PackardBell TK11BZ, TK13BZ User Manual

Packard Bell EasyNote TK11BZ/TK13BZ

SERVICEGUIDE

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may be reproduced, transmitted, tran sc rib ed , sto red in a retr ieva l syst em , or tran sla te d int o
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Packard Bell Incorporated.

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 pur ch as e, th e bu ye r (n ot the ma n uf ac tur e r,
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.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Indicates a potential for personal injury.

Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.

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

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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 you enter the data, press Enter.

General information 0

This service guide provides all technical information relating to the basic configuration for
Packard Bell’s global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance
product competitiveness, your regional office may have decided to extend th e 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
offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide 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:
Y our Acer office may have a dif ferent par t number code than those g iven 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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CHAPTER 1
Hardware Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

Audio Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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

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

Optical Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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

Dimension and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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

Special Keys and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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

Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

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

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

Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Windows Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

System Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Computer specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Processor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU/UMA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU/SG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Memory Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Video Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

LAN Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

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Hard Disk Drive (AVL components). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

Super-Multi Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

LED 15.6”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

LCD Inverter (not available with this model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Mini Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

3G Card (not available in this model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Audio Codec and Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

VRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

System LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

System DMA Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

CHAPTER 2
System Utilities

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

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

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

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

DOS Flash Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Removing BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Cleaning BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Miscellaneous Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Using Boot Sequence Selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Using DMITools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Crisis Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

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CHAPTER 3
Machine Maintenance Procedures

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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

Maintenance Flowchart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Battery Pack Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Battery Pack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Dummy Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Dummy Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Keyboard Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Keyboard Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

ODD Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Base Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Base Door Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . . 3-15

DIMM Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Board Removal . . . . .3-17

WLAN Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

RTC Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

RTC Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

HDD Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Upper Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Upper Cover Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Speaker Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Speaker Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

Power Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Power Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Touchpad Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Touchpad Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

USB Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28

USB Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

ODD Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

ODD Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Bluetooth Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Bluetooth Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Mainboard Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Mainboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

Fan Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

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Fan Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Heatsink Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Heatsink Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

LCD Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

DC-IN Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

DC Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

LCD Bezel Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

LCD Bezel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Camera Module Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46

Camera Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47

LCD Panel Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

LCD Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49

LCD Bracket Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

LCD Bracket Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50

LVDS Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51

LVDS Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

Microphone Set Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53

Microphone Set Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53

WLAN Antenna Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

WLAN Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-54

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

Wireless Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Bluetooth Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Card Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Thermal Module Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Cosmetic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Other Functions Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

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CHAPTER 5
Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

USB Board Jumper and Connector Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Power Board Jumper and Connector Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

CHAPTER 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

CHAPTER 7
Model Definition and Configuration

Packard Bell EasyNote TK11BZ/TK13BZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

CHAPTER 8
Test Compatible Components

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

CHAPTER 9
Online Support Information

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

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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

Audio Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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

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

Optical Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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

Dimension and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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

Special Keys and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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

Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

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

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

Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Windows Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

System Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Computer specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Processor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU/UMA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU/SG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Memory Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Video Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

LAN Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Hard Disk Drive (AVL components). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

Super-Multi Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

LED 15.6”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

1-2

LCD Inverter (not available with this model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Mini Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

3G Card (not available in this model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Audio Codec and Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

VRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

System LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

System DMA Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Features 0

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

Operating System 0

 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit
 Genuine Windows® 7 Starter

Platform 0

 AMD E-Series processor E-350 (512 KB / 1 MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz,

18 W)

 AMD A50M Fusion™ Controller Hub

System Memory 0

 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:

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

modules (for 64-bit OS)

 Up to 2 GB of DDR3 system memory (for Windows® 7 Starter only)

Display 0

 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Diamond View Technology

LED-backlit TFT LCD

 Mercury-free, environment-friendly
 16:9 aspect ratio

Audio Subsystem 0

 High-definition audio support
 Built-in mono speaker
 MS-Sound compatible
 Built-in microphone

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Graphics 0

 ATI Radeon™ HD 6310 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory,

supporting Unified Video Decoder 3 (UVD3), OpenCL® 1.1, Open GL 3.1, OpenEXR
High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 11

 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 1080: 60 Hz

 MPEG-2/DVD decoding
 VC-1 and H.264 (AVC) decoding
 MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX® and Xvid decoding
 HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Content Protection) support

Storage Subsystem 0

Hard disk drive:

 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger

2-in-1 card reader, supporting:

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

Privacy Control 0

 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
 Kensington lock slot

Optical Media Drive 0

8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:

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

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

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

6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

Communication 0

Video conferencing solution, featuring:

 Webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution
 Microphone

WLAN:

 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™

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WPAN:

 Bluetooth® 3.0+HS

LAN:

 Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

Dimension and Weight 0

 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 31/34.14 (H) mm (15 x 9.96 x 1.22/1.34 inches)
 2.6 kg (5.72 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Power Adapter and Battery 0

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

Power adapter

 3-pin 65 W AC adapter:

 95 (W) x 50 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm (3.74 x 1.96 x 1 inches)
 216 g (0.47 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable

Battery

 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack
 Battery life: 4.5 hours
 ENERGY STAR®

Special Keys and Controls 0

Keyboard

 103-/104-/107-key Packard Bell FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric

keypad, international language support

Touchpad



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

Media keys

 Media control keys (pr inted on keyboa rd): play/p ause , stop , pre vious, next, volum e up,

volume down

I/O Ports 0

 2-in-1 card reader
 Three USB 2.0 ports
 HDMI™ port with HDCP support
 External display (VGA) port
 Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
 Microphone-in jack
 Ethernet (RJ-45) port
 DC-in jack for AC adapter

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Optional Items 0

 1/2/4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module
 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

Warranty 0

 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Software 0

Productivity

 Packard Bell MyBackup Solution
 Packard Bell Power Management
 Packard Bell Recovery Management
 Packard Bell Social Networks
 Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1
 Adobe® Reader® 9.1
 Bing Bar™
 Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate)
 Microsoft® Office Starter 2010

