Acer Aspire 6530 Service Manual
Aspire 6530 Series
Service Guide
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Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
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.
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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Removing the Upper Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Replacing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Troubleshooting 117
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
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HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Modem Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Core POST Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Jumper and Connector Locations 145
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149
Aspire 6530 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Aspire 6530 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Model Definition and Configuration 164
Aspire 6530 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Test Compatible Components 201
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Peripheral Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Online Support Information 211
Index 213
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
• AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
• AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor*
• AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*
• AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*
• AMD M780G Chipset*
• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Chapter 1
System Memory
• Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
TV Tuner
• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Display and graphics
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 16" Full HD 1920 x 1080*
• 16" HD 1366 x 768*
• AT I Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*
• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 Hybrid x 2*
• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650*
Chapter 1 1
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
Audio
• Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer*
supporting low-frequency effects
• True5.1-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*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
• WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Dimensions and Weight
• 385 (W) x 277.5 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.71 x 11.49 x 1.61/1.73 inches)
• 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack
• 3.60 kg (7.48 lbs.) with 1 HDD and 6-cell battery pack
Privacy control
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
2 Chapter 1
Power subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 71 W 4800 mAh*
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh*
• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
• ENERGY STAR® 4.0
Special keys and controls
• 105/106-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
• Acer EasyPort IV connector*
• ExpressCard™/54 slot
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• USB 2.0 / eSATA port *
NOTE: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time.
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
• External display (VGA) port
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port
• RF-in jack*
• 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. The specifications listed above are for reference
only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Chapter 1 3
System Block Diagram
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
Chapter 1 5
Web camera for video communication (only for
certain models).
displays computer output (Configuration
may vary by models).
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
No. Icon Item Description
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
8 Click buttons
(left, center* and
right)
9 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions
10 VOL + Volume Up Increase system volume/decrease system
VOL - Volume Down
11 Acer MediaT ouch
keys
12 Easy-launch
buttons
13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
*The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
certain models).
like a computer mouse.
volume.
For use with Acer Arcade and other media
playing programs.
Buttons for launching frequently used
programs.
output.
Closed Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 5-in-1 card
reader
2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control
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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Left View
No. Icon Item Description
1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
3 Acer EasyPort IV
connector
4 External display
(VGA) port
5
6
7 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
8 Headphones/
HDMI
e SATA
HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
USB 2.0 /
e SATA port
/
speaker/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support
Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.
Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain
models).
Connects to a display device
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
connections (only for certain models).
Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only
for certain models).
Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will
have three USB ports available in the mean
time.
(e.g. USB mouse, USB camera).
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
9 ExpressCard/54
slot
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Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
Right View
No. Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access
indicator
4 Optical drive eject
button
5 Emergency eject
hole
6 Modem (RJ-11)
port
7 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner
Kensington lock
slot
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
computer is off.
Connects to a phone line.
devices (only for certain models).
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.
Rear View
No. Item Description
1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking
movie-house audio.
2 Ventilation
slots
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Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Bottom View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release
latch
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
5 Hard disk bay-
Secondary
6 Memory
compartment
7 Ventilation slots
and cooling fan
Releases the battery for removal.
screws).
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws) (only for certain models).
Houses the computer's main memory.
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the
fan.
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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
Icon Function Description
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light show s amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Icon Function Description
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication
switch
Wireless communication
switch
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Enables/disables the wireless function.
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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (1) 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 (1) Right Button (3) Main touchpad (2)
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
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.
embedded keypad.
Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
functions:
<>: Open or close the 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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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings
Management
<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower
Management
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
power. Press any key to return.
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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.
