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Aspire 6930/6930G Series Service Guide

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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 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities

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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Removing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Removing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Removing the Upper Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Replacing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Replacing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Troubleshooting

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Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
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HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Core POST Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

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

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Aspire 6930/6930G Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Aspire 6930/6930G FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components

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Aspire 6930/6930G Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Peripheral Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220

Online Support Information Index

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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

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® CoreTM 2 Duo processor Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

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Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

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

TV Tuner
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Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Display and graphics
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16:9 aspect ratio 16" Full HD 1920 x 1080 16" HD 1366 x 768 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GS*

· NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* NOTE: Nvidia VGA chipsets apply to Aspire 6930G. The Intel VGA chipset applies to Aspire 6930.

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Storage subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo Memory supported* Optical drive options:
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Blu-ray DiscTM /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

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5-in-1 card reader

Audio
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Dolby®-epitomized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* supporting low-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible

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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*

· · · ·

WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Dimensions and Weight
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385 (W) x 277.5 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.71 x 11.49 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.50 kg (7.71 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack 3.40 kg (7.49 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack

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

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Power subsystem
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ACPI 3.0 71 W 4800 mAh* 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 4.0

Special keys and controls
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105/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface
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Acer EasyPort IV connector* ExpressCardTM/54 slot Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) 3 USB 2.0 ports

· USB 2.0 / eSATA port * NOTE: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time. · · · · · · · · · ·

HDMITM port with HDCP support* External display (VGA) port Consumer infrared (CIR) port RF-in jack* Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support* Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter

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
DDR PWR
TPS5116

CHARGER
ISL6251

X'TAL 14.318MHz

THERMAL PROTECTION

3/5V SYS PWR
ISL6237

Penryn 479
CLOCK GENERATOR
ICS: ICS9LPRS365BGLFT SELGO: SLG8SP512K05

Thermal Sensor

Fan Driver

2.5V/ 1.5V PWR DISCHARGER

CPU CORE PWR
ISL6262A

POWER TREE FSB
667/800/1067 Mhz PCIE

+1.05V
RT8202

MXM (n-Vidia) NB9M-GS
VRAM 512MB

EXT_LVDS EXT_CRT EXT_DVI

CRT

SWITCH
LVDS

DDRII
Dual Channel DDR2 667/800 MHz

NB
Cantiga
LVDS RGB INT_LVDS INT_CRT

CIRCUIT

HDMI
HDMI switch (PS8122)

DOCKING/DVI
USB6

HDD (SATA) *2

X4 DMI interface

SATA0

eSATA Conn.
USB1

eSATA Buffer
(PI2EQX3021)

PCI-Express

PCIE-1

ODD (SATA)

SATA4 SATA1 SATA5

New Card Mini Card

SB
ICH9M
PCIE-2&4 USB8
X'TAL 32.768KHz

USB Port x 3
USB0, 4, 7

USB 2.0 Azalia

PCIE-6

Bluetooth
USB5

X'TAL 25MHz

USB2 & 3

CCD
USB11

LPC

Media Cardreader
(RTS5158E)
USB2

ATHEROS
Giga-LAN (AR8121)

FingerPrint Wire Docking
USB10

Audio CODEC (ALC888S)

HDCP ROM
(Option)

EC (WPC775LDG)
X'TAL 32.768KHz

MDC 1.5
Sub-Amplifier (MAX9736B)

WIRE CONN.

SPI ROM
Audio Amplifier

Card Reader Connector

LAN SWITCH (PI3L500) Transformer

DOCK/LAN

Touch Pad

MMB
RJ45

Speaker

S/PDIF

SUBWOOFER

Line in

MIC Jack

Int. D-MIC

K/B COON.

