Acer 4553G, 4553 User Manual

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Service Guide designates a component that should be recycled according to the local regulations.

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.

2. 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.

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

TouchPad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System Utilities 31

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Aspire 4553/4553G BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

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 Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Power Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the PCH Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Replacing the MIC and WiFi Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Replacing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the Webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the PCH Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Power Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the WLAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Dummy Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Troubleshooting 109

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

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Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Jumper and Connector Locations 127

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131

Aspire 4553/4553G Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Model Definition and Configuration 148

Aspire 4553/4553G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Test Compatible Components 173

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Online Support Information 183 Index 185

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: NOTE: Items denoted with an (*) are only available for selected models.

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit*

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-b i t*

Platform

• AMD Phenom™ II quad-core mobile processor P920 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 25 W)

• AMD Phenom™ II triple-core mobile processor P820 (1.5 MB L2 cache, 1.80 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 25 W)

• AMD Turion™ II dual -cor e mobile proce ssor P5 20 (2 MB L2 cach e, 2.30 GHz, 10 66 MHz FSB , 25 W)

• AMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor P320 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.10 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 25 W)

• AMD M880G Chipset

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System Memory

• Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:

• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display

• 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™

• Mercury free, environment friendly

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• Super-slim design

Graphics

• ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics with 384 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD2), OpenGL Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• External resolution / refresh rates:

• VGA port up to 2048x 1536: 85 Hz

2.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology,

DirectX® 10.1

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Audio

• HDMI™ port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz

• MPEG-2/DVD decoding

• WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding

• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support

• Optimized Dolby Home Theater® v3 audio enhancement, featuring Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Pro Logic Audio Optimization, Dolby

• High-definition audio support

• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Storage

• 160/250/320/500/640 GB or larger hard disk drive

• Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick

Optical Drive

• 4X Blu-ray Disc™ writer / DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:

• Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X

• Write: 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-

• 4X Blu-ray Disc

• Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X

• Write: 16X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-

• 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:

• Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X

• Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X

NOTE: Blu-ray Disc

IIx, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space Expander, Dolby®

™

(MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 4X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X BD-R DL

RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X BD-R, 2X BD-RE, 4X BD-R DL

™

/ DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:

DVD-ROM DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 4X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X BD-R DL, 4X BD-RE DL

RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL

DVD-ROM DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

™

/ DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive for discrete model only.

High Frequency Enhancer technologies

2 Chapter 1

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution

•WLAN:

• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

• Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

• WP AN: Bluetooth

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and weight

•6 cell

• 342 (W) x 245 (D) x 25.55/29.87 (H) mm (13.46 x 9.64 x 1.01/1.18 inches) (not including

battery height)

• 342 (W) x 245 (D) x 25.55/31.24 (H) mm (13.46 x 9.64 x 1.01/1.23 inches) (includes battery,

not including foot rubber)

• 2.198 kg (4.84 lbs.) (UMA) with 6-cell battery pack

•9 cell

• 342 (W) x 245 (D) x 24/50.08 (H) mm

• 2.365 kg (5.20 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack

™

2.1+EDR

3.0+HS

Power adapter and battery

• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes

• Acer PowerSmart 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• 95 (W) x 50 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm (3.74 x 1.96 x 1 inches)

• 216 g (0.47 lbs) with 180 cm DC cable

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack

• Estimated battery life: up to 6 hours

• ENERGY STAR

Special keys and controls

• 86-/87-/91-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout

• Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting scroll, pinch, rotate, flip

• 10 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, independent standard numeric keypad, international language support

• Acer Programming key

Chapter 1 3

• Easy-launch keys: Communication®

• Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next

I/O interface

• Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker jack with S/PDIF support

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Software

• Productivity

• Acer Backup Manager

• Acer PowerSmart Manager

• Acer eRecovery Management

™

port with HDCP support

• Adobe® Flash® Player 10

• Adobe

•eSobi

Reader® 9.1

™

• Google™ Setup

• Google Toolbar

™

•Microsoft® Office Personal 2007 (Service Pack 2) (Japan only, subject to customer request)

•Microsoft

Office Trial (Service Pack 2)

Works SE 9

•Microsoft® Works 9

•Microsoft

•Norton

Works 8.5

™

Online Backup

• Security

• McAfee

Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial

• McAfee® Virus Definitions

• MyWinLocker

• Multimedia·

• Acer Arcade™ Deluxe·

• NTI Media Maker™

• Gaming·

• Oberon GameZone (except US, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea)

• WildTangent®1 (US, Canada only)

• Communication and ISP·

4 Chapter 1

• Acer Crystal Eye

• Acer Video Conference Manager

•Microsoft® Silverlight

• Skype

• Windows Live™ Essentials — Wave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery , Live™ Messenger, Movie Maker ,

• Web links and utilities

• Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only)

• Acer Assist

• Acer Identity Card

• Acer Registration

• Acer Updater

•eBay

• Netflix shortcut (US only)

Optional Items

• 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module

• 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• External USB floppy drive

