Acer ASPIRE 7745 User Manual

Aspire 7745 Series

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available

on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,

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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.
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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.

NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Service Guide designates a compo nent tha t should
be recycled according to the local regulations.

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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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System Specifications 1

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

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Notebook Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

TouchPad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

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

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

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

Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

System Utilities 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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

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

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

Removing BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

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

Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Replacement 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 Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Base Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the 2nd HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the LAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the PCH Heatsink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the DC-IN Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

LCD Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Main Unit Reassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Power Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the PCH Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Removing the LAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

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

Replacing the USB board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Replacing the Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Replacing the 2nd HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the Base Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Replace the Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Troubleshooting 139

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

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Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

USB Failure (Right up/down side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Post Code Reference Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Jumper and Connector Locations 157

Mainboard Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Mainboard Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Mainboard CMOS Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161

Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Screw Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Model Definition and Configuration 171

Acer Aspire 7745G Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Acer Aspire 7745 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269

Test Compatible Components 273

Aspire 7745 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273

Online Support Information 279

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit

Platform

Chapter 1

• Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 2.66 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.33 GHz,
DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W) supporting Intel

• Intel® Core™ i5-430M/ i5-520M/i5-540M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26/2.40/2.53 GHz with
Turbo Boost up to 2.53/2.93/3.06 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W) supporting Intel

®

Smart Cache

Intel

• Intel

®

W) supporting Intel

System Memory

• Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:

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

Display

• 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit
TFT LCD

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 8 ms high-def response time

• 60% color gamut

®

64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

®

64 architecture,

Core™ i3-330M/i3-350M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.13/2.26 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35

®

64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

Graphics

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

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• External resolution / refresh rates:

• VGA port up to 2560 x 1600: 60 Hz

• HDMI™ port up to 1920 x 1200: 60 Hz

• MPEG-2/DVD decoding

Chapter 1 1

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

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

Storage subsystem

• One or two 160/250/320/500 GB or larger hard disk drive

• Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital
(MS), Memory Stick PRO

Audio subsystem

• Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer
supporting low-frequency effects

• Optimized 3
Live, Dolby
Expander, Dolby

• True5.1-channel surround sound output

• High-definition audio support

• Built-in microphone

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

• MS-Sound compatible

™

™

(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

rd

Generation Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement, featuring Dolby® Digital

®

Pro Logic® IIx, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space

®

Audio Optimization, Dolby® High Frequency Enhancer technologies

(SD), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick™

Optical Media Drive

• 4X Blu-ray Disc™ writer/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, 4X BD-R, 2X BD-RE, 4X BD-R DL, 2X BD-RE DL

• 4X Blu-ray Disc

• 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

• 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, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

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

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

™1

/DVD SuperMulti double-layer drive:

2 Chapter 1

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:·

• Acer Crystal Eye high-def webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution

•WLAN:·

• Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ with Acer Nplify™ featuring MIMO

technology

• Acer InviLink

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

• Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

• WP AN: Bluetooth

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

™

®

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords,

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight

• 410 (W) x 275 (D) x 30.8/34.2 (H) mm (16.14 x 10.83 x 1.21/1.35 inches)

• 3.25 kg (7.1 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack

Nplify™ 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

™

2.1+EDR

™

Power Adapter and Battery

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

• 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

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

• Estimated battery life: Up to 2.5 hours

• ENERGY STAR

®

Special Keys and Controls

• 103-/104-/107-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout

• Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting scroll, pinch, rotate, flip

• 10 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows
numeric keypad, international language support

• Acer Programmable Key

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

®

keys, hotkey controls, independent standard

Chapter 1 3

I/O Ports

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

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• HDMI

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Software

• Productivity

™

port with HDCP support

• Acer Backup Manager

• Acer ePower Management

• Acer eRecovery Management

• Acer PowerSmart Manager

• Adobe® Flash® Player 10

• Adobe® Reader® 9.1

•eSobi

™

• Google™ Setup

• Google Toolbar

™

•Microsoft® Office Personal 2007 (Service Pack 2) (Japan only, subject to customer request)

®

•Microsoft

Office Trial (Service Pack 2)

•Microsoft® Works SE 9 (Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, UK and US only)

®

•Microsoft

•Microsoft

•Norton

Works 9

®

Works 8.5

™

Online Backup

• Security

®

• McAfee

Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial

• McAfee® Virus Definitions

•

MyWinLocker® (except China, Hong Kong)

• Multimedia

• Acer Arcade

• NTI Media Maker

™

Deluxe

™

•Gaming

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

• WildTangent® Acer Edition (US, Canada only)

4 Chapter 1

• Communication and ISP

•Microsoft® Silverlight

• Windows Live™ Essentials — Wave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery , Live™ Messenger, Movie Maker ,

• Utilities and tools

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

• Acer Assist

• Acer Identity Card

• Acer Registration

• Acer Updater

•eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only)

• Netflix shortcut (US only)

Optional Items

• 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module

• 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• External USB floppy disk drive

™

Writer)

only)

Warranty

• One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

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%

Chapter 1 5

System Block Diagram

USB Port x 4

USB 1, 3, 11, 12

(Debug)

Bluetooth

USB 4

CCD

USB 8

Alcor

CardReader

AU6437

Card Reader
Connector

X'TAL

14.318MHz

DDR III

Sub-Amplif ier
(TPA3111D

CLOCK GENERATOR

SELGO: SLG8SP595V

SO-DIMM 0
SO-DIMM 1
SO-DIMM 2
SO-DIMM 3

HDD (SATA) *2

ODD (SATA)

