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Acer M3 581T/581TG

SERVICE

GUIDE

Revision History

Refer to the table below for the updates made to this M3 581T/581TG service guide.

Date

2012/2/29

Chapter

Chapter 3

Updates

Update "Removing the

LCD Bezel" ii

Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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Disclaimer

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

There are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Copyright

© 2012 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer

Incorporated.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

!

WARNING:

Indicates a potential for personal injury.

+

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CAUTION:

Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.

IMPORTANT:

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

The following typographical conventions are used in this document:

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Book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names are shown in

italics

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Example: the DRS5 User's Guide

/usr/local/bin/fd

the /TPH15spool_M program

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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

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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

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Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics.

Example:

After entering the data, press Enter.

General information

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

This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration for Acer’s global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office may have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on your regional

Web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be noted in this printed service guide.

Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. You must use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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CHAPTER 1

Hardware Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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

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

Special Keys and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

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

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

Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Open Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

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

Closed Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Lock Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

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

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

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

CHAPTER 2

System Utilities

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Cleaning BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Using DMI Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

LAN MAC EEPROM Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

CHAPTER 3

Machine Maintenance

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

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

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

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

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

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Removing the Dummy Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Removing the HDD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Removing the HDD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Removing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Removing the Top Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Removing battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Removing the Power switch board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Remove the card reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Remove the cables from the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Removing the Thermal module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Removing the Bluetooth Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Removing the Camera Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

LCD Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Replacing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Replacing the Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Replacing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

Replacing the DC-IN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard. . . . . . . 3-60

Replacing the Card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

Replacing the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

Replacing the ODD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76

Replacing the SSD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78

Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79

Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80

Replacing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81

Replacing the Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82

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 & External Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

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

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

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

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

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

HDMI and CRT Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

CD-ROM/DVD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

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

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

POST Code Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

CHAPTER 5

Jumper and Connector Locations

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

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

CHAPTER 6

FRU List

MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Top Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Bottom Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

FRU List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

CHAPTER 7

Test Compatible Components

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

M3 581T/581TG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

CHAPTER 8

Online Support Information

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

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CHAPTER 1

Hardware Specifications

1-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

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

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

Special Keys and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

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

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Open Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

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

Closed Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Lock Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

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

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

Special Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

The Euro symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

The US dollar sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

System Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Computer specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

System Board Major Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

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

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

CPU Fan True Value Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

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

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

Graphics Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

Video Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

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

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

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

Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Solid State Drive (AVL components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Super-Multi Drive Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

LED 15.6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Graphics Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Display Supported Resolution (LCD panel Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . 1-32

Bluetooth Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

WIFI Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Audio Codec and Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

VRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

HDMI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

System LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

System DMA Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

System Interrupt Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

System IO Address Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

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1-4

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Features

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

Operating System



Genuine Windows

®

7 Home Premium 64-bit

Platform



Intel

®

Core™ i7-2637M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 1.70 GHz.17W), i5-2467M processor (3 MB

L3 cache, 1.60 GHz, 17W), i3-2367M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 1.40 GHz, 17W), supporting

Intel

®

64 architecture, Intel

®

Smart Cache



Mobile Intel

®

HM77 Express Chipset

0

0

0

System Memory



Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:



Up to 6 GB of DDR3 system memory, 2 GB on board and 1 memory slot

Display



15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) LED-backlit Glare TFT LCD



Mercury-free, environment-friendly



LED-backlight with driving circuit design



16:9 aspect ratio

Graphics

NVIDIA Optimus™ GeForce GT640M with dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting CUDA®,

PhysX®, 3D Vision®, Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 4.1, OpenCL™ 1.1



Dual independent display support



16.7 million colors



External resolution / refresh rates:



HDMI

®

port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz



MPEG-2/DVD decoding



VC-1 and H.264 (AVC) decoding



Microsoft

®

DirectX

®

Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API)



HDMI

®

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content

Protection) support

Intel

®

integrated GPU

0

0

0

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1-6

Storage Subsystem

Solid state drive

 mSATA Type, LF+HF



Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash



128 GB/256 GB

Hard disk drive



SATA Type, 5400 RPM, 2.5 ", Slim with height of 7.0 mm



320/500 GB

2-in-1 card reader, supporting:



Secure Digital™ (SD), Secure Digital™ eXtended Capacity(SDXC), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC),

MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™)

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Audio Subsystem



Optimized Dolby

®

Home Theater

®

v4 audio enhancement, featuring Audio Optimizer, Audio

Regulator, Volume Leveler, Volume Maximizer, Intelligent EQ, Dialogue Enhancer, Surround

Virtualizer for Headphones, Surround Virtualizer for Built-in Speakers, and Dolby

®

Digital Output technologies



Two built-in 20mm diameter stereo speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting low-frequency effects



True-5.1-channel surround sound output



High-definition audio support



MS-Sound compatible



Built-in single digital microphone

0

Optical Media Drive



Slim DVD Super Multi double-layer drive:



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

DVD-ROM DL, 8X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM



Write: 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X

DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL

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Communication

0

0

0

Webcam



Acer Video Conference, featuring:



1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution



Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 720p resolution online video calls

0

0

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Wireless and networking



WLAN:



Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™



Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology



WPAN:



Bluetooth

®

4.0 + HS



LAN:



PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet

Privacy Control



Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 1.2

(For future SKU)



Intel Anti-Theft Technology



BIOS user, supervisor password



Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions



376.4 (W) x 253.0 (D) x 19.7/20.7 (H) mm (14.81 x 10.0 x 0.77/0.82 inches)

Weight



2.25 kg with HDD

Power Adapter and Battery

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

Power adapter



3-pin 65 W AC adapter:



95.0 (W) x 50.0 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm (3.74 x 1.97 x 1.00 inches)



216 g with 180 cm power cord

Battery



4850 mAh 3-cell Li-ion standard battery pack



Battery life: 8 hours



ENERGY STAR

®

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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1-8

Special Keys and Controls

Keyboard



103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support

Touchpad



Button-less design



Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip

0

0

Media keys



Media controls: play/pause, stop, previous, next



Volume controls: up/down

I/O Ports



Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, SDXC™, MMC, MMCplus™)



Two USB 2.0 ports



One USB 3.0 port



HDMI

®

port with HDCP support



Headphone/speaker jack



Ethernet (RJ-45) port



DC-in jack for AC adapter

Software

0

0

0

Productivity



Acer AUPEO



Acer Backup Manager



Acer ePower Management



Acer eRecovery Management



Acer Evernote



Acer ExpressCache



Acer Identity Card



Acer KOBO



Acer Netflix Shortcut



Acer newsXpresso



Acer NOOK for PC



Acer Registration



Acer Sleep Memory Optimizer



Acer Smart Timer



Acer Updater

0

0

Hardware Specifications and Configurations



Acer USB Charge Manager



Acer Welcome Center



Adobe Flash Player



Adobe Reader X



Office 2010 Acer edition

Security



McAfee Family Protection Shortcut



McAfee Internet Security Suite



McAfee Virus Definitions



MyWinLocker Suite



Norton Online Backup

Multimedia



Acer Crystal Eye Webcam



Acer clear.fi Media



Acer clear.fi Photo



Cyberlink MediaEspresso



NTI Media Maker

Gaming



Acer Fooz Kids



Wild Tangent WW Acer Edition

Communication and ISP



Acer VCM



Skype



Windows Live Essentials 2011

Web links and utilities



Acer Accessory Store



Bing Bar



Bing Setup

 eBay Shortcut



Internet Explorer 9



Silverlight

Environment



Temperature:



Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C



Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-9

0

0

0

0

0

0



Humidity (non-condensing):



Operating: 20% to 80%



Non-operating: 20% to 80%

1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Notebook Tour

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

Open Top View

0

0

Figure 1-1.

Open Top View

3

4

No

1

2

5

6

Table 1-1.

Open Top View

Icon Item

Microphone

Display screen

Keyboard

Touchpad

Click button area (left and right)

Webcam

Description

Internal microphone for recording sound.

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.

For entering data into computer.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

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

Web camera for video communication.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-11

Closed Front View

0

Figure 1-2.

