI 2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 15 Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), Acer WMI, Acer LED, Acer VRAM, Acer MDA 2007 requirements, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface), Set by setup manual Phoenix Specification
BIOS password control
NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the laptop. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the screen. Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control 256MB / 512MB / 1GB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification
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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 Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Built-in Intel PM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V JEDEC 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB Slot 2 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 2176MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB Total Memory
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LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Realtek RTL8211B PHY 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver S5 Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v1.1 68pin-QFN package Specification
Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification
Bluetooth Interface
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification FOXCON T60H928.01 Bluetooth miniUSB module 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB
Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Foxconn 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn (optional) PCI Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00 WD WD600UE-22HCT0 TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ST98823A TOSHIBA MK8026GAX HGST HTS541280H9AT00 WD WD800UE-22HCT0 80000 512 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Seagate)
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads
40000 512 2
60000 512 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba)
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance 1 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 350
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD-Dual Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format LITEON SOSW-833S PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs 6. Reads and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Realtek ALC268S Onboard Specification
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Item Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHZ sample rate Yes Yes/2(1.5W speakers) DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification
USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB ports Location Serial port function control 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 Two on the left side; two on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification Integrated with MCP67M chipset
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification
System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g+n PCMCIA Audio nVidia MCP67MV Realtek RTL8211B PHY Integrated with MCP67M chipset NS 87383 Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Foxconn TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC268S Controller
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8769 Specification
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Item Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 6 CELL 2.0/2.4, 2000MAH/2400MAH BATTERY PACK SONY LI-ION 6 CELL 2.0/2.4, 2000MAH/2400MAH BATTERY PACK SIMPLO LI-ION 6 CELL 2.0/2.4, 2000MAH/2400MAH BATTERY PACK PANASONIC LIION 6 CELL 2.0/2.4, 2000MAH/ 2400MAH Li-ion 2000MAH/2400MAH 6 Cylindrical 11.1V 16.8+-0.2v
Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage
LCD 14.1" inch
Item Vendor & model name SAMSUNG LTN190-M2000 NONGLARE 19.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1440x900 WXGA+ 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White
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Specification CMO M190A1L01 NONGLARE 19.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1440x900 WXGA+ 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 300 N/A 300 8 +3.3V 3.96 570 317.3x242.0x5. 9 1 channel LVDS SAMSUNG LTM190-M2L01-G GLARE TYPE 19.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1440x900 WXGA+ 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 300 70 250 8 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6. 5 1 channel LVDS R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 300 70 250 8 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6. 5 1 channel LVDS 1440x900 WXGA+ CMO M190A1L03 GLARE TYPE 19.1 inches
Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface
300 N/A 300 8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS
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Item Support Color 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 262,144 Specification 262,144 262,144
Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +50 -25 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 45/45 15/35 40/40 20/40 40/40 20/40
LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) Specification
AC Adaptor
Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification Inlet 3p, 19V/3.42A, 65W, w LED, w/o PFC, universal Inlet 3p, 19V/4.74A, 90W, w LED, w PFC, universal 3.42A / 4.74A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load
System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
Save to Disk (S4)
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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 m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information
Main Security Boot Power Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed :
Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3600+ 2000 MHz
IDE1 Model Name : Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00 IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-T10N System BIOS Version : v0.3204 VGA BIOS Version : nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 V0.013 KBC Version : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID:
F1 Help
Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are seven menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose an option, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). To change an option format, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ 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 t. You can also press u 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
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information
Main Security Boot Power Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed :
Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3600+ 2000 MHz
IDE1 Model Name : Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00 IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-T10N System BIOS Version : v0.3204 VGA BIOS Version : nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 V0.013 KBC Version : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID:
F1 Help
Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed IDE1 Model Name IDE1 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 model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the model number of the installed ATAPI drive. 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. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Security Boot Power Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date : System Memory : Extended Memory : Video Memory : Quiet Boot : Power On Display : Network Boot : F12 Boot Menu : D2D Recovery : [19:03:49] [04/25/2007] 634 KB 767 MB [256Mb] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] , , or selects field.
Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory
Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the Video memory size. Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
Video Memory Quiet Boot
Option: Enabled or Disabled
Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
Option: Auto or Both
Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery
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.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Security Boot Power Exit
Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : SATA Port 0 Disk status Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Password on boot : Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enabled] Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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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 Hard Disk Password Status 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. Press Enter to set the hard disk 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. 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.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set
Set User Password
Set Hard Disk Password
Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled
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.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
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Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceed 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 e. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. 3. 4.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e 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.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u 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 u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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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 diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Security Boot Power Exit
Item Specific Help
Boot Priority Order: 1: IDE 4 : Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00-(S 2: PCI SCSI : 3: IDE CDROM : HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(P 4: PCI BEV : NVIDIA Boot Agent 244.0538 5: USB HDD : 6: USB CDROM : 7: USB FDC : 8: USB KEY : Excluded from boot order :
Keys used to view or configure devices : Up and Down arrows select a device. <+> and <-> moves the device up or down. and specifies the device fixed or removable. exclude or include the device to boot. enables or disables a device. <1 - 4> Loads default boot sequence.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Power
The Power screen displays a summary of your computer power settings, and also includes advanced setup parameters. It allows the user to enable and disable the power management options on the computer and specify standard power parameters for specific components.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Security Boot Power Exit
Item Specific Help C State Configuration [Auto] C1E Configuration [Auto] CPU Throttle : [Disabled] CPU Spread Spectrum : [0.50% H.Kiss Up] iGPU Spread Spectrum : [2.00% Triangular Center] SATA Spread Spectrum : [Triangular Down] SATA Spread Spectrum : [Triangular Down] PState Configuration [Enabled] USB CSC Resume [Disabled] DIPM [Disabled] HIPM [Enabled] PCI Clocks : [Enabled] AltVid [Disabled] Power Saver ASPM (L0s/L1) [Enabled] Enable or Disable C2/C3 CPU power states. Auto enables C2 and C3 if single core is detected and disables C2+C3 if dual core is detected.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter C State Configuration C1E Configuration CPU Throttle CPU Spread Spectrum iGPU Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum PState Configuration USB CSC Resume DIPM HIPM
Description
Format/Option
Enables, disables the CPU throttle, to increase CPU speed and performance.
