Acer Aspire 4740, Aspire 4740G Service Manual

Aspire 4740/4740G Series

Service Guide

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Copyright

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Disclaimer

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

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

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES	Denotes actual messages that appear
	on screen.
NOTE	Gives bits and pieces of additional
	information related to the current
	topic.
WARNING	Alerts you to any damage that might
	result from doing or not doing specific
	actions.
CAUTION	Gives precautionary measures to
	avoid possible hardware or software
	problems.
IMPORTANT	Reminds you to do specific actions
	relevant to the accomplishment of
	procedures.

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Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1.This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2.Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

System Specifications

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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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Chapter 1

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

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

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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.

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System Block Diagram

Clock Generator

IDT: 9LRS3199AKLFT

SILEGO: SLG8SP587

Fan Control

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

48MHZ to CardReader

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PEG(DIS)

100MHz PCI-E 2.0x16

5GT/s PER LANE

Memory BUS(DDRIII)

Nvidia N11MGE1

133MHz

Intel

204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM X2

HDMI(DIS)

Auburndale / Clarksfield

Dual Channel

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

page 10,11

LVDS(DIS)

page

1.5V DDRIII 800/1066/1333

(UMA/DIS)

(DIS)

22,23,24,25,26,27

CRT(DIS)

6.4G/8.5G/10.6G

Processor

100M/133M/166M(CFD)

rPGA988A

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FDI x8

DMI x4

USB conn x2

Bluetooth

CMOS

Finger

Card

Printer

Reader

USB port 8 HS

Conn

Camera

(UMA)

USB Port 2 (eSATA)

HDMI Conn.

CRT Conn.

CRT

LVDS Conn.

LVDS

100MHz

100MHz

USB port 0 (sub board)

USB port 10

USB port 3

USB port 11

USB port 6

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SW

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SW

2.7GT/s

1GB/s x4

pa ge 35

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LVDS(UMA)

USBx14

3.3V 48MHz

Intel

HD Audio

3.3V 24MHz

CRT(UMA)

Level Shift

HDMI(UMA)

Ibex Peak-M

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

100MHz

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PCH

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

5/5GT/S)

100MHz

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HDA Codec

MDC

port 2,4

port 1

18,19,20,21

SPI

ALC888

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MINI Card x2

LAN(GbE)

port 0

port 1

port 4

WLAN, TV

BCM57780

SPI ROM x2

SATA HDD

SATA ODD

eSATA

Audio AMP

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Conn.

Conn.

Conn.

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APA2051

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RJ45

LPC

BUS

page 34

33MHz

Int. Speaker

ENE KB926

page 41

NAL90 Sub-board

NALG0 Sub-board

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RTC CKT.

LS-5682P

LS-5682P

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USB/B

USB/B

Touch Pad

Int.KBD

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Power On/Off CKT.

LS-4493P

Media/B

BIOS ROM

page 8

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DC/DC Interface CKT.

LS-5683P

LS-5683P

Function/B

Function/B

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LS-5681P

LS-5681P

Power Circuit DC/DC

Finger Printer/B

Finger Printer/B

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Your Acer Notebook tour

Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Acer Crystal Eye	Web camera for video communication (only for
		webcam	certain models).
2		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
3		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output (Configuration may
			vary by models).
4		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.
5		Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
			show the status of the computer's functions
			and components.
6		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.

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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	The left and right buttons function like the left
		(left, center* and	and right mouse buttons.
		right)	*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
			Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
			FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
			certain models).
10		Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
			like a computer mouse.
11		Touchpad Toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
12		Volume Up/	Increase system volume/decrease system
		Volume Down	volume.
13	P	Programmable	User-programmable.
		key
		Backup key	Launches Acer Backup Management for
			three-step data backup.
		Wireless LAN	Enables/disables the wireless LAN
		communication	function. Indicates the status of wireless
		button/indicator	LAN communication.
		Bluetooth	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
		communication	Indicates the status of Bluetooth
		button/indicator	communication. (only for certain models)
14		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
			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.