Closed Front View

1

No

Table 1-2.

Closed Front View

Icon Item

Power button

Description

Turns the computer on and off.

2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.

Closed Rear View

0

Figure 1-3.

Closed Rear View

No

1

Table 1-3.

Closed Rear View

Icon Item Description

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

1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

No

Table 1-3.

Closed Rear View

Icon Item

3

4

5

SS

Description

speaker/line-ou t jack with

S/PDIF support

USB 2.0 port speakers, headphones).

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

USB 3.0 port

HDMI port

Connects to USB devices. Supports the USB

3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.

Supports high definition digital video connections.

7

(RJ-45) port

DC-in jack network.

Connects to an AC adapter.

Left View

0

Figure 1-4.

Left View

No

Table 1-4.

Left View

Icon Item

3

Description

indicator

Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-13

1-14

No

4

Table 1-4.

Left View

Icon Item

Emergency eject hole

5

Multi-in-1 card reader

Description

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

NOTE:

Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

Accepts Secure Digital (SD 3.0), MultiMediaCard

(MMC).

NOTE:

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

Right View

0

Figure 1-5.

Right View

Table 1-5.

Right View

No Icon

1

Item

Kensington lock slot

Description

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Base View

Figure 1-6.

Base View

Table 1-6.

Base View

No Icon Item

2 Speakers

Description

Houses the computer’s HDD, Memory bar, SSD card and WLAN card.

Deliver stereo audio output.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-15

0

Indicators

0

The computer has two easy-to-read status indicators. The following indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Table 1-7.

Indicators

Icon Function

Power indicator

Battery indicator

Description

Indicates the computer’s power status.

Indicates the computer’s battery status.

Touchpad Basics

0

Figure 1-7.

Touchpad



Move 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 virtual 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 1-8.

Touchpad

Function

Execute

Left Button (2)

Quickly click twice.

Right Button (3) Main Touchpad (1)

Rapidly tap twice.

1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Table 1-8.

Touchpad

Function

Select

Access context menu

Left Button (2)

Click once.

Using the Keyboard

Right Button (3)

Click once.

Main Touchpad (1)

Tap once.

The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock function keys, special and full sized keys.

0

Figure 1-8.

Keyboard Lock Keys

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-17

Lock Keys

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

Table 1-9.

Lock Keys

Lock key

Caps Lock

Num Lock

Scroll Lock

<Fn> +<F12>

Description

When on, all alphabetic characters are in uppercase.

Off by default. When On, internal keyboard acts as numeric key padlock. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions:

When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled.

The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only.

Shift state is NOT used for the cursor movement by the numeric keys.

The state of the Num Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.

When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing up or down arrow keys. Scroll Lock is not applicable for all applications.

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1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Windows Keys

0

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



Windows Logo key



Application key

Table 1-10.

Windows Keys

Windows Logo key

Key Description

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions.

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 (search in network)

< > + <L>: Lock computer (if connected to a network domain), or switch users (if 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; opening the application's context menu.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-19

Hotkeys

0

The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls.

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

Figure 1-9.

Keyboard Hotkeys

Table 1-11.

Hotkeys

Hotkey

<Fn> + <F3>

Icon

<Fn> + <F4>

Function

Communication

Device On/Off

Sleep

Description

Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On and Off using a pop-up window.

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5>

<Fn> + <F6>

<Fn> + <F7>

<Fn> + <F8>

<Fn> + <>

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Display off Turns Off the LCD back light

Touchpad toggle

Turns the touchpad On and Off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers On and Off.

Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> +<Home>

<Fn> + <Pg Up>

<Fn> +<Pg Dn>

<Fn> + <End>

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Down

Play/Pause

Stop

Previous

Next

Play or pause a selected media file.

Stop playing the selected media file.

Return to the previous media

Jump to the next media file.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Table 1-11.

Hotkeys (Continued)

Hotkey

Alt> + <F10>

Icon Function

D2D recovery

Description

Enters to the D2D recovery during POST

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-21

System Block Diagram

1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Specification Tables

Computer specifications

Item

Dimensions

Length

Width

Height

(front/rear)

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

Input power

Operating voltage

Operating current

376.4 mm

253.0 mm

Metric

19.7/20.7 mm

2.25 kg with HDD

14.81 in

10.0 in

Imperial

0.77/0.82 in

4.5 lbs with HDD

Operating

Nonoperating

Shock

Operating

Nonoperating

Random vibration

Operating

Nonoperating

19V at 3.42A Max for 65W

3.42A(Max)

Temperature

Operating (not writing to optical disc)

Operating (writing to optical disc)

Nonoperating

Relative humidity

0°C to 35°C

5°C to 35°C

-20°C to 60°C

Operating

Nonoperating

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

10% to 90%

5% to 95%

-15 m to 3,048 m

-15 m to 12,192 m

125 g, 2 ms, half-sine

200 g, 2 ms, half-sine

32°F to 95°F

41°F to 95°F

-4°F to 140°F

-50 ft to 10,000 ft

-50 ft to 40,000 ft

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

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

NOTE:

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

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-23

System Board Major Chips

Item

Core logic

VGA

LAN

USB 3.0

Embedded controller

Bluetooth

Wireless

TPM

PCMCIA

Audio codec

Card reader

Intel Panther Point HM77

Specification

NVIDIA Optimus™ GeForce GT640M

BCM57780

RT9712AGS

NUVOTON NPCE795L

Atheros AR3012, Broadcom BCM20702

BCM943227HM4L

NUVOTON NPCT420R(For future SKU)

N/A

Realtek ALC271X

Realtek RTS5209

Processor

Item

Central Processing Unit

(CPU) type

CPU package

Core Logic

Intel

®

Specification

Sandy Bridge Core i7/i5/i3 Processor

Chipset

FC-BGA 1023

Multi execution cores·

A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) 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

Mobile Intel

®

HM77

Processor Specifications

Item

i7-2637M i5-2467M i3-2367M

CPU Speed

(

GHz)

1.7

1.6

1.4

Cores

4

2

2

Mfg Tech

32 nm

32 nm

32 nm

Cache Size

4 MB

3 MB

3 MB

Package

BGA 1023

BGA 1023

BGA 1023

1-24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU

Temperature

50

58

66

74

85

Fan Speed (RPM)

2600

3000

3300

3700

4000

Throttling 50%: On= 95 °C; OFF=80 °C

OS shut down at 100C; H/W shut down at 92 °C

System Memory

Item

Memory controller

Memory size

DIMM socket number

Supports memory size per socket

Supports maximum memory size

Supports DIMM type

Supports DIMM Speed

Support DIMM voltage

Supports DIMM package

Built in CPU

SPL Spec (dBA)

28

31

34

37

40

2GB DDR3 RAM on-board+one DDR3 DIMM socket

1

2/4GB

6GB

Specification

Support DDR III 1333/1600MHz

SDRAM memory interface design

1333/1600MHz

1.5V

204P

Memory Combinations

On-board (MB)

2048

2048

2048

Slot (MB)

0

2048

4096

Total Memory (MB)

2048

4096

6144

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Graphics Controller

Item

VGA Chip

Supports

Video Interface

Item

Chipset

Package

Interface

Compatibility

Sampling rate

BIOS

Item

BIOS vendor

BIOS Type

BIOS ROM type

BIOS ROM size

BIOS Features

LAN Interface

Item

LAN Chipset

LAN connector type

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Specification

NVIDIA Optimus™ Geforce GT640M

CUDA

®

, PhysX

®

, 3D Vision

®

, Microsoft

®

DirectX

®

11,

OpenGL

®

4.1, OpenCL™ 1.1

Specification

NVIDIA Optimus™ Geforce GT640M

29mmx29mm

LVDS

32bpp

60Hz

Insyde

UEFI

W25Q32BV, W25Q16CV

Specification

4MB

Winbond code base

Flash ROM 4 MB

Support Acer UI

Support multi-boot

Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

Various hotkeys for system control

Support SMBIOS 2.3 ,PCI2.2.

DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag-

Support PXE

Support WinFlash

Wake on LAN from S3

Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode

System information

Refer to Acer BIOS specification.

BROADCOM BCM57780

Specification

RJ45

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Item

LAN connector location

Features

Keyboard

Item

Type

Total number of keypads

Windows logo key

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously

Features

RJ45 at the rear side

Supports 10/100/1000Mbps

AF7S keyboard

Specification

Specification

103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys

Yes

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

Phantom key auto detect

Overlay numeric keypad

Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys

Support reverse T cursor keys

Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer

Hard Disk Drive (AVL components)

Item

Vendor & Model

Name

Capacity (GB)

Bytes per sector

HITACHI

HTS545050A7E380

500

4096

Data heads

Drive Format

Height(mm)

Disks

2

7.0

1

Performance Specifications

Spindle speed (RPM) 5400

Buffer size

Interface

8MB

SATA

Fast data transfer rate

(Gbits/s, max)

3.0

DC Power Requirement

Voltage tolerance 5V +/- 5%

Specification

HITACHI

HTS543232A7A384

320

512

2

7.0

1

5400

8MB

SATA

3.0

5V +/- 5%

SEAGATE

ST320LT020

320

4096

2

7.0

1

5400

8MB

SATA

3.0

5V +/- 5%

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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Solid State Drive (AVL components)

Item

Vendor &

Model Name

Capacity (GB)

Flash mode

Performance

Sequential Read (MB/s)

Sequential Write (MB/s)

Interface

Max. fast data transfer rate

(Gbits/s)

Operating Shock

DC Power Requirement

Voltage tolerance

LITEON LMT-128M3M

Specifications

LITEON LMT-256M3M

128

MLC

470

180 mSATA

6.0

1,500G/1.0ms

3.3V +/- 5%

256

MLC

460

360 mSATA

6.0

1,500G/1.0ms

3.3V +/- 5%

Super-Multi Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & Model name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec)

Buffer Memory

Interface SATA

Specification

HITACHI-LG Slim DVD Super Multi Drive GU61N

With CD Diskette

Sustained: 3600(24x)Max

1MB

With DVD Diskette

Sustained: 11080(8x)Max

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Item

Applicable disc format

Loading mechanism

Specification

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

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

(b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release

Power Requirement

Input Voltage

LED 15.6”

5 V +/- 5% (Operating)

Item

Vendor/model name

Screen Diagonal (mm)

Active Area (mm)

Display resolution (pixels)

Pixel Pitch (mm)

Typical White Luminance

(cd/m2) also called

Brightness

Contrast Ratio

Response Time (Optical Rise

Time/Fall Time) msec

Typical Power Consumption

(watt)

Weight (without inverter)

Physical Size (mm)

Electrical Interface

500 typ.

8 typ. / 16 Max

3.4 max

400g max

360 x 224.3 x 3.4 max

1 channel LVDS

Specification

AUO 15.6”HD 16:9 Color TFT-LCD/ B156XTN03.0

394.9(15.55in)

344.2 X 193.5

1366x3(RGB)x768

0.252x0.252

200 typ.170 min

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-29

Item

Viewing Angle

(degree)Horizontal (Right) CR

= 10 (Left)Vertical (Upper) CR

= 10 (Lower)

Specification

45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 15 (Upper) / 35 (Lower)

Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution)

Resolution

800x600p/60Hz 16:9

1024x768p/60Hz 16:9

1280x600/60Hz 16:9

1280x720/60Hz 16:9

1280x768/60Hz 16:9

1360x768/60Hz 16:9

1366x768/60Hz 16:9

Y

Y

Y

Y

16 bits

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

32 bits

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Intel

Y

Y

Y

Graphics Controller

Item

VGA Chip

Supports

Specification

NVIDIA Optimus™ GeForce GT640M with dedicated DDR3

VRAM

CUDA®, PhysX®, 3D Vision®, Microsoft® DirectX® 11,

OpenGL® 4.1, OpenCL™ 1.1

NVIDIA

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution)

Resolution

800x600p/60Hz 16:9

1024x768p/60Hz 16:9

1280x600/60Hz 16:9

1280x720/60Hz 16:9

1280x768/60Hz 16:9

1360x768/60Hz 16:9

1366x768/60Hz 16:9

16 bits

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

32 bits

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Display Supported Resolution (LCD panel Supported Resolution)

Resolution

800x600p/60Hz 16:9

1024x768p/60Hz 16:9

1280x600/60Hz 16:9

16 bits

Y

Y

Y

32 bits

Y

Y

Y

Intel

Y

Y

Y

Intel

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

NVIDIA

Y

Y

Y

NVIDIA

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Resolution

1280x720/60Hz 16:9

1280x768/60Hz 16:9

1360x768/60Hz 16:9

1366x768/60Hz 16:9

Bluetooth Interface

Item

Chipset

Data throughput

Protocol

Interface

Connector type

Supported protocol

Bluetooth Module

Item

Controller

Features

16 bits

Y

Y

Y

Y

32 bits

Y

Y

Y

Y

Specification

Intel

Atheros AR3012, Broadcom BCM20702

TX 1.2Mbits/sec

RX 1.2Mbits/sec

4.0+HS

USB 2.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

SM08B-SURS-TF/JST

SM06B-XSRK-ETB/SM08B-SURS-TF

A2DP

Specifications

Atheros AR3012, Broadcom BCM20702

Mini USB module with built-in antenna

Bluetooth 4.0

Camera

Vendor and Model

Item

Type

WIFI

Card

Form Factor

PCB

Item

Vendor and Model

Wireless LAN Standards

Operating Frequency

Host Interface

Antenna connector

Specification

PRIMAX 50-70511ARC8

1.3M

Specification

FOXCONN T77H167

802.11b/g/n

2.4 GHz

Half-Mini card

PCI-Express Bus interface

4-layer design and single side

2UFL type

LITEON WN6603AH

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

NVIDIA

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Audio Codec and Amplifier

Item

Audio Controller Realtek ALC271X

Specification

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Features

Item Specification

Meets Microsoft WLP (Windows Logo Program) audio requirements

High performance DACs with digital >110dB and analog

98dB (A-weighting) signal-to-noise

High performance ADCs with digital > 100dB and analog

90dB (A-Weighting) signal-to-noise ratio

Six DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 5.1 sound playback

Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple stereo recording

All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate

Primary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports

32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate

Secondary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports

32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate

Analog jacks (port-A, B, C, E and G) support stereo input and output re-tasking

Support MONO output at port-H

Port-A/D/E/F built in headphone amplifiers

Port-E and Port-F headphone amplifiers can drive earphone directly without DC blocking capacitor

Port-B/C/E/F with software selectable boost gain

(+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input

Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in digital BEEP generator

Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V VREFOUT

Supports legacy analog mixer architecture

Four channels of digital microphone array input for voice applications

Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks plugging

1.0dB/step playback volume control

1.5dB/step recording volume control

High pass filter to cancel DC offset from AD converter

Jack detection function is supported when device is in power down mode (D3)

2 GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for customized applications. GPIO0 and GPIO1 share pin with digital microphone

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

Intel low power ECR compliant and power status control for every analog converter and pin widgets

Supports 3.3V digital core power, 1.5V~ 3.3V scalable digital

I/O power for HD Audio link, and

3.0~5.0V analog power

48-pin LQFP 'Green' package

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-33

Amplifier

Features

Item Specification

Embedded

4 step gain control

2-W/Ch Output Power into 3-

W

load from 5-V supply

Fully Differential Input

Low Supply Current and Shutdown selection

Embedded de-pop circuit

Audio Interface

Item

Audio Controller

Audio onboard or optional

Mono or Stereo

Resolution

Compatibility

Sampling rate

Internal microphone

Internal speaker/quantity

Battery

Item

Vendor & Model name

Battery Type

Pack capacity

Number of battery cell

Package configuration

VRAM

Chipset

Memory size

Interface

Item

USB Port

Item

USB compliance level

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Realtek ALC271X

On board

Stereo

Support 16/20/24bit PCM

HD audio Interface;

Specification

Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling

Rate)

Yes

Yes/(2W speaker x1)

SANYO UPF656790

Lithium polymer

4850 mAh

3

3S1P

Specifications

Specification

HYNIX H5TQ1G63DFR-11C

1GB

DDR3

USB3.0, USB2.0

Specification

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

EHCI

Item

Number of USB port(s)

Location

Specification

2

USB3.0x1, USB2.0x2

USB3.0 at the rear side

USB2.0 two at the rear side

1.0A for each connector Output Current

HDMI Port

Item

Compliance level

Data thoroughput

Number of HDMI port(s)

Location

HDMI1.3c

Up to 16.7 million colors

1

HDMI at the rear side

Specification

AC Adapter

Input rating

Maximum input AC current

Inrush current

Efficiency

Item

Card Reader

Item

Chipset

Package

Specification

100-240V AC

1.5A Max at 100V AC

No damage; meet fuse and bridge diode.