CIR

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

Front View

No. 1 2 3

Icon

Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Display screen

Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5

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Item Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Description For entering data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 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). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Increase system volume/decrease system volume. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

9 10 11 12 13 14 VOL + VOL -

Touchpad Volume Up Volume Down Acer MediaTouch keys Easy-launch buttons Empowering key Speakers

Closed Front View

No. 1

Icon

Item 5-in-1 card reader

Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Receives signals from a remote control

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Left View

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Icon

Item DC in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Acer EasyPort IV connector External display (VGA) port

Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

HDMI

HDMI port USB 2.0 / e SATA port

/ e SATA 7 8 USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Line-in jack 9 ExpressCard/54 slot

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right View

No. 1 2 3 4 5

Icon

Item USB 2.0 port 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. Connects to a phone line. Accepts input signals from digital TV Tuner devices (only for certain models). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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Modem (RJ-11) port RF-in port Kensington lock slot

Rear View

No. 1 2

Item Tuba Ventilation slots

Description The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Bottom View

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Icon

Item Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock

Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position.

Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Hard disk baySecondary Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 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.

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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 Function Bluetooth WLAN Power Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Description Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery 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, Arcade 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. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication switch Wireless communication switch Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Enables/disables the wireless function.

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

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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 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (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 (1) Quickly click twice. Right Button (3) Main touchpad (2) 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.

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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

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; 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 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. 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, 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 touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness.

+ + + + < > + < >

Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down

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Special Key
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. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: 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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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 CPU Features Intel Penryn (dual core)
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Specification Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution On-die, primary 32-KB instruction cache and 32-KB write-back data cache On-die, up to 6MB second level shared cache with advanced transfer cache architecture Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2), Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) Supplemental streaming SIMD extensions 3 (SSSE3) and SSE4.1 instruction sets 1066MHz source-synchronous front side bus (FSB) Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology and dynamic FSB frequency switching Digital thermal sensor (DTS) Execute disable bit support for enhanced security Intel® Dynamic Acceleration Technology and Enhanced Multi Threaded Thermal Management (EmTTM) Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology

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Power CPU package Northbridge Item Chipset Features

VCC-CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0- 6 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor Intel 479 pin Micro-FCPGA

Specification Intel Crestline PM45/GM45
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Processor host bus supports, 667/800/1066MHz FSB support Supports Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667/800 MHz Supports Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 800/1066 MHz Integrated SDRAM controller up to 8GB (2 SODIMM support) External Graphics interface for PCI Express Architecture support DMI x2 and DMI x 4 for connection between GMCH and ICH9M Supports ACPI 3.0

Power Package

1.05V core, 1.5V,VCCSM(DDR2 = 1.8V/DDR3=1.5V),2.5V,3.3V FCBGA 1329 balls

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Southbridge Item Chipset Features ICH9M
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Specification Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1 support PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs) ACPI Power Management Logic Support Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt controller, timers functions Integrated Serial ATA host controllers with independent DMA operation on six ports and AHCI support USB 1.1 & USB 2.0 Host controllers Supports Intel High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio) Interface Supports Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Supports Intel® Active Management Technology Low Pin Count (LPC) interface 6 PCIe ports

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Power Package

1.05V core,1.5V,3.3V,5V CMOS I/O BGA 676 balls

System Board major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB Super I/O controller MODEM UMA and MXM Ateros AR8121 2.0 Integrated with ICH9M N/A
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Specifications Penryn, Cantiga (GM45/ PM45), ICH9M

Foxconn Conexant -Unizion 1.5_3.3v T60M955.02 Foxconn Conexant -Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M955.0x Lite-On Conexant -Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS RD02-D330 Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak MM#895362 QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Intel WLAN 512AG_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897004 Intel WLAN 533ANXMMWG Echo Peak 5350 MM#895365

Wireless LAN

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Bluetooth Media Card Reader Audio Codec Clock Generator

Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 Realtek RTS5158E Realtek ALC888S Seligo SLG8SP512K05

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CPU Fan True Value Table Level 0 1 2 3
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Fan On Temp. 50 60 70 80

Fan Off Temp. 45 55 65 75

RPM Throttling 2300 2600 2800 3100

dB(A) 31 34 37 40

Throttling 50%: On =93C; Off=85C OS Shut down: 105C H/W Shut down: 110C

Fan default: 3.5V BIOS ROM Item BIOS Vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM Type BIOS ROM Size BIOS Package Supported Protocols BIOS Password control System Clock Item Chipset Features Silego SLG8SP512K05
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Specification Phoenix 3120 W25X16AVSSIG 16 MB 8 PIN SOIC SPI Set by setup manual

Specification 200/166Mhz for CPU, GMCH 100MHz clock buffer for GMCH, ICH8M and PCI-E device, SATA, Docking station 96MHz GMCH 48Mhz for USB clock inside ICH8M 33Mhz PCI clock for PCI device, LPC 14.31818Mhz for ICH8M Support spread spectrum function, for reducing EMI Support SM bus interface.

