Acer S3 MS2346 User Manual

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Aspire S3 MS2346

SERVICEGUIDE

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Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

There are 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. The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

! WARNING:

Indicates a potential for personal injury.

! CAUTION:

Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.

+ IMPORTANT:

Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.

The following typographical conventions are used in this document:

Book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names are shown in italics.

Example:

the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd

the /TPH15spool_M program

Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are shown in constant width.

Example:

[01] The server has been stopped

User input (text that represents information entered by a computer user, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.

Variables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (< >). Example:

At the prompt, type run <file name> -m Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics.

Example:

After entering data, press Enter.

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General information

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the following general information.

This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration 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 (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, contact your regional office or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

When ordering FRU parts: 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 may not be noted in this printed service guide.

Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this 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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Aspire S3 MS2346

CHAPTER 1

Hardware Specifications

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Audio Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Power Adapter and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Software and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Open Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

D2D Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19

CHAPTER 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

BIOS Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

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BIOS Flash Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Removing the HDD Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Removing the BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Using DMI Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

LAN EEPROM Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

CHAPTER 3

Machine Maintenance

Machine Disassembly and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Replacement Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Pre-disassembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Removing the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Removing the Left and Right Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Removing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Removing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

Removing the Mainboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

Removing the WLAN Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

Removing the M-SATA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Removing the Power Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

Removing the Middle Cover Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

Reassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Replacing the Power Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

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Replacing the WLAN Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50

Replacing the M-SATA Board.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51

Replacing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53

Replacing the Mainboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-55

Replacing the Card Reader Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-59

Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-61

Replacing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-64

Replacing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-67

Replacing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-68

Replacing the WLAN Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-69

Replacing the Right Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-71

Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73

Replacing the Lower Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-76

CHAPTER 4

Troubleshooting

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Power On Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

No Display Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Touchpad Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

USB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

WLAN Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Card Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Other Functions Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Undetermined Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Component Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Progress Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

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CHAPTER 5

Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Clearing the BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Performing a BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

CHAPTER 6

FRU List

Aspire S3 MS2346 Exploded Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

CHAPTER 7

Test Compatible Components

Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

CHAPTER 8

Online Support Information

Online Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

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CHAPTER 1

Hardware Specifications

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Audio Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Power Adapter and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Software and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Open Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

D2D Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Features

The following is a summary of the computer’s many features.

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit

Platform

Huron River platform

Supports the Second Generation Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor (Sandy Bridge) Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM77 (6MB BIOS ROM) Chipset

System Memory

On board, up to 8pcs DDRIIIL (4GB)

Display

13.3-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness

Graphics

Graphics controller:

Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1

Dual independent display support

Internal resolutions and refresh rate supported: 800×600, 60 Hz

1024×768, 60 Hz 1280×720, 60 Hz 1280×768, 60 Hz 1360×768, 60 Hz 1366×768, 60 Hz

Maximum Resolution HDMI: 1920x1080: 60Hz

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Storage Subsystem

Hard disk drive

2.5-inch, 9.5 mm, 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) or 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm, Flash Disk SATA solid state drive (SSD)

Card reader

2-in-1 card reader slot

Supports MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™) and Secure Digital™ (SD) cards

Audio Subsystem

Built-in microphone Two 1W, built-in speakers

Headphone and microphone combo jack Realtek 271X VB3

Communication

Webcam

1.3 MP HD webcam

Acer Video Conference software, featuring:

Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280×1024 resolution

Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology

Supports 720p HD audio/video recording

Wireless and networking

WLAN:

Acer InviLin™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0+HS

Privacy Control

BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Strap slot

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Power Adapter and Battery

19 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W

3 cell 3260 mAh 3S1P lithium polymer battery pack Battery life:

7 hours for models with SSD 6 hours for models with HDD

Charging period:

1.5 to 2 hours for 0–80% capacity 3 to 3.5 hours for 0–99% capacity

3.5 to 4 hours for 0–100% (charge-in-use) ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant

