Acer ASPIRE 5742G, ASPIRE 5742, ASPIRE 5742ZG, ASPIRE 5742Z User Manual

Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG Series

Service Guide

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on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5741/5741G service guides.

Date Chapter Updates

II

Copyright

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transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

III

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.

NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Service Guide designates a component that should be recycled
according to the local regulations.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

UMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Discrete (nVidia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Discrete (ATI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Base view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Touch Pad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Utilities 31

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

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

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

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

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

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

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

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

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

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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

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

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

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Logic Lower Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the HDD module Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Touch Pad FFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the DC-In Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Removing the CCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Removing the Inverter Module (LCD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Removing the LCD/LED Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Removing the LVDS Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Removing the Microphone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Microphone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the LVDS Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the LCD/LED Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the CCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Main Module Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the DC-In Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Replacing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Replacing the Touchpad FFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Replacing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Replacing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Replacing the Lower Logic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

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Troubleshooting 159

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Internal Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Microphone Record Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

USB Failure (Right side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Bluetooth Function Test Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

2 in 1 card Function Test Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Cosmetic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Jumper and Connector Locations 183

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

USB/B Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

CR/B Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

ODD Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199

Aspire Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203

LED Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

Aspire FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Model Definition and Configuration 231

Aspire 5742/5742G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257

Test Compatible Components 273
Online Support Information 279
Index 281

IX

Table of Contents

X

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
NOTE: Items denoted with an (*) are only available for selected models.

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit2

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-b i t2

CPU and chipset

• Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset

5742, 5742G

• Intel® Core™ i5-450M/i5-460M/i5-540M/i5-560M/i5-580M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40/2.53/

2.53/2.67/2.67 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.66/2.80/3.06/3.20/3.33 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35
W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

• Intel® Core™ i3-350M/i3-370M/i3-380M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26/2.40/2.53 GHz, DDR3
1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

5742Z, 5742ZG

• Intel® Pentium® processor P6100/P6200 (3 MB L3 cache, 2/2.13 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W),
supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

Chapter 1

System Memory

• Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:

• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display

• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD

• 16:9 aspect ratio

Audio

• Built-in mono speaker

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Chapter 1 1

Graphics

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• External resolution / refresh rates:

• MPEG-2/DVD decoding

• WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding

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

5742, 5742Z

• Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory , supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10

5742G, 5742ZG

• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M with 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting NVIDIA®

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Unified Video

• VGA port up to 2560 x 1600: 60 Hz

• HDMI™ port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz

Protection) support

CUDA™, PhysX™, PureVideo® HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR)
technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 11

Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0,
Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1

Storage

Hard disk drive:

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

2-in-1 card reader, supporting:

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

Optical Media Drive

• 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:

• Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X

DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

• Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X

DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

5742G,5742ZG

• 4X Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:

• Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 8X

DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X
BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 2X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X BD-R DL, 2X BD-RE DL

• Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-

RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL

Webcam

• Acer Video Conference featuring:

• Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution

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Wireless and networking

WLAN:

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

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

• Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

WPAN:

• Bluetooth® 3.0+HS

• Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR

LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power adapter and battery

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

Battery

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack

• ENERGY STAR®

• 5742, 5742Z

• Battery life: 3.5 hours

• 5742G, 5742ZG

• Battery life: 3 hours

Power adapter

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter:

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

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

• 5742G, 5742ZG

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter:

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

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

• Acer QuicCharge™ technology:

• 80% charge in 1 hour

• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

Chapter 1 3

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions:

• 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm (15 x 9.96 x 0.98/1.33 inches)

Weight:

• 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Input and control

Keyboard:

• 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad,
international language support

Touchpad:

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

Media keys:

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

Input and output

• 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Optional items

• 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module

• 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• External USB 56K modem

5742G, 5742ZG

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter

Warranty

• One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

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Software

Productivity

• Acer Backup Manager

• Acer ePower Management

• Acer eRecovery Management

• Adobe® Flash® Player 10

• Adobe® Reader® 9.1

•eSobi™

• Google Toolbar™

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

• Microsoft® Office Starter 2010

• Norton™ Online Backup

Security

• McAfee® Internet Security Suite Trial

• MyWinLocker®

Multimedia

• Cyberlink® PowerDVD™

• NTI Media Maker™

Gaming

• Oberon GameZone (except US, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea)

• WildTangent® (US, Canada only)

Communication and ISP

• Acer Crystal Eye

• Microsoft® Silverlight™

• Skype™

• Windows Live™ Essentials - Wave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery, Live™ Messenger, Movie Maker ,
Writer)

Web links and utilities

• Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only)

• Acer Identity Card

• Acer Registration

• Acer Updater

• eBay® shortcut 2009

• Netflix shortcut (US only)

Chapter 1 5

System Block Diagram

UMA

CRT Conn.