Audio CODEC

ALC669X

1)

Main SPK Line in

Relteak

Rear Audio Amp
& Head phone

GMT G1453L

Dual Channel

800/ 1066 MHz

800 MT/s 1066 MT/s

S/PDIF

Clarksfield <Discrete only
w/4 DIMM>

DDR SYSTEM MEMORY

Arrandale <UMA only>
Auburndale <UMA/SG>

[Arrandale Only]

*

SATA0

SATA

SATA5
SATA1

SATA4

USB 2.0

USB

Azalia

HDA

SPI

SPI ROM

4MB x1 (Basic M E+Braidwood)

intel

rPGA 989

FDI

FDI

intel

<PCH>

Ibex Peak_M

MIC JackSUBWOOFER

*

DMI

X4 DMI interface

DMI

Winbond

EC (WPC781)

SPI ROM

Int. D-M IC

PCI-E
X16

Graphics Interfaces

PCI-E

RTC
P9

Touch Pad

PCIE

INT_LVDS

PCI-Express

X'TAL

32.768KHz

K/B COON.

Fan Driver

(PWM Type)

CPU & PCH
XDP Conn.

P19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26

[Arrandale Only]

*
*

[Arrandale Only]

*

X'TAL

27.0M

HD
CRT
LVDS

Hz

Lan/B

MI

Atheros

Giga-LAN

AR8151

Transformer

RJ45 Connector

GPU CORE PWR

ISL6264

GPU IO PWR

ISL62827

DISCHARGER

+1.0V/+1.5V

CPU VGFX_AXG

ISL62881

THERMAL
PROTECTION

LVDS_CRT_HDMI
Switch Graphics

PS8101

LS

PCIE-1 & 2

CLKOUT_PEG_1&3

PCIE-6

CLKOUT_PEG_B

X'TAL
25M

Mini Card

WLAN / 2

USB 10 & 13

USB10 & 13

Hz

CHARGER

ISL88731

3/5V SYS PWR

ISL6237

CPU CORE PWR

ISL62882

ARD: 1.05V
CFD: 1.1V

CPU VTT

UP61111 AQD D

VTT 1.05V

UP61111 AQDD

DDR3 PWR

TPS5116

HDMI

CRT

LVDS

6 Chapter 1

Notebook Tour

This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook.

Top View

1

2

3

4

5

11

10

9

6

8

7

# Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound.

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

output (configuration may vary by model).

Chapter 1 7

# Icon Item Description

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

Num Lock
indicator

Caps Lock
indicator

4 Power button/

Indicator
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

7 Click buttons (left

and right)
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hand when using the

9

10 Speaker Deliver stereo audio output.
1 1 Integrated

P

Acer PowerSmart

key

P key Programmable key (configuration may vary

webcam

Lights up when the Num Lock is activated.

Lights up when the Caps Lock is a c ti va te d.

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

computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the

left and right mouse buttons.

computer.
Puts your computer into power-saving mode

(configuration may vary by model).

by model).

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

Closed Front View

12

# Icon Item Description

1 Multi-in-1 card

reader

2 Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

Communication
indicator

8 Chapter 1

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

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

1. Charging: The light shows amber
when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue
when in AC mode.

Indicates the computer's wireless
connectivity device status.

Left View

1

# Icon Item Description

Kensington lock
slot

1

2

3
4
5
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged

External display
(VGA) port

HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

32456

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.

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

projector).

camera).

CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

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

Right View

213

Chapter 1 9

4

5

67

# Icon Item Description

1
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3

4

5

6

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

camera).

Optical disk
access indicator

Optical drive
eject

button
Emergency eject

hole

Ethernet (RJ-45)
port

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

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 an Ethernet 10/100/1000­based network.

7

Base View

1
2

3

4

5

DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

7

6

# Icon Item Description

1

2
3 Sub Woofer Emits low frequency sound output.

4

10 Chapter 1

Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack..

Battery lock Locks the battery in position

Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

# Icon Item Description

5

Hard disk bay - Main Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)

6

7

HDD bay - Secondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (for

certain models only).

Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The power, battery and WiFi indicators are visible
even when the computer cover is closed.

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer is on or off.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication.

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.

Chapter 1 11

TouchPad Basics

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:

1

2

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

• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform sele ction and
execution functions. These two buttons are the equivalent of 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.

12 Chapter 1

Using the Keyboard

Your computer has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock,
function and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

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

Lock key Description

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

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

Scroll Lock <Fn> +

<F12>

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.

Chapter 1 13

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
<> + <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
<> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
<> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
<> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<CTRL> + <> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as

described.

Application
key

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

14 Chapter 1

Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Wireless

communication switch

<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 touchpad on and off.

Enables/disables the Wireless function.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

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

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

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

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + <Home> Play/Pause Plays or pauses media files

<Fn> + <Pg Up> Stop Stops media file
<Fn> + <Pg Dn> Previous Plays the previous media file in the play sequence

<Fn> + <End> Next Plays the next media file in the play sequence

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Chapter 1 15

Special Keys

On models that support the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign, the symbols can be located at the upper­center 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: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. See 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 according to the language settings.