Security

 Norton Internet Security™ 2010

Multimedia

 Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8
 Cyberlink® PowerDVD™
 Nero® 9 Essentials

Gaming

 WildTangent® Packard Bell Edition (except China, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea)

Communication and ISP

 Microsoft® Silverlight™
 Skype™
 Windows Live™ Essentials

Web links and utilities



Packard Bell Accessory Store (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, M e xico, Spain, UK, US only)

 Packard Bell Identity Card
 Packard Bell InfoCenter
 Packard Bell Registration
 Packard Bell Updater
 eBay® shortcut 2009 (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,

UK only)

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Environment 0

 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%

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Notebook Tour 0

Top View 0

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2

3

4
5

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6

7

8

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Figure 1-1. Top View

Table 1-1. Top View

# Icon Item Description

1 Webcam Web camera for video communication

(for selected models).

2 Microphone Internal microphone for recording

sound.

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Table 1-1. Top View (Continued)

# Icon Item Description

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display

(LCD), displays computer output.

4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is

active.

Communication
indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless
connectivity device status.

5 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your

hands when you use the computer.

8 Power Indicates the computer’s power status.

Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status.

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

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

9 Click buttons

(left and right)

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

10 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

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Closed Front View 0

1

Figure 1-2. Closed Front View

Table 1-2. Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

(MMC).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only

one card can operate at any given time.

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Rear View 0

1

Figure 1-3. Rear View

Table 1-3. Rear View

# Icon Item Description

1

\

Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

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Left View 0

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Figure 1-4. Left View

Table 1-4. Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 External display

(VGA) port

3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based

4 HDMI Connect to HDMI devices

5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

6 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

Headphones/speaker
/line-out jack

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

network.

USB camera).

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

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Right View 0

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Figure 1-5. Right View

Table 1-5. Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

USB camera).

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

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject

hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
computer is off.

security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable

around an immovable object such as a table or
handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some
keyless models are also available.

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Base View 0

1

2

4

3

Figure 1-6. Base View

Table 1-6. Base View

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured

with screws).

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

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Touchpad Basics 0

NOTE

1

2

3

Figure 1-7. 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 the equivalent of the left and
right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the Touchpad is the same as clicking the left
button.

Table 1-7. Touchpad

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

Execute Tap twice (at the same speed as

Quickly click twice.

double-clicking a mouse button).
Select Tap once. Click once.
Drag Tap twice (at the same speed as

double-clicking a mouse button);

rest your finger on the TouchPad

Click and hold, then use
finger on the Touchpad

to drag the cursor.
on the second tap and drag the
cursor.

(3)

Access context

Click once.

menu

:

When using the Touchpad, keep it - and fingers - dry and clean. The Touchpad is sensitive to
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will
not increase the Touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard 0

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

Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys

Lock Keys 0

The keyboard has three lock keys which can be toggled on and off.

Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys

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 doing 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 the up o r
down arrow keys are pressed respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with
some applications.

Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by
small characters located on the upper right corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard
legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Table 1-9. Embedded Numeric Keypad

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded
keypad

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Type numbers in a normal
manner.

Hold <Shift> while using
cursor-control keys.

Hold <Fn> while using
cursor-control keys.

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters

on embedded keypad.

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Type the letters in a normal
manner.

Windows Keys 0

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

 Windows Logo key
 Application key

Table 1-10. Windows Keys

Key Description

Windows Logo
key

Pressed alone, this key has the same ef fect 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.

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: Undo minimize all windows
< > + <F1>: Show the help window
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explorer
< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
< > + <D>: Show the desktop
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network

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 RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW 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>: Show the System Properties dialog box
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

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

application's context menu.

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Hotkeys 0

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

Figure 1-9. Keyboard Hotkeys

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

Table 1-11. Keyboard Hotkeys

Hot key Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Backup Management Launches the backup application.

<Fn> + <F2> Communication Device

On/Off

<Fn> + <F3> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep

<Fn> + <F4> Display toggle Switches display output between

<Fn> + <F5> Display off Turns off the LCD back light.

<Fn> + <F6> Touchpad toggle Turns the touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <F7> Play/Pause Toggles Play and Pause in

<Fn> + <F8> Stop Stops media in multimedia

Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth
on and off using a pop-up
window.

mode.

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

multimedia applications.

applications.

<Fn> + <F9> Reverse Performs a reverse scan in

multimedia applications.

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Table 1-11. Keyboar d Hotkeys (Continued)

Hot key Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F10> Forward Performs a forward scan in

multimedia applications.

<Fn> + <F11> Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <F12> Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness.

Social Networking Key Launches a social networking

website (user configurable).

Volume Up Increases the sound volume.

Volume Down Decreases the sound volume.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21

System Block Diagram

Figure 1-10. System Block Diagram

1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Specification Tables 0

NOTE

Computer specifications

Item Metric Imperial

Dimensions
Length 26.0 cm 10.23 in
Width 35.7 cm 14.05 in
Height (front to rear) 3.0 to 3.6 cm 1.16 to 1.43 in
Weight (equipped with optical

drive, flash drive, and battery)
Weight (equipped with optical

drive, flash drive, and without
battery)

Input power
Operating voltage 19.0 V dc @ 3.42 A - 65 W
Operating current 3.42 A
Temperature
Operating (not writing to

optical disc)
Operating (writing to optical

disc)
Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity
Operating 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

2.54 kg 5.6 lbs

2.32 kg 4.78lbs

0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F

5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F

Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft
Shock
Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Random vibration
Operating 0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
Nonoperating 1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate

:

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

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23

System Board Major Chips

Item Specification

Core logic AMD Hudson M1 uFCBGA-605-ball
VGA ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 6310M APU

ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 6470M GPU
LAN Atheros AR8151 for Giga LAN Controller
USB 2.0 AMD Hudson M1
USB 3.0 N/A
Super I/O controller AMD Hudson M1
Bluetooth Atheros BU12/ Broadcom BCM2070
Wireless Atheros HB95/ HB97, Broadcom 43225
PCMCIA N/A
Audio codec Conexant CX20584
Card reader Realtek RTS-5137
eSata N/A

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type AMD E350(1.6G dual core), E240(1.5G single core)
CPU package FT1 BGA 413-ball
Core Logic Two execution cores

 A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L 1) for each core
 A 256-KB shared instruction/data second-level cache (L2) for each core
 Up to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3), shared among all

cores

Chipset AMD Hudson M1

1-24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor Specifications

Item CPU

Speed

(GHz)

Cores/

Threads

Bus

Speed

Mfg

Tech
(nm)

Cache

Size

Package Voltage

E-350 1.6 GHz 2 Cores APU 40 nm 1 MB FT1 0.8-1.25V
E-350 1.6 GHz 1 Cores APU 40 nm 512 KB FT1 0.8-1.25V

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU/UMA)

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

50 0 0
56 2200 28
63 2400 31
70 2600 34
75 2900 37
95 3200 40
98 3200 40

P-state throttling 50%: On= 95°C; OFF=87°C
Prochot throttling 50%: On= 98°C; OFF=87°C
OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU/SG)

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

50 0 0
56 2200 28
63 2400 31
70 2600 34
75 2900 37
95 3200 40
98 3200 40

P-state throttling 50%: On= 95°C; OFF=87°C
Prochot throttling 50%: On= 98°C; OFF=87°C
OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25

System Memory

Item Specification

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

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

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) Total Memory (MB)

512 512 1024

0 1024 1024
1024 0 1024
1024 1024 2048

0 2048 2048
2048 0 2048
2048 2048 4096

0 4096 4096
4096 0 4096
4096 4096 8192

Video Inte rface

Item Specification

Chipset AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 Graphics
Package BGA 413-Ball (19mmX19mm)
Interface LVDS
Compatibility Fully compliant with the electrical specifications of

ANSI/TIA/EIA-644

Sampling rate 60MHz

1-26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde
BIOS Version 1.00
BIOS ROM type MX25L1606EM2I-12G, EN25F16-100HIP, W25Q16BVSSIG
BIOS ROM size 2MB
Features

 Insyde code base
 Flash ROM 2 MB
 Support Acer UI
 Support multi-boot
 Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
 Various hot-keys for system control
 Support SMBIOS 2.5,PCI2.1.
 DMI utility for BIOS serial number configura b le/a ss et tag
 Support PXE
 Support WinFlash
 Wake on LAN from S3
 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode
 System information
 HDD password
 Refer to Acer BIOS specification.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset AR8151
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location JRJ45 at the left side
Features Support s 10/100/1000

Keyboard

Item Specification

Type Acer 2010 AC7T flat keyboard
Total number of keypads 103-US/104-UK & 107-JP keys
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard

work simultaneously
Features

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

 Phantom key auto detect
 Overlay numeric keypad
 Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys
 Support reverse T cursor keys
 Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer

1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Hard Disk Drive (AVL components)

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model Name

HTS545016B9A300
MK1665GSX
ST9160314AS
WD1600BPVT-22ZEST0

HTS545025B9A300
MK2565GSX
ST9250315AS
WD2500BPVT-22ZEST0

HTS545032B9A300
MK3265GSX
ST9320310AS

WD3200BPVT-22ZEST0
Capacity (GB) 160 250 320
Bytes per sector 512, 512, 512, 4096 512, 512, 512, 4096 512, 512, 512, 4096
Data heads 2, 1, 2, 1 2, 2, 2, 1 3, 2, 2, 2
Drive Format
Disks 1 1 2, 1, 1, 1
Spindle speed

5400

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

3.0 3.0 3.0

rate
(Gbits / sec, max)

Media data transfer
rate

106, 105.6, 159.2,

146.9, 108

106, 105.6, 129,

146.9, 108

106, 105.6, 159.1,

146.9, 108

(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V ±5%

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29

Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued)

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model Name

Capacity (GB) 500 640 750
Bytes per sector 512, 512, 512, 4096 512, 4096 4096
Data heads 4, 4, 4, 3 4 4
Drive Format
Disks 2 2 2
Spindle speed

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

rate
(Gbits / sec, max)

Media data transfer
rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

HTS545050B9A300
MK5065GSX
ST9500325AS
WD3200BPVT-22ZEST0

3.0 3.0 3.0

106, 105.6, 159.2,

146.9, 97

MK6465GSX
WD6400BPVT-22HXZT1

5400

159.2, 97 170.4, 97

MK7559GSXP

WD7500BPVT-22HXZT1

DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V ±5%

1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Super-Multi Drive

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model name

HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT32N LF / SONY Super-Multi
Drive DL 8X AD-7585H LF / Panasonic Super-Multi Drive DL 8X
UJ890 / PLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X DS-8A5SH / HLDS
Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT34N LF / PIONEER Super-Multi
Drive DL 8X DVR-TD10RS LF / Panasonic Super-Multi Drive DL
8X UJ8A0 / TSST Super-Multi Drive DL 8X TS-L633F

Performance Specification With CD

With DVD Diskette

Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6 (24x)

Sustained: Max

10.08Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc format

CD:
CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD,

Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R
(3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL,
DVD+RW CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA
(Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I (Green Book,
Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) ­Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R
(Orange Book Part) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 &
Volume 2 Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type US & US+ RW

DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book

1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R
(Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD°"R Dual

Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)

(b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release
Power Requirements
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31

LED 15.6”