HDMI Conn.

Level Shift

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

MINI Card x1
WLAN

RTC CKT. LS-6581P USB/B

Power ON/O CKT.

DC/DC Interface CKT.

LS-6582P PWR/B

LS-6583P ODD/B

Power Circuit DC/DC CKT.

Fan Control

5/5GT/S)

GIGA LAN
BCM57780

LVDS(UMA)

CRT(UMA)

HDMI(UMA)

LVDS Conn.

port 2,4 port 1

RJ45 Conn.

(UMA)
FDI x8

100MHz

2.7GT/s

100MHz

Touch Pad

Intel

Arrandale (UMA)

Processor
rPGA988A

DMI x4

100MHz

1GB/s x4

Intel

Ibex Peak-M

PCH

LPC BUS

33MHz

ENE KB926

Int.KBD

BIOS ROM

Memory BUS(DDRIII)

Dual Channel

1.5V DDRIII 800/1066/1333

6.4G/8.5G/10.6G

100M/133M/166M(CFD)

USB conn x3

USB port 1 (MB)
USB Port 0 (Sub board)
USB port 2 (Sub board)

USBx14

HD Audio

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

SPI

SPI ROM

3.3V 48MHz

3.3V 24MHz

port 0

SATA HDD
Conn.

Clock Generator

IDT: 9LRS3199AKLFT
SILEGO: SLG8SP587

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

48MHZ to CardReader

204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

100MHz

port 1

CMOS
Camera

USB port 8

Bluetooth
Conn

USB port 11

SATA ODD
Conn.

Mini card

USB port 12

HDA Codec
ALC272X

Audio AMP
TPA6017

Int. Speaker

Card
Reader

USB port 9

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Discrete (nVidia)

Chapter 1 7

Discrete (ATI)

8 Chapter 1

Your Acer Notebook tour

1

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

10

9

Top View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Integrated

webcam

2 Display screen

3 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication
indicator

4 Power button /

5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

indicator

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

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

Indicates the computer’s wireless
connectivity device status.

Turns the computer on and off. Indicates
the computer's power status.

Chapter 1 9

No. Icon Item Description

1

6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

7

8 Touch pad

9 Speaker Delivers audio output.
10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

NOTE: The 2-in1 card reader will be on the front left for UMA models and on the front right for discrete models.

Click buttons (left
and right)

2-in-1 card
reader

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.

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

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

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.

Rear view

No. Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Left View

265431

No. Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2

3 Ethernet (RJ-45)

4 HDMI port

5 USB 2.0 port

6 Microphone jack

External display
(VGA) port

port

Headphone/
speaker/
line-out jack

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

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

Supports high-definition digital video
connections.

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

Accepts inputs from external
microphones.

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

Chapter 1 11

Right View

213456

No. Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports

2 Optical drive
3

4

5 Emergency eject

6 Kensington lock

Optical drive
access indicator

Optical drive eject
button

hole

slot

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

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

Ejects the optical disc from the drive.

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

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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Base view

1

2

3

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

3

4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Memory
compartment

Hard disk bay ­Main

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).

4

Chapter 1 13

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

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity

device status.

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Touch Pad Basics

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:

1

2

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

• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button.

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main TouchPad (1)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the TouchPad to
drag the cursor.

Access
context menu

NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, 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.

Click once.

3

as double-clicking a mouse
button).

Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button); rest your finger on
the TouchPad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.

Chapter 1 15

Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

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

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

16 Chapter 1

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.

Chapter 1 17

Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Communication

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

Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank

<Fn> + <F7>

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

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

<Fn> + < Y>

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

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

<Fn> +<Home>

Touchpad
toggle

Brightness
down

Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.

Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.

Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to
return.

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> +<Pg Up>

<Fn> +<Pg Dn>

<Fn> +<End>

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Stop Stop playing the selected media file.

Previous Return to the previous media file.