16 Chapter 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU • Intel Calpella (Discrete/UMA: Arrandale with Gfx)

• Intel PCH: HM55 (4MB SPI ROM)
Type • MCP (Multi-Chip Package) CPU
CPU Package 989 pins-rPGA socket
Power 65 Watts
On-die Cache • 32-KB instruction and 32 -KB data first-level cache (L1) for each core

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

• Up to 8-MB shared instruction/data last -level cache (L3), shared among

all cores

Front Side Bus 800/1066M/1333Hz

Processor Specifications

Item

Ci3330M 2.13 2 330 M 3 MB PGA988 35W KC.33001.DMP
Ci3350M 2.26 2 350 M 3 MB PGA988 35W KC.35001.DMP
Ci3350M 2.26 2 350 M 3 MB PGA988 35W KC.35K01.DMP
Ci3370M 2.4 2 370 M 3 MB PGA988 35W KC.37K01.DMP
Ci5430M 2.26 2 430 M 3 MB PGA988 35W KC.43001.DMP
Ci5450M 2.4 2 450 M 3 MB PGA988 35 W KC.45K01.DMP
Ci5520M 2.24 2 520 M 3 MB PGA988P 35W KC.52001.DMP
Ci5540M 2.53 2 540 M 3 MB PGA988 35W KC.54001.DMP
Ci7620M 2.66 2 620 M 4 MB PGA988 35W KC.62001.QMP
Ci7720QM 1.6 4 720 M 6 MB PGA988 45W KC.72001.QMP
Ci7820QM 1.73 4 820 M 8 MB PGA988 45W KC.82001.QMP
PMDP6000 1.86 2 3 MB PGA988 35W KC.60001.DPP

CPU

Speed

Cores Bus Speed Cache Size Package

Core

Voltage

Acer P/N

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU)

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

45 2700 31
53 3000 34
65 3350 37
85 3650 40
91 3750 41

Throttling 50%: On= 95°C; OFF=93°C
OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 110°C

Chapter 1 17

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ90-CPU)

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

45 2700 31
53 3000 34
65 3350 38
80 3650 40
86

Throttling 50%: On= 87°C; OFF=84°C
OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 110°C

Power and Keyboard Controller

Item Specification

Keyboard Controller ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17
Total number of keypads 103/104/107
Windows logo key Yes
Hotkeys Supports application keys for Windows 7 version

Media Card Reader

Item Specification

Chipset AU6437-GBL -GR
Package LQFP
Features • Fully compatible with USB2.0 High Speed and backward

compatible with USB1.1 specifications

• Supports multiple flash card interfaces, including SD/
MMC/xD/MS.

• Supports single LUN

• Supports both Windows and Mac OS

Camera 1.3M

Item Specifications

Vendor and model SUYIN HF1315-S32B-

OV0
Type CMOS image sensor with SXGA
Interface USB Port 2.0
Focusing distance 70cm 70 cm 60 cm
Dimensions (L x W x H

mm)
Sensor type OV9665
Pixel resolution 1280x1024
Pixel size 2 µm x 2 µm
Image size 3.89mm(H) X 2.43mm(V)

65 x 8.0 x 3.74 mm 65.0±0.3 X 8.0±0.1 X

Chicony CNF9157 Liteon 09P2BF127 /

Liteon 09P2SF119

65.0 x 8.0 x 3.53 ±

3.69+0.11/-0.2 mm

0.2mm

18 Chapter 1

Core Logic Specifications

Item Specification

Chipset Intel Ibex-Peak (HM55)
Package 1071-pins FCBGA 27mm x 25mm
Features • PCI Express* Base Specification, Revision 2.0 support for up

to eight ports.

• PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.3 support for 33 MHz
PCI operations (supports up to four Req/Gnt pairs).

• ACPI Power Management Logic Support, Revision 3.0b

• Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt controller, and timer
functions

• Integrated Serial ATA host controllers with independent DMA
operation on up to six ports.

• FIS-based Port Multiplier support on SATA Ports 4 and 5 in
AHCI/RAID mode.

• USB host interface with support for up to twelve USB ports; two
EHCI high -speed USB 2.0 Host controllers, 2 rate matching
hubs, six UHCI host controllers;

• System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification, Version 2.0
with additional support for I2C devices

• Supports Intel® High Definition Audio

• Supports Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

• Supports Intel® Active Management Technology

• Supports Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O

• Supports Intel® Trusted Execution Technology

• Supports buffered through mode generating extra clocks from
a clock chip.

• Analog and Digital Display ports

• Analog CRT

• HDMI

• DisplayPort 1.1 (dGPU only)

•LVDS

• Low Pin Count (LPC) interface

• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support

• Intel® Anti-Theft Technology

• JT AG Boundary Scan support

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory size 0MB (No on-board Memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 4GB
Supports maximum memory size 8GB
Supports DIMM type DDR3 64 bit
Supports DIMM Speed 1066/1333 MHz

Chapter 1 19

Video Specifications

Item Specification

Chipset VGA chip Build-in Intel Graphics

Media Accelerator HD (UMA)
Type Arrandale HM55 PCH
Package 1071P FCBGA 27mm x 27mm • 962-pins FCBGA 29mm x 29mm
Features • The integrated graphics

controller contains a refresh of
the 5th generation graphics
core.

• Intel® Dynamic Video Memory
Technology support

• Intel® Smart 2D Display
Technol ogy (Intel® S2DDT)

• Intel® Clear Video Technology

• MPEG2 Hardware

Acceleration

• WMV9/VC1 Hardware

Acceleration

• AVC Hardware

Acceleration

• ProcAmp

• Advanced Pixel Adaptive

De-interlacing

• Sharpness Enhancement

• De-noise Filter

• High Quality Scaling

• Film Mode Detection (3:2

pull -down) and Correction

• Intel® TV Wizard

• Microsoft DirectX*11 support

• Analog CRT DAC Interface
Support (300MHz DAC/up to
QXGA/Hot -Plug)

• Dual-Channel LVDS interface
support 2x24 bpp panels

AMD Madison-Pro*

• Fully compliant with PCI Express
Base Specification Rev. 2.1

• Support CRT/LVDS/HDMI/DP
interface (concurrent)

• Dual-channel LVDS interface support:
single channel 24 bpp dual link

• HDCP compliance embed-in

• Full POWERPLAYTM 8.0 support

• L VDS / Engine and Memory / DP
Spread Spectrum Support

• H.264 implementation is based on the
ISO/IEC 14496-10 specification.