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model name

AUO/B156XW02 V6 (HW:0A)
AUO/B156XW02 V2 (HW:4A)
Samsung/LTN156AT02-A11
LG/LP156WH2-TLEA
CMO/N156B6-L0B

CPT/ CLAA156WB11A
Screen Diagonal (mm) 394.91 mm
Active Area (mm) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm
Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 3(RGB) x 768
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.252mm × 0.252 mm

2

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

200 cd/m2
also called Brightness

Contrast Ratio 400 min / 500 type
Response Time (Optical Rise

8 ms / 16 ms
Time/Fall Time) msec

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

40 (Right) / 40 (Left) / 10 (Upper) / 30 (Lower) min.
Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left)
Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower)

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)

1-32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution)

Resolution 16 bits 32 bits ATI

800x600p/60Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes
1024x768p/60Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes
1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes
1280x768/60Hz 16:10 Yes Yes Yes
1360x768/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes
1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes
2048x1536:85Hz (AS5253G Only) Yes Yes Yes
2560x1620: 60Hz (AS5253 Only) Yes Yes Yes

Graphics Controller

Item Specification

UMA PX

VGA Chip AMD APU integrated VGA AMD Seymour
Supports

 Supports for DX11, UVD3.0,

OpenGL 1.1

 GPU core derived from the

Manhattan family

 Internal LVDS support via DP0

 Supports for DX11, UVD3.0,

OpenGL 1.1

 Support for OpenGL
 Multiple display support
 Four independent display

®

3.1

controllers that support true
30-bpp

 Support for display resolutions up

to 4096 × 2304 @ 30 Hz per
display output

 Supports 2.5 GT/s and 5.0 GT/s

link-data rates.

Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution)

Resolution 16 bits 32 bits ATI

800x600p/60Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes
1024x768p/60Hz 4:3 Yes Yes Yes
1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes
1280x768/60Hz 16:10 Yes Yes Yes
1360x768/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes
1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes
2048x1536:85Hz (AS5253G Only) Yes Yes Yes
2560x1620: 60Hz (AS5253 Only) Yes Yes Yes

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specifications

Chipset Atheros BU12/ Broadcom BCM2070/ Broadcom
Data throughput TX 1.2Mbits/sec

RX 1.2Mbits/sec
Protocol 3.0+HS
Interface USB 2.0
Connector type

SM06B-XSRK-ETB

Supported protocol USB 1.1

Bluetooth Module

Item Specifications

Controller Atheros BU12/ Broadcom BCM2070/ Broadcom
Feature

 Mini USB module with built-in antenna
 Bluetooth 3.0

Camera

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model

Chicony CNF9157 Lite-on 09P2SF119 Suyin

HF1315-S32B-OV01

Type 1.3M

1-34 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Mini Card

Item Specification

Number supported 1
Features 1 mini card slot (for WLAN or WLAN/WiMax)

3G Card (not available in this model)

Item Specification

Features

Audio Codec and Amplifier

Item Specification

Audio Controller Conexant CX20584
Features

 Two stereo DAC support 16/20 /24-bit PCM for two

independent playback (multiple streaming)

 Two stereo ADC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for two

independent recording

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

rate

 All ADCs support independent 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample

rate

 Two independe nt SPDIF outputs support 16/20/24-bit format

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

 Supports line level mono output
 Supports analog PCBEEP input, and features an integrated

digital BEEP generator

 Support two stereo digital microphone input for microphone

array AEC/BF application

 Supports legacy analog mixer architecture
 Supports two GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins (pin

sharing with digital microphone interface)

 Supports EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) control for

external amplifier

 Supports anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and

digital power is off

 Supports 1.5V~3.3V scalable I/O for HD Audio link
 48-pin QFN 'Green' package

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Conexant CX20584
Audio onboard or optional On board
Mono or Ster eo Mono

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35

Item Specification

Resolution Support 16/24bit PCM
Compatibility HD audio Interface
Sampling rate Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling

Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker/quantity Yes/(2W speakers x1)

Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n

Item Specification

Chipset Atheros HB95/ HB97, BCM943225
Data throughput

11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N

Protocol 802.11 b+g, Draft-N
Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

1-36 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & Model name SANYO AS2010D31

PANASONIC AS10D56
SIMPLO AS10D71/75
SONY AS2010D41
SAMSUNG AS2010D61
PANASONIC AS10D51

Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 2200 mAh 2900 mAh
Number of battery cell 6 4
Package configuration 3S2P 4S1P

VRAM

Item Specification

Chipset Seymour
Memory size 512MB
Interface PCIE GENII

USB Port

Item Specification

USB compliance level USB2.0
EHCI 2
Number of USB port(s) 3
Location one left side, two right side
Output Current 2.0A for the one USB port in left side

2.0A for the two USB port in right side

HDMI Port

Item Specification

Compliance level HDMI1.3a
Data throughput Up to 16.7 million colors
Number of HDMI port(s) 1
Location JHDMI1 at the left side

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Input rating 65w
Maximum input AC current 65w:3.42A at 100V
Inrush current 12t at 264V
Efficiency Refer to EPA 5.0

System Power Management

Item Specification

Mech. Off (G3) Al devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off

completely.

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

power managed in this state.