Next Jump to the next media file.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel® Core (i3,i5) Processor
CPU package rPGA988A
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

Chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset

Processor Specifications

Item

P6100 2 GHz 2 Cores/ 133

P6200 2.13 GHz 2 Cores/ 133

i3-350M 2.26 GHz 2 Cores/

i3-370M 2.4 GHz 2 Cores/

i3-380M 2.53 GHz 2 Cores/

i5-460M 2.53 GHz

i5-560M 2.66 GHz

i5-580M 2.66 Ghz

CPU

Speed

up to 2.8
GHz with
turbo boost

up to 3.33
GHz with
turbo boost

up to 3.33
GHz with
turbo boost

Cores

4 threads

4 threads

4 threads
2 Cores/

4 threads

2 Cores/
4 threads

2 Cores/
4 threads

Bus

Speed

Mhz

Mhz
350

MHz
370

MHz
380

MHz
460

MHz

560
MHz

580
MHz

Mfg Tech

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

32 nm 3 MB rPGA988A 0.8-1.4V

Cache

Size

Package

Core

Voltage

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

60 2500 28
70 2900 31
80 3200 34
90 3600 37
100 4000 40

• Throttling 50%: On= 95°C; OFF=80°C

• OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 90°C

Chapter 1 19

CPU Fan True Value Table (UMA Tj=105)

CPU Temperature Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

60 2300 28
70 2500 31
80 2700 34
90 3000 37
85 3300 40

• Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=72°C

• OS shut down at 104°C; H/W shut down at 92°C

CPU Fan True Value Table (DIS Tj=90)

CPU Temperature Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

57 2500 28
64 2900 31
70 3200 34
78 3600 37
85 4000 40

• Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=72°C

• OS shut down at 104°C; H/W shut down at 92°C

CPU Fan True Value Table (UMA Tj=90)

CPU Temperature Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

57 2300 28
64 2500 31
70 2700 34
78 3000 37
85 3300 40

• Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=72°C

• OS shut down at 104°C; H/W shut down at 92°C

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built in at CPU
Memory size 512MB,1GB,2GB,4GB DDR3 RAM
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per socket 4 GB
Supports maximum memory size 8 GB
Supports DIMM type Support DDR III 800/1066/1333Mhz

SDRAM memory interface design
Supports DIMM Speed 800/1066Mhz SDRAM
Support DIMM voltage +1.5V
Supports DIMM package 204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
0MB 4096MB 4096MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
2048MB 4096MB 6144MB
4096MB 4096MB 8192MB

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

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

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde
BIOS Version v1.01
BIOS ROM type SPI Flash

(MX25L3205A, MX25L3206A, W25X32A, W25Q32BV, EN25F32,

Atmel26DF321)
BIOS ROM size 4MB
Support protocol Support ISIPP

Support Acer UI

Support multi-boot

Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

Various hot-keys for system control

Support SMBUS 2.5 or later, PCI2.3

ACPI 3.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and

S3, S4 for mobile CPU

DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

Support PXE

Support Y2K solution

Support Win Flash

Wake on LAN from S3, Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode

System information

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset BCM57780
Support LAN protocol IEEE 802.3,802.3u,802.3ab,802.1p
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location One at the left side
Features Supports 10/100/1000 speed

Chapter 1 21

Keyboard

Item Specification

Type AC7T-A10B
Total number of keypads 103-US/104-UK keys
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work

simultaneously
Features • Phantom key auto detect

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model
Name

Capacity (GB) 160GB 250GB 320GB 500GB
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 1, 2, 1, 2 2, 2, 2, 2 2, 3, 2, 3 4, 4, 4, 4
Drive Format
Disks 1 1 1, 2, 1, 2 2
Spindle speed

(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MB
Interface SATA
Fast data transfer

rate
Media data

transfer rate

DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V

Western Digital
WD1600BEVT­22A23T0, Hitachi

HTS545016B9A3
00, Toshiba
MK1665GSX,

Seagate
ST9160314AS

106Mbytes/s,
845Mbits/s,
1175Mbits/s,

1273.3Mbits/s

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

• Overlay numeric keypad

• Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys

• Support reverse T cursor keys

• Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer

Western Digital
WD2500BEVT­22A23T0, Hitachi

HTS545025B9A
300, Toshiba
MK2565GSX,
Seagate
ST9250315AS

106Mbytes/s,
845Mbits/s,
1175Mbits/s,

1031.7Mbits/s

Western Digital
WD3200BEVT­22A23T0, Hitachi

HTS545032B9A3
00, Toshiba
MK3265GSX,
Seagate
ST9320315AS

5400RPM

3.0Gbits/s

106Mbytes/s,
845Mbits/s,
1 175Mbits/s,

1273.3Mbits/s

Western Digital
WD5000BEVT­22A0RT0, Hitachi
HTS545050B9A3
00, Toshiba
MK5065GSX,
Seagate
ST9500325AS