• External USB optical disc drive

™

Writer)

shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only)

Warranty

• One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW)

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)

• Non-operating: -4 °F to -149 °F (20 °C to 65 °C)

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Chapter 1 5

System Block Diagram

DDR3-SODIMM1

DDR3-SODIMM2

LAN

Atheros PCIE-LAN AR8151

(10/100/1000)

RJ45

SATA - HDD1

SATA - CD-ROM

DDR3 channel A

DDR3 channel B

PCI-E

Mini PCI-E Card

(Wireless LAN)

SATA0 150MB

SATA1 150MB

Winbond KBC

NPCE781L

AMD Champlain

35mm X 35mm

S1G4 Processor

638P (PGA)45W/35W

HT3

NORTH BRIDGE

RS880 A12

21mm X 21mm, 528pin BGA

ALINK X4

SOUTH BRIDGE

SB820

21mm X 21mm, 528pin BGA

A11

LPC

4.5W(Ext)

4.3W(Int)

Azalia

PCI-Express 8X

Side port

HDMI

CRT LVDS

Codec RTL ALC271X

CPU THERMAL SENSOR

DDR3 RAM

USB1.1

USB2.0

USB2.0 Ports

CPU_CLK

NBGFX_CLK

NBGPP_CLK

SBLINK_CLK

ATI Park XT 128-bit M2 Pkg

29mm X 29mm

HDMI CRT

LVDS

Webcam

From SB

CLOCK GEN

800MHz

DDR3

VRAM 64MX16X4,64 bit 64MX16X8,128 bit

VGA Park

CardReader AU6437

WLAN conn

10,11,12

USB BOARD

USB2.0 Ports x3

Power BOARD

Keyboard Touch Pad

CPU FAN

SPI

Digital MIC AUDIO CONN

(Phone/ MIC)

Switch BOARD

Speaker

6 Chapter 1

Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour

Front View

1 2

4 5

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound.

Web camera for video communication (for selected models).

13 12 11

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output.

Chapter 1 7

No. Icon Item Description

4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock indicator

Caps Lock indicator

5 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 T ouchPad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

8 Power Indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

Battery Indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.

Communication Indicator

9 Click buttons (left

and right)

10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands

11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

12 Optical drive

eject button

13 Programmable

key PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

like a computer mouse.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

Indicates the computer's communication device status. (Function may vary by configuration.)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

when you use the computer.

output. Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

User-programmable. (only for certain models)

(only for certain models)

8 Chapter 1

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1Multi-in-1

card reader

Left View

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.

2134567

No. Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

3 External display

(VGA) port 4 HDMI Connect to HDMI devices 5 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port 6 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

7 Microphone-in

jack

Headphones/

speaker/line-out

jack

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

prolonged use. Connects to a display device

(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

USB camera). Accepts input from external microphones.

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones).

Chapter 1 9

Right View

21345

No. Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB

camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access

indicator

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned

5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

off.

Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to

eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

Bottom View

1 2

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

10 Chapter 1

No. Icon Item Description

3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured

with screws).

4 Memory

compartment

5 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

6 Batter release latch Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening.

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 Description

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

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

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity

device status.

Chapter 1 11

TouchPad Basics

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:

• Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (2) and right (3) 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.

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main TouchPad (1)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

as double-clicking a mouse button).

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.

NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, 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.

12 Chapter 1

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 two lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. Scroll Lock <Fn> +

<F12>

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.

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 Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Chapter 1 13

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 S tart menu <> + <D>: Display the desktop <> + <E>: Open Windows Explore <> + <F>: Search for a file or folder <> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets <> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or

switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows <> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box <> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar <> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center <> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center <> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box <> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop <> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar <> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + <CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as

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

taskbar

described.

14 Chapter 1

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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Communication key Enables / disables the computer's

communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.)

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

<Fn> + <F6> Display Off Turns the display screen backlight off to save

power. Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <F11> NumLk Turns the embedded numeric

keypad on or off.

<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > <Fn> + <Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.

<Fn> + <Pg Up> Stop Stop playing the selected media file. <Fn> + <Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media file.

<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Chapter 1 15

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

SKU Comparison

C1 (UMA)

Part

AMD CPU CPU AMD AthlonII

North Bridge Chip Set

LCD 14" Panel (Buy and Sell)

System Memory Memory HYNIX SO-

Hard Drive 9.5mm only - SATA (Buy and Sell)

Super-Multi (5.25"/

12.7mm-H) SATA

BD COMBO (5.25"/

12.7mm-H) SATA

Battery (Buy and Sell)

AC Adapter Adapter LITE-ON 65W

VRAM #N/A VRAM HYNIX Graphic

ZQ2(AMD2.3,CMO14,

1G*1+2G*1,TOS250G)

N330 2.3G 1M 35W Dual-Core

AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM

LED LCD CMO 14" WXGA Glare N140B6L24 LF 200nit 8ms 650:1 (Power saving)

DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C-G7 N0 LF 64*16 0.055um Memory HYNIX SODIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HMT125S6BFR8C-G7 N0 LF 128*8 0.055um

HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2565GSX, Capricorn BS, 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/ W:GJ002J

ODD HLDS SuperMulti DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF W/O bezel SA TA (HF + Windows 7)

#N/A ODD PLDS BD

Battery SANYO AS10B Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10B31

19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF

C2 (DIS)

ZQ2A(AMD2.5,LP14,S

AM2G*2,SGA320G)

CPU AMD TurionII N530 2.5G 2M 35W Dual-Core

AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM

LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA Glare LP140WH2-TLL1 LF 200nit 16ms 500:1 (Power saving)

Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673EH1CF8 LF 128*8 0.055um

HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB ST9320325AS Wyatt SATA LF F/ W:0001SDM1

ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A4SH LF W/O bezel SA TA (HF + Windows 7)

Battery SAMSUNG AS10B Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10B61

Adapter LITE-ON 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue PA-1900-34AR, LV5 LED LF

DDRIII 800 1Gb H5TQ1G63BFR-12C LF

ZQ2A(AMD2.0,AU14,2

G*1+4G*1,WDC500G)

CPU AMD PhenomII N930 2.0G 2M 35W Quad-Core

AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM

LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA Glare B140XW03 V0 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (Power saving)

Memory ELPIDA SODIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0DJ-F LF 128*8

0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB EBJ41UF8BAS0-DJ-F LF 256*8 0.055um

HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT22A0RT0, ML320M,WD SATA 8MB LF F/W:01.01A01

#N/A

COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/ O bezel SATA (Windows 7)

Battery SIMPLO AS10B Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10B73

Adapter HIPRO 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue HP-A0904A3 B1LF, LV5 LED LF

VRAM SAMSUNG Graphic DDRIII 800 1Gb K4W1G1646EHC12 LF

C3 (DIS)

16 Chapter 1

C1 (UMA)

Part

VGA chip #N/A AMD PARK_XT 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package Wireless Lan Mini

Card

Blue Tooth #N/A Foxconn Bluetooth

Camera Suyin 1.3M SY9665SN Liteon 1.3M LT9665AL

NOTE: Parts that are the same across all skews have been removed from this table. Chipset

Item Specification

CPU AMD Champlain Graphics ATI Park XT CPU Package 638P (PGA) 35x35mm Power On-die Cache Northbridge RS880MC 21x21mm, 528pin BGA Southbridge SB820M 21x21mm, 528pin BGA Graphics (SG models

only)

ZQ2(AMD2.3,CMO14,

1G*1+2G*1,TOS250G)

Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95BG (HM) T77H121.10

ATI Park XT 29x29mm

C2 (DIS)

ZQ2A(AMD2.5,LP14,S

AM2G*2,SGA320G)

Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 2x2 BGN (HM)

ATH AR3011

(09P2SF119)

C3 (DIS)

ZQ2A(AMD2.0,AU14,2

G*1+4G*1,WDC500G)

Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM)

Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861

Liteon 1.3M LT9665AL (09P2SF119)

Processor Specifications

Item

P320 2.1G 2 3.6 GT/s 1MB RS880 25W KC.AP002.320 N330 2.3G 2 3.6 GT/s 1MB RS880 35 W KC.AN002.330 N830 2.1G 3 3.6 GT/s 1.5MB RS880 35W KC.PN002.830 N930 2.0G 4 3.6 GT/s 2MB RS880 35 W KC.PN002.930 N530 2.5G 2 3.6 GT/s 2MB RS880 35W KC.TN002.530 P520 2.3G 2 3.6 GT/s 2MB RS880 25W KC.TP002.520

CPU Fan True Value Table (Performance Mode)

42 38 2600 50 45 3200 58 52 3600 65 60 3900 78 73 4200 94 89 95% Duty

CPU

Speed

Fan On (°C) Fan Off (°C) RPM

• Throttling 50%: On = 95C; Off = 90C

• OS Shutdown: 98°C

• H/W Shutdown: 95°C

Cores

Bus

Speed

Cache

Size

Package

Core

Voltage

Acer P/N

Chapter 1 17

CPU Fan True Value Table (Power Saving Mode)

Fan On (°C) Fan Off (°C) RPM

43 38 2600 55 50 3200 65 60 3600 72 69 3900 81 76 4200 94 89 95% Duty

• Throttling 50%: On = 95C; Off = 90C

• OS Shutdown: 98°C

• H/W Shutdown: 95°C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version 1.xx BIOS ROM type 1M SPI ROM Features • Flash ROM 1MB

• Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• V arious hot-key s for system control

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support WinFlash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory size 8GB maximum DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 4GB Supports DIMM type 204-pin +1.5V DDRIII Supports DIMM Speed 400/533/667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V

18 Chapter 1

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 0MB 4096MB 4096MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 2048MB 4096MB 6144MB 4096MB 4096MB 8192MB

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.