Keyboard and Pointing Device

Keyboard

84-/85-/88-key full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Overlay numeric keys

Inverted “T” cursor keys

Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle

Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support

Touchpad

Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, and flip

Touchpad lock hotkey

Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function

I/O Ports

2-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC) USB ports (2 x 3.0)

HDMI™ port with HDCP support Headphone and microphone combo jack Internal microphone

DC-in jack for AC adapter Strap slot

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Software and Tools

Productivity

Acer ePower Management Deep Sleep Settings Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Adobe® Reader® X AUPEO! (US only) Bing™ Bar

eSobi™ Fooz Kids

Internet Explorer 9

Kobo™ (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK only)

Microsoft® Office Starter 2010: Includes limited-functionality Microsoft® Word and Excel with advertising; no PowerPoint or Outlook. Buy Office 2010 to use the full-featured software. (except Japan)

newsXpresso Nook for PC (US only)

Windows Live™ Essentials

Security

Acer Backup Manager

McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial only) Norton™ Online Backup MyWinLocker® (except China, Hong Kong)

Multimedia

Acer clear.fi NTI Media Maker™

Gaming

Acer Games powered by WildTangent® (except China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea)

Communication and ISP

Acer Crystal Eye

Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Web links and utilities

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

Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater

eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, US, UK only)

MercadoLibre (Mexico only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, US only)

Warranty

One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions

Width × Depth × Height: 322 x 218.5 x 13.1/17.5mm (12.59× 8.52 × 0.51/0.68 in)

Weight

1.33 kg (2.93 lbs) (including battery) for models with SSD disk drive 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs) (including battery) for models with HDD disk drive

Environment

Temperature: Operating: 0 to 40 °C

Non-operating: -20 to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing):

Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Notebook Tour

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

Open Front View

Figure 1-1. Open Front View

Table 1-1. Open Front View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

Integrated webcam

Web camera for video communication.

 

 

 

 

2

 

Display screen

Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays

 

 

 

computer output.

 

 

 

 

3

 

Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

 

 

 

 

4

 

Integrated microphone

Internal microphone for sound recording and video

 

 

 

communication.

 

 

 

 

5

 

Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

 

 

 

 

6

 

Multi-Touch Pad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like

 

 

 

a computer mouse.

 

 

 

 

7

 

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands when you

 

 

 

use the computer.

 

 

 

 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Acer S3 MS2346 User Manual
Rear View

Figure 1-2. Rear View

Table 1-2. Rear View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

DC-in jack

Connects to the AC adapter.

 

 

 

 

2

 

HDMI port

Supports high definition digital video connections.

 

 

 

 

3

 

USB 2.0 ports

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

 

 

 

camera).

 

 

 

 

4

 

Battery indicator

Indicates the computer’s battery status.

 

 

 

Blue: The computer is in AC mode.

 

 

 

Blinking amber: The battery is charging.

5

Power indicator

Indicates the computer’s power status.

 

 

Blue: The computer is turned on.

Blinking amber: The computer is in power-saving mode.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Left View

Figure 1-3. Left View

Table 1-3. Left View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

Headphone/Mic in

Connects to combo Headphone/Mic in devices

 

 

combo jack

 

 

 

 

 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Right View

Figure 1-4. Right View

Table 1-4. Right View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

2-in-1 card reader

Supports MMC, MMCplus, and SD cards.

 

 

 

Note: Only one card can operate at any given

 

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Base View

Figure 1-5. Base View

Table 1-5. Base View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

 

Battery reset pinhole

Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four

 

 

 

 

seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing

 

 

 

 

and reinstalling the battery)

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

Strap Slot

For optional strap accessory.

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

Speakers

Deliver stereo audio output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Touchpad Basics

Figure 1-6. Touchpad

Move finger across the multi-touchpad (1) to move the cursor. Tapping on the multi-touchpad is the same as clicking the left button of a mouse.