106Mbytes/s,
845Mbits/s,
1175Mbits/s,

1031.7Mbits/s

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Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Atheros AR3011, Broadcom BCM2070, Broadcom BCM2046
Data throughput TX 1.2Mbits/sec

RX 1.2Mbits/sec
Protocol 3.0+HS
Interface USB 2.0
Connector type SM08B-SURS-TF/JST

SM06B-XSRK-ETB/SM08B-SURS-TF

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC272X-GR
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Mono
Resolution Support 16/24bit PCM
Compatibility HD audio Interface
Sampling rate Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker/quantity Yes/1 (2W speakers)

LED 15.6"

Item Specification

Vendor/model name AUO / B156XW02 V2 (HW:4A)

LG / LP156WH2-TLEA
CMO / M156B3-L0B
BOE / HT156WXB-500
CPT / CLAA156WB11A

SAMSUNG / LTN156AT02-A04
Screen Diagonal (mm) 394.91(15.6")
Active Area (mm) 344.23 x 193.54
Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 3(RGB) x 768
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.252 x 0.252
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally White
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)

also called Brightness
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/

Fall Time) msec
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5.15
Weight (without inverter) 460g
Physical Size (mm) 360 x 210x 5.5
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS
Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left)
Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower)

220

8

40/40

10/30

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LCD Inverter (not available with this model)

Item Specification

Vendor & model name
Brightness conditions
Input voltage (v)
Input current (mA)
Output voltage (V, RMS)
Output current (mA, RMS)
Output voltage frequency (KHz)

LCD Display Supported Resolution

Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel NVIDIA ATI

800x600p/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1280x600/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1280x768/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1360x768/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Camera

Item Specification

Vendor and model Chicony CNF9157,

Lite-on 09P2SF119,

Suyin HF1315-S32B-OV01
Type 1.3M
Interface USB
Focusing range >26.6cm
Dimensions (L x W x H mm) 65.3x8.1x3.8mm
Sensor type SOC
Pixel resolution 1280x1024
Pixel size 2µmx2µm
Image size 2608µ m x 2072µ m

3G Module (not available with this model)

Item Specification

Manufacturer
Model
Card Type
Throughput
Supported Services

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Audio Codec and Amplifier

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC272X-GR
Features • Two stereo DAC support 16/20/24-bit PCM for two independent

playback (multiple streaming)

• Two stereo ADC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for two
independent recording

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

• Two independent SPDIF outputs support 16/20/24-bit format and

44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz rate

• Supports line level mono output

• Supports analog PCBEEP input, and features an integrated digital
BEEP generator

• Support two stereo digital microphone input for microphone array
AEC/BF application

• Supports legacy analog mixer architecture

• Supports two GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins (pin sharing
with digital microphone interface)

• Supports EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) control for external
amplifier

• Supports anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and digital
power is off

• Supports 1.5V~3.3V scalable I/O for HD Audio link

• 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package

Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n

Item Specification

Chipset Atheros HB93/ HB97,

Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225,

Realtek RTL8192,
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N
Protocol 802.11 b+g, Draft-N
Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo AS10D,

Simplo AS10D,

Sony AS10D,

Samsung AS10D,

Panasonic AS10D
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 2200 mAh
Number of battery cell 6
Package configuration 3S2P

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Video Interface (NVIDIA)

Item Specification

Chipset NVIDIA N11P-GE
Package GB2-128 29 mm x 29 mm
Interface Internal PCIE x16
Compatibility 8 bpp(bit per pixel)
Sampling rate 64bit

Video Interface (ATI)

Item Specification

Chipset A TI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470
Package FCBGA 29 mm x 29 mm - 962 pins
Interface Internal PCIE x16
Compatibility 8 bpp(bit per pixel)
Sampling rate 64bit

VRAM (NVIDIA)

Item Specification

Chipset Samsung K4W1G1646E-HC12,

Hynix H5TQ1G63BFR-12C/H5TQ1G63BFR-12C-C
Memory size 1 GB
Interface Frame Buffer interface up to 128 bits wide