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Power Package Crystal and Oscillator Item Features

3.3V 64 pin TSSOP

Specification
· · ·

14.31818Mhz crystal for clock chip 32.768Khz crystal for RTC inside ICH9M and EC/ WPC775LDG 25MHZ crystal for Atheros LAN controller AR8121

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System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Size DIMM socket number Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package 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 0MB (No on-board Memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) DDR2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V 200-pin DDR2-533/667 SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications Specifications Integrated with GMCH (GM45/ PM45)

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Segate ST9250827AS ST9120817AS Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specification Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX MK1252GSX 320, 250, 160, 120 512 4, 4, 2, 2 2, 2, 1, 1 5400 WD WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVS HGST 5K320-320 5K320-250 5K320-160 5K320-120 320, 250, 160, 120 512 4, 4 or 3, 2, 2 2, 2, 1, 1 5400

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 tolerance

250, 120 512 4, 2 2, 1 5400

320, 160 512 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 5400

320, 250 512 4 2 5400

Performance Specifications 8 MB SATA 778 8 MB SATA 352 8 MB SATA 400 ~ 794 typical 300 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300/150 maximum 8 MB SATA 674~729 typical 300

300

150

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

Super-Multi Combo Module Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Mode Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Drawer loading Serial ATA Revision 2.6 Gen1i 1.5Gbits / sec 2 MB
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Specification Pioneer DVR-TD08RS

8X Zone CLV at DVD-R / +R, DVD+RW 6X Zone CLV at DVD-R DL / +R DL, DVD-RW 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM 24X Zone CLV at CD-R / RW 8X CAV at DVD-ROM SL, DVD-R / +R, -RW / +RW, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-R DL / +R DL 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM 24X CAV at CD-ROM, CD-R / RW

Maximum Read Speed

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Item Formats Supported
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Specification KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session CD Extra (CD PLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read / Write) CD-R discs (Read / Write) CD-RW discs (Read / Write) DVD-ROM DVD-R Ver.2.0 & 2.1 for General (Read / Write) DVD-R DL Ver.3.0 (Read/Write) DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) DVD+R Ver.1.3 (Read/Write) DVD+R DL Ver1.0 & 1.1 (Read / Write) DVD+RW Ver.1.3 (Read/Write) DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/Write) DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2

Power Supply Voltage Allowance

5V ±5% (operating) -8% (startup) Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA 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% With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec

Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage

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Combo Drive Module Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Drawer loading SATA
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Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR

PIO mode DMA Ultra DMA33

Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported

4.5 MB 11 Mbytes/sec 9 Mbytes/sec Read
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BD-Video (12cm, Single and Dual Layer), BD-ROM (12cm, Single and Dual Layer) DVD-Video (8cm/12cm, Single and Dual Layer), DVD-ROM (8cm/ 12cm, Single and Dual Layer), Multi-Boarder, Multi-Session CD-R Media (48x/40x/32x/24x/16x/8x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TaiyoYuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD+R Media (16x/8x/4x/2.4x) Taiyo-Yuden, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Ricoh, TDK DVD+R Double Layer Media (8x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim) DVD+RW Media (8x/4x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Ricoh, TDK DVD-R Media (16x/8x/4x/2x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK, TaiyoYuden, PVC, Fuji Film, Ritek DVD-R DL Media (8x/4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim) DVD-RW Media (6x/4x/2x/1x) JVC, PVC, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK DVD-RAM Ver2.2 Media (5x/3x/2x) Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell

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DVD Write
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Power Supply Voltage Allowance Thermal Control Item Type Features Power Package

+5V (DC) +5V (DC) ±5%

Specification MS LM95245 & Winboard
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Thermal sensor control Interface I2C bus, address: 98h