Press the lower left (2) and lower right (3) part of the multi-touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two parts are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a mouse.

Table 1-6. Touchpad

Function

Touchpad (1)

Lower Left (2)

Lower Right (3)

Execute

Rapidly tap twice.

Quickly click twice.

 

 

 

 

 

Select

Tap once.

Click once.

 

 

 

 

 

Access context menu

 

 

Click once.

 

 

 

 

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Keyboard

The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted “T” cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features.

Figure 1-7. Keyboard

Lock Keys

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

Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys

Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys

Lock Key

Description

Caps Lock

When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase.

 

 

Num Lock

Off by default. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric

Fn+F11

keypad. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will

 

have the following definitions:

 

When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock

 

status On. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled.

 

 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys

Lock Key

Description

Num Lock

The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the

Fn+F11

external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external

 

keyboard/keypad only.

 

Shift state is NOT required for the cursor movement by the numeric

 

keys.

 

The state of the Num Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal

 

(hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.

 

 

Scroll Lock

When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up

Fn+F12

or down cursor keys. Scroll Lock is not applicable for all applications.

 

 

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Figure 1-9. Windows-specific Keys

Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys

Key

 

Description

Windows

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows

Logo key

Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other

 

keys to provide a variety of functions.

 

Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7:

 

: Open or close the Start menu

 

+R: Open the Run dialog box

 

+M: Minimizes all windows

 

Shift+

+M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop

 

+F1: Show the Help window

 

+ E: Open Windows Explorer

 

+F: Search for a file or folder

 

+ D: Display the desktop

 

Ctrl+

+F: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

 

 

 

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys

Key

Description

Windows

Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network

Logo key

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

Ctrl++Tab: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)

+Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

+Break: Display the System Properties dialog box

 

Functions supported by Windows XP:

 

+Break: Display the System Properties dialog box

 

+U: Open the Ease of Access Center window

 

 

Application

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens

key

the application's context menu.

Hotkeys

The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in the combination.

Figure 1-10.

Hotkeys

 

Table 1-10.

Hotkeys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotkey

 

Icon

 

Function

Description

Fn+F3

 

 

 

Communication

Toggles the WiFi, 3G and/or Bluetooth functions

 

 

 

 

device toggle

On and Off using a pop-up window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn+F4

 

 

 

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn+F5

 

 

 

Display off

Turns off the LCD back light

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn+F6

 

 

 

Display toggle

Switches the display output between the display

 

 

 

 

 

screen, external monitor (if connected) or both.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn+F7

 

 

 

Touchpad

Turns the touchpad On or Off.

 

 

 

 

toggle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Table 1-10.

Hotkeys

 

 

Hotkey

Icon

Function

Description

Fn+F8

 

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers On or Off.

Fn+

 

Volume Up

Increases the sound volume.

Fn+

 

Volume Down

Decreases the sound volume.

Fn+

 

Brightness Down

Decreases the screen brightness.

Fn+

 

Brightness Up

Increases the screen brightness.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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D2D Recovery

The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer.

1.Restart the computer.

2.During POST, press F1 to access the BIOS Setup screen.

3.Press to select the Main menu.

4.Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to Enabled.

5.Press F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen.

6.During POST, press Alt+F10 to enter the system recovery partition. This will display the eRecovery Management window.

7.Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer to factory condition.