84% min. at nominal input voltage.

System Power Management

Item

Mech. Off (G3)

Soft Off (G2/S5)

Working (G0/S0)

Suspend to RAM (S3)

Save to Disk (S4)

Specification

All devices in the system are turned off completely.

OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.

Individual devices like CPU and hard disc can be power managed.

CPU set power down, VGA Suspend, PCMCIA SuspendAudio,

Power Down, Hard Disk Power Down, CD-ROM Power Down,

Super I/O Low Power mode.

Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

REALTEK RTS5209 PCIe card reader controller

48-pin LQFP

Specification

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-35

Maximum supported size

Features

Item Specification

SD: 2T, MMC: 16G, miniSD: 16G

Supports SD Extended Capacity (SDXC), compliant with the

SD Memory Card Specification Version 3.0.

System LED Indicator

Item

Power indicator

Battery indicator

Specification

Blue color solid on: System on

Blue color and amber color off: System off

Amber color blinking: S3 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

DMA0

DMA1

DMA2

DMA3

DMA4

DMA5

DMA6

DMA7

Hardware DMA System Function

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Direct memory access controller

Not applicable

Not Assigned

Not Assigned

System Interrupt Specification

IRQ00

IRQ01

IRQ08

IRQ12

IRQ13

IRQ81

Hardware IRQ System function

System timer

Standard PS/2 Keyboard

System CMOS/real time clock

ELAN PS/2 Port Input Device

Numeric data processor

IRQ190 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System

1-36 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

IRQ10

IRQ16

IRQ17

IRQ19

IRQ22

IRQ23

Hardware IRQ

IRQ-5

IRQ-3

IRQ-2

System IO Address Map

I/O address (hex)

0000 - 001F

0000 - 0CF7

0020 – 0021

0024 – 0025

0028 – 0029

002C – 002D

002E – 002F

0030 – 0031

0034 – 0035

0038 – 0039

003C – 003D

0040 – 0043

System function

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family SMBUS Host

Controller – 1E22

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced

Host Controller- 1E2D

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Rott

Port2 – 1E12

Intel(R) 7 Management Engine Interface

NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M

XEON E3-1200/2 nd

Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor

Family PCI Express Root Port - 0101

Atheros AR5B97 Wireless Network Adapter

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Rott

Port1 – 1E10

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Rott

Port4 – 1E16

Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller

High Definition Audio Controller

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced

Host Controller

- 1E26

Broadcom Netlink (TM) Gigibit Ethernet

Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller

Intel(R) HD Graphics Family

System Function (shipping configuration)

Direct memory access controller

PCI bus

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Motherboard resources

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

System timer

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

1-37

0080 – 0080

0081 - 0091

0092 – 0092

0093 – 009F

00A0 – 00A1

00A4 – 00A5

00A8 – 00A9

00AC – 00AD

00B0 – 00B1

00B2 – 00B3

00B4 – 00B5

00B8 – 00B9

00BC – 00BD

00C0 – 00DF

00F0 – 00F0

03B0 – 03BB

03C0 – 03DF

0400 – 00B3

0454 – 0457

0458 – 047F

04D0 – 00B9

I/O address (hex)

004E – 004F

0050 – 0053

0060 – 0060

0061 – 0061

0062 – 0062

0063 – 0063

0064 – 0064

0065 – 0065

0066 – 0066

0067 – 0067

0070 – 0070

0070 – 0077

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System Function (shipping configuration)

Motherboard resources

System timer

Standard PS/2 Keyboard

Motherboard resources

Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller

Motherboard resources

Standard PS/2 Keyboard

Motherboard resources

Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller

Motherboard resources

Motherboard resources

System CMOS/real time clock

Motherboard resources

Direct memory access controller

Motherboard resources

Direct memory access controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Motherboard resources

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Programmable interrupt controller

Direct memory access controller

Numeric data processor

Intel(R) HD Graphics Family

Intel(R) HD Graphics Family

Motherboard resources

Motherboard resources

Motherboard resources

Programmable interrupt controller

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

I/O address (hex)

0500 – 057F

0680 – 069F

0D00 - FFFF

1000 – 100F

164E – 164F

2000 – 2FFF

3000 – 3FFF

Root Port 1 - 0101

3F80 – 3FFF

4000 – 403F

4040 – 405F

4060 – 407F

4080 – 4087

4088 – 408F

4090 – 4093

4094 – 4097

0FFF – 0FFF

0FFF – 0FFF

System Function (shipping configuration)

Motherboard resources

Motherboard resources

PCI bus

Motherboard resources

Motherboard resources

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port1

– 1E10

XEON E3-1200/2 nd

Family PCI Express

Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor

NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M

Intel(R) HD Graphics Family

Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family SMBUS Host

Controller – 1E22

Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller

Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller

Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller

Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller

Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller

Motherboard resources

Motherboard resources

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

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1-40 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

CHAPTER 2

System Utilities

2-2

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

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

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

Cleaning BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Using DMI Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

LAN MAC EEPROM Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

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

Preconfigured and optimized so users do not need to run this utility. If configuration problems occur, users may need to run Setup. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST when prompted at the bottom of screen.

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

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

0

Navigating the BIOS Utility

0

Five menu options are:



Information



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

NOTE:

NOTE:

Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. 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 models.

System Utilities

2-3

BIOS

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

NOTE:

NOTE:

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

Information

This tab shows a summary of computer hardware information.

0

0

2-4

Figure 2-1.

BIOS Information

System Utilities

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

Table 2-1.

Parameters

Parameter Description

CPU Type

CPU Speed

The CPU type and speed of the system.

The speed of the CPU.

HDD Model Name The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

HDD Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

ATAPI Model Name The model name of the installed ODD drive.

System BIOS

Version

Displays system BIOS version.

VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the system.

Serial Number The serial number of this unit.

Asset Tag Number

Product Name

The asset tag number of the system.

The product name of the system.

Manufacturer Name The manufacturer Name of the system

UUID Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation

(OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

System Utilities

2-5

Main

0

This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery.

2-6

Figure 2-2.

BIOS Main

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

Table 2-2.

BIOS Main

Parameter

System

Time

System

Date

Total

Memory

Video

Memory

Description

Sets the system time. The hours are shown with

24-hour format.

Sets the system date.

Shows the total memory available.

Shows the available memory for Video.

Format/Option

Format: HH:MM:SS

(hour:minute:second)

Format MM/DD/YYYY

(month/day/year)

N/A

N/A

System Utilities

Table 2-2.

(Continued)BIOS Main

Parameter Description

Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during system boot instead of the traditional

POST screen that shows the normal diagnostic messages.

Network

Boot

F12 Boot

Menu

D2D

Recovery

Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server).

Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate.

Format/Option

Enabled or Disabled

Enabled or Disabled

Enabled or Disabled

Enabled or Disabled

AHCI or IDE

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Security

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

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Figure 2-3.

BIOS Security

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

Table 2-3.

