Acer ASPIRE 4252, ASPIRE 4552, ASPIRE 4552G User Manual

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result from doing or not doing specific actions.

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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.

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

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

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

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Right

Base 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

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

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

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

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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

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

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Cleaning BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

External Modules Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Component Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Remove the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the LVDS Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the WLAN Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

LCD Module Assembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Replacing the WLAN Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Replacing the LVDS Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

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

Main Unit Assembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

External Module Assembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Troubleshooting 113

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

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Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Jumper and Connector Locations 131

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 135

Acer Aspire 4252/4552/4552G Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Acer Aspire 4252/4552/4552G FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Model Definition and Configuration 140

Aspire 4252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Aspire 4552 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Aspire 4552G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Test Compatible Components 157 Online Support Information 161 Index 163

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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-bit

CPU and chipset

Aspire 4552 and 4552G

• AMD Phenom™ II quad-core mobile processor N950 (2 MB L2 cache, 2.10 GHz, DDR3 1333

MHz, 35 W)

™

• AMD Phenom

MHz, 35 W)

• AMD Phenom

1333 MHz, 35 W)

• AMD Turion

25 W)

• AMD Athlon MHz, 25 W), N350 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.40 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W)

• AMD M880G Chipset

II triple-core mobile processor N850 (1.5 MB L2 cache, 2.20 GHz, DDR3 1333

™

II dual-core mobile processor N620/N640 (2 MB L2 cache, 2.80/2.90 GHz, DDR3

™

II dual-core mobile processor P540 (2 MB L2 cache, 2.40 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz,

™

II dual-core processor P320/P340 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.10/2.20 GHz, DDR3 1066

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Aspire 4252

• AMD V Series processor V140 (512 KB L2 cache, 2.30 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 25 W)

• AMD M880G Chipset

System memory

• Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:

• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable 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

• Mercury free, environment friendly

• 16:9 aspect ratio

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Graphics

Aspire 4252 and 2552

• ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD2), OpenGL® 2.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1

Aspire 4552G

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 with up to 3579 MB of HyperMemory™ (512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 3067 MB of shared system memory), supporting Unified Video Decoder

(UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft

DirectX

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• External resolution / refresh rate:

•VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 85 Hz

• HDMI

• MPEG-2/DVD decoding

• VC-1 and H.264 (AVC) decoding

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

11, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1

™

port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz

Audio

• Built-in speaker

• High-definition audio support

• Built-in microphone

• MS-Sound compatible

Storage

• Hard disk drive

• Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting:

Webcam

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• 160/250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger

• Secure Digital™ (SD) Card and MultiMediaCard™ (MMC)

• Acer Crystal Eye 1.3 MP webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution

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Wireless and networking

•WLAN:

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

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

• Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

•WPAN:

• Bluetooth® 3.0+HS

• Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR

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

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions

• 341 (W) x 264.5 (D) x 26.7/33.5 (H) mm (13.43 x 10.41 x 1.05/1.32 inches)

• Weight

• 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

™

Power adapter and battery

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

Power adapter

Aspire 4252 and 4552

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter:·

• ·108 (W) x 46 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 1.16 inches)

• ·225 g (0.49 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable

Aspire 4552G

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter:·

• 133 (W) x 59 (D) x 31 (H) mm (5.23 x 2.32 x 1.22 inches)

• 390 g (0.86 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable

Battery

• 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack

• Battery life: 3 hours

• ENERGY STAR®

Aspire 4552G Only

• Acer QuicCharge™ technology:

• 80% charge in 1 hour

• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

Chapter 1 3

Input and control

• Keyboard

• 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support

• Touchpad

• Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip

• Media keys

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

volume down

I/O interface

• 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Software

• Productivity

• Security

• Multimedia

•Gaming

• Communication and ISP

• Acer Backup Manager

• Acer ePower Management

• Acer eRecovery Management

• Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1

• Adobe

•eSobi

Reader® 9.1

™

•Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate)

•Microsoft

Office Starter 2010

•Norton™ Online Backup

• McAfee

• MyWinLocker

• Cyberlink

• NTI Media Maker

Internet Security Suite Trial

PowerDVD™

™

• Oberon GameZone

• WildTangent

4 Chapter 1

• Acer Crystal Eye

•Microsoft® Silverlight

• Skype

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

• Web links and utilities

• Acer Accessory Store

• Acer Identity Card

• Acer Registration

• Acer Updater

•eBay

• Netflix shortcut

Optional Items

• 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module

• 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter

Writer)

™

shortcut 2009

Warranty

• One-year International Travelers 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%

NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of the PC depends on

the model purchased.