Disabled or Enabled
Enabled or Disabled
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Description Enables, disables the PCI clock. Enables, disables the Altvid function, to reduce processor voltage to the minimal operation level.
Format/Option
Enabled or Disabled Disabled or Enabled Enabled or Disabled
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The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Security Boot Power Exit
Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
[Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter]
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults 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 Utility
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: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette 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, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Follow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
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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. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver 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. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page 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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery Pack
D*5 F*1
F*1
F*2
Thermal Door
Mimi Cover
HDD Door
B*1 D*1
F*1
H*4
System Fan
ODD Module
Memory
HDD Bracket
HDD
B*4
Thermal Module
Middle Cover
CPU
F*2
Keyboard
C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side
LCD Module
C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side
Lower Case Assembly
Upper Case Assembly
F*1
F*2
F*1
Modem Board
Switch Board (for AS models)
Media Board (for AS models)
Touchpad Bracket
F*1
Main Board Touchpad
F*2
Touchpad FFC
Lower Case
Speaker Set
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B*4
LCD Bezel
G*1 for 15" G*2 for 15.4"
LCD Inverter
B*2
LCD Panel
LCD Assembly
G*2 for 15.4"
Wireless Antenna Set
LCD Cable
F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right) LCD Bracket Sets
LCD
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I Description SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*4 SCREW M3*4(NL) SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) Part Number 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 86.TAVV5.009
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Unlock the battery lock (move the battery lock to the right). Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the HDD Module/ODD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/ Keyboard and the LCD Module
1. Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown.
2. 3.
To access the internal laptop components, you have to first remove the back panel. Turn over the laptop and remove the nine screws fastening the back panel. Lift the back panel up as shown.
Removing the HDD Module
4. 5. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD module bracket. Pull out the HDD module by the two bracket as shown.
Removing the ODD Module
6. 7. Remove the screw fastening the ODD module. Use a flat screwdriver to gently push out the ODD module as shown.
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Removing the Memory
8. 9. Pull out the snaps securing the memory in place. The memory will pop up. Remove the memory from the DIMM socket (If the notebook has two memory modules, then repeat this step).
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
10. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card panel. 11. Lift up the panel as shown. 12. Disconnect the main and auxiliary antenna from the wireless LAN card.
13. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card. 14. Take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit.
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Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module
1. 2. Remove the eight screws fastening the keyboard and LCD module to the main unit. Turn the notebook over and gently pry up and remove the power board cover as shown.
3. 4.
Lift the keyboard up and towards you. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board and remove the keyboard from the main unit.
5. 6. 7.
Disconnect both ends of the power board cable. Disconnect the LCD module and microphone cables, and pull through the wireless LAN antennas from the underside of the main unit. Remove the six screws securing the hinges.
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8.
Detach the LCD module from the main unit.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
1. 2. 3. Remove the ten screws fastening the lower case assembly to the upper case assembly. Turn the notebook over and remove the three screws fastening the power board. Remove the power board from the main unit.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the eight screws fastening the upper case assembly to the lower case assembly. Disconnect the touchpad, speaker and bluetooth cables. Gently lift off the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
Removing the Main Board
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the main board to the lower case. Disconnect both ends of the audio board cable as shown. Remove the main board.
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Removing the Audio Board
4. 5. Remove the screw fastening the audio board. Remove the audio board.
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
Removing the Bluetooth Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the bluetooth module. Remove the bluetooth module.
Removing the Speakers
3. 4. 5. Remove the speaker cable from the upper case. Remove the three screws fastening the speakers. Remove the speakers.
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Removing the Touchpad Cable
6. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad module as shown.
Disassembling the Main Board
Removing the USB Board
1. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the USB board. Remove the USB board.
Removing the MDC Card Module
3. 4. Remove the screw fastening the MDC card module. Remove the MDC card module.
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Removing the Thermal Module and System Fan
5. 6. 7. Unscrew the four spring screws and remove the two screws fastening the thermal module. Disconnect the system fan cable as shown. Remove the thermal module and system fan.
Removing the CPU
8. 9. Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn counter clockwise). Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the six screw rubbers as shown. Then remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module carefully.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the four screws holding the LCD. Detach the two inverter cable connectors from the inverter board. Disconnect the CCD cable connector from the CCD board.
7. 8.
Take out the LCD from the LCD panel. Remove the two screws fastening the left LCD bracket and detach it.
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9.
Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it.
10. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.
11. Detach the microphone cable from the LCD cover and remove the microphone. 12. Remove the CCD from the LCD cover as shown.
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
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