3.3V 8 pin MSOP

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LCD 16" Item Vendor/model name Specification SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA Glare LTN160HT01-A02 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA Glare LTN160AT01-A01 SAMSUNG 16" WUXGA None Glare LTN160HT01-001 SAMSUNG 16" WXGA+ None Glare LTN160AT01-1 LF 406.4 (16.0") 353.45 (H) x 198.72(V) AT: 1366 x 768 HT: 1920 x 1080 AT: 0.25875 (H) x 0.25875 (V) (TYP.) HT: 0.184 (H) x 0.184 (V) (TYP.) Normally white
2)

Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree)

AT: 220 cd/m2 HT: 250 cd/m2 600 Typical 8 ms 3.3V 4.5W AT: 530g HT: 580g 365 (W) x 214 (H) x 6.2 (D) AT: Single LVDS HT: Dual LVDS 262,144 Min. Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical CR => 100 CR => 10 40 40 10 25 20 20 5 5 Typ. 45 45 15 30 25 25 7 10

Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

0 to 50°C -20 to 60°C

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VGA Subsystem Item Type Features Nvidia NB9M-GS
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Specification Unified Shader Architecture Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4 Geometry Instancing 2.0 SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and support Adaptive PCI Express Interface High efficiency integrated adaptable and programmable Video Processor (VP2) Integrated Bit Stream Processor (BSP) NVIDIA PureVideo/Pure Video HD Technology Industry Video codec standard hardware acceleration Advanced Spatial Temporal De-Interlacing Vibrant Color Temperature Correction LCD Overdrive High-Quality Real-Time Video Recording Best quality 10-bit display pipeline NVIDIA nView Multi Display Technology SmartDimmer Technology Integrated HDMI Support Support for integrated HDCP NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control Technology Integrate HDTV Encoder Dual 400MHz RAMDACs

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Power Package MXM Video Memory Item nVidia NB9M-GS nVidia NB9P-GE2 nVidia NB9P-GS EC/KBC Item Type

1.0V core,1.2V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V MXM

Specification DDRII 256M DDRII 512M GDDRIII 512M

Specification WINBOND WPCE775CA0DG

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Item Features
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Specification Host interface, base on Intel's LPC Interface specification Revision 1.0 PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wakeup events 16-bit RISC core, with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25 MHZ

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Power Package Keyboard Item Keyboard Controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Media Card Reader Item Type Features

3.3V 128 pin LQFP package

Specification Winbond WPC775LDG US: 105 UK: 106 JP: 109 Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

Specification Realtek RTS5158E
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Support 5-in-1 Card Reader (MS, MS pro, SD, MMC, xD) Compliant with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0 Compliant with Multimedia Card Specification Version 4.1 Compliant with Memory Stick Standard Format Specification Version 1.4 Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Format Specification Version 1.00 Compliant with xD Picture Card Specification Version 1.20 Compliant with xD Picture Card Host Guideline Version 1.20

Power Package Audio Interface Item Audio Controler Audio onboard or option Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility

3.3V LQFP48

Specification Realtek ALC888S Azalia CodecAmplifier GMT G1412 + G1411 Build-in Stereo 7. 1
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Item Sampling Rate

Specification All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate. All ADCs supports 16/20/24-btt, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate. Two independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/ 88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate. One for normal S/PDIFoutput, the other one output an independent digital stream to HDMI transmitter Digital MICRO PHONE ZK2(HFM-M101-006-L19-G) Digital MICRO PHONE ZK2(A-OA2408FM-018) Two Med-High Speakers (2W/4 ohm) and one Subwoofer (3W/4 ohm)

Internal Microphone Interlnal speaker/ Quantity LAN Item Type Features

Specification Atheros AR8121
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High performance, low cost, fully integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller targeting desktop and embedded applications 10/100/1000BASE-T GbE media access controller (MAC), triple-speed Ethernet physical layer transceiver (PHY), a PCI Express bus interface, and embedded buffer memory in a single device

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3.3V 48pin QFN

Specification Everlight IRM-V538/TR1
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High shielding against electric field disturbance Circular lens to improve the receive characteristic Line-up for various center carrier frequencies Low voltage and low power consumption High immunity against ambient light Photodiode with integrated circuit TTL and CMOS compatibility Side-received SMD Suitable burst length =>10 pulses/burst

