Acer Aspire 4740, Aspire 4740G Service Manual

Aspire 4740/4740G Series

Service Guide

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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 1

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

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

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

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

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

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

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

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities 29

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

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

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

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

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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

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

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

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

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

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

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Removing the LCD Brackets and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Replacing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Replacing the SD Card Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Troubleshooting 137

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Bluetooth Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Media Board Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Jumper and Connector Locations 161

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 165

Aspire 4740/4740G Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Aspire 4740/4740G FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Model Definition and Configuration 178

Aspire 4740 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Aspire 4740G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Test Compatible Components 199

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Online Support Information 205 Index 207

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® 7™

Platform

• Intel® Core™ i7 processor*

• Intel® Core™ i5 processor*

• Intel® Core™ i3 processor*

• Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset

System Memory

• Dual-Channel SDRAM support

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

Chapter 1

Display and graphics

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 14" HD 1366 x 768

• NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M (Aspire 4740G)

• Integrated Intel® GMA HD graphics (Aspire 4740)

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive option:

• Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• Multi-in-1 card reader

Audio

• Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

• True 5.1-channel surround sound output

• High-definition audio support

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

• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

• MS-Sound compatible

Chapter 1 1

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Acer PureZone technology

• WLAN:

• Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n*

• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n*

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

Dimensions and Weight

• 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches)

• 2.3Kg (5.07lbs) with 6-cell battery

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

• ENERGY STAR®*

Special keys and controls

• 86-/87-/91-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

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

• USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

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• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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. The specifications listed above are for reference

only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

Fan Control

page 41

PCI-E 2.0x16 5GT/s PE R LANE

100MHz

PEG(DIS)

LVDS(DIS) CRT(DIS)

CRT

LVDS Conn.

page 29

PCI-Express x 8 (ABD PCIE1 2.5GT/S CKD PCIE1/2 2. 5/5GT/S)

NAL90 Sub-board

LS-5682P

USB/B

page 35

LS-4493P

Media/B

page 38

LS-5683P

Function/B

page 38

LS-5681P

Finger Printer/B

page 35

page 28

port 2,4 port 1

MINI Card x2

WLAN, TV

page 32

NALG0 Sub-board

LS-5682P

USB/B

page 35

LS-5683P

Function/B

page 38

LS-5681P

Finger Printer/B

page 35

LVDS SW

page 28

LVDS(UMA)

HDMI(UMA)

LAN(GbE)

BCM57780

page 33

RJ45

page 34

HDMI(DIS)

HDMI Conn.

page 30

Level Shift

page 30

RTC CKT.

Power On/O CKT.

DC/DC Interface CKT.

Power Circuit DC/DC

Nvidia N11MGE1

page 22,23,24,25,26,27

page 8

page 42

page

CRT Conn.

page 29

133MHz

Auburndale / Clarkseld (UMA/DIS) (DIS)

(UMA)

100MHz

2.7GT/s

CRT(UMA)

100MHz

Touch Pad

page 38

Intel

Processor

rPGA988A

page 4,5,6,7,8,9

Intel

Ibex Peak-M

PCH

page 13,14,15,16,17 18,19,20,21

LPC BUS

33MHz

ENE KB926

page 37

Memory BUS(DDRIII)

Dual Channel

1.5V DDRIII 800/1066/1333

USB conn x2

DMI x4FDI x8

USB port 8 HS USB Port 2 (eSATA) USB port 0 (sub board)

100MHz

1GB/s x4

USBx14

HD Audio

SATA x 6 (GEN1 1.5GT/S ,GEN2 3GT/S)

SPI

SPI ROM x2

page 13

Int.KBD

page 38

BIOS ROM

page 38

6.4G/8.5G/10.6G

100M/133M/166M(CFD)

3.3V 48MHz

3.3V 24MHz

port 0

SATA HDD Conn.

page 31

204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

page 35

100MHz

SATA ODD Conn.

page 31

port 1

CMOS Camera

USB port 3

eSATA Conn.

page 35

2 egap53 egap

port 4

Bluetooth Conn

USB port 10

Clock Generator

IDT: 9LRS3199AKLFT SILEGO: SLG8SP587

133/120/100/96/14.318MHZ to PCH

48MHZ to CardReader

page 10,11

Finger Printer

USB port 11

page 35

HDA Codec

ALC888

page 40

Audio AMP

APA2051

page 41

Int. Speaker

page 41

page 12

Card Reader

USB port 6

page 36

page 39

MDC

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Your Acer Notebook tour

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

Chapter 1 5

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

displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

show the status of the computer's functions and components.

No. Icon Item Description

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.

9 Click buttons

(left, center* and right)

10 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

1 1 Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).

like a computer mouse.

12 Volume Up/

Volume Down

13 Programmable

14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

key

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for

Wireless LAN communication button/indicator

Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Increase system volume/decrease system volume.