Chapter 1 5

System Block Diagram

DDR3- SODIMM1

DDR3- SODIMM2

CPU SideBand TemperatureSense I2C

LAN

BROADCOM PCIE-LAN BCM57780

(10/100/1000)

25MHz

RJ45

SATA - HDD

SATA - ODD

CPU SideBand TemperatureSense I2C

Mini PCI-E Card

(Wireless LAN)

SATA0 150MB

3 Gb/s

SATA1 150MB

3 Gb/s

CLK_PCI_775

DDR3 channel A

DDR3 channel B

PCI-Expresss

Winbond KBC

NPCE781L

AMD Champlain

S1G4 Processor

35mm X 35mm

638P (PGA) 35W

HT3

1.8GHz

NORTH BRIDGE

RS880M

GFX Engine: 500MHz

A11

21mm X 21mm, 528pin BGA

TDP: 13W

0.95 ~ 1.1V

A-LINK

SOUTH BRIDGE SB820M

A12

23mm X 23mm, 605pin BGA

No PCI I/F

TDP: 4.9W

LPC

CPU THERMAL SENSOR

PCI-Express 16X

USB2.0 Port

on board x1

PCLK_DEBUG

Azalia

Audio CODEC

RTL ALC272X

(Reserve Only)

CPU_CLK

NBGFX_CLK

NBGPP_CLK

SBLINK_CLK

PWM FAN SCH.

ATI Park XT 128-bit M2 Pkg

29mm X 29mm

VRAM 64MX16X4,64 bit 800MHz

INT HDMI

INT CRT

INT LVDS

Blue Tooth

Mini Card

WLAN & Debug

DDR3

CardReader

AU6347

EXT HDMI

EXT CRT

EXT LVDS

P10

12MHz

CPU (PROCHOT)

E.C. (CPUFAN#)

HDMI

CRT

LVDS

P13

Web-Camera

25MHz

32.768KHz

From SB

CLK GEN

SB820M

CLK_PCI_775

PCLK_DEBUG

FFC

USB BOARD

USB2.0 Ports x3

Keyboard TouchPad

SPI ROM

Digital MIC AUDIO CONN

(H.P./ MIC)

Speaker CN

6 Chapter 1

Your Acer Notebook tour

Top View

6 7

# Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

6 Click buttons

(left, and right)

7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models)

output (configuration may vary by model).

computer mouse.

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

Chapter 1 7

# Icon Item Description

8 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

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

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

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator

9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

10 Speaker Delivers audio output.

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

computer.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphone/ speaker/line-out jack

2 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

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

(MMC). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one

card can operate at any given time.

Rear view

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

8 Chapter 1

Left View

2134567

No. Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable

around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool,

even after prolonged use.

4 External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

5 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based

network.

6 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

7 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,

USB camera).

Right View

21345

No. Icon Item Description

2 Optical drivez Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

3 Optical disk access

4 Optical drive eject

USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

DVDs.

Lights up when the optical drive is

indicator

button

active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive .

Chapter 1 9

No. Icon Item Description

5 Emergency eject

hole

Base View

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

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

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

prolonged use.

4 Battery release

latch

Releases the battery for removal.

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Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity

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

shows green when in AC mode.

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 Touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The Touchpad is sensitive to

finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad’s responsiveness.

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 <Fn> + <F11>

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

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.

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 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 <> + <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.

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

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

<Fn> + <U> Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <V> Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

<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.

Chapter 1 15

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU AMD Family 10h Champlain Processor S1g4 Package

Type 35W CPU

CPU Package 528-FCBGA package, 21mmx21mm - S1g3

Power 1.1V

On-die Cache 1MB L2 cache

Front Side Bus 667/800/1066 MHz

Processor Specifications (Aspire 4552/5442G)

CPU

Item

AAP320 2.1 2 3600

APN830 2.1 3 3600

APN930 2.0 4 3600

AAN350 2.4 2 3200

AAP340 2.2 2 3200

APN850 2.2 3 3600

APN950 2.1 4 3600

APP840 1.9 3 3600

APP940 1.7 4 3600

ATP540 2.4 2 3600

Speed

(Ghz)

Cores

Bus

Speed

MHz

Mfg

Tech

45 nm 1M 638-pin

45 nm 1.5M 638-pin

45 nm 2M 638-pin

45 nm 1M 638-pin

45 nm 1.5M 638-pin

45 nm 2M 638-pin

45 nm 1.5M 638-pin

45 nm 2M 638-pin

Cache

Size

Package

microPGA

Core

Voltage

25W KC.AP002.320

35W KC.PN002.830

35W KC.PN002.930

35W KC.AN002.350

25W KC.AP002.340

35W KC.PN002.850

35W KC.PN002.950

25W KC.PP002.840

25W KC.PP002.940

25W KC.TP002.540

Acer P/N

Processor Specifications (Aspire 4252)

Item

AMD V140

CPU

Speed

(Ghz)

2.3 1 3200

Cores

Bus

Speed

MHz

Mfg

Tech

45 nm 512K 638-pin

Cache

Size

Package

microPGA

Core

Voltage

25W KC.V0002.140

Acer P/N

16 Chapter 1

North Bridge Chipset

Item Specification

Chipset RS880M

Package • Single chip solution in 55nm, 1.1V low power CMOS technology.

