Acer E720, E520 User Manual

eMachines E720/E520 Series

Service Guide

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Conventions

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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.

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.

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TouchPad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System Utilities 25

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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

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

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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

Removing the TV tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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

Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Upper Right Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Upper Left Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the eKey Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the TV Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Removing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the TV Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the eKey Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the Upper Right Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

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Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Replacing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Port 80 Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Post Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Messages Displayed during POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Jumper and Connector Locations 161

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167

eMachines E720/E520 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

eMachines E720/E520 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Table of Contents

Model Definition and Configuration 178

eMachines E720/E520 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Test Compatible Components 197

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

Online Support Information 201 Index 203

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

• Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*

• Intel® Celeron® processor*

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

• IEEE 802.11b/g

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System Memory

• Dual-Channel DDR2 support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

• 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

Audio

• Two built-in stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

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Communication

• Integrated webcam*

• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g

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

Dimensions and weight

• 364.6 (W) x 273.6 (D) x 27.0/38.4 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches)

• 2.80 kg (6.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter

• Energy Star 4.0*

Special keys and controls

• 88-/89-key keyboard

• TouchPad pointing device

I/O interface

• USB 2.0 port

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) 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.

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System Block Diagram

Card Reader JMB385

New Card Socket

RTC CKT.

Power On/Off CKT.

DC/DC Interface CKT.

Power Circuit DC/DC

MINI Card x1

WLAN

LAN(GbE)

Realtek RTL8111C

LS-4391P

POWER/B Conn.

LS-4392P

LID SW/B Conn.

USB port 4

LS-4393P

LED/B Conn.

LCD Conn.

RJ45

Fan Control

SATA HDD Conn.

CRT Conn.

LVDS

PCI-Express

port 0

Intel Penryn Processor

uPGA-478 Package

(Socket P)

H_A#(3..35) H_D#(0..63)

FSB

667/800/1066MHz

Intel Cantiga

uFCBGA-1329

DMI

Intel ICH9-M

S-ATA

port 1

CDROM Conn.

Touch Pad

BGA-676

LPC BUS

ENE KB926

BIOS

C-Link

Int.KBD

Thermal Sensor

ADM7421ARMZ

Memory BUS(DDRII)

Dual Channel

1.8V DDR

533/667

USB conn x2

USB port 0, 2

3.3V 48MH

USB

3.3V 24.576MHz/48M

Clock Generator

ICS9LPRS387

200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

Bluetooth Conn

MDC 1.5 Conn

HD Audio

CMOS Camera

HDA Codec

ALC268

Audio AMP

Phone Jack x3

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Your Acer Notebook tour

IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

2 Integrated

Webcam

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

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

6 Wireless LAN

Communication button/indicator

7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

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Web camera for video communication (selected models only).

displays computer output.

output. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

No. Icon Item Description

8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

you use the computer.

9 T ouchPad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

like a computer mouse.

10 Click buttons

(left and right)

11 Power* In dicates 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.

* The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

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

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

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

Closed Front View

No. Item Description

1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

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Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

2 DC-IN jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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.

3 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

4 External display

(VGA) port 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

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

Microphone-in jack

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack

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

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

USB camera).

player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones.

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

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

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

indicator

3 Optical drive eject

button

4 Emergency eject

hole

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.

Rear View

No. Item Description

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

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Memory

compartment

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

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

screws).

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

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 light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows

green when in AC mode.

TouchPad Basics

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:

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

• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution

functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse . Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button.

Function Left Button (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.

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.

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Click once.

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.

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

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 S tart menu <> + <D>: Display the desktop <> + <E>: Open Windows Explore <> + <F>: Search for a file or folder <> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets <> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or

switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows <> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box <> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar <> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center <> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center <> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box <> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop <> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D <> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

Application key

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

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows 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.

<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

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.

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

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Special Key

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

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

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Using the System Utilities

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

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

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

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

recommended value.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type

Core logic

Core Voltage 3.3V CPU package Micro uPGA-478 Package

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS (degree C°) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)

35~53 3100 31 50~65 3400 34 60~79 3700 37 75~100 4200 40 85~105 4200 40

• CPU DTS Throttling 50% point = 100°C; /recover 85°C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 1 MB Supported protocols

• Intel Mobile Penryn uPGa, SocketM, 6M L2, FSB 667/800/

1066MHz

• Intel PDC/Celeron mobile processor

• Intel Cantiga GM/GL (667/800/1066MHz FSB supported)

• ICH9-M

• Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3

• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2,

C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

• System information

Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller CPU Cache size 3 MB/6 MB L2 Cache

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System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 x 200-pin +1.8V DDRII SO-DIMM Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) Supports DIMM type DDR II 667/800 SDRAM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

they match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

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

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.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for Giga LAN Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 GBit LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Left side

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB)

Bytes per sector

Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed

(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal

transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

Hitachi 5K320-320 5K320-250 5K320-160 5K320-120

320, 250, 160, 120

512 512 512 512

4, 4 or 3, 2, 2 4, 2 2 4, 2

2, 2, 1,1 2, 1 1 2, 1 5400 5400 5400 5400

8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB SATA SATA SATA SATA 674 ~ 775 778 850 Mbits/s

1.5 / 3.0 300 150 maximum 300 maximum

5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

Segate ST9250827AS ST9120817AS

250, 120 120 320, 160

WD WD1200BEVS

maximum

WD WD3200BEVT WD1600BEVT

850 Mbits/s maximum

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Super-Multi Drive

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A Performance

Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:

Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable media types:

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Sustained:

Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec

Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version 1.0 /

DVD-R Version 2.0 / DVD-RW Version 1.2 / DVD-R DL Version 3.0. Reading: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer DVD+R single/double layer DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM/XA Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW

Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole)

Max 10 Mbytes/sec

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Super Multi Drive (cont.)

Item Specifications

Manufacturer and Model Pioneer DVR-TD08RS Type Drawer Loading Interface Serial ATA Revision 2.6 Data Transfer Modes Gen1i 1.5Gbits / sec Buffer Memory Size 2 MB Maximum Write Speed 8X Zone CLV at DVD-R / +R, DVD+RW

6X Zone CLV at DVD-R DL / +R DL, DVD-RW 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM 24X Zone CLV at CD-R / RW

Maximum Read Speed 8X CAV at DVD-ROM SL, DVD-R / +R, -RW / +RW, DVD-ROM

DL, DVD-R DL / +R DL 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM 24X CAV at CD-ROM, CD-R / RW

Format Compatibility KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session

CD Extra (CD PLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read / Write) CD-R discs (Read / Write) CD-RW discs (Read / Write) DVD-ROM DVD-R Ver.2.0 & 2.1 for General (Read / Write) DVD-R DL Ver.3.0 (Read/Write) DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) DVD+R Ver.1.3 (Read/Write) DVD+R DL Ver1.0 & 1.1 (Read / Write) DVD+RW Ver.1.3 (Read/Write) DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/Write)

DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2 Power Supply 5V Voltage Allowance ±5% (operating)

-8% (startup)

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