System Board Major Chips

Item Specification

Northbridge RS880 Southbridge SB820 VGA ATI Park XT LAN AR8151 USB USB 2.0 Super I/O controller NPCE781 Bluetooth

Wireless Atheros HB93, HB97, HB95BG (HM), Broadcomm 43225 PCMCIA N/A Audio codec Realtek ALC271X Card reader AU6437

T60H928.33

I/O Ports

Item Specification

I/O support • 4-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, xD)

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI™ port

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Chapter 1 19

Wireless Module

Item Specification

Manufacturer • Atheros HB93, Broadcomm 43225, Atheros HB97,

Atheros HB95BG

Specifications • IEEE 802.11b/g and Draft-N1 compliant

• Advanced security via 802.11i

• Industry-leading power consumption

• Includes Wi-Fi PAN – Intel® My WiFi Technology

• Easy to use Intel® PROSet v12.5 WLAN Software

• Advanced IT capabilities with Intel® PROSet Software4

• Support for Cisco Compatible Extensions* v4

• Connect with Intel® Centrino® program eligible

LAN Module

Item Specification

Chipset • Atheros AR8151 GbE LAN Controller with Integrated

Transceiver

Specifications • Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps

• Supports automatic MDI/MDIX functions

• PCI Express base 1.1 compliant

• Wake on LAN support

• 256 byte memory (using eFuse) embedded on chip

• Supports up to 25% over-clocking without requiring BIOS support

• Supports Energy Star 5.0

• Small footprint 40-pin QFN (5 x 5 mm) package

with dramatically improved

characteristics over LQFP packaging

thermal and electrical

Bluetooth

Item Specification

Chipset Data throughput

Protocol 2.1 Interface USB 2.0 Connector type 8 pin narrow pitch connector

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Capacity (MB) Vendor &

Model Name Bytes per

sector Data heads 2 1 Drive Format Disks 1 1

20 Chapter 1

Seagate HGST Toshiba WD Samsung

T60H928.33 miniUSB module

160

512

Item Specification

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA

Max. Media

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec

max.)

Max. Data

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec) DC Power Requirements Voltage

tolerance

Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item

300 384 384 384

150400 108160 108544

5400

5V ±5%

Specification

Capacity (MB) Vendor &

Model Name Bytes per

sector Data heads 2 3 2 Drive Format Disks 1 2 1 Spindle speed

(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA

Max. Media

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec

max.)

Max. Data

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec) DC Power Requirements Voltage

tolerance

Seagate HGST Toshiba WD Samsung

300 384 384 384

150400 112000 108544

250

512

5400

5V ±5%

Chapter 1 21

Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item Specification

Capacity (MB) Vendor & Model

Name Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 3 3 2 2 Drive Format Disks 2 2 1 Spindle speed

(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Max. Media

Transfer Rate (Mbytes/sec max.)

Max. Data Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec) DC Power Requirements Voltage

tolerance

Seagate HGST Toshiba WD

300 384 384 384

150400 112000 108544

320

5400

5V ±5%

Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item Specification

Capacity (MB) Vendor & Model

Name Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 3 2 Drive Format Disks 1 2 1 Spindle speed

(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Max. Media

Transfer Rate (Mbytes/sec max.)

Max. Data Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec) DC Power Requirements Voltage

tolerance

Seagate HGST Toshiba WD

300 384 384 384

150400 112000 108544

500

5400

5V ±5%

22 Chapter 1

Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item Specification

Capacity (MB) Vendor & Model Name Western Digital Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA

Max. Media Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec max.)

Max. Data Transfer Rate

(buffer to/from media)

(Mbytes/sec) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5%

640

384

108544

Chapter 1 23

Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS GT20N Sony AD7580S Performance

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Specification Transfer rate

(MB/sec)

Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x)

max.

Sustained: 1 1 .08 Mbytes/s

(8x) max.

Sustained: 1,571 (typical)

Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc

formats

DVD-ROM:

4.7GB (Single Layer)

8.5GB (Dual Layer) DVD-R:

3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only)

4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring: read only)

4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read & write) (DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0)

DVD Read: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-

18), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid), UDF DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R 3.95

GB, DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R Multi-Border, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R

Multi-Session, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVDRAM

V2.0 & 2.1 &2.2.

DVD-RW:

4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) DVD-RAM: 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side

(Ver. 2.2) DVD+R: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.3) (DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1) DVD+RW:

4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3)

CD Read: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA

Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i

Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax

CD, CD-Text, UDF CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-

DVD Write:

DVD Data & Video Session, Video CD

CD-Audio Disc Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and

audio) CD-Extra CD-Text

CD Read:

CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA

Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i,

Video-

CD, CD-Text CD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book Part

2”: read & write) CD-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book

Part 3”: read & write)

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole)

Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Sustained: 10,993 (typical)

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Codec Controller Realtek ALC271X high definition audio codec with embedded class-D speaker

amplifier

Audio onboard or optional

Mono or Stereo • Stereo Resolution • 98dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) for DAC output

Compatibility • Headphone-out

Sampling Rate • All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate.