• 528-FCBGA package, 21mmx21mm.

Features • CPU HyperTransport™ Interface

• Caspian-series processors.

• ATI HyperMemory

• PCI ExpressR Interface

• A-Link Express II Interface

• Northbridge-Southbridge messaging functionalities

• 2D Acceleration

• 3D Acceleration

• Motion Video Acceleration

• Multiple Display

• System Clocks

• PC Design Guide Compliance

Southbridge Chipset

Item Feature

Chipset SB820M

Package SB820M 23 mm x 23 mm x 0.8 mm Pitch 605-FCBGA

Features • Processor Interface

• A-Link Express II interface to Northbridges

• PCI ExpressR Controller

• PCI Host Bus Controller

• USB Controllers

• Supports port disable with individual control

• SMBus Controller

• Interrupt Controller

• DMA Controller

• LPC host bus Controller

• SATA Controller

• IDE emulation mode

• AMD RAID Support

• AHCI Support

• High Definition Audio

• Supports up to 4 codecs

• Gigabit Ethernet Media Access

• Controller (GbE MAC)

•Timers

• Real Time Clock (RTC)

• Power Management

• Consumer IR

• Hardware Monitoring

• Integrated Clock Function

Chapter 1 17

CPU Fan True Value Table (CPU)

Fan On (Celsius) Fan Off (Celsius) RPM

45 42 2350

50 48 2800

58 56 3100

63 61 3500

82 80 3850

92 85 max (5V)

Throttling 50%: On= 95°C; OFF=90°C

OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 105°C

CPU Fan True Value Table (GPU)

Fan On (Celsius) Fan Off (Celsius) RPM

45 42 2350

50 48 2800

58 56 3100

63 61 3500

82 80 3850

92 85 max (5V)

Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=80°C

OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 90°C

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller RS880M

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 8 GB

Supports maximum memory size 8GB maximum per one DIMM

Supports DIMM type JEDEC 204-pin DDR3-800/1066 SODIMM for PC3-10600/ PC3-

8500/ PC3-6400

Supports DIMM speed 1.87ns @ CL = 7 (DDR3-1066)

1.87ns @ CL = 8 (DDR3-1066)

2.5ns @ CL = 5 (DDR3-800)

2.5ns @ CL = 6 (DDR3-800)

Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V +/- 0.075V

Supports DIMM package 204-pin SODIMM, 67.75”x 30.15”x 3.8”(Max)

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

they match the above specifications.

18 Chapter 1

System Board Major Chips

Item Specification

Northbridge RS880M

Southbridge SB820M

VGA AMD Park XT

LAN BCM57780

USB 2.0 SB820M

Super I/O controller SB820M

Bluetooth SB820M

Wireless SB820M

PCMCIA N/A

Audio codec ALC271

Card reader AU6437

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix

BIOS Version v4.0

BIOS ROM type W25X16A

BIOS ROM size 4MB

Features • Flash ROM 4MB

• Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Various hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2.

• Refer to Acer BIOS specification.

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support WinFlash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

• System information

Chapter 1 19

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

Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N

Item Specification

Manufacturer Foxconn Liteon

Model 43225 HB95 HB97 HB97

Supported Standards

IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11b/11g IEEE 802.11b/g/n

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Part Name BCM57780

Package 64pin QFN

Features Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s

Interface PCI-Express

3G Module (Not available with this model)

Item Specification

Manufacturer

Model

Card Type

Throughput

Supported Services

Speaker

Item Specification

Vendor Vansonic Enterprise Co., Ltd.

Module No. PB2814KN04-9LB

Power Rating Normal 1 W, Maximum 1.5 W

Output Sound Pressure Level 82 ± 3 db

Response F0

Distortion 5% MAX

20 Chapter 1

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset • Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2046

• Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070

• Foxconn Bluetooth AR3011

Radio Technology FHSS

Operating Frequency 2402 ~ 2480MHz ISM band

Channel Numbers 79 channels with 1MHz BW

Transmitter Output Power -6~4dBm output power for class2 operation

Receiver Sensitivity -75dBm @ 0.1% BER (Max)

Maximum Receiver Signal -10dBm

Operating Voltage 3.3V+/-0.3V

Interface USB 2.0

Protocol BCM2046: BT2.1+EDR

BCM2070: BT2.1+EDR; supports BT3.0+HS after driver upgrade AR3011: BT2.1+EDR; supports BT3.0+HS after driver upgrade

Connector type BCM2046: 8 pin USB2.0 with JST SM08B-SURS-TF

BCM2070: 6 pin JST SM06B-XSRK-ETB (HF) AR3011: SM08B-SURS-TF(LF)(SN) JST

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Capacity (GB)

Vendor & Model Name

Seagate ST9160314AS, HGST HTS545016B9A300, Toshiba MK1665GSX, WD WD1600BEVT-22A23T0

Bytes per sector

Data heads

Drive Format

Disks

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size

Interface

Max. Media

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec

max.)