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

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

Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states

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

Card Reader

Item Specification

Chipset Realtek RTS5137-GR
Package QFN 48P
Maximum supported size SD: 16G

MMC: 16G
miniSD: 16G

Features 2 in 1 card reader, supporting:

 Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC)
 Storage ca rds with adapter: miniSD™

1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System LED Indicator

Item Specification

Lock N/A
System state

 Blue color solid on: System on
 Blue color and amber color off: System off
 Amber color blinking: S3 state

HDD access state Reflects the activities of the HDD or Card reader access
Wireless state Amber color if a wireless device is active
Power button backlight

 Blue color solid on: System on
 Blue color off: System off

Battery state Charging

 Amber solid on - Battery charging with AC
 Blue color solid on - Battery full
 Amber blinking - Battery abnormal stop charge or batter in

low power state

Discharging

 Amber and blinking - Battery in critical low state
 Amber color off - Discharging state

System DMA Specification

Legacy Mode Power Management

DMA0 Not applicable
DMA1 Not applicable
DMA2 Not applicable
DMA3 Not applicable
DMA4 Direct memory access controller
DMA5 Available for ExpressCard
DMA6 Not Assigned
DMA7 Not Assigned
*ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-39

System Interrupt Specification

Hardware IRQ System Function

IRQ0 High precision event timer
IRQ1 Standard PS/2 Keyboard
IRQ2 Cascaded
IRQ8 High precision event timer
IRQ11 Ethernet controller
IRQ12 PS/2 compatible mouse
IRQ13 Numeric data processor
IRQ14 Primary IDE channel
IRQ15 Secondary IDE channel
IRQ16 High definition audio controller

PCI-E standard root port
PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge

IRQ17 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB host controller
IRQ18 Standard OpenHCD USB host controller
IRQ19 High definition audio controller

Standard AHCI 1.0 serial ATA controller
Wireless network adapter

IRQ81 - IRQ190 Microsoft ACPI-compliant system

1-40 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System IO Address Map

I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)

000 - 00F DMA controller no. 1
010 - 01F Unused
020 - 021 Interrupt controller no. 1
022 - 03F Unused
040 - 043 Counter/timer registers
060 Keyboard controller
061 Speaker controller
062 - 063 Unused
064 Keyboard controller
065 - 06F Unused
070 - 071 CMOS/RTC
072 - 073 Alternate RTC address port / data port
074 - 080 Unused
081 - 08F DMA page registers
090 - 091 Unused
092 FAST INIT register
093 - 09F Unused
0A0 - 0A1 Interrupt controller no. 2
0A2 - 0BF Unused
0C0 - 0DF DMA controller no. 2
0E0 - 0EF Unused
0F0 - 0FF Numeric data processor
100 - 3AF Unused
3B0 - 3BB VGA
3BC - 3BF Unused
3C0 - 3DF VGA
3E0 - 40A Unused
40B DMA1 Extend
40C - 4CF Unused
4D0 Interrupt edge control
4D1 - 4D5 Unused

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41

System I/O Address Specifications

I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)

4D6 DMA2 extend register
4D7 - 4FF Unused
C00 - C01 PCI interrupt register
C14 PCI error register
C50 - C51 Client management register
C52 GPM port
C6F ISA MISC register
CD0 - CD1 Power management 2 register
CD4 - CD5 BIOS RAM register
CD6 - CD7 Power management register

1-42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

CHAPTER 2

System Utilities

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

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

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

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

BIOS Flash Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Removing BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Cleaning BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Miscellaneous Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Using Boot Sequence Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Using DMITools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Crisis Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

2-2

System Utilities

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

BIOS Setup Utility 0

This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System).

The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration
problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
when a problem arises.

To activate the utility, press
bottom of screen.

The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to Disabled. To change the boot device
without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to Enabled.

To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST to
enter the multi-boot menu.

Navigating the BIOS Utility 0

Six menu options are:

Information

F2 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the

Main
Security
Boot
Exit

To navigate through the following:

Menu - use the left and right arrow keys
Item - use the up and down arrow keys
Change parameter value - press F5 or F6.
Exit - Press Esc
Load default settings - press F9. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup

Utility

Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square bracket s [ ]. Navigation
keys appear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help carefully when
making changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in the Item
Specific Help area of the screen.

System information is subject to specific mode ls.

System Utilities 2-3

BIOS 0

NOTE:

NOTE:

3.5

CPU Type:
CPU Speed:

HDD Model Name:
HDD Serial Number:
ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:

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

AMD Engineering Sample
1600 MHz

WDC WD6400BPUT - 22HX2T1
WD-WX71C50A2845
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633F

V0.07.T06
ATI VERO12.033.000.000.038548

123456789

TK11BZ

Packard Bell
0D53AF99-E945-11DF-A073-1C750832F024

The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen:

The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model.

Information 0

The Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information.

Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1

Table 2-1. BIOS Information

CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system
CPU Speed Speed of the CPU
HDD Model Name Model name of HDD0 (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE

HDD Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master
ATAPI Model Name Model name of Optical device installed in system
System BIOS Version System BIOS version

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Figure 2-1. BIOS Information

Parameter Description

master

Table 2-1. BIOS Information (Continued)

Parameter Description

VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system
Serial Number Serial number of unit
Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system
Product Name Product name of the system
Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system
UUID Universally Unique Identifier

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Main 0

System Time [02:44:56]
System Date
Total Memory
Video Memory

Quiet Boot
Network Boot
F12 Boot Menu
D2D Recovery
SATA Mode

[10/18/2010]
8192 MB
256 MB

<Enabled>
<Enabled>
<Enabled>
<Enabled>
<AHCI Mode>

Item Specific Help

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

23. REDUCE/INCREASE:
F5/F6

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The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or di sable boot option and
enable or disable recovery.

Figure 2-2. BIOS Main

Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2
.

Table 2-2. BIOS Main

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time BIOS system time in 24-hour format Format: HH:MM:SS

System Date BIOS system date Format MM/DD/YYYY

Total Memory Total memory available N/A
Video Memory Available memory for video N/A
Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer)

Network Boot Option to boot system from LAN (local area

F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during POST Option: Enabled or

screen during system boot instead of traditional
POST screen

network)

(hour:minute:second)

(month/day/year)

Option: Enabled or
Disabled

Option: Enabled or
Disabled

Disabled

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Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued)

Parameter Description Format/Option

D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled or

Disabled

SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE

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Security 0

Supervisor Password Is: Clear

Item Specific Help

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

User Password Is:
HDD Password Is:

Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Set HDD Password

Power on Password

Clear
Clear

<Disabled>

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The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from
unauthorized use.

