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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 MESSAGESDenotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTEGives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNINGAlerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTIONGives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANTReminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
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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.
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.
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System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
TIntel
TIntel
TCPU Package is uFPGA 478 Package
TIntegrated Intel
Memory
T256MB or 512MB of DDRII 400/533
TUpgradeable to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of SODIMM
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Mainboard Placement
Top Vi e w
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Rear View
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ITEMDESCRIPTIONITEM DESCRIPTION
CN2LCD ConnectorCN14DC JACK
CN3LED board connectorCN15CRT connector
SW2Lid switchCN16Docking connector
CN10express card connectorCN17Battery connector
CN114 IN 1 connectorCN18Fix ODD connector
CN13Speaker connector CN21Swap ODD connector
CN9MD board connectorCN242nd Battery connector
CN12INT MIC connectorCN30PATA HDD connector
CN5Keyboard connectorCN31SATA HDD connector
CN6BT connectorCN36Line IN connector
CN8TP connector CN34MIC IN connector
U4VGA RAMCN35Line out/SPDIF
connector
U8VGA RAMCN33USB connector
U6LAN transformerCN321394 connector
CN28PCMCIA connector CN26USB connector
CN25USB connector CN23S video connector
CN20RJ45/RJ11 connector CN19Fan connector
CN22MINI PCI connector U31CPU
U30EC U29VGA Chp
U34North Bridge U38South Bridge
U25VGA RAM U28VGA RAM
U24BIOS ROM
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Block Diagram
5VPCU
5V / 3.3V / 12V
Page : 35
1.8V / 0.9V
Page : 36
1.5V / 1.05V / 1.8V
Page : 37
CPU CORE
Page : 34
+1.2V
Page : 38
BATTERY
CHARGER
Page : 39
BATTERY
SELECT
Page : 40
3V_ALWAYS
+12V
+5V
3V_S5
3VSUS
5VSUS
2.5VSUS
+2.5V
+1.8V
MVREF_DM
SMDDR_VTERM
1.5V_S5
+1.5V
AGP_VCC (+1.5V)
1.2VCCT
VTT
VCC_CORE
VGA_CORE
2.5V_VGA
CLOCK GEN
ICS
ICS954201
Page : 2
DDR2-SODIMM1
Page:9~10
DDR2-SODIMM2
Page:9~10
SATA - HDD
Page:21
IDE - HDD
Page:21
IDE-ODD
Page:21
MEDIA BAY
Page:21
AUDIO CODEC
CONEXANT
20468-31
Page:27
AMP
CONEXANT
MAX9755
Page:28
400/533MHZ DDR2
400/533MHZ DDR2
MODEM
20493-21
Page:27
DOTHAN
CELEROM-M
INTEL Mobile_479 CPU
SATA
ATA 66/100
AC97
Centrino
Page : 3 , 4
HOST BUS 533MHz
HOST BUS 400MHz
ALVISO
1257 BGA
Page : 5 ~ 8
DMI I/F
ICH6-M
609 BGA
Page : 18 ~ 20
LPC
NS
KBC(97551)
Page : 29
CRANE2 ( ZL3 )
ATI
PCIE
M26P/M24P
64M /
128M
Page : 11 ~ 14
LVDS
RGB
TVOUT
DVI
CH7307
Page:15
PCIE
PCI BUS
USB 2.0
NEW CARD
Page : 32
NS
SIO (87383)
Page : 31
EXT_LVDS
EXT_CRT
EXT_TV-OUT
INT_LVDS
INT_CRT
INT_TV-OUT
SWITCH
CIRCUIT
TI
PCMCIA+1394
+3 IN 1
PCI7411
Page: 23
MINI-PCI
Wireless LAN
Modem/LAN
Page : 22
BROADCOM
10/100/1G LAN
4401 / 5705M
Page:25
CRT
Page:17
LVDS
Page:16
TV-OUT
Page:16
DOCKING/DVI
Page: 33
BOTHHAND
TRANSFORMER
Page:26
3 IN 1
Page: 24
PCMCIA
Page: 24
1394
Page: 23
RJ45
Page:26
MIC IN
Page:27
LINE
IN
SPEKER
Page:28Page:27
LINE
OUT
Page:28
DOCKING
RJ11
PS2
Page:27
PCI ROUTING TABLE
REQ0# / GNT0#
REQ2# / GNT2#
REQ1# / GNT1#
Page:33
Touchpad
Keyboard
Page:30Page:30
IDSEL
INTERUPT
AD24
INTA#
AD19
INTB# , INTD#
AD17
INTC#,INTD#,INTA#
IrDA
Page:31
DOCKING
Print Port
Page:33
DEVICE
BROADCOM LAN
MINI-PCI
TI 7411
DOCKING
COM Port
Page:33
SYSTEM 3
USB PORT
Page : 22
USB2,3,5
DOCKING 2
USB PORT
Page : 22
USB0,1
MINI-USB
Page: 22
USB4
REV.C
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Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Open View
#ItemDescription
1Display screenAlso called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer
output.
2MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.
3KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.
4PalmrestComfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
5Click buttons
(Left, center and
right)
6TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
7Status indicatorsLight-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the
8Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
9Power buttonTurns the computer on and off.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
computer mouse.
status of the computer’s functions and components.
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Front Panel
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
#IconItemDescription
1SpeakersLeft and right speakers deliver stereo audio
2Power indicatorLights when the computer is on.
3Battery indicatorLights when the battery is being charged.
output.
4Bluetooth
5Wireless
6Line-in jackAccepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
7Microphone jackAccepts inputs from external microphones.