Max. Data

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

300 300 300 300 300 384 300

21 232

11 121

1175, 875, TBD, 108544 1175, 875, 1031, 108544

160 250

Seagate ST9250315AS, HGST HTS545025B9A300, Toshiba MK2565GSX, WD WD2500BEVT

512

5400

8 MB

SATA

5V ±5%

Chapter 1 21

Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item Specification

Capacity (GB)

Vendor & Model Name

Seagate ST9320310AS HGST HTS545032B9A300

320 500

Toshiba MK3265GSX WD WD3200BPVT-22ZEST0

Bytes per sector

Data heads

Drive Format

Disks

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size

Interface

Max. Media

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec

max.)

Max. Data

Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

322 4 2

22 1 1 221

300 300 384 300 300 300 384 300

1175, 112000, 1273, 108544 1175, 112000, 1031, 108544

Seagate ST9500325AS HGST HTS545050B9A300 Toshiba MK5065GSX WD WD5000BEVT-22A0RT0

512

5400

8 MB

SATA

5V ±5%

Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item Specification

Capacity (GB)

Vendor & Model Name

Toshiba MK6465GSX Western Digital

WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0

Bytes per sector

Data heads

Drive Format

Disks

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size

Interface

Max. Media Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec max.)

Max. Data Transfer Rate (buffer

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

to/from media)

(Mbytes/sec)

640 750

Western Digital WD7500BPVT-22HXZT1

512

5400

8 MB

SATA

300

1273, 108544 TBD, 108544

5V ±5%

22 Chapter 1

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset SB820M

USB compliance level USB 2.0

OHCI/EHCI 4 OHCI and 3 EHCI support 14 USB 2.0 ports and 2 dedicated USB 1.1

ports

Number of USB port(s) 3

Location 2 on the right, 1 on the left

Serial port function control SB820M

Audio Subsystem

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC272X-GR

Audio on board or optional

Mono or Stereo Mono

Resolution Primary 16/20/24-bit

Audio Port

Compatibility • Analog jacks (port-A, B, C, E and G) support stereo input and output re-

Sampling rate All DACs support independent 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate

External Mic jack

Internal speaker/ quantity

on board

Secondary 16/20/24-bit

tasking

• Support MONO output at port -H

• Port-A/D/E/F built in headphone amplifiers

• Supports external PCBEEP input and built -in digital BEEP generator

• Meets Microsoft WLP (Windows Logo Program) audio requirements

Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

Yes/1 (1W speakers)

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset RS880M AMD Park-XT

Package 962-pins BGA 29mm x 29mm

Interface LVDS

Compatibility 16:9 HD, 1366(H) x768(V) screen and 262k colors

Sampling rate 60 Hz

VRAM (Discreet models only)

Item Specification

Chipset AMD Park XT (BGA-962pin)

Memory size GDDR3 / 512MB / 500MHz/ 64bits (64MBx16bit)

Interface PCI Express

Chapter 1 23

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

PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model)

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller

Supports card type

Number of slots

Access location

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Supports 32-bit CardBus

IO Ports

Item Specification

IO Support RJ45 port

DC-in Jack, VGA port, HDMI USB 2.0x3 Headphone/MIC jack 2-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC)

Keyboard Controller

Item Specification

Controller Winbond NPCE781

Total number of keypads 86 key for US/CA, 87 key for FR/SP/GM, 89 key for JP 19mm

Hotkeys 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two window keys, hotkey control,

international language supported See “Hot Keys” on page 15.

I/O Ports

Item Specification

I/O support

• Multi-in-1 card reader (SD

™

, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

• Port replicator connector

24 Chapter 1

Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (MB/ sec)

Buffer Memory 1 MB

Interface SATA

Applicable disc formats

HLDS GT32N Panasonic UJ8A0PSNAA-A

With CD Diskette With DVD

Sustained:

3.6 MB/s (24x) max.

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-RW:4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0,

2.0, 3.0) DVD-RAM: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)

Diskette

Sustained:

11.08 MB/s (8x) max.

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

max. 24x CAV (max. 3.6 MB/s)

DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R(4.7GB), DVD-R DL DVD-RW(Ver.1.1/1.2) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW DVD-RAM(4.7GB)

CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-ROM XA PhotoCD(muiltiSession) Video CD,Cd-Extra(CD+),CD-text

max. 8X CAV (max. 10.8 MB/s)

CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-

Session, Video CD CD-Audio Disc Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and

audio) CD-Extra 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 type manual load

Electrical release Emergency Release (draw open hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Chapter 1 25

Super-Multi Drive Module (continued)

Item Specification

Vendor & model

PLDS DS8A4SH Sony AD7585H

name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (MB/ sec)

With CD Diskette With DVD

Diskette

Sustained:

- CD-ROM inside

1.45 MB/s (min)

- CD-ROM outside

3.5 MB/s (min)

Sustained:

- DVD-ROM inside 3.7 MB/s (min)

- DVD-ROM

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Sustained:

- CD-ROM inside

1.57 MB/s (typical)

- CD-ROM outside

3.65 MB/s (typical)

outside 10 MB/s (min)

Buffer Memory 2 MB 2 MB

Interface SATA SATA

Applicable disc formats

DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-R9 single/multi border(s) DVD+R9 single/multi session(s) DVD-RAM

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 MultiBorder,

DVD-R Download (DVD-R CSS, Qflix), DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD Data & Video

Sustained:

- DVD-ROM inside

4.57 MB/s (typical)

- DVD-ROM outside

10.99 MB/s (typical)

CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, UDF (fixed/variable Packet mode)

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 CDRW, CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/ XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text

Loading mechanism Manual load/ Plunger system

Power Requirement

Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

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Super-Multi Drive Module (continued)

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Toshiba TSL633F

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:

- CD-ROM/R Read (Mode1) Max

3.6 MB/sec

- CD-RW Read (Mode1) Max 3.6 MB/sec

Sustained:

- DVD-Single Read Max 10.8 MB/sec

- DVD-ROM Dual Read Max

10.8 MB/sec

- DVD±R Dual Read Max 8.1 MB/sec

- DVD-RAM Read Max 6.75 MB/sec

Buffer Memory 2 MB

Interface SATA

Applicable disc formats

DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD±R Dual DVD-RAM

CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part áU) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book PartáV Volume1 & Volume2) Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type

US & US+ CD-RW

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

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

Power Requirement

Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

RTC Battery

Item Specification

Part name Panasonic CR-2032L/DBE

Pack capacity 225mAh

Normal voltage 3V

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Main Battery

Item

Vendor Simplo Simplo Simplo Panasonic Sanyo Samsung Sony

Part name

Battery Type

Pack capacity

Normal voltage

Charge voltage

Fast charge current

AS10D71 AS10D73 AS10D75 AS10D51 As10D31 AS10D51 AS10D41

11.1V 11.1V 11.1V 10.8V 10.8V 11.1V 10.8V

Specification

6 Cell

Li-ion

4400 mAh

12.6V

3520 mA

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)

External Display Supported Resolution

640X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes NA NA NA

720X480p/60Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA

640X480p/60Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1280X720p/60Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1920X1080p/60Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1440X480p/60Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA

1440X480p/60Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1920X1080p/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

720X576p/50Hz 4:3 Yes NA NA NA

720X576p/50Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1280X720p/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1920X1080i/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1440X576i/50Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA

1440X576i/50Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1920X1080p/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

(Not available in this model)

Item Specification

Resolution 24 bits 30 bits 36 bits 48 bits

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LCD

Item Specification

Vendor/model name AUO

B140XW01 V8

Chimei BT140GW01

LG LP140WH1

Samsung LTN140AT01-

G03

Screen Diagonal (mm) 14” diagonal mm

Display Area (mm) 309.4 x 173.95 mm

Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768

Pixel Pitch 0.2265 x 0.2265 mm

Display Mode Normally white

Typical White Luminance

) (also called

(cd/m

200 typ. 170 min.

220 typ. 200 min.

220 220 typ.

190 min.

Brightness)

Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 600 500 500

Response Time (Optical

8 typ. / 16 max. 8 typ. / 15 max. 8 typ. / 12 max. Rise Time/Fall Time) msec

Weight 350 max.