DDR3 800Mhz VRAM

VRAM (A TI)

Item Specification

Chipset Samsung K4W1G1646E-HC12,

Hynix H5TQ1G63BFR-12C/H5TQ1G63BFR-12C-C
Memory size 512 MB
Interface DDR3 800 MHz VRAM

USB Port

Item Specification

USB compliance level USB2.0
UHCI 2
Number of USB port(s) 3
Location One at the left side, and two at the right side

HDMI Port

Item Specification

Compliance level HDMI1.3a
Data throughput Up to 16.7 million colors
Number of HDMI port(s) 1
Location left side

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System Board Major Chips

Item Specification

Core logic Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
VGA ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470

NVIDIA N11P-GE
LAN BCM57780
USB 2.0 Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
Super I/O controller N/A
Bluetooth 3.0 Foxconn AR3011 or BCM2070
Wireless Atheros HB93/ HB97,

Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225,

Realtek RTL8192
PCMCIA N/A
Audio codec Realtek ALC272X-GR
Card reader Realtek RTS5137-GR(UMA)

Realtek RTS5160-GR(DIS)

I/O Ports

Item Specification

I/O support • 1 x 2 in1 card reader (SD/MMC)

• 3 x USB 2.0 port

• 1 x HDMI™ port supporting HDCP

• 1 x external CRT

• 1 x Headphone/speaker/lineout

•1 x MIC/Line in

• 1 x RJ-45

• 1 x DC-in jack

AC Adapter (UMA)

Item Specification

Input rating 65w
Maximum input AC current 65w:1.7A at 100V
Inrush current 12t at 264V
Efficiency Refer to EPA 2.0

AC Adapter (nVidia)

Item Specification

Input rating 90w
Maximum input AC current 90w:1.5A at 100V
Inrush current 12t at 264V
Efficiency Refer to EPA 2.0

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AC Adapter (ATI)

Item Specification

Input rating 65w
Maximum input AC current 65w:1.7A at 100V
Inrush current 12t at 264V
Efficiency Refer to EPA 2.0

System Power Management

Legacy

Mode

Off Mech. Off (G3) Al devices in the system are turned off completely.

Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shut down. All devices in the system are turned off

On Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

Save to Disk (S4) Also called hibernation mode. System saves all system states

Item Specification

completely.

power managed in this state.

VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode

and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

Card Reader (UMA & Discrete)

Item Specification

Chipset Realtek RTS5137-GR
Package 48 Pin LQFP (UMA 24 Pin LQFP)
Features 2 in 1 card reader, supporting:

• Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), SDHC

• Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™, Micro-SD (T-flash), RS-MMC,
Mobile-MMC and MMC-micro

Supports Maximum size Secure Digital™ Card (SD) 4G

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) 32G (UMA only)
MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) 32G (UMA only)

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System LED Indicator

Item Specification

Lock N/A
System state • Blue color solid on: system on

• Blue color and amber color off: system off

• Amber color blinking: S3 state

HDD access state Reflects the activities of the HDD or card reader access
Wireless state Amber color if a wireless device is active
Power button backlight • Blue color solid on: system on

• Blue color off: system off

Battery state Charging

• Amber solid on - battery charging with AC

• Blue color solid on - battery full

• Amber blinking - battery abnormal stop charge or batter in low power
state

Discharging

• Amber and blinking - battery in critical low state

• Amber color off - discharging state

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).

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

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).

The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without
entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

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

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.

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Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS

Information

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

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Main Boot

SecurityInformation

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz

CPU Type

CPU Type

CPU Speed

CPU Speed

HDD Model Name:

HDD Model Name:

HDD Serial Number:

HDD Serial Number:

ATAPI Model Name:

ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Serial Number:

Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name:

Product Name:

Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer Name:

UUID:

UUID:

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz

2.53GHz

2.53GHz

WDC WD2500BEVT-22A23T0

WDC WD2500BEVT-22A23T0

WD-WX30AA9U3617

WD-WX30AA9U3617

None

None

V1.01

V1.01

Intel V1994

Intel V1994

123456789

123456789

Aspire5742

Aspire5742

Acer

Acer

3A1243A988698043211288AE1D5E974E

3A1243A988698043211288AE1D5E974E

Exit

Help

F1

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ according to model.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE

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

ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in

System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name Th is field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in

Select Item
Select Menu

master.

master.

the system.