User-programmable.

three-step data backup. Enables/disables the wireless LAN

function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)

output.

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Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Power Indicates the computer’s power status.

Battery 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.

Chapter 1 7

Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 External display

(VGA) port

4 5

6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

7 Multi-in-1 card

HDMI

USB 2.0 Connects to USB 2.0 devices. HDMI port Supports high definition digital video

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

reader

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

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

connections.

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).

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

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

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

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

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject

hole

6 Modem (RJ-11)

port

7 Kensington lock

slot

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject

hole to eject the optical drive tray when the

computer is off.

Connects to a phone line.

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

security lock.

Rear View

No. Item Description

1 Ventilation

slots

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

Chapter 1 9

Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

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

4 Memory

compartment

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

screws).

Houses the computer's main memory.

Enables the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the

fan.

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Indicators

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

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light show s 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: Programmable, Backup, Wireless LAN, and Bluetooth.

To set the programmable key, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Icon Function Description

Programmable key User-Programmable.

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step

data backeup.

Wireless communication switch

Bluetooth communication switch

Enables/disables the wireless function.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

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

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

• Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and

execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

• Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function

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

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (1)

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

finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

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. Access

Click once.

context menu

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger

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

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Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

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

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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

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

<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows <> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box <> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar <> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center <> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center <> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box <> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop <> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D <> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

Application key

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

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

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> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

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

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

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

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

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

Chapter 1 15

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.

Chapter 1 17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU Type Intel® Mobile Calpella Arrandale CPU Core Logic

CPU Package mPGA-989 CPU Core

Voltage

Processor Specifications

Processor

Ci3330M 2.13 GHz 2 1.6 3 MB mPGA-989 35 W KC.33001.DMP Ci3350M 2.26 GHz 2 2.5 3 MB mPGA-989 35 W KC.35001.DMP Ci5430M 2.26 GHz 2-4 2.5 3 MB mPGA-989 35 W KC.43001.DMP Ci5520M 2.4 GHz 2-4 2.5 3 MB mPGA-989 35 W KC.52001.DMP Ci5540M 2.53 GHz 2-4 2.5 3 MB mPGA-989 35 W KC.54001.DMP Ci7620M 2.66 GHz 4 N/A 4 MB mPGA-989 35 W KC.62001.DMP

• Two execution cores

• A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) for each core

• A 256-KB shared instruction/data second-level cache (L2) for each core

• Up to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3), shared among all

cores

Refer to table below

CPU

Speed

Cores

Bus

Speed

GT/s

Cache

Size

Package

Core

Voltage

Acer P/N

System Board Major Chips

Item Specifications

Core logic Intel Ibex Peak-M (HM55) Keyboard Controller ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC LAN Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG for Giga LAN Media Card Reader Realtek RTS5159 for Card Reader, 7 in 1 controller Audio Codec Realtek ALC888S-VC for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live

CPU Fan True Value Table (DIS)

CPU Temperature (°C)

Core 0 Core 1 Core 2 Core 3

Fan Speed

(rpm)

SPL Spec

(dBA)

45 45 45 45 2900 28 55 55 55 55 3200 31 60 60 60 60 3500 34 68 68 68 68 3900 37 85 85 85 85 4200 40 99 99 99 99 4200 40

• Throttling 50%: On =99°C; Off=89°C

• OS Shut down: 104°C

• H/W Shut down: 92°C

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CPU Fan True Value Table (UMA)

CPU Temperature (°C)

Core 0 Core 1 Core 2 Core 3

Fan Speed

(rpm)

40 40 40 40 2900 28 45 45 45 45 3200 31 50 50 50 50 3500 34 60 60 60 60 3900 37 80 80 80 80 4200 40 99 99 99 99 4200 40

• Throttling 50%: On =99°C; Off=89°C

• OS Shut down: 104°C

• H/W Shut down: 92°C

BIOS ROM

Item Specification

BIOS Vendor Insyde H20 BIOS Version V0.09 BIOS ROM Type Flash ROM BIOS ROM Size 4 MB Supported Protocols

• Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious 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 WinFlash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

BIOS Password control Supervisor, User, and HDD

SPL Spec

(dBA)

Chapter 1 19

System Memory

Item Specifications

Memory Controller Onboard Memory Size 0MB (No on-board Memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports Memory size

per socket Support maximum

memory size Support DIMM type DDR III Sync hronous DRAM Support DIMM Speed 800/1066 MHz Support DIMM voltage 1.5V Support DIMM

package Cache 6MB L2 on CPU VGA Memory 512 MB with optional adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North

Memory module combinations

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 4096MB 4096MB 8192MB

4 GB

8 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM)

204-pin DDR III-800/1066 SO-DIMM

Bridge Y ou can inst all memory modu les in any combination as long as they match the

above specifications

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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