8Speaker/Line-Out/
9USB 2.0 portConnects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
communication
button/indicator
communications
button/indicator
Headphone jack
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function.
Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth
communications.
Press to enable/disable Wireless function.
Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN
communications. (manufacturing option)
player, stereo walkman).
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
10LatchLocks and releases the lid.
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Left View
#ItemDescription
1Optical driveInternal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the
optical drive type.
2LED indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3Optical drive eject
button
4Emergency eject
hole
NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending
on the optical drive module installed.
Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off
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Right View
Note:
Note:
#IconItemDescription
1PC Card slot eject
button
2PC Card slotConnects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
3Two USB 2.0 portsConnect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
4Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
5Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
6Ventilation slotsEnable the computer to stay cool, even after
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network (for selected models).
prolonged use.
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Rear View
Note:
Note:
#IconItemDescription
1Power jackConnects to an AC adapter.
2External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
3Security keylockConnects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Bottom View
#ItemDescription
1Hard disk bayHouses the computer's hard disk
2Battery release latchUnlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3Battery bayHouses the computer's battery pack.
4Battery lockLocks the battery in place.
(secured with two screws).
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#ItemDescription
5Cooling fanHelps keep the computer cool.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
6Memory compartmentHouses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI Card.
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Indicators
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer
and its componetns.
The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
IconItemDescription
Caps Lock activityLights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activiyLights when Num Lock is activated.
Media activityLights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.
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Easy-launch buttons
The build-in touchpad is a PS/2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface.
The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide
the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in
documents and web pages.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
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To u c h p a d
The build-in touchpad is a PS/2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface.
The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide
the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in
documents and web pages.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Bas ic s
Use the touchpad as follows:
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do 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
TUse the 4-way scroll (2) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button
mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications.
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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps LockWhen Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. Toggle on and
off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard.
Num lock
<Fn+F11>
Scroll lock
<Fn+F12>
When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keyboard can be used. Toggle on and
off by pressing the Fn+tkeys simultaneously.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line
at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed.
NOTE: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+F12 keys
simultaneously.
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 actionNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on
embedded
keypad
Cursor-control
keys on
embedded
keypad
Main keyboard
keys
Type numbers in a normal manner
Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.Hold Fn while using cursor-control
keys.
Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal
manner.
Windows Keys
The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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KeyDescription
Windows logo keyPressed 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:
+ Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ E (Opens the My Computer window)
+ F1 (opens Help and Support)
+ F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ M (minimizes all windows)
j + Windows icon + M (undoes the minimize all windows
action)
+ R (opens the Run dialog box)
Application keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it
opens the application’s context menu.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen
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.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1Hot key helpDisplays help on hot keys.
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Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F2Acer eSettingLaunches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3Acer
ePowerManagement
Fn-F4SleepPuts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5Display toggleSwitches display output between the display screen,
Fn-F6Screen blankTurns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Fn-F7Touchpad toggleTurns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8Speaker toggleTurns the speakers on and off.
Fn-wVolume upIncreases the speaker volume.
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
eManager.
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Press any key to return.
Fn-yVolume downDecreases the speaker volume.
Fn-xBrightness upIncreases the screen brightness.
Fn-zBrightness downDecreases the screen brightness
Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
To t y pe :
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The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Using System Utilities
“Launch keys” on page 20
Acer eSetting
Acer ePresentation
Acer ePowerManagement
“Launch keys” on page 20
Acer eSetting
Acer ePresentation
“Launch keys” on page 20
Acer eSetting
Acer ePresentation
Acer ePowerManagement
Acer eRecovery
“Launch keys” on page 20
Acer eSetting
Acer eManager
Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press
of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer
eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery.
IconItemDescription
Acer
ePowerManagement
Provides a central location from which to control all
your PC’s power schemes and maximize battery life.
Acer
eNetManagement
Acer ePresentationIt takes the hassle out of making presentations.
Acer eRecoveryIt backs up your files preventing data loss in the
Helps you to quickly and easily connect to networks
in variety of location.
event of a system crash.
Acer eSettingIt is an easy way to manage the settings and security
of your PC.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start
the application.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
CPU package uFPGA 478
CPU core voltageDepend on DVI
CPU I/O voltage1.2V
System Board Major Chips
ItemController
System core logic
Super I/O controllerKBC (97551), LPC interface
Audio controllerConexant Codec
Video controllerATI M22P
Hard disk drive controllerICH6-M
Keyboard controllerKBC 97551
IrDA controllerSIO 87383
DVI controllerCH7307
PCMCIA/ card reader / 1394
controller
DDR-soDIMM controller915PM/915GM
®
Pentium® M Processor at 1.5 ~2.13 GHz or higher
Intel
®
Intel
Celeron® M Processor at 1.3~1.5 GHz or higher
®
915PM / ICH6-M
Intel
®
Intel
915GM / ICH6-M
TI PCI7411
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendorPhoenix
BIOS VersionPhoenix First BIOS
BIOS ROM typeFlash ROM
BIOS ROM size512KB
BIOS package32 lead of TSSOP
BIOS password controlSet by setup manual
L2 Cache
Item
Cache controllerBuilt-in CPU
Cache size2 MB
1st level cache controlAlways enabled
2nd level cache controlAlways enabled
Cache scheme controlAlways enabled
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System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller915PM/915GM
Memory size256MB/512MB
DIMM socket number2
Supports memory size per slot1024 MB
Supports maximum memory size2GB
Supports DIMM typeDDRII SDRAM standard
Supports DIMM Speed400/533 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage1.8V
Memory module combinationsYou can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
they match the above specifications.
.
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Supports LAN protocol10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection