Acer Aspire 5739, Aspire 5739G Service Manual

Aspire 5739 Series

Service Guide

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II

Copyright

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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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III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

appear on screen.

information related to the current
topic.

result from doing or not doing
specific actions.

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

IV

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 1

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

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

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

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

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

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

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

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System Utilities 27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using the Flash16 Utility to Update the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Power Save Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Power Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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

Removing the Upper Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Multifunction Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the CPU (Alternate Procedure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the CPU (Alternate Procedure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Power Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Power Save Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

External Unit Reassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Replacing the TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Replacing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Replacing the SD Card Dummy Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

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Troubleshooting 133

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

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 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Sec: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Memory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

BDS & Specific action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Jumper and Connector Locations 163

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 169

Aspire 5739 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Aspire 5739 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Model Definition and Configuration 181

Aspire 5739 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Test Compatible Components 209

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

Online Support Information 215
Index 217

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

• Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

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System Memory

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable

• to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display

• Display

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 14" HD 1366 x 768

TV-Tuner

• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Graphics

• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*

• ATI Mobility™ Radeon HD 4570*

• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 130M*

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

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

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• 5-in-1 card reader

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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

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Acer PureZone technology

• WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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

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

Dimensions and Weight

• 372 (W) x 262 (D) x 26/38.8 (H) mm(16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches)

• 2.8 kg (5.07 lbs.) withone HDD and 8-cell battery pack

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

•ACPI 3.0

• • 71 W 4800 mAh*

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*

• ENERGY STAR®*

Special keys and controls

• 103-/104-/107-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader

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

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• USB 2.0 ports•HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

• Consumer infrared (CIR) port

• RF-in jack*

• eSATA port

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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.
NOTE: 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

TI SN75LVCP412
Maxim 4951

Re-driver

WPC775LDG

EC

Fan Driver

X'TAL

14.318MHz

Dual Channel DDR III
800/1066 MHZ

SATA 0 & SATA 4

SATA 1

SATA 5

USB 2.0 (Port0~9)

X'TAL

32.768KHz

BATTERY

BOM Option Table

Reference

SP@

*

USB/eSATA

Description

INT VGAI@
EXT VGAE@
SPECIAL FOR EXT/INT VGA
DNI

USB-1

X'TAL

32.768KHz

SATA - HDD

SATA - ODD

CCD

USB Port x2

USB/B Con.

Bluetooth Con.

Finger Printer

SLG8SP513VTR

CLOCK GENERATOR

DDRIII-SODIMM1
DDRIII-SODIMM2

USB-6

USB-0 & USB-10

USB-4 & USB-7

USB-5

USB-9

SATA

USB

RTC

DDR SYSTEM MEMORY

PENRYN

479 uFCPGA

FSB

FSB(800/1066MHZ)

FSB

CANTIGA

NB

DMI

DMI(x4)

DMI

Intel ICH9M

SB

LPC

LPC

PCI-E

IHDA

USB

Graphics Interfaces

PCIE-2 & PCIE-4

PCIE-6

FFC cable

ALC888S-VC

AUDIO CODEC

RTS5159

Cardreader
Controller

Azalia

LM95245

Thermal Sensor

MXM 3

AR813 1

GIGA LAN

PCIE

USB-2 & USB-3

X'TAL
25MHz

MDC Con

CH7318

HDMI Level Shifter

EXT_HDMI
EXT_CRTPCI-E x16
EXT_LVDS

INT_CRT
INT_LVDS

MINI CARD
WLAN/ TV

Cardreader Con.
4 IN 1

cable

MIC

RJ45

Int. MIC

SWITCH CIRCUIT

RJ11

WIRE CONN.

MIC JACK

USB-11

Int. MIC

HDMI Con.

CRT Con.

LVDS/CCD/MIC
Con.

THERMAL
PROTECTION

2.5V/ 1.5V PWR
DISCHARGER

ISL6251

CHARGER

ISL6237

3/5V SYS PWR

ISL6262A

CPU CORE PWR

RT8202

+1.05V

ISL6263A

+1.05V_AXG

TPS5116

DDR PWR

POWER TREE

Power
Board Con.

K/B Con.

CIR

W25X16VSS1G

SPI FLASH

MMB Board
Con.

EM-6781-T3

HALL SENSOR

Touch Pad
Board Con.

AUDIO AMP

MAX9737AN12947A

SUB AMP

SpeakerHP/SPDIF

SUBWOOFER

LINE IN

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Your Acer Notebook tour

Following is a description of the functions and features available with this model.

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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Acer Crystal Eye
webcam

Microphone Internal Microphone for sound recording

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

Power button Turns the computer on and off.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade,

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

displays computer output (Configuration may
vary by models).

active.

volume (up/down) and media (play/pause,
stop, previous, next); with mute and hold keys

No. Icon Item Description

7.

8.

Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

like a computer mouse.

9.

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.

10.

Click buttons
(left, center* and
right)

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).

11.

Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

you use the computer.

12.

Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

13.

14.

15.

Wireless LAN
Communication
button / Indicator

Bluetooth
Communication
button/indicator

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)

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for

three-step data backup.

Acer PowerSmart
key

Puts your computer into power-saving
mode.

Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F2> System Properties Display the System Properties dialog box.

<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth

function. (only for certain models)

<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> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

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

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

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 CIR Receiver Receives signals from a remote

control.

2 5-in-1 card

reader

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

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

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Rear View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer

pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio.

2 Ventilation slots Allows the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

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

HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video

eSATA eSATA port Connects to eSATA devices.