BIOS Security

Parameter

Supervisor

Password Is

User Password Is

Description

Shows the setting of the supervisor password

Shows the setting of the user password.

Option

Clear or

Set

Clear or

Set

N/A Set Supervisor

Password

Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access.

The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.

Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password.

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.

N/A

N/A

Disabled or

Enabled

NOTE:

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

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Setting a Password

Perform the following to set the user or supervisor password:

1. Use the

 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press

Enter

key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears.

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Figure 2-4.

Set Supervisor Password

2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Password length is not to exceed

8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the

Confirm New Password

field.

+

IMPORTANT:

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.

NOTE: NOTE:

Users can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

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

Removing a Password

Perform the following:

1. Use the

 and  keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set

Supervisor Password box appears:

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Figure 2-5.

Set Supervisor Password

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

3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New

Password

fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear.

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

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Changing a Password

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1. Use the

 and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. The Set

Supervisor Password box appears.

Figure 2-6.

Set Supervisor Password

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

3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm

New Password

field.

Figure 2-7.

Setup Notice

4. Press Enter. The computer sets User Password parameter to Set.

NOTE: NOTE:

Users can enable the Password on boot parameter.

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

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

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Figure 2-8.

This Setup Warning

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.

If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show the Setup Warning (Figure 2-9).

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Figure 2-9.

Setup Warning

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Boot

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This 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 move it up or down the list.

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Figure 2-10.

BIOS Boot

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Exit

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

Figure 2-11.

BIOS Exit

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

Table 2-4.

Exit Parameters

Parameter

Exit Saving Changes

Description

Exit System Setup and save changes to the system.

Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to.

Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup item.

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Load previous values all setup items.

Save setup data.

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BIOS Flash Utilities

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.

NOTE:

NOTE:

Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used.

NOTE:

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

NOTE:

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

Perform the following to run the Flash:

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the Flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3. Boot the system from the bootable diskette.

NOTE:

NOTE:

The Flash utility has auto execution function.

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DOS Flash Utility

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Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.

2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order.

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

Figure 2-12.

BIOS Boot

3. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as

shown in Figure 2-13.

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2-16

Figure 2-13.

DOS Flash

4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown.

NOTE: NOTE:

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

Figure 2-14.

AC Power Warning

NOTE: NOTE:

Plug in the AC power to continue.

5. Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown.

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WinFlash Utility

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Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double click the WinFlash executable.

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

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Figure 2-15.

InsydeFlash

2-17

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provides details for removing HDD/BIOS passwords.

Remove HDD Password Utilities

This section provides details for removing HDD passwords.

Remove HDD Password as follows:

NOTE:

NOTE:

If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated, you will

see below menu (Figure 2-16).

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Figure 2-16.

HDD Security

To reset the HDD password, perform the followings:

1. Select Enter Unlock Password option.

Figure 2-17.

Select Item

NOTE:

NOTE:

An Encode key is generated for unlocking utilities. Make note if this key.

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Figure 2-18.

Unlock Password

2. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format

<UnlockHD [Encode code] > with the code noted in the previous step.

Example: UnlockHD 84756887

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

Password: 38534209

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Enter the password from the Step 1 to unlock the HDD (Figure 2-19).

Figure 2-19.

Unlock Password

NOTE:

NOTE:

After customer clearing the HDD password, HDD maybe in “Frozen” state. Please power off system. Then, power on to Win system, HDD Password will be in normal.

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Figure 2-20.

HDD Password Frozen

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Removing BIOS Passwords

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To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to

short the RTCRST# point.(Figure 2-21 and Figure 2-22)

Figure 2-21.

CMOS Jumper

2-20 r

Figure 2-22.

CMOS Jumper

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Cleaning BIOS Passwords

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When customer forgets the BIOS supervisor/user password, he could clear the password as below:

1. Prepare a USB flash disk with FAT32 file system and copy Disablepassword.efi file to root directory.

2. After pressing power button, to hold Ctrl and Alt key and then continually stroke Enter key until POST LOGO finish.

3. System will display “Press Y or y key to clear BIOS password.”.

4. After press Y/y key, BIOS will clear BIOS password and reboot system.

Figure 2-23.

Clear BIOS Password

The on screen message indicates the function success.

NOTE: NOTE:

This document is for Pegatron Acer project in 2012.

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Using DMI Tools

The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used in the DMI pool for hardware management.

1. Execute < MN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Manufacturer Name(Figure 2-23).

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Figure 2-24.

Manufacture Name

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2. Execute < PN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Product Name(Figure 2-24).

Figure 2-25.

Update Product Name

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2-24

3. Execute < SN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Serial Number(Figure 2-25).

Figure 2-26.

Update Serial Number

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4. Execute < AT.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 3 Asset Tag Number(Figure 2-26).

Figure 2-27.

Update Asset Tag

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2-26

5. Execute < RU.bat > to read SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-27).

Figure 2-28.

Read UUID

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6. Execute < WU.bat > to write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-28).

Figure 2-29.

Write UUID

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2-28

7. Execute < GU.bat > to generate and write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID (Figure 2-29).

Figure 2-30.

Generate and write UUID

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LAN MAC EEPROM Utility

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LAN EEPROM Utility enables to change the MAC address.

Perfer the following steps to use the LAN EEPROM Utility:

1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD.

2. Copy the AN MAC EEPROM Utility to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer.

3. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to enter the setup menu.

4. Select the Boot menu item and move the entry “USB HDD” to the first position. Refer to

Boot.

5. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer.

6. At the command prompt, navigate to the C Root folder.

7. Run B57diag –b57eng(Figure 2-31).

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Figure 2-31.

Execute MAC TOOL

2-29

8. Enter Broadcom utility screen, then key in “secfg” command to show configuration screen.

Figure 2-32.

Broadcom utility screen

9. Enter configuration

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Figure 2-33.

Configuration Screen

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10. You can see the current MAC address in item1 and key in “1” to edit MAC address

Figure 2-34.

Edit MAC address

11. The new MAC address had changed in item1

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Figure 2-35.

MAC address Changed

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2-32

12. Key in “x” key to save and exit configuration

Figure 2-36.

Exit configuration

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13. Key in “q” to exit Broadcom program

Figure 2-37.

Exit Broadcom program

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CHAPTER 3

Machine Maintenance

3-2

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

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

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

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

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

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Removing the Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Removing the HDD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Removing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Removing the ODD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Removing the Top Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Removing battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Removing the Power switch board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Remove the card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Remove the cables from the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Removing the Mainboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Removing the Thermal module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

LCD Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Replacing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

Replacing the LCD Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Replacing the Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Replacing the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

Replacing the DC-IN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

Replacing the Mainboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard . . . . . . . . 3-60

Replacing the Card reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73

Replacing the WLAN Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76

Replacing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78

Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79

Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80

Replacing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81

Replacing the Dummy Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82

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3-4

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

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

The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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

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Recommended Equipment

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To disassemble the computer, the following tools are suggested:



Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge



Flat screwdriver



Philips screwdriver



Plastic flat screwdriver



Plastic tweezers



Cyanoacrylate glue

Replacement Requirements

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NOTE: NOTE:

Cabling and components require adhesive to be applied during the replacement and reassembly process.

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3-6

Pre-disassembly Instructions

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Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

Figure 3-1.

AC Adapter

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

Disassembly Process

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The disassembly process is divided into the following sections:



External components disassembly



Main unit disassembly



LCD module disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, when removing the mainboard, remove first the keyboard, and LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Table 3-1.

Main Screw List

Quantity Screw

M2*2.5 Ni

M2*3 Ni

M2.5*5 Ni

M2*2 Ni

M2*6 Ni

M2*2L+4.2MM Ni

6

35

7

5

10

4

Acer Part Number

86.W750U.003

86.RY8N5.006

86.B050U.001

86.RY8N5.003

86.RN60U.002

86.RY8N5.001

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External Module Disassembly Process

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Table 3-2.

Screw List

Step

WLAN Module Disassembly

SSD Module Disassembly

ODD Module Disassembly

ODD Bracket Disassembly

Screw

M2*3

M2*3

M2*3

M2*2.5

1

2

1

1

Quantity

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Part No.