Figure 2-3. BIOS Security

Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3.

Table 2-3. BIOS Security

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting
User Password Is User password setting
HDD Password Is HDD password setting
Set Supervisor Password Option to set supervisor password
Set User Password Option to set user password N/A
Set HDD Password Option to set HDD password N/A

Clear or Set
Clear or Set
Clear or Set
N/A

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NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

IMPORTANT:

+

NOTE:

NOTE:

CAUTION:

!

Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)

Parameter Description Option

Password on Boot

If Power-on-Password authentication is
enabled, the BIOS password can only be
cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery
procedure. Refer to Crisis Disk Recovery.

Shows if password is required during system boot

When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts.
Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer.

Disabled or
Enabled

Setting a Password 0

Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords:

1. Use the  and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press
Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.

To change an existing password, refer to Changing a Password.

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Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password

2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are not case
sensitive and the length must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.

Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen.

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

Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.

4. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password 0

NOTE:

NOTE:

Perform the following:

1. Use the  and  keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The
Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears:

Figure 2-5. Set Supervisor Password

2. Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice
Password fields. Computer will set Supervisor Password parameter to Clear.

4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

without typing anything in Enter New Password and Confirm New

Changing a Password 0

1. Use the  and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The
Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.

Figure 2-6. Set Supervisor Password

2. Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter.

3. T ype new password in Enter New Password field. Retype new password in Confirm
New Password field.

4. Press Enter. Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to Set.

Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate the password feature.

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5. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will show as follows.

Figure 2-7. Setup Notice

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.
If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup

Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8)

Figure 2-8. Setup Warning: Invalid Password

If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning
dialog appears (Figure 2-9).

Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match

System Utilities 2-11

Boot 0

Boot priority order:

Item Specific Help

Use <> or <> to select a

1. Network Boot: Atheros Boot Agent

2. USB FDD:

3. HDD0: WDC WD6400BPVT-22HXZT1

4. USB HDD:

5. USB CDROM:

6. ATAPI CDROM: TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633F

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

The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system.
Bootable devices include the:

USB diskette drives
Onboard hard disk drive
DVD drive in the module bay

Use  and  keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to change the value.

Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot

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Exit 0

Exit Saving Changes

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save

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your changes.

Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11.

Table 2-4. Exit Parameters

Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save setup item changes to system.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup items.
Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items.
Save Changes Save setup item changes to system.

Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit

Parameter Description

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BIOS Flash Utilities 0

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:

New versions of system programs
New features or options
Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

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

If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used.

Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used.

Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack does not
contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system.

Perform the following to run Flash.

1. Prepare a bootable USB HDD.

2. Copy Flash utilities to bootable USB HDD.

3. Boot system from bootable USB HDD.

Flash utility has auto execution function.

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DOS Flash Utility 0

Boot priority order:

Item Specific Help

Use <> or <> to select a

1. Network Boot: Atheros Boot Agent

2. USB FDD:

3. HDD0: WDC WD6400BPVT-22HXZT1

4. USB HDD:

5. USB CDROM:

6. ATAPI CDROM: TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633F

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

Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Press F2 during boot to enter Setup Menu.

2. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order.

Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.

Figure 2-12. BIOS Boot

3. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer.

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4. Execute XEWX100.BAT to update BIOS. Flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13.

NOTE:

NOTE:

C:\>zq8_006t
Reading le...
Flash package mode.
Option: /bios /ecbp

Please do not remove the AC power!

Insyde Flash Utility for InsydeH20
Version 1.3z

Initializing

Current BIOS Model name : ZQ8
New BIOS Model name : ZQ8

Current BIOS version: V0.06t
New BIOS version: V0.06t

Updating Block at FFE85000

Figure 2-13. DOS Flash Process

5. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown.
System will restart automatically when finished.

If AC power is not connected, the following message is shown (Figure 2-14). Plug in the
AC power to continue.

Figure 2-14. AC Power Warning

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WinFlash Utility 0

Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double-click WinFlash executable.

2. Click OK to begin update. A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-15)

Figure 2-15. InsydeFlash

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0

CAUTION:

!

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be
cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. See Crisis Disk

Recovery.

This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords.
Remove HDD Password as follows:

If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated.
(Figure 2-16)

Figure 2-16. Password Error Status

To reset the HDD password, perform the following:

1. From Password Error Status dialog shown in Figure 2-16, press Enter to continue.

2. The Enter Unlock Password dialog (Figure 2-18) is shown.

Figure 2-17. Unlock Password Key

An key code is generated for use with unlocking utility (Ex: 76943488). Make note of
this code.

Figure 2-18. Unlock Password Key

3. On separate, compatible device, boot to DOS.

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4. Execute UnlockHD.exe (Figure 2-19) to create a password unlock code. Use the format
<UnlockHD [key code]> with the code noted in the Figure 2-18.

Example: UnlockHD 76943488

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

Password: 46548274

Figure 2-19. Unlock Password

5. On original device, enter password (Figure 2-19) in Enter Unlock Password dialog
(Figure 2-18).

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Removing BIOS Passwords 0

(Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a
metal instrument to short the R582 point.

Figure 2-20. CMOS Jumper

(Software method) If wrong supervisor password is entered three times, the message
System will halt! is displayed on screen.

Figure 2-21. Supervisor Password Error

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If user is unable to obtain correct password then it must be removed. There are two methods
to do this.

Method 1: 0

If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc
must be used.

Method 2: 0

If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Disabled.

1. Boot to DOS and execute ClearSuPw.exe. (Figure 2-22)

Figure 2-22. Clear Supervisor Password Utility

2. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is displayed, supervisor password
has been removed.