4

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

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

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

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

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

connections.

USB camera)

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

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

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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

RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner

Modem (RJ-11)
port

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.

devices.

(only for certain models)

Connects to a phone line.

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.

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

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

screws).
4 Memory

compartment

5 Battery release

latch

Houses the computer's main memory.

Releases the battery for removal.

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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 touc hpad (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

<Fn> + <F11>

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

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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.

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

Application
key

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

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

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

as described.

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Special Key

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

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

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Using the System Utilities

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

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

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

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

recommended value.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU Type INTEL Penryn processor on 45-nanometer process technology
Core Logic

CPU Package 479-ball Micro-FCBGA

• Dual-core processor for mobile with enhanced performance

• Supports Intel® architecture with IntelR Wide Dynamic Execution

• Supports L1 cache-to-cache (C2C) transfer

• On-die, primary 32-kB instruction cache and 32-kB write-back data cache in

each core

• The Penryn processor in XE, SV and LV have an On-die, up to 6-MB second-

level shared cache with Advanced Transfer Cache architecture

• The Penryn processor in ULV have an On-die, up to 3-MB second-levelshared

cache with Advanced Transfer Cache architecture

• Streaming SIMD extensions 2 (SSE2), streaming SIMD extensions 3(SSE3),

supplemental streaming SIMD extensions 3 (SSSE3) and SSE4.1instruction sets

• The Penryn processor in XE, SV and LV are offered at 667-MHz, 800-MHz and

1066-MHz source-synchronous front side bus (FSB)

• The Penryn processor in ULV are offered at 667-MHz and 800-MHz source

synchronous front side bus (FSB)

• Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®

Technology and dynamic FSB frequency switching

• Digital thermal sensor (DTS)

• IntelR 64 architecture

• Supports enhanced Intel® Virtualization Technology

• Intel® Dynamic Acceleration Technology and Enhanced Multi Threaded¡

Supports PSI2 functionality

• The Penryn processor in XE, SV are offered in Micro-FCPGA and Micro-FCBGA

packaging technologies

• The Penryn SFF processor in LV and ULV are offered in Micro-FCBGA

packaging technologies only

• Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security

• C6 Low Power Feature with P_LVL6 I/O Support

• Support for Intel® Trusted Execution Technology

• Half ratio support (N/2) for Core to Bus ratio

Processor Specifications

Processor

#

P7450 2.4G

P8600 2.4G
P8600 2.4G
P8700 2.53G
P9500 2.53G
T6400 2.0G
T6600 2.2G

CPU

Speed

Cores

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Bus

Speed

1066
1066
1066
1066
1066
800
800

Mfg

Tech

45 nm
45 nm
45 nm
45 nm
45 nm
45 nm
45 nm

Cache

Size

Package Power Acer P/N

3M FCBGA
3M FCBGA
3M FCBGA
3M FCBGA
6M FCBGA
3M FCBGA
2M FCBGA

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Processor

#

T9550 2.66G
T9600 2.8G
T9800 2.93G

CPU

Speed

Cores

2
2
2

Bus

Speed

1066
1066
1066

Mfg

Tech

45 nm
45 nm
45 nm

Cache

Size

6M FCBGA
6M FCBGA
6M FCBGA

System Board North / South Bridge

Item Specifications

Core logic

• Intel® ICH9M I/O controller.

• Intel CS GM45NB / Intel CS PM45NB (North Bridge)

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature (°C) Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

40 2800 28
50 3100 31
65 3400 34
85 4000 37
105 4500 40

• Throttling 50%: On =105°C; Off=95°C

• OS Shut down: 108°C

• H/W Shut down: 110°C

BIOS ROM

Package Power Acer P/N

Item Specification

BIOS Vendor Phoenix BIOS
BIOS Version V0.3209
BIOS ROM Type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM Size 2MB
Supported Protocols SMBIOS 2.3
BIOS Password control Yes
Features

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious hot-key s for system control

• Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Win Flash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S5 in AC mode

• System information

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System Memory

Item Specifications

Memory Controller Built-in
Memory Size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2
Supports Memory size

per socket
Support maximum

memory size
Support DIMM type DDR II SDRAM
Support DIMM Speed 667/800MHz
Support DIMM voltage +1.8V
Support DIMM

package
VGA Memory 64/128/256MB
Memory module

combinations

Memory Combinations

2GB

4GB

200-pin

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

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various

capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model
Name

Capacity (MB)

Hitachi
HTS545050B9A300

500 320 250 160

Hitachi
HTS545032B9A300

Bytes per sector
Data heads

4322

Drive Format
Disks

2211

Spindle speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications
Buffer size
Interface
Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec,
max)

I/O data transfer

875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s

rate
(Mbytes/sec

max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage

Hitachi
HTS545025B9A300

512

5400

8MB

SATA

3GB/s maximum

+5.0V ± 5%.

Hitachi
HTS545016B9A300

maximum

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model
Name

Capacity (MB)
Bytes per sector
Data heads

Seagate
ST9160310AS

160 250 320 500
512 512 512 512
2244

Seagate
ST9250315AS

Drive Format
Disks
Spindle speed

1122
5400 5400 5400 5400

(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size
Interface
Internal transfer

8 MB 8 MB 8MB 8 MB
SATA SATA SATA SATA

830

1175 830 1175

rate (Mbits/sec,
max)

I/O data transfer

875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s

rate
(Mbytes/sec

max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage

Seagate
ST9320320AS

+5.0V ± 5%.

Seagate
ST9500325AS

maximum

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