Physical Size (mm) 324 (H) x 192.5 (V) x 5.2 (D) mm

Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS

Support Color 16.7 million colors

Viewing Angle (up/down/ right/left)

40 Degrees

(L+R),

15 Degrees (H),

35 Degrees (L)

40 Degrees (L+R),

15 Degrees (H), 30 Degrees (L)

40 Degrees (L+R),

10 Degrees (H), 30 Degrees (L)

45 Degrees (L+R),

15 Degrees (H), 35 Degrees (L)

Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

0 Min - 50 Max

-20 Min - 60 Max

Camera

Item Specification

Vendor and model Chicony CNF9157 Liteon 09P2SF119 Suyin

F1315-S32B-OV01

Type CMOS image sensor with SXGA

Interface USB 2.0

Focusing range 31.4cm ~ infinity 32cm ~ infinity 70 mm

Dimensions (L x W x H mm)

65.0±0.3 X 8.0±0.1 X

3.69+0.11/-0.2 mm

65.0 x 8.0 x 3.53 ±0.2mm

65 x 8.0 x 3.74 mm

Sensor type SXGA CMOS sensor CMOS Image Sensor

Pixel resolution 1280x1024, 1280x800,

640x480, 352x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120

1280x1024, 1024x768, 640x480, 350x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120

1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120

Pixel size 2 um x 2 um

Image size 1.3 MP

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Card Reader

Item Specification

Chipset AU6437-GBL

Features Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™

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

System LED Indicator

Item Specification

Drive Activity Power Led: Blue

Suspend: Amber

Primary Battery charging state Amber: Battery Charging

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Input rating 100~240Vac, 50Hz~60Hz

Maximum input AC current 264 Vac, 63Hz

Inrush current 264 Vac; (Cold Start) No damage

Efficiency Meets EPA 2.0 level V requirements

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (Not available with this model)

Item Specification

Ver sion

Hardware controller

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 SB820M receives the POS command.

3. ON to Suspend state: The system will go into Suspend state when SB820M receives the S2R command.

4. ON to Hibernate state: The system will go into Hibernate state when SB820M receives the S2D command.

5. ON to Soft Off state: The system will go into Soft Off state when SB820M 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).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted

on the bottom of screen).

Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change

boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <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.

• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item

Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information

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

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Main

SecurityInformation

Boot

Exit

CPU Type:

AMD Turion(tm) II N530 Dual-Core Processor

CPU Speed:

IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

2500 MHz

WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0 WD-WX50AB9K4819 Slimtype DVD A DS8A4SH

V1.00 VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number:

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:

Help

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

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 on primary IDE master.

IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

ATAPI Model Name This field displays the model name of the installed ODD drive.

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 software

Select Item Select Menu

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

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

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 option and recovery.

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Information

System Time:

System Date:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Quiet Boot

Network Boot

F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

SATA Class ID

Graphic mode:

Processor Assisted Virtualization:

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

[19:10:59]

[02/05/2010]

6144 MB

1024 MB

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[AHCI Mode]

[Switchable]

[Enabled]

Item Specific Help

This is the help for the hour field. Valid range is from 0 to 23. / INCREASE

REDUCE

: F5/F6

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. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested

parameter settings.

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 (month/

Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory

Video Memory Quiet Boot This will hide POST messages while booting. Option: Enabled or Disabled

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

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

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Class ID Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Graphic mode Controls the graphics mode.

Processor Assisted Virtualization

Select Item Select Menu

hour format.

size is fixed to 4096MB.

Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB

server).

allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.

operate.

Note: this option is only available on discrete systems

Enables, disables processor assisted virtualization. Note: this option is only available on CPUs that support

this function.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)

day/year)

N/A

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI mode or IDE mode

Option: Switchable or Discrete

Option: Enabled or 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

Information

Supervisor Password Is:

User Password Is:

HDD Password Is:

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Set HDD Password

Password on boot:

Main Boot

Security

Clear

[Enter]

[Disabled]

Exit

Item Specific Help

Install or Change the password and the length of password must be greater than one word.

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 user password Clear or Set

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When

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

Set HDD Password Press Enter to set the HDD password. When set this

Password on boot Defines whether a password is required or not while

Select Item Select Menu

set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.

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.

protects the HDD from unauthorized access.

the events defined in this group happened. The suboptions all require 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

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

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

the password. If you forget the password, you may have to reset the computer.

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SSetting 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 exceeds 8

alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3. 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 Password field and 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”.

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Changing a Password

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The

Set Supervisor Password box appears.

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.

3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password

field.

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

5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved.

[Continue][ Continue]

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.

If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

Setup Warning

Invalid Password.

[Continue][ Continue]

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen displays the following message.

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match.

Re-enter password.

[Continue][ Continue]

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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.

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Information

Boot priority order:

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE HDD : WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0

2. IDE CD : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT30N

3. USB FDC :

4. PCI BEV : Atheros Boot Agent

5. USB HDD :

6. USB CDROM :

7. USB FDC:

8. 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 <F5> to move it down the list, or <F6> to move it up the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu

Setup Default

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 Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Main

Security

Boot

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 to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.

Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select Item Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

F9 F10

Setup Default Save and Exit

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Copy ZQ5v0.08.exe to a USB stick.