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

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

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Main

The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot options
and recovery.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

System Time:

System Time:
System Date:

System Date:

Total Memory:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Video Memory:

Quiet Boot

Quiet Boot

Network Boot

Network Boot

F12 Boot Menu

F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

D2D Recovery

SATA Mode

SATA Mode

Main

Security

[21:18:25]

[21:18:25]
[06/22/2010]

[06/22/2010]

2048 MB

2048 MB

[128MB]

[128MB]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[AHCI Mode]

[AHCI Mode]

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

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

REDUCE

: F5/F6

Help

F1

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-

System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY

Total Memory
Video Memory
Quiet Boot Quiet Boot replaces the customary technical messages

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

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

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Select Item
Select Menu

hour format.

Displays the total memory available.
Displays the available memory for Video.

during POST with a more visually pleasing and
comfortable display (OEM Logo screen).

server).

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

operate.

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

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

(month/day/year)
N/A
N/A
Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Option: Enabled or
Disabled

Disabled

Option: Enabled or
Disabled

Option: AHCI Mode or IDE
Mode

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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Supervisor Password Is :

Supervisor Password Is :

User Password Is :

User Password Is :

HDD Password Is :

HDD Password Is :

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password

Set User Password

Set HDD Password

Set HDD Password

Password on Boot :

Password on Boot :

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Clear

Clear

Clear

Clear

Clear

Clear

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Item Specific Help

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

Help

F1

Exit

ESC

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set
HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set,

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

Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password. N/A
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while the

Select Item
Select Menu

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

password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup
Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter
Setup menu only and does not have right to change the
value of parameters.

events defined in this group happened. The following
sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password
for changes and should be grayed out if the user
password was used to enter setup.

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

N/A

N/A

Disabled or
Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

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

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ][ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceed 8 alphanumeric
characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field.

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

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

4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

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

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.

The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Changing a Password

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

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

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

field.

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

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

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

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

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved.

[Continue][Continue]

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the

Setup Warning.

Setup Warning

Invalid Password.

[Continue][Continue]

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

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match.

Re-enter password.

[Continue][Continue]

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Boot

This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.

Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Boot priority order:

Boot priority order:

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO

1. IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO

2. USB FDD :

2. USB FDD :

3. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE

3. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE

4. USB HDD :

4. USB HDD :

5. USB CDROM :

5. USB CDROM :

6. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N

6. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N

F1
ESC

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Use < > or < > to select
a device, then press
<F5> to move it down the
list, or <F6> to move
it up the list. Press
<Esc> to escape the menu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

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Exit

The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Save Changes

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and
save your changes.

Help

F1

Exit

ESC

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes.
Exit Discarding

Changes
Load Setup Default Load default values for al l SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data.

Select Item
Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data.

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

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BIOS Flash Utilities

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

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette before you use the Flash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS Flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not

completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Flash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the Flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Flash utility has auto-execution function.

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DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.

2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move

USB HDD to position 1.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Boot priority order:

Boot priority order:

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO

1. IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO

2. USB FDD :

2. USB FDD :

3. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE

3. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE

4. USB HDD :

4. USB HDD :

5. USB CDROM :

5. USB CDROM :

6. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N

6. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N

F1
ESC

3. Execute the BIOS.BAT batch file to update BIOS.
The flash process begins as shown.

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Use < > or < > to select
a device, then press
<F5> to move it down the
list, or <F6> to move
it up the list. Press
<Esc> to escape the menu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

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4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays.

Plug in the AC power to continue.

5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.

WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.

2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provides you with details about removing HDD/BIOS password:

Remove HDD Password:

If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated.

To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. After the error is displayed, select the Enter Unlock Password option on th e screen.

2. An Encode key is generated for unlocking utilities. Note down this key.

3. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD

[Encode code] with the code noted in the previous step, as follows:

UnlockHD 76943488

4. The command generates a password which can be used for unlocking the HDD.

Password: 46548274

5. Key in the password from the previous step to unlock the HDD as shown.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the

RTC_RST point.

Cleaning BIOS Passwords

To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps:

1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe

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

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

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Using Boot Sequence Selector

The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot
Sequence Selector, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen.

3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. For example, enter BS2 to

change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy.

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Using DMITools

The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to be used in the DMI
pool for hardware management.

When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI poo l data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware
before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Boot into DOS.

2. Execute dmitools. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion:

• dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios

• dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max. 16 characters)

• dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom (max. 20 characters)

• dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write serial number to eeprom (max. 22 characters)

• dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to eeprom

• dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to eeprom (max. 32 characters)

The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information.

Read DMI Information from Memory

Input:

dmitools /r

Output:

Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer
Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx
Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789
UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag

Write Product Name to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wp Acer

Write Serial Number to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789

4). Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from Intel WFM20.pdf)

Input:

dmitools /wu

5). Write Asset Tag to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wa Acer Asstag

NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Plastic flat screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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Pre-disassembly Instructions

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from th e system.

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

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Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD
Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced.

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence.
Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you
want to remove the mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly
frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

SCREW 2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL CR3 19 86.R4F02.001
SCREW 2.45D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK NL 4 86.R4F02.002
SCREW 2.5D 6L K 5.5D NI NL 2 86.R4F02.003
SCREW 1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK NL 13 86.R4F02.004
SCREW 3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI 4 86.R4F02.005
SCREW M M 2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI + 86.R4F02.006
SCREW ASSY CPU THERMAL 4 86.R4F02.008

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External Module Disassembly Process

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

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation of the external module disassembly sequence and
instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove
the keyboard, you must first remove the switch board.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

ODD Module M 2.5*8 1 86.R4F02.001
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 86.R4F02.004
Logic lower door M2.5*8 2 86.R4F02.004
3G Cover M2.5*8 1 86.R4F02.004
WLAN Module M2*3 1 86.R4F02.001
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 86.R4F02.008

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown.

2. Slide and hold the battery release latch in the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main

unit (2).

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NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image. Please

detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the SD Dummy Card

NOTE: The model displayed in this service guide may differ in color to the one in your package.

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

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

3. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the ODD Module

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

2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*8 1

3. Pull the ODD module out from the chassis.

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4. Remove the two (2) screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive
module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket M2*3 2

5. Remove the ODD bezel by prying the top edge away from the module.

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Removing the Logic Lower Door

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

2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the logic lower door to the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Logic lower door M2.5*8 2

3. Remove the lower logic door by lifting the inner edge up as shown.

4. Lift the door clear of the device, exposing the HDD (1), WLAN (2), and DIMM (3) modules.

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Removing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only)

NOTE: Available in discrete models only

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

2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the 3G cover to the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

3G Cover M2.5*8 1

3. Remove the 3G cover by lifting up the right edge first and then pull out.

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Removing the RTC Battery (UMA Only)

1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55.

2. Locate the RTC battery.

3. Release the RTC battery from the plastic case using a plastic tool as shown.

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4. Remove the RTC battery from the lower cover as shown.

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Removing the DIMM Module

1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55.

2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.

3. Remove the DIMM module as shown.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second DIMM module if present.

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55.

2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module.

NOTE: Cable placement is black to the MAIN terminal (closest to the front edge of the computer) and white to

the AUX terminal (closest to the rear edge of the computer).

3. Move the antennas away and remove the one (1) screw securing the WLAN module to the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2*3 1

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4. Detach the WLAN module from the WLAN socket.

NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.

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Removing the HDD module Module

1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55.

2. Using the plastic tab, pull the HDD module to remove it from the connector.

3. Lift the HDD module out of the HDD bay.

NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.

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4. Remove the four (4) screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3 4

5. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55.

2. Using a flat plastic tool, release the six (6) keyboard locks to remove the keyboard from the upper cover.

3. Pry up the center of the keyboard and lift it up and over to expose the keyboard FPC.

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4. Release the locking latch and disconnect the FPC from the mainboard connector.

5. Lift the keyboard clear of the upper cover.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Upper Cover M2.5*5 7 86.R4F02.001
Power board M2*3 2 86.R4F02.004
Card Reader M2*3 1 86.R4F02.004
USB M2*3 1 86.R4F02.004
Mainboard M2.5*5 1 86.R4F02.001
Thermal Module (CPU) SCREW ASSY

CPU THERMAL
Thermal Module (VGA) M2.5*5 2 86.R4F0 2.001
LCD Module M2.5*5 4 86.R4F02.001

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Removing the Upper Cover

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

2. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven (11) screws from the lower cover and four (4) screws from the

battery bay.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (red
callout)

M2.5*8 11

Battery Bay
(green callout)

M2*3 4

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3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the power board FFC (A), microphone cable (B), speaker cable (C),
and touch pad FFC (D) from the mainboard.

