Acer Aspire 4230 Service Manual

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Aspire 4530/4230 Series

Service Guide

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Revision History

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES	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.

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

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

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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 Express Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63

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Table of Contents
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .64
Removing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .65
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .66
Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .68
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .69
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .72
Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .73
Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .76
Removing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .77
Removing the Bluetooth board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .78
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .80
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .81
Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .82
Removing the Thermal/Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .83
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .84
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .85
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .85
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .86
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .88
Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .89
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .90
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .91
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .92
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .92
Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .94
Replacing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .94
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .95
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .96
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .96
Replacing the Thermal/Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .97
Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .98
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .98
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .99
Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .99
Replacing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.100
Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.101
Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.101
Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.104
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.104
Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.107
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.107
Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.108
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.109
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.110
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.110
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.111
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.112
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.113
Replacing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.113
Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.114
Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.114
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.114
Troubleshooting	115

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Core POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Jumper and Connector Locations	143
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.143
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.144
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.145
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.145
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.146
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	147

Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Aspire 4530/4230 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Model Definition and Configuration	158
Aspire 4530/4230 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.159
Test Compatible Components	183
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.184
Online Support Information	187
Index	189

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Operating System

•Windows® Vista™

Platform

•AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

•AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*

•AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*

•Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor*

•NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

System Memory

•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

•14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

•NVIDIA® GeForce® 9100M G

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Optical drive options:

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

•5-in-1 card reader

Audio

•Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

•High-definition audio support

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

•MS-Sound compatible

•Built-in microphone

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Communication

•Acer Video Conference, featuring:

•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

•WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

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

•Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy Control

•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

•Kensington lock slot

Dimensions

•339 (W) x 243 (D) x 29/39 (H) mm (13.35 x 9.57 x 1.14/1.54 inches)

•2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.)

Power Subsystem

•ACPI 3.0

•48.8W 4400 mAh

•3-pin 65 W AC adapter

•Energy Star 4.0

Special Keys and Controls

•88-/89-/93-key keyboard

•Touch Pad pointing device

I/O Ports

•ExpressCard™/54 slot

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

•3 USB 2.0 ports

•External display (VGA) port

•Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

•Microphone-in jack

•Line-in jack

•Ethernet (RJ-45) port

•Modem (RJ-11) port

•DC-in jack for AC adapter

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Environment

•Temperature:

•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

•Humidity (non-condensing):

•Operating: 20% to 80%

•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

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System Block Diagram

CPU CORE / VDDNB (ISL6265A)

NB_CORE +1.1V (RT8202)

+1.1V_NB (RT8202)

DDR II SMDDR_VTERM 1.8VSUS(TPS51116REGR)

SYSTEM POWER (ISL6237)

SYSTEM CHARGER (ISL6251A)

PCB STACK UP

LAYER 1 : TOP

LAYER 2 : GND

LAYER 3 : IN1

LAYER 4 : IN2

LAYER 5 : VCC

LAYER 6 : BOT

DDRII-SODIMM1

DDRII

667/800 MHz

AMD Griffin

Lion

CPU THERMAL

CPU Fan

Sabie

SENSOR

S1G2 Processor

DDRII-SODIMM2

DDRII

667/800 MHz

638P (uPGA)/35W

HT3

LINK

LVDS

PCI-E

P CIE4

P CIE3

P CIE2

Mini PCI-E

Express

LAN

Card

BRODCOM

RJ45

CRT

NORTH BRIDGE &

(Wireless LAN)

(NEW CARD)

BCM8764M

(10/100/GagaLAN)

SOUTH BRIDGE

MCP77M

USB 8

USB 5

USB2.0

SATA - HDD

SATA0

USB 0,1,7

USB 6

USB 3

USB 10

USB 2

27mm X 27mm,

836pin BGA

USB2.0 Ports

Bluetooth

PC-cam

Fingerprint

Card Reader

ODD(SATA)

Realtek

SATA1

RTS5158E

14.318MHz

Azalia

(7 in 1)

LPC

Azalia AudioController

MDC 1.5

RJ11

RealTek ALC268

KBC

Keyboard

(WPCE775C)

Audio

Int MIC

Amplifier

Touch Pad

SPI ROM

Speaker

SPIDF/Phone

Line in

MIC Jack

Jack

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Your Acer Notebook tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description

1		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.