Power Package Bluetooth Item Type Features

3.3V External dimensions 5.3(L)*3.8(W)*2.65(H)mm

Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module
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Chipset: Broadcom BCN2045NMD Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR 8 wires connector for system

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MDC Module Item Features
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Specification ITU-T V.92, V.90 Data Mode with auto-fallback to, V.34, V.32terbo, and V.32bis V.42 LAPM and MNP 2-4 error correction V.44, V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression Send and receive rates up to 14400bps, support ITU-T V.17, V.29, V.27ter, and V.21 Ch2 fax TIA/EIA 602 Standard for AT command set, and Fax TIA/EIA 578 Class 1 command set DTMF and call progress monitor

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Finger Print Reader Item Features
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Specification CMOS active-pixel capacitive sensing Finger swipe speeds up to 20 cm/s Highest image quality:
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Grayscale image depth: Full 8-bit Sensor strip (image) width: 7.2 mm Array size: 144 x 4 pixels Array pitch: 50 microns Image resolution: Up to 508 DPI · EEPROM memory interface Image data encryption/signing Sensor to host authentication Embedded unique ID number for each sensor Lifetime: > 10 million swipes Protective coating on sensor surface RoHS compliant ESD tolerant: IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4

Advanced security features:
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Robust packaging:
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USB1.1 full speed I/F

Power Package WLAN Item Chipset

3.3V BGA 3 x 9, 1 mm pitch 4.75 mm x 14 mm x 1.5 mm

Specification
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Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak MM#895362 QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Intel WLAN 512AG_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897004 Intel WLAN 533ANXMMWG Echo Peak 5350 MM#895365 Foxconn Broadcom BCM970010 Media Processor Mini-card Link w/ H.264/VC1/MPEG2 decode Rev 1.0

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Item Antenna Battery Item Vendor & model name
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Specification 3 x3 or 2x2

Specifications (3S2P) SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P SIMPLO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400 mAh SONY 6 cell 4400 mAh PANASONIC 6 cell 4400 mAh

Battery Type Pack capacity

Li-ion
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Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Item Vendor & model name

6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 11.1V 12.6V Specifications (4S2P)
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SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P PANASONIC AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800 mAh SONY 8 cell 4800 mAh PANASONIC 8 cell 4800 mAh

Battery Type Pack capacity

Li-ion
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Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Subwoofer Item Type Features

8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V 16.8V

Specification MAX9763B
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Spread-Spectrum Modulation Enables Low EMI Solution Passes CE EMI Limits with Low-Cost Ferrite Bead/Capacitor Filter High 67dB PSRR at 1kHz Reduces Supply Cost 88% Efficiency Eliminates Heatsink Thermal and Output Current Protection < 1µA Shutdown Mode Mute Function

Power Package USB Interface Item Chipset

Wide 8V to 28V Supply Voltage Range 7mm x 7mm x 0.8mm, 32-Pin TQFN

Specification Integrated with ICH9M (South Bridge)

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Item USB Compliance Level USB Configuration Number of ZK2 USB I/O ports 2.0 Two EHCI and Six UHCI

Specification

Two right side, one left side. One combines with eSATA

System Power Management Item Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Specification 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.
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CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power DownHard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode

Save to Disk (S4)

Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

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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:
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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

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU 2530 MHz ST9320320AS 5SX09P72 TOSHIBA MK3252GSX 48SSF05KS Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S v0.3101 nVidia 62.98.25.00.11 ZK20SK04C182704C142500 T9400 @ 2.53GHz

IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: 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:

Acer 60F9A63417BCDC11B749001E688A8E86

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 IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number 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 speed of the CPU. This field shows the model name of device installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of device installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of device installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of device installed on secondary 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

Total Memory: Video Memory:

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] , , or selects field. 4094 MB 256 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI]

Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode Selection:

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. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Selection 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 4094 MB. Shows the Video memory size. Video Memory size is fixed to 256 MB Select whether to display the logo screen during boot. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables the Acer D2D Recovery function during POST by pressing Alt-F10. 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 Option: AHCI or IDE Mode

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

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password HDD Password Clear controls access to the setup utility. Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Set HDD Password [Enter] Password on Boot: [Disabled]

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 Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password 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. Enabled or Disabled 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:

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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 th