• VC-1 implementation is based on the
SMPTE 421M specification.

• MPEG2 implementation is based on
the ISO 13818 -2

• Supports top quality DVD and Blu ­Ray disc with the lowest CPU usage.

• VDDC (GPU core power supply)

• VDDCI (GPU I/O power supply)

• 1V (DP PLL power supply)

• 1.5V (VRAM and memory control
power supply)

• 1.8V (CRT DAC and LVDS pow er
supply)

• 3V (Peripheral power supply)

VRAM

Item Specification

Chipset Arrandale HM55 PCH
Memory size • 512 MB

•1 GB

Interface DDR3

20 Chapter 1

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model
Name

Capacity (GB) 160, 250, 320,

Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 4,3,2,2 2,2,3,3 1,3,2,3 1,2,2,4,4
Drive Format
Disks 1,1,1,2,2 1,1,2,2 1,2,1,2 1,1,1,2,2
Spindle speed

(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB
Interface SATA
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V ±5%

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS version Release 4.0
BIOS ROM type Flash
Features • Flash ROM 4MB

Seagate HGST Toshiba Western Digital

500

160, 250, 320,
500

• Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• V arious hot-key s for system control

• Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2.

• Refer to Acer BIOS specification.

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support WinFlash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

• System information

160, 250, 320,
500

5400

160, 250, 320,
500, 640

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LCD 17.3”

Item Specification

Vendor/model name AUO/ ChiMei LG Samsung
Screen Diagonal (mm) 17.3 inches
Display resolution (pixels) 1600x3(RGB) x 900
Pixel Pitch 0.2388X0.2388
Display Mode Normally White

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

2

)

220 typical

(also called Brightness)
Contrast Ratio 500 typical 500 600 600
Response Time (Optical Rise

8/16 2/8 8/16 8

Time/Fall Time) msec
Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max
Electrical Interface LVDS
Support Color 262K
Viewing Angle (up/down/right/

15/35/45/45 20/45/45/45 10/30/40/40 15/30/40/40

left)
Temperature Range (°C)

Operating
Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Bluetooth
Controller

Foxconn BCM2046 BT2.1+EDR
Module (T60H928.33)

Features • Fully Qualified Bluetooth v2.1 with

Class 2 specification RF output
power.

• Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
compliant.

• Full Piconet and Scatternet
operation.

• Integrated PIFA Antenna with
better RF performance.

• USB 2.0 compliant interface.

• F/W upgradable via Flash
downloads.

• Very low power consumption.

• Support Coexistence with Intel
WCS (Wireless Coexistence
System) & AFH (Adaptive
Frequency Hopping).

Foxconn AR3011 BT Module (T77H056.00)

• Single-chip Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
solution

• USB 2.0 full-speed device interface
with support for Device Firmware
Upgrade(DFU)

• SPI interface supports external serial
flash devices

• Two on-chip 1.2V linear voltage
regulators

• Integrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data
RAM and 256KB program RAM

• On-board PLL

• On-chip low power oscillator(LPO)

• WLAN coexistence interface

• Standard USB HCI interface

22 Chapter 1

Audio Subsystem

Item Specification

Audio Codec
Chipset Realtek ALC669X-GR
Package Intel Ibex Peak_M mBGA 676
Speaker Amplifier G1453L
Audio port
Internal Azalia
Compatibility • EAX™ 1.0 & 2.0 compatible

• Direct Sound 3D™ compatible

• I3DL2 compatible

Sampling rate • Primary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/

88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate

• Secondary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/

88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate

External • Mic jack

• Headphone jack

• Line-in jack

Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N

Item Specification

Manufacturer • Foxconn

• Intel

Model • Atheros HB93

• Atheros HB97

• Broadcomm 43225

• Intel WLAN 112BN.HMWG

Supported Standards b/g/n

Battery

Item

Vendor & model name Simplo Panasonic Sanyo
Part name AS10D73E As10D5E AS10D3E
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 4900 mAh 6140 mAh 4300 mAh
Normal voltage 11.1V 10.8V 10.8V
Charge voltage 10.05V 16.8V 9.0V
Fast charge current 1770 mA 1770 mA 3520 mA
Package configuration 3S2P

Chapter 1 23

Specification

6 Cell

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Atheros AR8151L
Package 48-pin QFN
Features • IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control support

• IPv4 and IPv6 support

• 802.3u support

• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN feature

• Supports remote wake-up (including AMD Magic packet and MS Wake-up frame)
in both ACPI and APM Device and Technology Features

• Embedded switching regulator

• Supports 25 MHz external shared-clock source

• 256 byte memory (using eFuse) embedded on-chip

• Small footprint 40-pin QFN (5 x 5 mm) package with dramatically improved
thermal and electrical characteristics over LQFP packaging

• Co-layout with other Atheros 40-pin QFN 10/100 LOM Ethernet solution.

• Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps

• IEEE 802.3 Auto-Negotiation support

• IEEE 802.3ab PHY compliance and compatibility

• Supports automatic MDI/MDIX functions

• Supports +/- 100 ppm clock offset

• IEEE 802.3az support Host Offloading Features

• IP, TCP, and UDP checksum offload capabilities

• Transmit TCP segmentation

• IPv6 offload

• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support

• Wake on LAN support

• Green Ethernet feature support

• Supports Energy Star 5.0

• PCI Express base 1.1 compliant

• Supports single, one-lane PCIE connection

24 Chapter 1

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.

3G Module

Item Specification

Manufacturer Ericsson
Model F3307
Card Type PCI Express Full-Mini Card type F2
Supported Services GSM: Packet-Switched data GPRS/EDGE, SMS,

UMTS: Packet-Switched data, HSPA, SMS

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset HM55
USB compliance level 2.0
OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 host controller
Number of USB port(s) 4
Location One on the left side, three on the right side

HDMI Port

Item Specification

Compliance level 1.3
Thoroughput 2.5Gbps
Number of HDMI port(s) 1
Location One on the left side

Chapter 1 25

Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model

HLDS GT30N PANASONIC UJ240A

name
Performance

Specification
Transfer rate (MB/

sec)

With CD
Diskette

Sustained:
3,600 KB/s

(24x) max.

With DVD
Diskette

Sustained:

11.08 Mbytes/
s (8x) max.

With CD
Diskette

Sustained:
3,600 kB/s

(24x) max.
Buffer Memory 1 MB 2 MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc

formats

DVD-ROM, DVD-R (Ver.1.0,
Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)

DVD-R (Ver. 2.1 for General),
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD­RW,

DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2), DVD+R,
DVD+R DL (Double Layer), and
+RW

CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I,
Video CD, CD-Extra and CD­Text

Photo CD (Single and Multi
session )

CD-DA

DVD-ROM, BD-ROM (SL/DL), BD-R (SL/DL)

and BD-RE (SL/DL)

DVD-R (SL/DL), DVD-RW (SL), DVD-RAM,

DVD+R (SL/DL) and +RW

CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-

Extra and CD-Text

Photo CD (Single and Multi session )

CD-DA

CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”

CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part

3”

DVD-R(SL/DL) / -RW / RAM with CPRM

“CD layer” of Super Audio CD Hybrid type

Super Audio CD (Compatible
layer in Hybrid type)

CD-R discs conforming to
“Orange Book Part 2”

CD-RW discs conforming to
“Orange Book Part 3”

CPRM (DVD-R/RW/RAM)
supported

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open)

Emergency Release (draw open hole)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

PCMCIA Port (Not available with this model)

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller
Supports card type
Number of slots
Access location
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port
Supports 32-bit CardBus

With DVD
Diskette

Sustained:

11.08 Mbytes/
s (8x) max.

With BD
Diskette

Sustained:

215.79 Mbits/s
(6x) max.

26 Chapter 1

System Board Major Chips

Item Specification

Core logic • Intel Calpella (Discrete/UMA: Arrandale with Gfx)

• Intel PCH: HM55 (4MB SPI ROM)
VGA Arrandale HM55 PCH
LAN Atheros AR8151L
USB (version) Intel Ibex Peak M (2.0)
Super I/O controller NPCE781
Bluetooth • Foxconn BCM2046

• Foxconn AR3011
Wireless (type=802.11 b+g) • Atheros HB93

• Atheros HB97

• Broadcomm 43225

• Intel WLAN 112BN.HMWG
PCMCIA N/A
Audio codec Realtek ALC669X
Card reader AU6437-GBL -GR

I/O Ports

Item Specification

I/O support • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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)

Chapter 1 27

LCD Display Supported Resolution

Resolution 24 bits 30 bits 36 bits 48 bits

640x480p/60Hz 4:3 vvvv

720x480p/60Hz 4:3 vvvv

720x480p/60Hz 16:9 vvvv

1280x720p/60Hz 16:9 vvvv

1920x1080i/60Hz 16:9 xxxx

1440x480i/60Hz 4:3 vvvv

1440x480i/60Hz 16:9 vvvv

1920x1080p/60Hz 16:9 xxxx

720x576p/50Hz 4:3 vvvv

720x576p/50Hz 16:9 vvvv

1280x720p/50Hz 16:9 vvvv

1920x1080i/50Hz 16:9 xxxx

1440x576i/50Hz 4:3 vvvv

1440x576i/50Hz 16:9 vvvv

1920x1080p/50Hz 16:9 xxxx

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Input rating 40W
Maximum input AC current 1.2A at 100V
Inrush current 12t at 264V
Efficiency Refer to EPA 2.0

System LED Indicator

Item Specification

Power Power on = Blue

Suspend = Orange

Battery Charging In charge = Orange

Charge finish = Blue
Wireless On = Blue
Backup On = Blue
Power save On = Blue

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Power Specification

Specification

Item

Initial 1
ON (S0) 2 3 4 5
Standby (S1) 6
Suspend (S3) 7
Hibernate (S4) 8
Soft Off (S5) 9

*Mechanical off is a condition where all power except the RTC battery has been removed from the system.

1. Initial to On state: When the AC adapter or Battery pack has been plugged into the system, the I WPC781
will be reset and initial all output pins then the system goes into Initial state and waiting for power on event. If
the power button is pressed then the system will go into the ON state.