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Cleaning BIOS Passwords 0

CAUTION:

!

If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be
cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. See Crisis Disk

Recovery.

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

1. At the DOS prompt, enter clnpwd.exe.

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

Figure 2-23. Clean BIOS Password

3. The on screen message shows function success or failure.

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Miscellaneous Tools 0

Using Boot Sequence Selector 0

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

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute BS.exe to show the usage screen. (Figure 2-24)

Figure 2-24. Boot Sequence Selector

3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corr esponding sequence. For example,
enter <BS 2> to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy.

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Using DMITools 0

NOTE:

NOTE:

The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM
(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Used in the DMI pool for h ardware
management.

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

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following:

1. Boot to DOS.

2. Execute Dmitools.exe.

dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from BIOS
dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters)
dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters)
dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write serial number to EEPROM (max. 22 characters)
dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to EEPROM
dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to EEPROM (max. 32 characters)

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

Read DMI Information from Memory
Input:

dmitools /r

Output:

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

The following messages report to screen to confirm completion:

Write Product Name to EEPROM
Input:

dmitools /wp Acer

Write Serial Number to EEPROM
Input:

dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789

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

dmitools /wu

Write Asset Tag to EEPROM
Input:

dmitools /wa Acet Asstag

When using any of the write options, restart the system to set the new DMI data.

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Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 0

Perform the following steps to write MAC (Media Access Control) information to EEPROM:

Use the MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode.

1. Use a text editor (Ex: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. See the MAC.CFG contents in
Figure 2-25

Figure 2-25. LAN MAC EEPROM

Table 2-5. LAN MAC EEPROM

Parameter Description

WriteData = ‘001122334455' MAC value
StartAddr=7A MAC address
WriteLeng=6 MAC value length
KeepByte=0 Value not important

2. Enter into DOS.

3.

Run the MAC.BAT file to write MAC values to EEPROM.

Figure 2-26. LAN MAC EEPROM

Reboot the system when the process has completed.

4.

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Crisis Disk Recovery 0

1. Plug in the USB flash disk.

2. Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Then click Next.

Figure 2-27. USB Flash Crisis Disk

3. Click Format and then Exit to complete the operation.

Figure 2-28. USB Flash Crisis Disk

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4. Copy the P5WE6x64.FD file to the USB flash disk root directory.

NOTE

P5WE6x64.fd

Figure 2-29. USB Flash Crisis Disk

NOTE:

:

Do not place any other *.fd files to the USB flash disk root directory.

5. Plug in the USB Flash Disk without AC plug.

6. Press Fn + Esc keys and hold them down, then plug in AC power. The power button
flashes orange.

7. Press Power button and the system will enter crisis mode to flash the BIOS.

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CHAPTER 3

Machine Maintenance Procedures

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

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

Maintenance Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Battery Pack Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Battery Pack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Dummy Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Dummy Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Keyboard Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Keyboard Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

ODD Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Base Door Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Base Door Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal. . . . . . .3-15

DIMM Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Board Removal. . . . . . .3-17

WLAN Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

RTC Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

RTC Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

HDD Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Upper Cover Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Upper Cover Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Speaker Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Speaker Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

Power Board Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Power Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Touchpad Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Touchpad Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

USB Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28

USB Board Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

ODD Board Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

ODD Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Bluetooth Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Bluetooth Board Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Mainboard Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

Mainboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

Fan Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Fan Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Heatsink Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Heatsink Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

3-2

LCD Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

DC-IN Cable Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

DC Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

LCD Bezel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

LCD Bezel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Camera Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46

Camera Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47

LCD Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

LCD Panel Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49

LCD Bracket Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50

LCD Bracket Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50

LVDS Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51

LVDS Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

Microphone Set Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53

Microphone Set Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53

WLAN Antenna Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-54

WLAN Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-54

3-3

3-4

Machine Maintenance Procedures

Introduction 0

This chapter contains general information about the comp uter, a list of tools needed to do the
required maintenance and step by ste p procedures on how to r emove and in sta ll component s
from the computer.

General Information 0

The product previews seen in the following procedures may not represent the final product
color or configuration. Cable paths and positioning may also differ from the actual model.
During the removal and installation of components, make sure all available cable channels
and clips are used and that the cables are installed in the same position.

All prerequisites must be completed prior to starting maintenance.

Recommended Equipment 0

The following equipment are recommended to do the following maintenance procedures:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat
Flat screwdriver
Philips screwdriver
Plastic tweezers
Flat plastic pry

Table 3-1. Screw List

Size Quantity Acer Part No.

M2.5*8.0 14 86.R4F02.002
M2.0*3.0 11 86.R4F02.004
M2.0D*3.0L 3.5D 4 86.R4F02.007
M2.5*6.0 Ni 2 86.R4F02.003
M2.5*5.0 21 86.R4F02.001
M3.0*3.0 Ni 4 86.R4F02.005
ICW50 CPU Thermal Screw 4 86.R4F02.008

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5

Maintenance Flowchart 0

Battery

Keyboard ODD Module

Base Door

WLAN Module

Mainboard

RTC Battery

SD Dummy Card

LCD Module

LCD Bezel

LCD Panel Camera

Antennas

DIMM Modules

Microphone

LVDS Cable

HDD Module

Upper Cover

USB

Board

Bluetooth

Board

Power
Board

ODD

Board

Speaker

Touchpad

DC-IN Cable

Fan

Heatsink

LCD Brackets

The flowchart in Figure 3-1 shows a graphic representation of the module removal and
installation sequences. It shows information on what components may need to be removed
and installed during servicing.

Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow

3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures

Getting Started 0

A

Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections for the removal and install sequence. Follow the order
of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components.

Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures:

1. Remove power (A) from the system and peripherals.

2. Remove all cables from system.

Figure 3-2. AC Adapter Outlet

3. Put system on a stable work surface.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7

Battery Pack Removal 0

IMPORTANT:

+

B

A

C

1. Put computer on flat surface, battery side up.

2. Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to unlock position. (Figure 3-3)

3. Push and hold battery release latch (B) to release position. (Figure 3-3)

4. Lift battery pack (C) from battery bay. (Figure 3-3)

Figure 3-3. Battery

Follow local regulations for battery (C) disposal. (Figure 3-3)

Battery Pack Installation 0

1. Hold latch (B) in release position and install battery (C). (Figure 3-3)

2. Lock battery lock/unlock latch (A). (Figure 3 -3 )

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Dummy Card Removal 0

A

1. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from the spring latch. (Figure 3-4)

2. Remove dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4)

Figure 3-4. Dummy Card

Dummy Card Installation 0

1. Insert dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4)

2. Push card until spring latch locks.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9

Keyboard Removal 0

C

C

B

A

Prerequisite:

Battery Pack Removal

1. Release seven (7) latches from the keyboard. (Figure 3-5)

Figure 3-5. Keyboard Latches

2. Turn the keyboard over so that the keys are face down on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6)

3. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6)

Figure 3-6. Keyboard FPC

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CAUTION:

!

Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while
mainboard connector is locked.

Keyboard Installation 0

1. Put the keyboard face down on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6)

2. Connect keyboard FPC (A) to mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6)

3. Turn the keyboard over and align the keyboard with the indentation in the upper cover.

4. Press down to secure the latches on the upper cover. (Figure3-5)

5. Install battery.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11

ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0

A

B

C

C

E

D

Prerequisite:

Battery Pack Removal

1. Remove one (1) screw (A) from lower cover. (Figure 3-7)

Figure 3-7. ODD Module in Lower Cover

2. Remove ODD module (B) from ODD bay. (Figure 3-7)

3. Remove two (2) screws (C) from ODD module. (Figure 3-8)

4. Remove ODD bracket (D) from ODD module.

5. Remove ODD bezel (E) from ODD module.

Figure 3-8. ODD Module

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ODD Module Installation 0

1. Install ODD bezel (E) on ODD module.(Figure 3-8)

2. Install ODD bracket (D) on ODD module and secure two (2) screws (C). (Figure 3-8)

3. Insert ODD module (B) into ODD module bay. (Figure 3-7)

4. Install and secure screw (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-7)

5. Install battery.

ID Size Quantity Screw Type

A M2.5*6.0 1

C M2.0*3.0 2

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13

Base Door Removal 0

C

B

A

Prerequisite:

Battery Pack Removal

1. Locate base door (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9)

2. Remove two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9)

3. Remove door from lower cover.

Figure 3-9. Base Door

Base Door Installation 0

1. Insert door flanges into slots (B) on lower cover. (Figu re 3-9)

2. Secure door to lower cover with two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9)

3. Install battery pack.

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DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal 0

A

B C

D

A

B

Prerequisite:

Base Door Removal

1. Find DIMM (D) in the component bay. (Figure 3-10)

Figure 3-10. Component Location

2. Push DIMM clips (A) outwards. (Figure 3-11)

Figure 3-11. DIMM Modules

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15

3. Disconnect DIMM out of mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11)

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules.

DIMM Module Installation 0

1. Connect DIMM into mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11)

2. Push down on DIMM until module clips (A) lock in position. (Figure 3-11)

3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules.

4. Install base door.

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WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Board Removal 0

C

A

B

D

Prerequisite:

Base Door Removal

1. Find WLAN board (B) in the component bay. (Figure 3-10)

2. Disconnect main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables from WLAN board. (Figure 3-12)

Figure 3-12. WLAN Board

3. Remove one (1) screw (C). (Figure 3-12)

4. Remove WLAN board from mainboard connector (D). (Fig ure 3-12)

WLAN Board Installation 0

1. Put WLAN board into mainboard connector (D). (Figure 3-12)

2. Install and secure one (1) screw (D). (Figure 3-12)

3. Install main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables on WLAN board. (Figure 3-12)

4. Install base door.

ID Size Quantity Screw Type

D M2.5*3.0 1

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17

RTC Battery Removal 0

IMPORTANT:

+

A

Prerequisite:

Base Door Removal

1. Find RTC (Real Time Clock) battery (C) on mainboard. (Figure 3-10)

2. Using plastic tweezers, push the RTC battery i n using the gap in the main board connecto r
(A) to release the battery. (Figure 3-13)

Figure 3-13. RTC Battery

Follow local regulations for battery (Figure 3-13) disposal.

3. Remove RTC battery from mainboard connector. (Figure 3-13)

RTC Battery Installation 0

1. Put RTC battery (A) into the mainboard connector and press down to secure it.
(Figure 3-13)

2. Install base door.

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HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0

A

B

C C

C

C

B

D

B

D

Prerequisite:

Base Door Removal

1. Find HDD module (A) in component bay. (Figure 3-14)

2. Remove one (1) screw (A). (Figure 3-14)

Figure 3-14. HDD Module

3. Slide HDD module away from the mainboard connector (B) to disconnect it. (Figure 3-14)

4. Lift HDD module from component bay.

5. Remove four (4) screws (C) from HDD bracket (D). (Figure 3 - 15 )

Figure 3-15. HDD Module

6. Remove HDD bracket (D) from HDD module.

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19

HDD Module Installation 0

1. Put HDD brackets onto HDD module. (Figure 3-15)

2. Install four (4) screws (C) to secure HDD brackets (D) to HDD module. (Figure 3-15)

3. Put HDD module into component bay. (Figure 3-14)

4. Slide the HDD module towards the mainboard connector (B) to secure it. (Figure 3-14)

5. Install one (1) screw (A) to secure HDD module. (Figure 3-14)

6. Install base door.

ID Size Quantity Screw Type

A M2.5*8.0 1

C M3.0*3.0 4

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