Internal Microphone

Internal Speakers • Two Med-High Speakers (1W/4Ù)

Keyboard Controller

Item Specification

Controller Winbond NPCE781L Total number of keypads 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See “Hot Keys” on page 15.

• Onboard

• 90dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) for ADC input Internal Digital

• S/PDIF, Line-In and Microphone-In.

• 2 stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format recording simultaneously.

• Two independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/

88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate. One for normal S/PDIF output, 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)

Battery

Item

Vendor & model name SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SAMSUNG/SIMPLO AS2009A Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh Normal Voltage 2.2 Ah Package configuration 3S2P

RTC Battery

Item Specification

Part name CR2032 Pack capacity 220 mAh Normal voltage 3V

Specification

6 Cell

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AC Adapter

Item Specification

Input rating 100 Vac to 240 Vac Maximum input AC current 100 Vac, 240 Vac / 3.42A load 1.5A Inrush current 240 Vac; (Cold Start) No damage Efficiency 100 Va c / 120W load 85%

240 Vac / 120W load 85%

System LED Indicator

Item Specification

Drive Activity Power Led: Blue

Suspend: Amber

Primary Battery charging state Amber: Battery Charging

LCD 14”

Item Specification

Vendor/model name CMO N140B6-L24 LF,

Samsung LTN140AT06-A01/LTN140AT12-A01, LG LP140WH2-TLA2/LP140WH2-TLL1/LP140WH2-TLL1,

AUO B140XW02 V1/B140XW03 V0/B140XW03 V0 Screen Diagonal (mm) 14” diagonal Display Area (mm) 382.08 (H) x 214.92 (V) mm Display resolution (pixels) 1600 x 900 Pixel Pitch 0.0796 (H) x 0.2388 (V) (TYP.) mm Display Mode Normally white

220 cd/m2

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

(also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio 600 Response Time (Optical Rise

8 ms Time/Fall Time) msec

Weight 540g Physical Size (mm) 398.1(H) x 232.8 (V) x 5.7 (D) mm Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 16.7 million colors Viewing Angle (up/down/right/

40 Degrees (L+R),15 Degrees (H), 30 Degrees (L) left)

Temperature Range (°C) Operating

0 Min - 60 Max

-20 Min - 50 Max

Storage (shipping)

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LCD Display Supported Resolution

Resolution 24 bits 30 bits 36 bits 48 bits

640X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes Yes 720X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes Yes 640X480p/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1280X720p/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1920X1080p/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1440X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1440X480p/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1920X1080p/50Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 720X576p/50Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes Yes 720X576p/50Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1280X720p/50Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1920X1080i/50Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1440X576i/50Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1440X576i/50Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1920X1080p/50Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset ATI Park XT Package 128bit M2 29x29mm Features • PCI Express x8

• DirectX 11 complient

• 32 and 64 bit floating point processing per component

• OpenGL 3.1 supported

• Open CLTM 1.1 supported

VRAM

Item Specification

Chipset SAMSUNG or HYNIX Memory size 64Mx16x4, 64bit

64Mx16x8, 128bit

Interface GDDR3

HDMI Port

Item Specification

Compliance level 1.3 compliant Thoroughput Up to 2.5Gbps per lane (250MHz pixel clock) Number of HDMI port(s) 1 Location Left side

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Card Reader

Item Specification

Part Name RealTek RT5160 Package 5-in-1 card reader General Features • PCI-E interface

• Push-push type

•Dummy card

LCD Inverter

Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz)

PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model)

PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32-bit CardBus

(Not available with this model)

Item Specification

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System Power Management

Item Initial On Standby Suspend Hibernate Soft Off

Initial 1 On(S0) 234 5 Standby(S1) 6 Suspend(S3) 7 Hibernate(S4) 8 Soft Off(S5) 9

Mechanical off is a condition where all power except the RTC battery has been removed from the system.

1. Initial to On state: When the AC adapter or Battery pack has been plugged into the system, the I WPC781 will be reset and initial all output pins then the system goes into Initial state and waiting for power on event. If the power button is pressed then the system will go into the ON state.

2. ON to Standby state: The system will go into the Standby state when HM55 receives the POS command.

3. ON to Suspend state: The system will go into Suspend state when HM55 receives the S2R command.

4. ON to Hibernate state: The system will go into Hibernate state when HM55 receives the S2D command.

5. ON to Soft Off state: The system will go into Soft Off state when HM55 receives the Soft off command.

6. Standby to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the system receives any wake up events, for example, keyboard, mouse.