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.006

86.W750U.003

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Dummy Card

HDD Door

HDD DIMM Module SSD Module WLAN Module ODD Module

ODD Bezel ODD Bracket

Figure 3-2.

External Module Disassembly Flowchart

3-8

Removing the Dummy Card

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

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Figure 3-3.

Dummy Card

2. Pull the dummy card out.

Figure 3-4.

Dummy Card

3-9

Removing the HDD Door

1. Loosen the 3 captive screws.

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Figure 3-5.

HDD Door Screws

2. Lift the HDD door to remove.

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Figure 3-6.

HDD Door

Removing the HDD Module

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1. Using tweezers, lift the pull tab out if lodged behind the HDD.

2. Hold the tab and lift the HDD.

Figure 3-7.

HDD Module

3. Disconnect the HDD and the SATA cable.

Figure 3-8.

HDD Module

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Removing the DIMM Module

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1. Using fingers, push the memory module clips outwards.

Figure 3-9.

DIMM Module

2. Hold the module and pull the DIMM module from the connector.

3. Repeat for additional modules if present.

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Removing the SSD Module

1. Remove the only one screw .

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Figure 3-10.

SSD Module

Table 3-3.

Screws

Step

SSD module Disassembly

2. Remove the SSD module.

M2*3Ni

Screw

1

Quantity Screw Type

Figure 3-11.

SSD Module

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Removing the WLAN Module

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1. Disconnect the two cables from the WLAN module.

IMPORTANT:

Note the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors.

Figure 3-12.

WLAN Module

2. Remove the screw and ensure the cables are well clear of the module.

Figure 3-13.

WLAN Module

Table 3-4.

Screws

Step

WLAN Module Disassembly

Screw

M2*3 1

Quantity Screw Type

3-14

3. Pull the WLAN module out and away.

Figure 3-14.

WLAN Module

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Removing the ODD Module

1. Remove the screw from the ODD module.

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Figure 3-15.

ODD Module

Table 3-5.

Screws

Step

ODD Module Disassembly M2*3

Screw

2. Pull the ODD completely out of the bay.

1

Quantity Screw Type

3-16

Figure 3-16.

ODD Module

3. Remove the 2 screws from the ODD bracket.

Figure 3-17.

ODD Module

Table 3-6.

Screws

Step

ODD Bracket Disassembly M2*2.5

Screw

4. Remove the ODD bracket.

2

Quantity Screw Type

Figure 3-18.

ODD Bracket

3-17

3-18

5. Pry the ODD bezel off the ODD module.

Figure 3-19.

ODD Bezel

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Top Case

Click Pad Bracket Keyboard

Touch Pad

Battery Power Switch Board Card Reader LCD Module

Cables from MB

Main Board

Thermal Module Bluetooth Speaker DC-in Bracket

DC-in Connector

Figure 3-20.

Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart

Table 3-7.

Screws

Step

Bottom case Disassembly

Click pad Disassembly

Touchpad Board Disassembly

Keyboard Disassembly

Battery Disassembly

Card reader Disassembly

LCD module Disassembly

Mainboard Module

Thermal Module

Fan to Bottom case

Speaker Disassembly

Screw

M2*6

M2*3 Ni

M2*3 Ni

M2*2 Ni

M2*2

M2*3 Ni

M2*3 Ni

M2*3 Ni

M2.5*5 Ni

M2*3 Ni

M2*3 Ni 6

M2.5*5 2

5

4

1

2

3

16

M2*2L+4.2MM Ni 4

Quantity

2

2

10

1

Part No.

86.RN60U.002

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.003

86.RY8N5.003

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.006

86.B050U.001

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.006

86.B050U.001

86.RY8N5.001

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Removing the Top Case

1. Remove the 11 screws in the Bottom case.

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Figure 3-21.

Screws on Bottom Case

Table 3-8.

Screws

Step

Bottom Case Disassembly

Screw

M2*6 (red callout)

M2*3 Ni (green callout)

2. Separate the top case from the bottom case.

Quantity

10

1

Screw Type

Figure 3-22.

Top Case

3-20

3. Turn the top case over. Lift up the top case, starting from the top edge.

Figure 3-23.

Top Case

4. Disconnect the cable from the top case to Mainboard (FFC). a. Unlock the FFC b. Disconnect the cable.

a b

Figure 3-24.

Touchpad FFC & Keyboard FFC

3-21

5. Disconnect the FFC cable from touch pad.

Figure 3-25.

Touchpad module

+

IMPORTANT:

Take care of the dotted line box to tear down the touch pad cable from the

Touch pad.

6. Romve 4 screws from touch pad.

Figure 3-26.

Touchpad module

Table 3-9.

Screws

Step

Touchpad Disassembly

Screw

M2*2 Ni(red callout)

M2*3 Ni (green callout)

2

Quantity

2

Screw Type

3-22

7. Lift the clickpad bracket and remove.

Figure 3-27.

Touchpad module

8. Remove the touch pad.

Figure 3-28.

Touchpad module

3-23

9. Remove the AL foil on the keyboard.

Figure 3-29.

Keyboard module

10. Remove the 19 screws from the keyboard.

Figure 3-30.

Keyboard module

Table 3-10.

Screws

Step

Keyboard Disassembly

Screw

M2*2 Ni(green callout)

M2*3 Ni (red callout)

3

Quantity

16

Screw Type

3-24

11. Remove the keyboard from the top case.

Figure 3-31.

Keyboard module

3-25

Removing battery

1. Disconnect the battery cable from Mainboard.

Figure 3-32.

Battery cable

2. Lift the card reader cable from Mainboard,remove the SATA cable.

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Figure 3-33.

Card reader SATA cable

3. Lift the card reader cable from card reader and then remove.

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Figure 3-34.

Card reader SATA cable

4. Release the locking latch for the power switch cable.

5. Remove the FFC cable.

Figure 3-35.

Power switch Cable

6. Remove the screw from the battery and lift the power switch cable up from the battery.

Figure 3-36.

Battery module

Table 3-11.

Screws

Step

Battery module Disassembly M2*3Ni

Screw

7. Lift the battery and remove it.

1

Quantity Screw Type

3-27

3-28

Figure 3-37.

Battery module

Removing the Power switch board

0

1. Use a flat plastic tool to unlock the corner of the power switch board.

Figure 3-38.

Power Switch Board

+

IMPORTANT:

Take care not to damage the FFC and power switch board during removal.

3-29

Remove the card reader

1. Remove the two screws from the card reader.

0

Figure 3-39.

Card reader

Table 3-12.

Screws

Step

Carder reader Disassembly M2*3

Screw

2. Lift the card reader then remove.

2

Quantity Screw Type

3-30

Figure 3-40.

Card reader

Remove the cables from the Mainboard

0

1. Remove the HDD SATA cable from the Mainboard.

Figure 3-41.

HDD SATA cable

2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the Mainboard.

Figure 3-42.

Speaker cable

3. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from Mainboard.

3-31

Figure 3-43.

Bluetooth cable

4. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard.

Figure 3-44.

LVDS Cable

Figure 3-45.

LVDS Cable

+

IMPORTANT:

Take care not to damage the cable during removal.

3-32

5. Remove the LCD module.

Figure 3-46.

LCD module

Table 3-13.

Screws

Step

LCD module Disassembly M2.5*5

Screw

5

Quantity Screw Type

3-33

Removing the Mainboard

1. Remove the 7 screws from the Mainboard.

0

Figure 3-47.

Mainboard

Table 3-14.

Screws

Step

Mainboard Disassembly

Screw

M2.5*5 Ni(green callout) 2

Quantity

M2*3 Ni (red callout) 4

2. Lift Mainboard from the bottom case and take it over.

Screw Type

3-34

Figure 3-48.

Mainboard

3. Disconnect the DC-in cable(lift it up vertically) and then take it away.

Figure 3-49.