2. Boot to DOS mode.

3. Execute ZQ5v0.08.exe in DOS mode to begin the flash process. The system will restart automatically when finsihed.

WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double click the WinFlash executable (WinPhlash2.0.3.4), then choose “ZA8_3101.WPH “ to continue.

2. If the AC adapter is disconnected, the following message displays.

3. After 5 to 10 seconds the Flash application will launch and run automatically.

4. The system will restart automatically when the upgrade is complete.

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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 Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen as below.

To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE on a second machine as follows:

1. At a command prompt, type bios_pw 14452 0.

2. Select one string from the list.

3. Reboot the system and type the selected string (in this example qjjg9vy or 07yqmjd etc.) for the

BIOS user password.

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Cleaning BIOS Passwords

To clear the password, perform the following steps:

1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe

2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.

The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.

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Miscellaneous Utilities

Using Boot Sequence Selector

Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes 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 the table correlates with the hardware before

sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute dmitools.exe. The following messages show dmitools usage:

IMPORTANT:The following write examples (2 to 5) require a system reboot to take effect

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Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory

Input:

dmitools /r

Output:

Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer

Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): NS41 xxxxx

Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789

UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag

Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wp Gateway

Example 3: Write Serial Number to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789

Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wu

Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wa Gatewa Asstag

Using the LAN MAC Utility

Perform the following steps to write MAC information to eeprom:

1. Use a text editor, for example Notepad, to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown:

• WriteData= '001122334455' <------- 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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46 Chapter 2

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced 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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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. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

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

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Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module 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

M2.0*3.0-I 15 86.ARE07.002

M2.5*4.0-I 9 86.R6Z07.001

M2.5*5.0-I 2 86.T23V7.010

M2.5*6.5-I 22 86.ARE07.001

M3.0X3.5-NIH 4 86.N1407.007

M2-0.4*2-I 1 86.W4107.002

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External Modules Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model.

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

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

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

ODD Module Disassembly

ODD Bracket Disassembly

M2.5*6.5-I 1 86.ARE07.001

M2.0*3.0-I 2 86.ARE07.002

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn the 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).

NOTE: Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the SD Dummy Card

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 51.

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

3. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 51.

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 keyboard as shown and turn it over onto the palm rest.

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5. Unlock the keyboard FPC and disconnect the cable as shown. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.

6. Unlock and disconnect the Touchpad FPC from the mainboard:

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Removing the ODD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 51.

2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket Disassembly

3. Grasp the ODD by the bezel and slide it out of the chassis.

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4. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward.

5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket Disassembly

6. Remove the bracket from the ODD.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Module M2.5*6.5-I 4 86.ARE07.001

Lower Cover Disassembly M2.5*6.5-I 17 86.ARE07.001

M2.0*3.0-I 6 86.ARE07.002

USB Board Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1 86.R6Z07.001

HDD Module Disassembly M2-0.4*2-I 1 86.W4107.002

HDD Bracket M3.0X3.5 4 86.N1407.007

WLAN Module Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 1 86.ARE07.002

Mainboard Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1 86.R6Z07.001

Thermal Module Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1 86.R6Z07.001

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Removing the Lower Cover

1. See “External Modules Disassembly Process” on page 50.

2. Remove the twenty two (22) securing screws from the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Lower Cover (red callout)

Battery Bay (green callout)

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3. Grasp the ODD bay and the other hand on the other edge of the lower cover. Lift the lower cover from the

device.

Component Overview

Main components are assembled on the mainboard as illustrated in the following graphic.

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Item Description Item Description

1 RTC battery 2 Heatsink

3 USB board 4 HDD

5 DIMM modules 6 WLAN module

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Removing the DIMM Modules

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 58.

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 58.

2. Disconnect the two (2) cables from the WLAN board.

3. Remove the one (1) screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Board Disassembly

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

Removing the USB Board

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 58.

2. Unlock and disconnect the USB FFC from the USB board and mainboard connectors.

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3. Remove the one (1) screw from the USB board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board Disassembly

4. Lift the USB board upward and away from the chassis.

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Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 58.

2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard.

3. Lift the RTC battery away from the mainboard.

NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yellow callout in the previous image. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 58.

2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard.

3. Gently pry the Bluetooth module upwards and away from the mainboard.

4. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module.

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Removing the HDD Module

1. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 62.

2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the HDD module to the mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Module M2.5*3.0 Ni 2

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

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4. Remove HDD from the bay.

5. Remove the four (4) screws from the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier Disassembly

6. Remove the carrier from the HDD.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 61.

2. Remove the adhesive ground wire from the fan housing.

3. Remove the WLAN antennas from the cable guides.

4. Unlock and disconnect the LVDS cable.

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5. Remove the four (4) screws from the left and right hinges.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module Disassembly

6. Tilt the upper cover upwards slightly and separate it from the LCD module.

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Removing the Thermal Module

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

2. Disconnect the fan cable as shown.

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

module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module Disassembly

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4. Carefully lift up the thermal module assembly and remove it from the mainboard.