7. Suspend to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

8. Hibernate to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

9. Soft Off to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).

Y our 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 problems arise.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

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 <F12> 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 five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

• 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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Aspire 4553/4553G BIOS

Information

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

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Main

SecurityInformation

CPU Type

CPU Speed

IDE0 Model Name:

IDE0 Serial Number:

ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name:

Manufacturer Name:

UUID:

Boot

Exit

AMD Phenom(tm) II

N830 Triple-Core

2100 MHz

WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0

WD-WXC0AC9D1762

TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633F

V0.18

ATi 012.019.000.007.035523

Acer

00000000000000000000000000000000

Help

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed. IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on the system. ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in

System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Product Name This field shows product name of the system. Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system. UUID Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in

Select Item Select Menu

the system.

software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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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 options and recovery.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

System Time:

System Time: System Date:

System Date:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Quiet Boot:

Network Boot:

F12 Boot Menu:

D2D Recovery:

SATA Class ID:

Special Graphics Features:

Processor Assisted Virtualization:

Main

Security

Boot

[19:10:59]

[19:10:59] [01/22/2010]

[01/22/2010]

2048 MB

32 MB

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[AHCI]

[PowerXpress]

[Enabled]

Exit

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Help

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-

System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot The notebook displays an illustration called the OEM

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA CLASS ID Select SATA conrtoller mode. Option: IDE Mode or AHCI

Special Graphics Features

Processor Assisted Virtualization

Select Item Select Menu

hour format.

Displays the total memory available. Displays the available memory for Video.

screen during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen that displays the normal diagnostic messages.

server).

allows the user to restore the system to factory defaults.

Select discreet graphics for switchable graphics, or integrated graphics.

Enable CPU hardware virtualization support. Option: Enabled or

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

Format: HH:MM:SS

N/A N/A Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Mode

Option: Switchable/ Integrated

Disabled

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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

Main

Information

Supervisor Password Is:

User Password Is:

HDD Password Is:

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password Set User Password

Set User Password

Set IDE0 Password

Password on Boot

Security

Boot

Exit

Clear

[Enter]

[Disabled]

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.

Help

Exit

ESC

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set,

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user

Set IDE0 Password Enter HDD Password. N/A Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while the

Select Item Select Menu

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.

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.

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.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

F9 F10

Setup Defaults Save and Exit

N/A

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.

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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:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ][ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

2. 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. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5. 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:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. 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”.

4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Boot

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

Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Boot priority order:

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE HDD: WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0-(S1

2. IDE CD: TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633F-(

3. USB FDC:

4. PCI BEV: Atheros Boot Agent

5. USB HDD:

6. USB CDROM:

7. USB KEY:

Excluded from boot order:

F1 ESC

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the list, or <F6> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Exit

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

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Help

Exit

ESC

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes. Exit Discarding

Changes Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values for all setup items. Save Changes Save setup data.

Select Item Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Execute Command

Values

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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BIOS Flash Utilities

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

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the flash 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 flash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the flash 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. Fellow the steps below to run the flash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.

2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move

USB HDD to position 1.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information

Boot priority order:

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE HDD: WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0-(S1

2. IDE CD: TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633F-(

3. USB FDC:

4. PCI BEV: Atheros Boot Agent

5. USB HDD:

6. USB CDROM:

7. USB KEY:

Excluded from boot order:

Help

Exit

ESC

3. Execute the BIOS.BAT batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown.

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

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the list, or <F6> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

Plug in the AC power to continue.

5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.

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WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.

2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provides you with details about removing HDD/BIOS password:

Remove HDD Password:

If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated.

To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. On another computer, run HDD_PW.exe.

2. Enter “hdd_pw 15494 0”

3. Chose one (1) of the generated passwords.

4. Reboot the locked computer and key in one of the passwords from number 3 above.

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Removing BIOS Passwords

If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated.

To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: To reset the BIOS password, perform the following steps:

1. On another computer, run BIOS_PW.exe.

2. Enter “bios_pw 14452 0”

3. Chose one (1) of the generated passwords.

4. Reboot the locked computer and key in one of the passwords from number 3 above.

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Chapter 2 43

Clearing BIOS Passwords

To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the G1 jumper.

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Using Boot Sequence Selector

The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen.

3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. For example, enter BS2 to

change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy.

Using DMITools

The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management.

When the BIOS displays “Verifying DMI pool data”, it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending that information to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Boot into DOS.

2. Execute qdmi30a.exe. The following screen displays:

Type "1" to modify "Asset Tag" values. Type "2" to modify "Product Name" values. Type "3" to modify "Serial Number" values. Type "4" to modify "1394 GUID Number" values. Type "0" to Exit th e program

3. Run VEEPROM.exe to write the values to EEPROM.

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Configuring UUID Values

1. Boot into DOS.

2. Run UUID.bat

Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility

You can use the MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode.

1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. You can see the MAC.CFG contents

as below:

WriteData = ‘00112 2334455' MAC value StartAddr=7A MAC address WriteLeng=6 MAC value length KeepByte=0 don’t care

• WriteData= '0011223 34455' <------- MAC value

• StartAddr=7A <------- MAC address

• WriteLeng=6 <------- MAC value length

• KeepByte=0 <------- can be any value

2. Boot into DOS.

3. Execute MAC.BAT to write MAC information to eeprom.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color ma y vary from the mass produce d model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for

maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Plastic flat screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

Chapter 3

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General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

3. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

M2.5*3 1 86.PSR07.002 M2.0*3 16 86.PSR07.003 M2.0*6 7 86.S6507.001 M2.5*6.5 12 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*4 1 1 86.PSR07.001

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External Module Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color ma y vary from the mass produce d model.