B

C

A

D

4. To release the power board FFC, release the locking latch and pull the cable from the connector.

5. To release the microphone cable, pull out the cable from the connector.

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6. To release the speaker cable, pull out the cable from the connector.

7. To release the touch pad FFC, release the locking latch and pull the cable from the connector.

NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs where available to prevent damage.

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8. Remove the seven (7) screws from the upper cover as shown.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*5 7

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9. Starting at the lower right side of the cover, pry apart the upper and lower covers as shown. Work along the
front edge of the casing to the left as shown, then lift the upper cover clear of the lower cover.

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Removing the Speaker Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Locate the speaker module on the upper cover as shown.

3. Release the speaker cable from the guides as shown.

4. To remove the speaker, pull back on the rubber casing with a plastic tool (1) and lift the speaker module out

using the thumb and forefinger (2).

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NOTE: Do not grasp the underside of the speaker too tightly as the speaker cover may get damaged.

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5. Lift the speaker module clear of the device.

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Removing the Power Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Locate the power board FFC on the top side of the upper cover.

3. Remove the power board FFC from the upper cover by grasping the blue sleeve with the thumb and forefinger

and pull up until the FFC is free from the adhesive.

4. Turn the upper cover over to expose the underside and locate the power board.

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5. Remove the two (2) screws from the power board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Power board M2*3 2

6. Remove the power board from the upper cover.

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Removing the Touch Pad FFC

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Locate the touch pad board on the upper cover.

3. Remove the adhesive tape covering the touch pad FFC as shown.

4. Grasp the touch pad FFC by the blue sleeve and detach the adhesive securing the cable to the upper cover as

shown.

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5. Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the connector.

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Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only)

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Locate the card reader module on the lower cover.

3. Remove the adhesive tape covering the card reader FFC as shown.

4. Unlock the USB FFC and disconnect the FF C from the mainboard connector.

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5. Remove the one (1) screw securing the card reader board to the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Card Reader M2*3 1

6. Remove the card reader module from the lower cover.

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Removing the USB Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67. (UMA Only)

2. See “Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only)” on page 78. (Discrete Only)

NOTE: This procedure is necessary for discrete models only.

3. Locate the USB module on the lower cover.

4. Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard connector.

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5. Remove one (1) screw securing the USB board to the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB M2*3 1

6. Remove the USB module from the lower cover.

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Removing the Bluetooth Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67. (UMA Only)

2. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 80. (Discrete Only)

NOTE: This procedure is necessary for discrete models only

3. Locate the Bluetooth module on the lower cover.

Discrete UMA

NOTE: The location of the Bluetooth module may vary depending on your model.

4. Pry the Bluetooth module from the adhesive as shown.

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5. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the connector as shown.

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NOTE: Do not pull directly on the cable itself as this may damage the connection.

6. Remove the Bluetooth module and release the cable from the cable guides as shown.

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Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only)

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Unlock and disconnect the ODD FFC from the mainboard.

3. Lift the ODD connector board from the lower cover.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Locate the LVDS cable on the mainboard.

3. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the mainboard connector.

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4. Remove the one (1) screw securing the mainboard to the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*5 1

5. Place the LCD module on a clean surface while holding the lower cover with the other hand. Place a protective
cover on the LCD panel.

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6. While holding the lower cover with one hand, separate the mainboard from the lower cover and place it onto
the protective cover.

CAUTION: Do not remove the mainboard completely. The mainboard is still connected to the lower cover.

7. Locate the DC-In cable and disconnect it from the main board connector.

8. Remove the mainboard from the chassis and place it on a clean, flat surface as shown. Locate the Bluetooth

cable connection on the mainboard.

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9. Remove the adhesive tape covering the Bluetooth cable and the mainboard connector.

10. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable connector from the mainboard connector.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85.

2. Locate the thermal module on the mainboard.

3. Disconnect the fan cable connector from the mainboard connector.

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4. Remove the six (6) screws (in numerical order from 1 to 6) securing the thermal module to the mainboard.

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Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module
(CPU) (red
callouts)

Thermal Module
(VGA) (green
callouts)

5. Remove the thermal module from the mainboard.

SCREW ASSY CPU
THERMAL

M2.5*5 2

1

4

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