System Block Diagram

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB3.0 x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left Side:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 3.0x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB2.0 x 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA

49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal Digital MIC

 

 

 

Azalia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HP1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALC271X-VB3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

2CH SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LVDS(Single Channel)

LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AZALIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM x 8

 

RAM x 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM x 8

 

 

RAM x 8

 

 

 

 

SNB/ IVB

 

 

DDRIII 1066/1333 Channel A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FSB: 1066 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM x 8

 

 

RAM x 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM x 8

 

 

RAM x 8

4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FDIx4x2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DMIx4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mini-Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI-E x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB x1

802.11a/b/g

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCH HM77

 

 

FPC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cougar Point

 

 

 

 

MINI Board

 

 

 

 

 

M-SATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

Charger Circuit

ETHERNET (10/100/1000Mb)

Charger signal

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

SATA ports (6)

 

 

PCIE ports (8)

 

 

LPC I/F

 

 

ACPI 1.1

 

 

 

 

 

Card Reader

 

 

 

CardReader

 

 

 

SD/MMC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFC

Board

 

USB 2.0 x 1

RTS5129

 

 

 

17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26

 

 

SPI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA x1

 

 

 

 

 

HDD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash ROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPC debug port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8MB

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KBC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUVOTON

 

 

 

 

SMBus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NPCE885P

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touch

 

 

 

 

 

Int.

 

 

 

 

Thermal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENE P2800

 

 

Fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAD

 

 

 

 

 

KB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

2528

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1-11. System Block Diagram

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Specification Tables

Computer Specifications

Item

Metric

Imperial

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

Width

32.2 cm

12.68 in

 

 

 

Depth

21.85 cm

8.52 in

 

 

 

Height

1.75 cm

0.68 in

 

 

 

Weight (equipped with 3-cell

1.33 kg with SSD disk drive

2.93 lbs

battery pack)

1.35 kg with HDD disk drive

2.98 lbs

 

 

 

Input power

 

 

Operating voltage

19 V, 65 W

 

 

 

 

Operating current (max)

3.42 A

 

 

 

 

Temperature

 

 

Operating (not writing to

0 to 35 °C

32 to 95 °F

optical disc)

 

 

 

 

 

Operating (writing to optical

5 to 35 °C

41 to 95 °F

disc)

 

 

 

 

 

Nonoperating

-20 to 60 °C

-4 to 140 °F

 

 

 

Relative humidity

 

 

Operating

10% to 90%

 

 

 

 

Nonoperating

5% to 95%

 

 

 

 

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

 

Operating

-15 to 3,048 m

-50 to 10,000 ft

 

 

 

Nonoperating

-15 to 12,192 m

-50 to 40,000 ft

 

 

 

Shock

 

 

Operating

125 g, 2 ms, half-sine

TBD

 

 

 

Nonoperating

200 g, 2 ms, half-sine

TBD

 

 

 

Random vibration

 

 

Operating

0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate

 

 

Non-operating

1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate

 

 

 

NOTE:

Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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System Board

Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core logic

 

Mobile Intel® HM77 (6MB BIOS ROM) Chipset

 

 

 

 

Graphics

 

UMA: Integrated in the Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor

 

 

USB 2.0

 

Integrated in the Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset

 

 

Wireless LAN

 

 

Foxconn BCM 43225

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foxconn Atheros HB97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio codec

 

Realtek 271X VB3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Card reader

 

Built-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specification

 

 

 

 

CPU type

 

Second Generation Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Family

 

 

Core logic

 

Four execution cores·

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L1 cache size: Two 32 KB instruction caches and two 32 KB data

 

 

 

 

 

caches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L2 cache size: Two 256 KB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L3 cache size: 3 to 8 MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipset

 

Mobile Intel® UM67 (4MB SPI) Chipset

 

 

 

 

 

Processor Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

CPU

 

Cores/

 

Max Turbo

Mfg

 

L3

Max

 

Core

 

 

Speed

 

Threads

 

Freq

Tech

 

Cache

TDP

 

Voltage

 

i3-2367M

1.4 GHz

 

2C/4T

 

1.4 GHz

32 nm

 

3 MB

17 W

 

1.1 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i3-3217U

1.8 GHz

 

2C/4T

 

1.8 GHz

32 nm

 

3 MB

17 W

 

1.1 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i5-2467M

1.6 GHz

 

2C/4T

 