2		Acer Crystal Eye	Web camera for video communication.

3		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output.

4		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.

5		Empowering key	Launch Acer Empowering Technology

6		Easy-launch	Buttons for launching frequently used program.
		buttons
7		Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands when
			you use the computer.

8		Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
			show the status of the computer's functions
			and components.

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No.	Icon	Item	Description

9		Click buttons	The left and right buttons function like the left
		(left, center* and	and right mouse buttons. *The center button
		right)	serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint
			reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way
			control function.

10		Touch Pad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
			like a computer mouse.

11		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.

12		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
			output.

Closed Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description

1		5-in-1 card	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
		reader	(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
			PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
			Note: Only one card can operate at any given
			time.
2		Unlimited volume	Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
		control wheel

3		Latch	Locks and releases the lid

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Left View

No.	Icon	Item	Description

1		External display	Connects to a display device
		(VGA) port	(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).

2		Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
		port	network.

3		Modem (RJ-11)	Connects to a phone line.
		port

4		USB 2.0 ports	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).

5		Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices
		speaker/line-out	(e.g. speakers, headphones).
		jack with S/PDIF
		support

		Microphone-in	Accepts input from external microphones.
		jack

		Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD
			player, stereo walkman).

6		ExpressCard/54	Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
		slot

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Right View

No.	Icon	Item	Description

1		Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

2		Optical disk access	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
		indicator
3		Optical drive eject	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
		button

4		Emergency eject	Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
		hole	turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the
			emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive
			tray when the computer is off.

5		USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).

6		DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter



7		Kensington lock	Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
		slot	security lock.

Rear View

No.	Icon	Item	Description

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

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Bottom View

No.	Icon	Item	Description

1		Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.
1		Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.


2		Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.

3		Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
			screws).
4		Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
		compartment

5		Battery release	Releases the battery for removal.
		latch

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Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Icon	Function	Description

	Power	Indicates the computer's power status.

	Battery	Indicates the computer's battery status.
	Battery	Indicates the computer's battery status.


	HDD	Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

	Num Lock	Lights up when Num Lock is activated.


	Caps Lock	Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

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

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Icon	Function	Description

	Empowering Technology	Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
		(user-programmable)

	Acer Arcade	Launch Acer Arcade utility

	Wireless communication	Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates
	button/indicator	the status of wireless LAN communication.

	Web browser	Internet browser (user-Programmable)

	Mail	Email application (user-Programmable)

	Bluetooth communication	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates
	button/indicator	the status of Bluetooth communication.

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Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

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

•Move your finger across the Touch Pad (2) to move the cursor.

•Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button.

•Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function	Left Button (1)	Right Button (3)	Main Touch Pad (2)

Execute	Quickly click twice.		Tap twice (at the same speed
			as double-clicking a mouse
			button).

Select	Click once.		Tap once.

Drag	Click and hold, then use		Tap twice (at the same speed
	finger on the Touch Pad to		as double-clicking a mouse
	drag the cursor.		button); rest your finger on
			the Touch Pad on the second
			tap and drag the cursor.

Access		Click once.
context menu

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

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Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key	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. The keys
<Fn> + <F11>	function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
	this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
	would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
<F12>	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	Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using cursor-	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	control keys.	control keys.

Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters on	Type the letters in a normal
	embedded keypad.	manner.

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Windows Keys

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

			Key	Description

			Windows key	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
				it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
				functions:
				< >:Open or close the Start menu
				< > + <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 by using Windows Flip 3-D
				< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
				<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
				<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
				taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
				Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
				as described.
			Application	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
			Application
			key	application's context menu.
			key	application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey		Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F3>			Acer ePower	Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<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>			Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save
				power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>			Touch Pad toggle	Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8>			Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.

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Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

2.Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

2.Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger!