DC-in cable

4. Remove the DC-in bracket and then take it away.

Figure 3-50.

DC-in cable

5. Remove the DC-in connector and then take it away.

Figure 3-51.

DC-in cable

3-35

Removing the Thermal module

1. Disconnect the cable of the fan from Mainboard.

0

Figure 3-52.

Thermal module

2. Remove 6 screws from the thermal module.

Figure 3-53.

Thermal module

Table 3-15.

Screws

Step

Thermal module Disassembly M2*3

Screw

6

Quantity Screw Type

3-36

3. Lift the thermal module and take it away.

Figure 3-54.

Thermal Module

3-37

Removing the Bluetooth Board

1. Lift the bluetooth and move it away.

0

Figure 3-55.

Bluetooth Board

3-38

Removing the Speakers

1. Remove the speaker.

0

Figure 3-56.

Speakers

2. Remove the 2 screws from the speakers.

Figure 3-57.

Speakers

Table 3-16.

Screws

Step

Speakers Disassembly

Screw

M2*2L+4.2MM Ni 4

Quantity Screw Type

3-39

3-40

3. Remove the speakers and cable.

Figure 3-58.

Speakers

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

LCD Module

LCD Bezel

LCD Panel

Camera Module

Figure 3-59.

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Table 3-17.

Screws

Step

LCD Glass Panel Disassembly

Screw

M2*2.5 4

Quantity Part No.

86.W750U.003

0

0

3-41

Removing the LCD Bezel

0

1. Disassembly sequence of LCD moudle, and then take off LCD bezel.

Figure 3-60.

LCD Bezel

2. Hold the edge firmly. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with the other 4 fingers in

–Y direction.

3-42

Figure 3-61.

LCD Bezel

3. Hold firmly the right edge of LCD module. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with the other 4 fingers in –X direction.

Figure 3-62.

LCD Bezel

4. Hold firmly the left edge of LCD module. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with the other 4 fingers in +X direction.

Figure 3-63.

LCD Bezel

5. Put the edge of thumb nail into the gap of both hinge cap plastic parts, and move the thumb nail back and forth in the direction shown below to disengage the latch.

3-43

Figure 3-64.

LCD Bezel

6. Press center area of the bottom edge with left fingers, then push the edge of the hinge cap with thumb of the right hand in +Y direction, and apply force with index finger and middle finger in +Z direction.

Figure 3-65.

LCD Bezel

7. 3-2 Repeat 3-1 and disengage the latches one at a time, from right side all the way to the left.

3-44

Figure 3-66.

LCD Bezel

8. Take LCD bezel away.

Figure 3-67.

LCD Bezel

3-45

Removing the LCD Panel

1. Remove the LCD panel.

0

Figure 3-68.

LCD Panel

2. Remove the 4 screws on the LCD panel.

Figure 3-69.

LCD Pane

+

IMPORTANT:

Do not remove the screws on the hinge&LCD cover.

Table 3-18.

Screws

Step

LCD Panel Disassembly

Screw

M2*2.5 4

Quantity Screw Type

3-46

3. Lift the LCD panel out of the module.

Figure 3-70.

LCD Panel

!

CAUTION:

To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move.

4. Turn the LCD panel over, then disconnect the LVDS cable.

Figure 3-71.

LCD Panel

3-47

Removing the Camera Board

1. Disconnect the camera cable.

0

Figure 3-72.

Camera Board

2. Pry the camera board away from the module.

3-48

Figure 3-73.

Camera Board

LCD Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the Camera

1. Place the camera on the LCD cover.

0

0

Figure 3-74.

Camera

2. Connect the LVDS cable to the camera module.

Figure 3-75.

Camera

3-49

Replacing the LCD Panel

0

1. Connect the LVDS cable to the panel and bond the mylar to secure the connector.

Figure 3-76.

LCD Panel

2. Place the LCD panel on the LCD cover.

Figure 3-77.

LCD Panel

!

CAUTION:

To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move.

3. Secure the 4 screws on the LCD panel.

3-50

Figure 3-78.

LCD Panel

Table 3-19.

Screws

Step

LCD Panel Assembly M2*2.5

Screw

4

Quantity Screw Type

3-51

Replacing the LCD Bezel

1. Place the bezel onto the LCD module.

0

Figure 3-79.

LCD Bezel

3-52

Figure 3-80.

LCD Bezel

Replacing the Bluetooth

1. Place the Bluetooth into the socket.

0

Figure 3-81.

Bluetooth

3-53

Replacing the Speakers

1. Place the left speaker assembly into the bottom case.

0

Figure 3-82.

Speakers

2. Secure 2 screws to the left speaker.

Figure 3-83.

Speakers

Table 3-20.

Screws

Step

Speaker Assembly

Screw

M2*2L+4.2MM

Ni

2

Quantity

3. Place the right speaker into the bottom case.

Screw Type

3-54

Figure 3-84.

Speakers

4. Secure 2 screws to the right speaker.

Figure 3-85.

Speakers

Table 3-21.

Screws

Step

Speaker Assembly

Screw

M2*2L+4.2MM

Ni

2

Quantity Screw Type.

3-55

Replacing the DC-IN cable

0

1. Place the DC-in cable into the bottom case,and place the cable in the cable clip.

Figure 3-86.

DC-in cable

2. Place the DC-in bracket on the DC-in connector.

3-56

Figure 3-87.

DC-in cable

Replacing the Thermal Module

0

+

IMPORTANT:

Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module.

The following thermal grease types are approved for use:



N302 I-Connosseur



Honeywell

The following thermal pads are approved for use:



Eapus XR-PE

1. Align the screw holes on the thermal module and mainboard then replace the module.

Keep the module as level as possible to spread the thermal grease evenly.

Figure 3-88.

Thermal Module

3-57

2. Replace the 6 screws to secure the thermal module in place.

Figure 3-89.

Thermal Module

Table 3-22.

Screws

Step

Thermal module

Disassembly

M2*3 Ni

Screw

3. Connect the fan cable to the mainboard.

6

Quantity Screw Type.

3-58

Figure 3-90.

Thermal Module

Replacing the Mainboard

0

1. Slide the main board external connector edge in first to the bottom case, then lower into place.

Figure 3-91.

Main board

2. Replace 7 screws on the mainboard.

Figure 3-92.

Mainboard

Table 3-23.

Screws

Step

Mainboard Disassembly

Screw

M2.5*5 Ni(green callout) 2

Quantity

M2*3 Ni (red callout) 4

Screw Type

3-59

Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard

0

1. Place the LCD module onto the bottom case.

2. Secure the 5 securing screws to the lower cover.

Figure 3-93.

LCD Module

Table 3-24.

Screws

Step

LCD Module Assembly

Size

M2.5*5

3. Connect the LVDS cable to the mainboard.

5

Quantity

3-60

Screw Type

Figure 3-94.

LVDS Cable

Figure 3-95.

LVDS Cables

4. Connect the bluetooth cable to the main board.

Figure 3-96.

Bluetooth cable

3-61

3-62

5. Connect the Speaker cable to the mainboard.

Figure 3-97.

Speaker cable

6. Connect the HDD cable to the mainboard.

Figure 3-98.

HDD SATA Cable

Replacing the Card reader

1. Place the card reader board in the bottom case.

0

Figure 3-99.

card reader

2. Secure the 2 screws on the card reader.

Figure 3-100.

Card reader

Table 3-25.

Screws

Step

Carder reader Assembly M2*3

Screw

2

Quantity Screw Type

3-63

Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery

1. Secure the locking latch for the power switch board.

0

Figure 3-101.

Power switch board

2. Place the battery into the bottom case.

Figure 3-102.

Battery

3. Secure the screw on battery.

3-64

Figure 3-103.

Battery

Table 3-26.

Screws

Step

Battery module Disassembly M2*3Ni

Screw

4. Connect the card reader cable on card reader.

1

Quantity Screw Type

Figure 3-104.

Card reader cable

5. Connect the card reader cable on main board.

Figure 3-105.