2. ON to Standby state: The system will go into the Standby state when HM55 receives the POS command.

3. ON to Suspend state: The system will go into Suspend state when HM55 receives the S2R command.

4. ON to Hibernate state: The system will go into Hibernate state when HM55 receives the S2D command.

5. ON to Soft Off state: The system will go into Soft Off state when HM55 receives the Soft off command.

6. Standby to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the system receives any wake up events, for
example, keyboard, mouse.

7. Suspend to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

8. Hibernate to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

9. Soft Off to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

Initial On

Stand

by

Suspend Hibernate Soft Off

Chapter 1 29

30 Chapter 1

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).

Press F2 to enter setup. 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.

Chapter 2 31

Information

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

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

SecurityInformation

Main

Boot

Exit

CPU Type:
CPU Speed:

IDE0 Model Name:
IDE0 Serial Number:

Intel(R) Core (TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
2130 MHz

Hitachi HTS545016B9A300

091202PBGK061SHPZ7TN
IDE1 Model Name: ST9160314AS
IDE0 Serial Number: 5VCCGNQJ

ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H

V1.00

ATi 012.020.000.000.035257
Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID:

Help

F1

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

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.
IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE1 Serial Number This field shows the model name of the device installed on secondary IDE

IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of the device installed on secondary IDE

ATAPI Model Name This field displays the model name of the installed ODD drive.
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 This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software

Select Item
Select Menu

master.

master.

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

Aspire 7745

Acer

3F9d87877F6947639685

F5/F6
Enter

Change Va lues
Select SubMenu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

32 Chapter 2

Main

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

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Information

System Time:

System Time:

System Date:

System Date:

Total Memory:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Video Memory:

Grahpic Mode: [Switchable]

Grahpic Mode: [Switchable]

Quiet Boot

Quiet Boot

Network Boot

Network Boot

F12 Boot Menu

F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

D2D Recovery

SATA Mode

SATA Mode

Main

Security

[19:10:59]

[19:10:59]

[02/05/2010]

[02/05/2010]

2048 MB

2048 MB

1024 MB

1024 MB

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[AHCI Mode]

[AHCI Mode]

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.

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. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

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

hour format.

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

Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. N/A
Video Memory
Graphic Mode

Quiet Boot This will hide POST messages while booting. Option: Enabled or Disabled
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Disabled or Enabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB
Sets discrete VGA only for systems with XP or Linux OS.

server).

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

operate.

Select Item
Select Menu

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
Option: Switchable or

Discrete

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI mode or IDE
mode

Chapter 2 33

Security

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

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Information

Supervisor Password Is:

Supervisor Password Is:

User Password Is:

User Password Is:

HDD Password Is:

HDD Password Is:

Set Supervisor Password [Enter]

Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Set User Password [Enter]

Set User Password [Enter]

Set HDD Password [Enter]

Set HDD Password [Enter]

Password on Boot:

Password on Boot:

Main Boot

Security

Clear

Clear

Clear

Clear

Clear

Clear

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.

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 HDD password Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Ente r to set the supervisor password. When

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

Set HDD Password Press Enter to set the HDD password. When set this

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while

Select Item
Select Menu

set, 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.

protects the HDD from unauthorized access.

the events defined in this group happened. The sub­options all require 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

Disabled or
Enabled

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

the password. If you forget the password, you may have to reset the computer.

34 Chapter 2

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 exceeds 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 F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Chapter 2 35

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 displays the following
message.

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match.

Re-enter password.

[Continue][Continue]

36 Chapter 2

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.

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Information

Boot priority order:

Boot priority order:
1: IDE 0: Hitachi HTS545016B9A300-(S

1: IDE 0: Hitachi HTS545016B9A300-(S

2: IDE 5: ST9160314AS-(S6)

2: IDE 5: ST9160314AS-(S6)

3: CD/DVD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-758H-(S

3: CD/DVD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-758H-(S

4: PCI LAN: Atheros Boot Agent

4: PCI LAN: Atheros Boot Agent

5: USB HDD:

5: USB HDD:

6: USB CDROM:

6: USB CDROM:

7: USB FFD:

7: USB FFD:

8: USB KEY:

8: USB KEY:

Excluded from boot order:

Excluded from boot order:

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

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

F1
ESC

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

Chapter 2 37

Exit

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

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

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

Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and
save your changes to
CMOS.

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 to CMOS.
Exit Discarding

Changes
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP ite m.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select Item
Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

F9
F10

Setup Default
Save and Exit

38 Chapter 2

BIOS Flash Utility

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.

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.

Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility

Information

Boot priority order:

Boot priority order:
1: IDE 0: Hitachi HTS545016B9A300-(S

1: IDE 0: Hitachi HTS545016B9A300-(S

2: IDE 5: ST9160314AS-(S6)

2: IDE 5: ST9160314AS-(S6)

3: CD/DVD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-758H-(S

3: CD/DVD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-758H-(S

4: PCI LAN: Atheros Boot Agent

4: PCI LAN: Atheros Boot Agent

5: USB HDD:

5: USB HDD:

6: USB CDROM:

6: USB CDROM:

7: USB FFD:

7: USB FFD:

8: USB KEY:

8: USB KEY:

Excluded from boot order:

Excluded from boot order:

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

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

Help

F1

Exit

ESC

3. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS. Or enter C:\ Flash it bios ver.fd/dc

The flash process begins as shown.

Chapter 2 39

Select Item
Select Menu

F5/F6
Enter

Change Values
Select SubMenu

Setup Default

F9

Save and Exit

F10

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.

3. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system.

ction provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user.

To unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. Run HDD_PW.EXE.

2. Select 2.

3. Choose one of the following strings :

0KJFN42
UVEIQ96

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4. Reboot the system.

5. When prompted for the HDD User Password, enter the password generated in Step 3.

6. Save and exit the BIOS to complete the process.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the
image below.

To reset the BIOS password, run bios_pw.exe as follows:

1. Enter “bios_pw 14452 0”

2. Choose one of the following strings:

qjjg9vy
07yqmjd
cjl14tm
6mbzjaj

3. Reboot the system.

4. When prompted for the BIOS user password, enter the password generated in Step 2.

5. Save and exit the BIOS to complete the process.

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Miscellaneous Utilities

Using Boot Sequence Selector

Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes 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.

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 pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before
sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute qdmi30a.exe. The following messages show dmitools usage:

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3. Enter the required key number of the feature required to be modified. See the following table.

Key No. Function Description

1 Enter 1 to modify the Asset Tag
2 Enter 2 to modify the Product Name
3 Enter 3 to modify the Serial Number
4 Enter 4 to modify the 1394 GUID Number
0 Enter 0 to exit the program

Using the LAN MAC Utility

Perform the following steps to write MAC information to eeprom:

1. Use a text editor, for example Notepad, to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown:

• WriteData= '0011223 34455' <------- MAC value

• StartAddr=7A <------- MAC address

• WriteLeng=6 <------- MAC value length

• KeepByte=0 <------- can be any value

2. Boot into DOS.

3. Execute MAC.BAT to write MAC information to eeprom.

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Removing BIOS Passwords

To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a me tal instrument to short the J1
point.

CMOS Jumper Location

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the co mputer, 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.

Related Information

The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or
configuration.

IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and
replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are
replaced in the same position.

Replacement Requirements

NOTE: Cabling and components require adhesive to be applied during the replacement and reassembly

process.

NOTE: During manufacture a cyanoacrylate glue is used provided by Holdtite Adhesives LTD. This is not a

specified requirement. The reassembler is free to select an alternative appropriate adhesive.

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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 the system.

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

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Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following sections:

• External components 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, and LCD Module then disassemble the
inside assembly frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Acer Part Number

M2.0*3L(BK) 14 86.ARE07.002
M2.5*5L(NI) 8
M2.5*4L(BNI) 12 86.T23V7.009
M3.0*3.5L(NI) 6 86.TDY07.003
M2.5*5L(BNI) 7 TBD
M2.0*5L 4 86.T23V7.010
M2.5*6L(BNI) 38 86.A08V7.004
M2.5*2L(NI) 4 86.EDM07.002

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External Module Disassembly Process

NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or
configuration.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Base Cover Disassembly M2.5*5L(BNI) 6
2nd HDD Cover Disassembly M2.5*5L(BNI) 1
WLAN Module Disassembly M2.0*3L(BK) 1 86.ARE07.002
HDD Disassembly M3.0*3.5L(NI) 2 86.TDY07.003
2nd HDD Disassembly M3.0*3.5L(NI) 4 86.TDY07.003
ODD Module Disassembly M2.0*3L(BK) 1 86.ARE07.002

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Turn off system and

peripherals power

Disconnect power and

signal cables from

Remove Dummy Card

Remove Lower Cover

Remove HDD Remove WLAN BoardRemove DIMM

system

Remove Battery

Remove 2ndHDD

Cover

Remove 2ndHDD

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn the computer over.

2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position.

3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the

main unit (2).

2

1

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 Dummy Card

1. Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out.

2. Pull the dummy card out.

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Removing the Base Door

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

2. Remove the six (6) screws.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

Base Door
Disassembly

M2.5*5L(BNI) 6

3. Lift the base door up at the finger indentation location provided in the bottom cover.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

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

2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 53.

3. Grasp the pull tab on the top of the HDD.

4. Pull the tab horizontally to slide the HDD out of the connector dock.

5. Lift the HDD out of the lower cover.

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6. Remove the two (2) screws of the HDD bracket.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

HDD Bracket
Disassembly

7. Lift the bracket away from the HDD.

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Removing the DIMM Module

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

2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 53.

3. Push the memory module clips outwards.

4. Pull the memory module out.

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Removing the WLAN Module

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

2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 53.

3. Detach the two (2) cables from the Wireless LAN module.

IMPORTANT:Take note of the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors.

4. Remove the one (1) screw. Ensure the cables are well clear of the module.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module
Disassembly

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M2.0*3L(BK) 1

5. Pull the WLAN module out and away.

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Removing the 2nd HDD Module

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

2. Remove the one (1) screw from the 2nd HDD module door.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

2nd HDD Module
Disassembly

M2.5*5L(BNI) 1

3. Remove the HDD module door from the lower cover.

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4. Remove the three (3) screws to release the 2nd HDD module from the chassis.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

2nd HDD Module
Disassembly

5. Grasp the pull tab on the top of the HDD.

M2.5*5L(BNI) 1

6. Lift the HDD out of the lower cover.

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7. Remove the four (4) screws from the HDD bracket.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

HDD Bracket
Disassembly

8. Lift the bracket away from the HDD.

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Removing the ODD Module

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

2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 53.

3. Pry the ODD from the chassis and pull the ODD completely out of the bay.

4. Remove the two (2) screws from the ODD bracket.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module
Disassembly

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M2.0*3L(BK) 2

5. Remove the ODD bracket.

6. Pry the ODD bezel off of the ODD module.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and
replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are
replaced in the same position.

NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or
configuration.