For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

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

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

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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up:

1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

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

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item			Specification

CPU type		AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series - Turion / Sempron);
		HT3 (1.2~2.6GT/s) (Bandwidth: 9.6GB/S to 20.8GB/s)
		1.8GHz ~ 2.3GHz CPU
		Integrated 64bit or 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller
		One HyperTransport™ link to I/O devices
		One link, 16 bits in each direction, supporting speeds up to
		800MHz (1.2GT/s) or 2.6Gigabytes/s in each direction
		L2 Cache 256Kb, 512Kb, or 1Mbytes
		The processor bus interfaces—HyperTransport 3 technology link
		and DDR2 memory—are both source-synchronous
		Supports up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMMs
		128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333MHz

Core logic		nVidia MCP77MH (North Bridge + South Bridge)

CPU package		638-Pin Lidless Micro PGA package (35mm x 35mm)

CPU core voltage		VCC_CORE0(based on CPU)
		VCC_CORE1(based on CPU)
		CPU)VDDNB(based on CPU)
		VLDT 1.2V_HT
		VDD i/O 1.8VSUS
		CPU Memory Interface SMDDR_VTEM(0.9V)

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS (degree C°)	Active Fan Speed (rpm)

56-64	2900

65-74	3300

75-84	3700

>85	4000

BIOS

Item			Specification

BIOS vendor		Phoenix
BIOS Version		V1.3333

BIOS ROM type		W25X80VSSIG

BIOS ROM size		1Mbyte (8Mbit)

BIOS package		8-pin SOIC

Supported protocols		SPI

BIOS password control		Set by setup manual

Cache

Item			Specification

Cache controller		Non

Cache size		256Kb, 512kb, or 1Mbytes

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System Memory

Item	Specification

Memory controller	Integrated with MCP77MH chipset
Memory size	0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number	2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket	2 GB

Supports maximum memory size	4GB for 64bit OS (with two 2 GB SODIMM)

Supports DIMM type	DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed	533/667 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage	1.8V

Supports DIMM package	200-pin DDR2-533/667 soDIMM

Memory module combinations	You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
	they match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1	Slot 2	Total Memory

0MB	512MB	512MB

0MB	1024MB	1024MB

0MB	2048MB	2048MB

512MB	512MB	1024MB

512MB	1024MB	1536MB

512MB	2048MB	2560MB

1024MB	0MB	1024MB

1024MB	512MB	1536MB

1024MB	1024MB	2048MB

1024MB	2048MB	3072MB

2048MB	0MB	2048MB

2048MB	512MB	2560MB

2048MB	1024MB	3072MB

2048MB	2048MB	4096MB

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

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LAN Interface

		Item					Specification

LAN Chipset				Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M
Supports LAN protocol				10/100/1000 Mbps

LAN connector type				RJ45

LAN connector location				Left side

Features				PCIE v1.1 compliant
				Support Wake-On-Lan
				Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size
				Serial flash memory support
				SMBus interface supporting Alert Standard Format (ASF) v2.0
				Hot plug support
				PCI Express CLKREQ support
				Energy Detect/Cable Sense
				Unbuffered serial flash memory support
				Integrated serial debug interface to ease system-level
				debugging

Bluetooth Interface

		Item					Specification

Chipset				Broadcom BCN2045NMD
				•	Internal Mini USB I/F solution with antenna
				•	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
				•	8 wires connector for system

Data throughput				Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate

Protocol				802.15.1

Interface				Universal Serial Bus(USB)

Connector type				SMT-S-F-0.8mm(SM08B-SURS-TF(CF) JST

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

		Item					Specification

Chipset				Atheros AR2425
Data throughput				• 802.11b : 11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2, and
					1Mbps
				•	802.11g : 54 Mbps with fall back rates of 48, 36, 24,
					18, 1, 9, and 6Mbps

Protocol				802.11a/b/g

Interface				PCI-Express bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Hard Disk Drive Interface

	Item					Specifications

	Vendor &	Hitachi	Segate			Toshiba	WD	WD
	Model	5K250-250	ST9160827AS			MK2546GSX	WD2500BEVS	WD3200BEVT
	Name	5K250-160	ST9120817AS			MK1646GSX	WD1200BEVS	WD1600BEVT
		5K250-120				MK1246GSX

	Capacity	250, 160, 120	160, 120			250, 160,	250, 120	320,160
	(MB)					120

	Bytes per	512	512			512	512	512
	sector

	Data heads	4, 3, 2	3, 2			4, 3, 2	4, 2	4, 2

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