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Left View

No.		Icon						Item	Description
1								DC in jack	Connects to an AC adapter
2								Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
								port	network.
3								External display	Connects to a display device
								(VGA) port	(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4								USB 2.0	Connects to USB 2.0 devices.
5	HDMI							HDMI port	Supports high definition digital video
									connections.
6								Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
									player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
								Microphone jack	Accepts inputs from external microphones.
								Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices
								speaker/line-out	(e.g., speakers, headphones).
								jack with S/PDIF
								support
7								Multi-in-1 card	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
								reader	(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	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
		indicator
4		Optical drive eject	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
		button
5		Emergency eject	Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
		hole	turned off.
			Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject
			hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
			computer is off.
6		Modem (RJ-11)	Connects to a phone line.
		port
7		Kensington lock	Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
		slot	security lock.

Rear View

No.	Item	Description
1	Ventilation	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
	slots

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Bottom View

No.	Icon			Item	Description
1				Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.
2				Battery release	Releases the battery for removal.
				latch
3				Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
					screws).
4				Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
				compartment
5				Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.
6				Ventilation slots	Enables the computer to stay cool, even after
				and cooling fan	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 shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Programmable, Backup, Wireless LAN, and Bluetooth.

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

Icon	Function	Description
P	Programmable key	User-Programmable.
	Backup key	Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step
		data backeup.
	Wireless communication	Enables/disables the wireless function.
	switch
	Bluetooth communication	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
	switch

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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		Tap twice (at the same speed
	finger on the touchpad to		as double-clicking a mouse
	drag the cursor.		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	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
<Fn> + <F11>	function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
	this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
	would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
<F12>	the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
	applications.

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

Desired access	Num Lock on	Num Lock off
Number keys on	Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using cursor-	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	control keys.	control keys.
Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters on	Type the letters in a normal
	embedded keypad.	manner.

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Windows Keys

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

			Key	Description
			Windows key	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
				it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
				functions:
				< >: Open or close the Start menu
				< > + <D>: Display the desktop
				< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
				< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
				< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
				< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
				switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
				< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
				< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
				< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
				< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
				< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
				< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
				< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
				< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
				< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
				<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
				<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
				taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
				Note: Depending on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as
				described.
			Application	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
			key	application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey		Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F3>			Acer ePower	Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F4>			Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>			Display toggle	Switches display output between the display
				screen, external monitor (if connected) and
				both.
<Fn> + <F6>			Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save
				power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>			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.

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Special Key

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

The Euro symbol

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

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

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

The US dollar sign

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

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

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Using the System Utilities

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

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

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

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item

Specification

CPU Type

Intel® Mobile Calpella Arrandale CPU

Core Logic

•

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

CPU Package

mPGA-989

CPU Core

Refer to table below

Voltage

Processor Specifications

Processor

CPU

Bus

Cache

Core

Cores

Speed

Package

Acer P/N

#

Speed

Size

Voltage

GT/s

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

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)

Fan Speed

SPL Spec

Core 0

Core 1

Core 2

Core 3

(rpm)

(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)			Fan Speed	SPL Spec
Core 0	Core 1	Core 2	Core 3	(rpm)	(dBA)
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)
	• 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 WinFlash
	• Wake on LAN from S3
	• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
BIOS Password control	Supervisor, User, and HDD

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System Memory

Item		Specifications
Memory Controller	Onboard
Memory Size	0MB (No on-board Memory)
DIMM socket number	2 sockets
Supports Memory size	4 GB
per socket
Support maximum	8 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM)
memory size
Support DIMM type	DDR III Synchronous DRAM
Support DIMM Speed	800/1066 MHz
Support DIMM voltage	1.5V
Support DIMM	204-pin DDR III-800/1066 SO-DIMM
package
Cache	6MB L2 on CPU
VGA Memory	512 MB with optional adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North
	Bridge
Memory module	You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the
combinations	above specifications
Memory Combinations
Slot 1		Slot 2		Total Memory
0MB		512MB		512MB
0MB		1024MB		1024MB
0MB		2048MB		2048MB
512MB		512MB		1024MB
512MB		1024MB		1536MB
512MB		2048MB		2560MB
1024MB		0MB		1024MB
1024MB		512MB		1536MB
1024MB		1024MB		2048MB
1024MB		2048MB		3072MB
2048MB		0MB		2048MB
2048MB		512MB		2560MB
2048MB		1024MB		3072MB
2048MB		2048MB		4096MB
4096MB		4096MB		8192MB

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

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