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instru cts you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Turn off system and peripherals

power

Disconnect power and signal cables

from system

Remove

Battery

Remove

Dummy Card

Remove

Lower Covers

Remove

HDD

Remove

DIMM

Remove

WLAN Board

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

ODD Module M2.5*4L 1 86.PSR07.001 ODD Bracket M2.0*3L 2 86.PSR07.003 WLAN Module M2.0*3L 1 86.PSR07.003 HDD Carrier M3.0*4L 2 86.N1407.007

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown.

2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main

unit (2).

Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the SD dummy card

1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.

2. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Lower Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.

2. Remove the six (6) screws from the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Lower Cover M2.5*6.5 5

3. Remove the lower cover as shown.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52.

2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*3 1

3. Using your fingers, pull the optical drive module out from the chassis.

4. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive

module.

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Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket M2.0*3 2

5. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52.

2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.

3. Remove the DIMM module.

4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52.

2. Disconnect the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN Board

NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the TR1 terminal (next to DIMM module) and White to the TR2 terminal

(closest to the edge of the chassis).

3. Remove the one (1) screw to release the WLAN Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Board M2.0*3 1

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4. Detach and remove the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52.

2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface.

3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay.

4. Remove the two (2) screws from the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3.0*3 2

5. Remove the carrier from the HDD.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove external

modules before

proceeding

Remove keyboard

Remove upper cover

Remove CRT Cable

Remove LCD module

Remove USB Board

Remove Bluetooth

Module

Remove Function

Board

Remove Power Switch

Board

Remove PCH

Heatsink

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Lower Cover M2.5*6.5 11 86.ARE07.001

M2.5*4 2 86.PSR07.001 M2.0*6 2 86.S6507.001 M2.0*3widehead 4 86.ARE07.002

Upper Cover M2.5*4 5 86.PSR07.001

M2.0*3widehead 2 86.ARE07.002 Function Board M2.0*3 widehead 2 86.ARE07.002 Power Switch

M2.0*3widehead 2 86.ARE07.002 Board

USB Board M2.5*4 1 86.PSR07.001 Mainboard M2.5*4 3 86.PSR07.001

Remove main board

Remove thermal

module

Remove CPURemove RTC Battery

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Removing the Keyboard

CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Keyboard may cause damage to the outer casing. It is

recommended that you use only your fingers and plastic tools to remove the Keyboard.

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.

2. Turn the computer over and fully open the lid. There are five (5) securing clips that must be released in order to

remove the keyboard.

3. Release each clip, working from one side to the other.

4. Using both hands, gently pry up the cover as shown and turn it over.

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5. Open the locking latch on the FFC, and disconnect the cable as shown.

6. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.

Removing the Upper Cover

1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

2. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard: a. Left speaker cable b. Touchpad FFC c. Power Switch FFC d. Function Board FFC

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3. Disconnect A as shown. 4. Release the locking latch and remove B as shown.

5. Release the locking latch and remove C as shown. 6. Release the locking latch and remove D as shown.

NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables

whenever available.

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7. Remove the sixteen (16) securing screws from the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Lower Cover (red callout)

M2.5*6.5 11

Lower Cover (green callout)

Lower Cover (blue callout)

NOTE:

8. Remove the seven (7) screws from the top cover.

M2.5*4L 4

M2.0*3widehead 2

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (red callout)

Upper Cover (blue callout)

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M2*3L 2

M2.5*4L 5

9. Remove the Upper Cover by lifting directly upward from the front as shown.

Removing the Power Switch Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.

2. Locate the Power Switch Board in the Upper Cover.

3. Release the securing latch holding the Power Switch Board FFC and remove.

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4. Remove the two (2) screws and lift the Power Switch Board clear of the Upper Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Power Switch Board

M2.0*3widehead 2

Removing the Function Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.

2. Locate the Function Board in the Upper Cover.

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3. Remove the two (2) screws attaching it to the upper cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Function Board M2.0*3widehead 2

4. Lift the Function Board clear of the Upper Cover, but do not remove completely.

5. Turn the Function Board over. Release the securing latch holding the Function Board FFC and remove.

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Removing the USB Board

1. See See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.

2. Remove the single securing screw from the USB Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board M2.5*4 1

3. Release the FFC latch and remove the FFC cable from the mainboard connector.

4. Release the FFC latch and remove the FFC cable from the USB connector.

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5. Lift the USB Board upward away from the chassis.

Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.

2. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard and lift the Bluetooth Module off the mainboard.

3. Remove the single securing screw from the Bluetooth board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Bluetooth Board M2.0*3 1

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4. Remove the Bluetooth board from the mainboard and disconnect the cable as shown.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.

2. Disengage the WiFi antennas from the guides on the bottom cover.

3. Rest the computer on the back of the LCD as shown. Thread the WiFi antennas through the chassis and

disengage from the cable guides as shown.

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4. Peel back the adhesive holding the LVDS cable.