IMPORTANT:Place the thermal module on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed.

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 70.

2. Using a slotted screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 90° counter-clockwise as shown.

3. Carefully lift the CPU clear of the socket. IMPORTANT:Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the CPU” on page 72.

2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard connector.

3. Remove the one (1) securing screw from the mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard Disassembly

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4. Lift the mainboard away the lower cover.

NOTE: The mainboard has been highlighted with a yellow callout in the previous image. Please detach the mainboard and follow local regulations for disposal.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel Disassembly

LCD Panel Disassembly

LCD Hinge Disassembly

M2.5*5-I 2 86.T23V7.010

M2.0*3.0-I 6 86.ARE07.002

M2.5*4.0-I 6 86.R6Z07.001

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Removing the LCD Bezel

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

2. Remove the two (2) bezel screws from the LCD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel Disassembly

3. Pry the bezel upwards at the top of the LCD module releasing it from the latches.

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4. Continue separating the latches along the sides of the bezel towards the hinges.

5. Release the latches at the bottom of the LCD bezel.

6. Lift the Bezel clear of the LCD module.

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Removing the Camera Module

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 76.

2. Lift the camera module from the LCD cover.

3. Disconnect the cable as shown.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 76.

2. Remove the six (6) securing screws from the LCD panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel Disassembly

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3. Remove the LVDS cable from the cable guides.

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4. Lift the LCD panel clear of the LCD cover as shown.

Remove the LCD Hinges

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 79.

2. Remove the four (4) screws, 2 on each side. Separate the hinges from the LCD panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Hinge Disassembly

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Removing the LVDS Cable

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 79.

2. Detach the camera cable from the back of the LCD panel.

3. Remove the yellow tape securing the LVDS cable.

4. Starting from the top, remove the clear mylar covering and disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel.

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Removing the WLAN Antennas

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 79.

2. Remove the black and white WLAN antennas from the cable guides.

3. Remove the black antenna cable from the LCD cover. Repeat for the white antenna.

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LCD Module Assembly Process

Replacing the WLAN Antennas

1. Place the black antenna cable onto the LCD cover as shown. Repeat for the white antenna.

2. Place the black and white WLAN antennas into the cable guides as shown.

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Replacing the LVDS Cable

1. Turn the LCD panel face down on a non-abrasive, clean surface. Ensure the panel face does not get damaged.

Connect the LVDS cable to the LCD panel. Place the clear mylar tape over the connector and press firmly.

2. Replace the yellow adhesive tape to secure the LVDS cable.

3. Adhere the camera cable to the LCD panel.

NOTE: Ensure the camera cable is placed as shown to prevent damage to the camera.

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Replacing the LCD Hinges

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 79.

2. Replace the four (4) screws, 2 on each side to secure the hinges.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Hinge Disassembly

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. Place the LCD panel on the LCD cover as shown.

2. Place the LVDS cable into the cable guides.

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3. Replace the six (6) securing screws to secure the LCD panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel Disassembly

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Replacing the Camera Module

1. Connect the camera cable as shown.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.

2. Place the camera module onto the LCD cover. Apply gentle pressure to fix the adhesive.

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Replacing the LCD Bezel

1. Place the bezel hinge covers over the hinges.

2. Ensure the LVDS and WLAN antenna cable bundle are exiting the left hinge as shown.

3. Apply pressure to snap the latches together.

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4. Apply pressure along the bottom of the bezel to attach the latches.

5. Apply pressure along the sides of the bezel to attach the latches.

6. Apply pressure along the top of the bezel to attach the latches.

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Acer ASPIRE 4252, ASPIRE 4552, ASPIRE 4552G User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Top View

Closed Front View

Rear view

Left View

Right View

Base 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

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utility

BIOS Flash Utility

DOS Flash Utility

WinFlash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Removing BIOS Passwords:

Cleaning BIOS Passwords

Miscellaneous Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the SD Dummy Card

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the ODD Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Lower Cover

Component Overview

Removing the DIMM Modules

Removing the WLAN Module

Removing the USB Board

Removing the RTC Battery

Removing the Bluetooth Module

Removing the HDD Module

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Thermal Module

Removing the CPU

Removing the Mainboard

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the Camera Module

Removing the LCD Panel

Remove the LCD Hinges

Removing the LVDS Cable

Removing the WLAN Antennas

LCD Module Assembly Process

Replacing the WLAN Antennas

Replacing the LVDS Cable

Replacing the LCD Hinges

Removing the LCD Panel

Replacing the Camera Module

Replacing the LCD Bezel