Chapter 1 17
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type AMD S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series-Turion/Sempron), T3(1.2~2.6G/s)
(Bandwidth:9.6GB/s to 20.8GB/s)
CPU Features • Hyper Transport 3.0 Technology.Designed to support HT Gen 3 speed form
1.2Ghz to 2.6Ghz
• 64-bit or 128-bit DDR2 Memory Interface, Two independent 64 Bit DDR2
channels
• Split Power Planes, Separate power planes providesd for each CPU core and
on die Northbridge
• Up to 2 processor core per die, Upto 1MB L2 cache per die
• Each CPU core supports up to 8 P-states: P0 (Highest performance) and
P7 (Lowest)
Power
CPU package AMD 638-pin micro PGA
CPU Fan True Value Table
• VDD0,VDD1 set according to the respective P-stage control when core VDD
are isolated and VDD set according to the CPU core in the highest
performance P-state when VDD is common
• CPU_VDDNB. VLDT 1.2V_HT, VDD I/O 1.8VSUS. CPU Memory Interface
SMDDR_VTEM
Level Fan On Temp. Fan Off Temp. RPM Throttling dB(A)
1 50 45 2300 31
2 60 55 2600 34
3 70 65 2800 37
4 80 75 3100 40
• Throttling 50%: On =100°C ; Off=90°C
• OS Shut down: 125C
• H/W Shut down: 125C
• Fan default: 5V
Northbridge
Item Specification
Chipset AMD RS780MN
Features
• CPU Hyper Transport Interface , Support 16 bit up/down Hyper transport
3.0 interface up to 5.2GT/s
• PCI Express Interface , Support PCIE GEN2 , Optimizes peer to peer and
general purpose link performance, Highly flexible PCI Express
implementation to suit a variety of platform needs
Power 1.1V,1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V
Package FCBGA 528-pin
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Southbridge
Item Specification
Chipset AMD SB 700
Features
• A-Link Express II Interface to AMD North bridge, High data transfer
Bandwidth up to 2.5GT/s/Lane
• USB controllers, 5 OHCI and 2 EHCI host controllers to support 12 USB
2.0 ports and 2 dedicated USB 1.1 ports
• SAT A controllers , Support six SATA II ports with transfer rate up to 3Gb/s,
Support both SATA 1.5 and SATA 3.0 compliance devives, Supports E-
SATA raid support and AHCI support
• Interrupt controller, Support IOAPIC/X APIC mode for 24 channel of
interrupt
• High definition Audio support up to 4 codec's and up to 192Khz sample
rate and 32 bit audio
Power 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V, 5V
Package FCBGA 528-pin
System Clock
Item Specification
Chipset SLG8SP628VTR
Clock Synthesizer
Features
• 200MHz for CPU
• 100MHz clock buffer for RS780MN, SB 700, PCIE device
• 96MHz for RS780MN
• 48MHz for USB clock inside SB700, Card reader
• 33MHz PCI clock for PC device, LPC
• Support spread spectrum function, for reducing EMI
• Support SM bus interface
Power 3.3V, 1.2V
Package 64 pin QFN
Crystal and Oscillator
Item Specification
Features
• 14.31818 MHz crystal for clock chip
• 32.768 KHz crystal for SB700 and WPCE775C
• 25Mhz crystal for LAN AR8182
• 25Mhz for SATA control inside SB700
• 12Mhz for finger printer control
System Memory
Item Specification
Features
• DDR II 667/800MHz SDRAM memory interface design
• 2 DDR SODIMM slot
• Maximum memory up to 4GB-SODIMM
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
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.
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model
Name
Capacity (MB) 250, 200,
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 512
Data heads 4, 4, 3, 2 4, 4 or 3, 3, 2, 24, 4, 2, 2 4, 4, 4, 2 4, 3, 2, 2
Segate
ST9250827AS
ST9200827AS
ST9160827AS
ST9120817AS
160, 120
Segate
ST9320320AS
ST9250320AS
ST9200321AS
ST9160310AS
ST9120310AS
320, 250,
200, 160, 120
Toshiba
MK3252GSX
MK2552GSX
MK1652GSX
MK1252GSX
320, 250,
160, 120
WD
WD2500BEVS
WD2500BEAS
WD2000BEVS
WD2000BEAS
WD1600BEVS
WD1600BEAS
WD1200BEVS
WD1200BEAS
250, 200, 160,
120
WD
WD3200BEVT
WD2500BEVT
WD1600BEVT
WD1200BEVT
320, 250, 160,
120
Drive Format
Disks 2, 2, 2, 1 2 or 1, 2, 2, 1, 12, 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1 2, 2, 1, 1
Spindle speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 2 MB
Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA
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5400 5400 5400 5400 5400
8 MB
(WDxxxxBEAS)
8 MB
(WDxxxxBEVS)
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