2.3 GHz

32 nm

 

3 MB

17 W

 

1.1 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i5-3317U

1.7 GHz

 

2C/4T

 

2.3 GHz

32 nm

 

3 MB

17 W

 

1.1 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i7-2637M

1.7 GHz

 

2C/4T

 

2.8 GHz

32 nm

 

4 MB

17 W

 

1.1 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i7-3517U

1.9 GHz

 

2C/4T

 

2.8 GHz

32 nm

 

4 MB

17 W

 

1.1 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat Sink Fan True Value Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU Temperature

 

 

 

Fan Speed (RPM)

 

SPL Spec (dBA)

 

 

44

 

 

 

 

2300

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47

 

 

 

 

4450

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

 

4850

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

CPU Temperature

Fan Speed (RPM)

SPL Spec (dBA)

68

5700

34

 

 

 

78

6200

37

 

 

 

85

6500

40

 

 

 

Throttling 50%: On= 85 °C; OFF=84 °C

 

 

 

OS shuts down at 97 °C; Hardware shuts down at 85 °C

 

 

 

 

System Memory

 

 

Item

Specification

Memory controller

Integrated in the Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor

Memory size

4 GB onboard

 

 

Maximum system memory size

4 GB

 

 

Graphics Controller

Item

Specification

 

Chipset

Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128 MB of dedicated system

 

 

memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1

 

System BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Specification

 

BIOS vendor

InsydeH2O

 

BIOS version

v1.08

 

BIOS ROM type

Hardware

 

BIOS ROM size

4 MB

 

Protocols supported

Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures

 

 

ACPI 3.0b compliance

 

 

PXE specification v2.1

 

 

SMBIOS reference specification v2.5 or later

 

 

USB specification revision 1.1, 2.0. and 3.0

 

 

ASF specification v2.0 or later

 

 

PCI Express base specification revision 2.1

 

 

PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1

 

 

BIOS Boot specification v1.01

 

 

Simple boot flag specification v2.1

 

 

System management bus specification v2.0

 

 

AHCI support

 

 

Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program

 

 

Microsoft SLP 1.0 support

 

 

Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support

 

 

 

 

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Keyboard

Item

 

 

Specification

 

Type

 

 

Aspire AF1S Flat keyboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total number of keys

 

 

84 keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows logo key

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal and external USB

 

Yes

 

 

keyboard work simultaneously?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Features

 

 

Overlay numeric keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inverted “T” cursor keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback,

 

 

 

 

 

wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad

 

 

 

 

 

toggle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows and Application keys

 

 

 

 

 

Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Disk Drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

 

Specification

 

 

Vendor and

 

HGST HTS543232A7A384,

HGST HTS545050A7E380,

 

models

 

Seagate ST320LT020/9YG142-188,

Seagate

 

 

 

Seagate ST320LT012/9WS14C-188,

ST500LT012/9WS142-188,

 

 

 

Seagate 9YG142-190,

Western Digital

 

 

 

Western Digital WD3200LPVT-22G33T0

WD5000LPVT-22G33T0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product series

 

Hitachi Eagle B7/Jaguar B7

 

 

 

 

Seagate Sapta

 

 

 

 

Western Digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

Interface

 

 

 

SATA, Third Generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity (GB)

 

 

320

500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bytes per sector

 

 

512

512

 

Data heads

 

 

 

3, 2, 2, 2, n/a

4, n/a, 4, n/a

 

Disks

 

 

 

1, 2/1, 1, 1, n/a

2, n/a, 2, n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance

 

 

 

 

 

Data buffer

 

 

8

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spindle speed

 

 

5400

 

 

(RPM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media data

 

 

875, 875/994, 1175, n/a

875, n/a, n/a, n/a

 

transfer rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Mbits/sec, max)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interface transfer

 

 

300

 

 

rate (MB/sec, max)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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