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove external

modules before

proceeding

Remove keyboard

Remove upper cover

Remove CRT Cable

Remove LCD module

Remove DC cable

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Upper Cover
Disassembly

Lower Cover
Disassembly

Switch Board
Disassembly

Power Module
Disassembly

USB board
Disassembly

Remove USB Board

Remove LAN Board

Remove Bluetooth

Module

Remove main board

Remove RTC Battery

Remove thermal

Remove CPU

M2.5*4L(BNI) 6 86.T23V7.009
M2.0*3L(BK) 1 86.ARE07.002
M2.5*6L(BNI) 22 86.A08V7.004
M2.5*2L(NI) 2 86.EDM07.002
M2.5*2L(NI) 2 86.EDM07.002

M2.0*3L(BK) 3 86.ARE07.002

M2.5*6L(BNI) 1 86.A08V7.004

module

Remove Power BoardRemove Switch Board

Remove PCH

Heatsink

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Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Bluetooth Module
Disassembly

LAN Board
Disassembly

PCH Heatsink
Disassembly

LCD Module
Disassembly

M2.0*3L(BK) 1 86.ARE07.002

M2.5*6L(BNI) 3 86.A08V7.004

M2.5*6L(BNI) 2 86.A08V7.004

M2.5*6L(BNI) 4 86.A08V7.004

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Removing the Keyboard

IMPORTANT: The keyboa rd is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use
excessive force when removing to prevent damage.

1. Remove the twenty two (22) screws in the lower cover.

Step Screw Quantity Screw T ype

Lower Cover
Disassembly

M2.5*6.0 (red callouts) 22

M2.5*2L(NI) (green
callouts)

2. Using plastic tweezers, release the six (6) clips holding the keyboard in place.

2

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3. Gently pry up the keyboard.

4. Carefully flip the keyboard over.

5. Detach the keyboard FCC and remove the keyboard.

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Removing the Upper Cover

1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 66.

2. Disconnect the power board FFC.

3. Unlock and disconnect the touchpad board FFC.

4. Unlock and disconnect the speaker cable.

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5. Remove the seven (7) screws from the upper cover.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover
Disassembly

2.5*4.0 (red callouts) 6

2.0*3.0 (green callout) 1

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6. Lift the upper cover away from the lower cover as shown.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 68

2. Pull the WLAN antenna up through the upper cover and free it from the cable channel.

3. Using the pull tab, release the LVDS cable from the connector.

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4. Remove the four (4) screws from the hinges.

Step Screw Quantity Screw T ype

Remove LCD
Module

5. Remove the LCD module from the chassis.

CAUTION: Make sure all cables are pulled back and away from the device to avoid damage during removal.

M2.5*6.0 4

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard..

3. Remove the one (1) screw from the Bluetooth module.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

Bluetooth Module
Disassembly

4. LIft the Bluetooth module away from the upper cover.

M2.5*3 1

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5. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the module.

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Removing the USB Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Unlock the USB board connector and disconnect the cable from the mainboard.

3. Unlock the USB board cable connector and disconnect the cable from the board.

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4. Remove one (1) screw from the USB board.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

USB Module
Disassembly

5. Lift the USB board clear of the chassis.

2.5*6 1

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Disconnect the following cables (a,b) from the mainboard.

b

a

a

b

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3. Remove the three (3) screws from the mainboard.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

Main Board
Disassembly

4. Lift the mainboard out of the chassis as shown.

M2.5*6 2

.

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Removing the LAN Board

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 76.

2. Remove two (2) screws from the LAN board.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

LAN Module
Disassembly

M2.5*6.0 2

3. Lift the LAN board clear of the chassis.

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Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 76.

2. Pull the RTC battery off the mainboard.

NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown in the previous image. Please

detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 76.

2. Disconnect the thermal module fan connector.

3. Loosen the seven (7) captive screws from the thermal module.

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4. Lift the thermal module away from the main board.

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 80.

2. Unlock the CPU. Use a flathead screw driver to turn the screw 180º.

3. Lift the CPU out of the socket.

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Removing the PCH Heatsink

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 76.

2. Loosen the two (2) captive screws.

3. Lift the thermal unit away.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

Removing the PCH
Heatsink

M2.5*6.0 2

NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the
previous image. Please detach the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the DC-IN Cable Assembly

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 76.

2. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

3. Remove the DC-IN cable from the retention guides.

4. Lift the DC-IN cable assembly out of the chassis.

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Removing the Switch Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Remove the two (2) screws.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

Switch Board
Disassembly

M2.5*2Ni 2

3. Lift the switch board away from the upper cover (1) and turn it over (2).

1

2

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4. Unlock and disconnect the switch board FFC.

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Removing the Power Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Unlock and disconnect the power board FFC.

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3. Remove the three (3) screws.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

Power Board
Disassembly

4. Lift the power board away.

2.0*3 3

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and
replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are
replaced in the same position.

NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or
configuration.

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD panel

from main unit before

proceeding

Remove LCD bezel

Remove camera

module

Remove LCD panel

Remove microphone

Remove WLAN

antennas

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel

M2.5*6L(BNI) 2 86.A08V7.004

Disassembly
LCD Panel

M2.0*3L(BK) 6 86.ARE07.002

Disassembly
Left Hinge

M2.5*5L(NI) 3 TBD

Disassembly
Right Hinge

M2.5*5L(NI) 3

Disassembly

Remove LCD bracketsRemove LVDS cable

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Remove the two (2) screws from the LCD bezel as shown.

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

Removing the LCD
Bezel

2.5*4 2

3. Pry the bezel away from the top-center and then work around until the entire bezel is detached.

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