5. Pull up on the LVDS cable to disconnect it from the mainboard.

6. Unlock the microphone cable release it from the clasps on the cooling fan.

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7. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module (red callouts)

M2.5*6.5 3

LCD Module (green callout)

8. Ensure that all cables entering the LCD are free of the chassis and remove the LCD module from the chassis.

M2.5*3 1

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 68.

2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69.

3. Disconnect the right speaker cable.

4. Turn the computer over and remove the DC-In cable.

5. Remove the three (3) securing screws from the Mainboard.

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Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*4 3

6. Lift the Mainboard right side first and remove it from the Lower Cover.

Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72.

2. Turn the Mainboard over and disconnect the Fan cable as shown.

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3. Loosen the six (6) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 6) and remove the two (2) screws (green

callouts - numbers 7 & 8) from the CPU Thermal Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module M2.0*3 2

4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

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Removing the PCH Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72.

2. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Module.

3. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 73.

2. Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown.

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3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown.

IMPORTANT:The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may

malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed.

Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72.

2. Pry the RTC battery from the mainboard.

Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulat ions for disposal.

Please detach the mainboard and follow local regulations for disposal.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD panel

from main unit before

preceeding

Remove LCD bezel

Remove camera

module

Remove LCD panel

Remove microphone

Remove WLAN

antennas

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2 86.PSR07.001 LCD Panel M2.0*3 4 86.ARE07.002 Hinges M2.5*3 4 86.TPK07.003

Remove HingesRemove FPC cable

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69.

2. Remove the two (2) bezel screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2

3. Starting from the top-center of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the top

and sides until the bezel is completely detached.

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4. Grasp the hinges and lift the Bezel clear of the LCD Module in the direction shown.

Removing the Camera Module

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78.

2. Disconnect the camera cable.

3. Remove the Camera from the module.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 79.

2. Disengage the various cables from the hinges.

3. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD Panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel M2.0*3 4

4. Disengage the LVDS cable from the left hinge and the cable guides.

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5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module as shown.

Removing the FPC Cable

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.

2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place.

3. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel.

4. Remove the FPC cable from the panel.

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Removing the Microphone Module

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.

2. Remove the adhesive tape covering the microphone cable.

3. Disengage the cable from the cable guides.

4. Lift the Microphone Module clear of the cover.

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Removing the Antennas

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.

2. Disengage the left antenna cable from the guides.

3. Disengage the right antenna cable from the guides.

4. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the left side antenna from the LCD module as shown.

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5. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the right side antenna from the LCD module as shown.

Removing the Hinges

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.

2. Remove the four (4) screws from the hinges

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Hinges M2.5*3 4

3. Remove the hinges from the LCD cover.

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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the MIC and WiFi Antennas

1. Replace the left and right antennas as shown. Press down on the adhesive pads to secure the antennas in place.

2. Replace the left antenna cable (white) as shown. Ensure that the cables are secured in the cable guides.

4. Replace the Microphone Module into the top cover. 5. Replace the cable into the cable guides as shown.

3. Replace the right antenna cables (black) as shown.

Ensure that the cables are secured in the cable guides.

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6. Replace the adhesive tape onto the microphone cable.

7. Ensure the antenna cables pass through the hinge well as shown.

Replacing the FPC Cable

1. Attach the FPC cable to the LCD panel and attach the adhesive protector.

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2. Press down on the adhesive tape to secure the FPC cable in place.

Replacing the LCD Panel

3. Place the LCD Panel into the module as shown.

4. Replace the four (4) securing screws to secure the LCD Panel.

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Replacing the Webcam

1. Place the camera in the LCD Module. 2. Connect the cable to the camera module.

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Replacing the LCD Bezel

1. Reattach the hinges first, then press down until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel.

2. Press down around the entire perimeter of the bezel until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD

Module.

3. Replace the two screws.

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Main Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the RTC Battery

1. Snap the RTC battery into its socket as shown, plus side (+) up.

Replacing the CPU

IMPORTANT:The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU

socket.

1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator.

CPU Pin1 Locator

2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure the CPU in place.

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Acer 4553G, 4553 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour

Front View

Closed Front View

Left View

Right View

Bottom View

Indicators

TouchPad Basics

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Aspire 4553/4553G BIOS

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utilities

DOS Flash Utility

WinFlash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the SD dummy card

Removing the Lower Cover

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Removing the DIMM Modules

Removing the WLAN Module

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Upper Cover

Removing the Power Switch Board

Removing the Function Board

Removing the USB Board

Removing the Bluetooth Module

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Mainboard

Removing the Thermal Module

Removing the PCH Thermal Module

Removing the CPU

Removing the RTC Battery

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the Camera Module

Removing the LCD Panel

Removing the FPC Cable

Removing the Microphone Module

Removing the Antennas

Removing the Hinges

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the MIC and WiFi Antennas

Replacing the FPC Cable

Replacing the LCD Panel

Replacing the Webcam

Replacing the LCD Bezel

Main Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the RTC Battery

Replacing the CPU