Card reader cable

3-65

6. Connect the power switch cable on the main board.

3-66

Figure 3-106.

Power switch cable

7. Connect the Battery cable to the main board.

Figure 3-107.

Battery cable

Replacing the Keyboard

0

1. Place the keyboard on the top case as below picture shows.

Figure 3-108.

Keyboard

2. Secure the 17 screws on the keyboard.

Figure 3-109.

Keyboard module

Table 3-27.

Screws

Step

Keyboard Disassembly

Screw

M2*2 Ni(green callout)

M2*3 Ni (red callout)

3

Quantity

16

Screw Type

3-67

3. Place the AL foil on the keyboard.

Figure 3-110.

Keyboard

4. Place the touch pad on the top case.

3-68

Figure 3-111.

Touch pad module

5. Replace the click pad bracket on the touch pad.

Figure 3-112.

Click pad bracket

6. Secrue the 4screws on the touch pad.

Figure 3-113.

Touch pad module

Table 3-28.

Screws

Step

Touchpad Disassembly

Screw

M2*2 Ni(red callout)

M2*3 Ni (green callout)

2

Quantity

2

Screw Type

3-69

3-70

7. Connect the touch pad cable with the touch pad.

Figure 3-114.

Touch pad FFC cable

8. Connect the keyboard FFC cable on the main board.

Figure 3-115.

Keyboard FFC Cable

9. Connect the touch pad cable on the main board.

Figure 3-116.

Touch Pad Cable

10. Turn over the top case and install the top case to bottom case.

Figure 3-117.

Top case

3-71

11. Secure the 11 screws in the bottom case.

Figure 3-118.

Bottom case

Table 3-29.

Screws

Step

Bottom Case Disassembly

Screw

M2*6 (red callout)

M2*3 Ni (green callout)

Quantity

10

1

Screw Type

3-72

Replacing the ODD Module

1. Replace the ODD bezel.

0

Figure 3-119.

ODD Module

2. Replace the ODD bracket.

Figure 3-120.

ODD Module

3-73

3. Replace the 2 screws of the ODD bracket.

Figure 3-121.

ODD Bracket

Table 3-30.

Screws

Step

ODD Bracket Assembly

Screw

M2*2.5 2

Quantity

4. Push the ODD completely into the bay until flush with the bottom case.

Screw Type

3-74

Figure 3-122.

ODD Module

5. Replace the screw to secure the ODD module.

Figure 3-123.

ODD Module

Table 3-31.

Screw

Step

ODD Module Assembly M2*3

Screw

1

Quantity Screw Type

3-75

Replacing the WLAN Module

1. Insert the WLAN module into the connector.

0

Figure 3-124.

WLAN Module

2. Replace the screw on the WLAN module.

Figure 3-125.

WLAN Module

Table 3-32.

Screws

Step

WLAN Module Assembly

Screw

M2*3 Ni 1

Quantity Screw Type

3-76

3. Connect the WLAN antenna cables.

Figure 3-126.

WLAN Module

+

IMPORTANT:

Note the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors.

3-77

Replacing the SSD Module

1. Insert the SSD module into the connector.

0

Figure 3-127.

SSD Module

2. Replace the screw on the SSD module.

Figure 3-128.

SSD Module

Table 3-33.

Screws

Step

SSD Module Assembly

Screw

M2*3 Ni 1

Quantity Screw Type

3-78

Replacing the DIMM Module

0

1. Slide the DIMM modules into the mainboard connectors.

Figure 3-129.

DIMM Module

2. Press down until the locking springs click into place.

Figure 3-130.

DIMM Module

3-79

Replacing the HDD Module

1. Connect the HDD to the HDD SATA cable.

0

Figure 3-131.

HDD module

2. Hold the tab and slide the HDD firmly into the docking.

3-80

Figure 3-132.

HDD module

Replacing the Door

1. Insert the HDD door edge flanges into the slots.

0

Figure 3-133.

HDD Door

2. Replace the 3 screws.

Figure 3-134.

HDD Door Screws

3-81

Replacing the Dummy Card

1. Insert the Dummy card in until it clicks into place.

0

Figure 3-135.

Dummy Card

3-82

CHAPTER 4

Troubleshooting

4-2

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 & External Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

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

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

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

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

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

HDMI and CRT Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

CD-ROM/DVD Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

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

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

POST Code Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

Troubleshooting

Introduction

This chapter contains information about troubleshooting common problems associated with the notebook.

0

General Information

The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by step procedures are designed to be performed as described.

NOTE:

NOTE:

The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1. Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.

2. If possible, verify the symptoms by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led to the problem.

3. Use Table 4-1 with the verified symptom to determine the solution.

Table 4-1.

Common Problems

Symptoms (Verified)

Power On Issues

No Display Issues

LCD Failure

Keyboard Failure

Touchpad Failure

Internal & External Speaker Failure

Microphone Failure

USB Failure

WLAN Failure

Card Reader Failure

Thermal Unit Failure

HDMI and CRT Failure

CD-ROM/DVD Failure

Other Functions Failure

Intermittent Problems

Undetermined Problems

0

4. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to

Online Support Information

.

Troubleshooting

4-3

Power On Issues

0

If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at a time, to correct the problem.

Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

Start

OK

Check

AC/Battery

Power on

NG Swap AC/Battery

OK

Check

Daughter BD &

FFC

NG

Swap

Daughter BD

& Re-plug PWR

FFC

Swap MB

Figure 4-1.

Power On Issue

Please wait for 3 min. after removing all power (AC adapter and Battery), then re-insert to try power on.

4-4

Computer Shuts Down Intermittently

If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following.

1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.

2. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the outlet.

3. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet.

4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (refer to Thermal

Unit Failure) and fan airways are free of obstructions.

5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point.

6. Remove any recently installed software.

7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to

Online Support Information

.

0

Troubleshooting

No Display Issues

0

If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

START

NG

Replace LCD

Panel/LCD Cable

LCD Moduel

OK?

Power On?

Ext.DDRRAM

Module well connected?

NG

NG

Power On Issue

Check Connection

Ext DDRRAM

Module OK?

NG

Replace

Ext. DDRRAM

Module

Replace MB

CPU Thermal

Module well screwed?

NG Fasten Screw

Figure 4-2.

No Display Issue

No POST or Video

If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one at a time.

1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures.

2. Make sure the computer has power by checking for one of the following:



Fans start up



Status LEDs illuminate

If no power, refer to

Power On Issues

.

3. Drain stored power by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for 10 seconds.

4. Connect the power and reboot the computer.

0

Troubleshooting

4-5

4-6

5. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5.

6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to

LCD Failure .

7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.

Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.

8. Start the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered.

9. Re-set the memory modules.

10. Remove the drives (refer to

Disassembly Process

).

11. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to

Online Support Information

.

Abnormal Video

If the video appears abnormal, perform the following, one at a time.

1. Boot the computer.



If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the

LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to

Disassembly Process

.



If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on

the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Disassembly Process .

0

NOTE: NOTE:

Make sure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness.

2. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. Refer to the User Manual for instructions on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to

Disassembly Process .

3. Check the display resolution is correctly configured:



Minimize or close all Windows.



If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the application.



If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select

Personalize Display Settings.



Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution.



Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary.

4. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated.

5. Remove and reinstall the video driver.

6. Check the Device Manager to determine that:



The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks



There are no device conflicts



No hardware is listed under Other Devices

7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to

Online Support Information

.

8. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on-screen prompts.

9. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to

Online Support Information

.

Troubleshooting

LCD Failure

0

If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

START

Check

LCD Module

NG

Swap LCD

Module/LCD

Panel

Check LCD

Connector/

Cable

NG

Reassemble/Replug LCD Cable

Swap MB

Figure 4-3.

LCD Failure

Troubleshooting

4-7

4-8

Keyboard Failure

0

If the Keyboard fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective

FRU:

START

Keyboard FFC

Well Connected?

NG Connect it Well

Keyboard Ok?

NG Replace Keyboard

Replace M/B

Figure 4-4.

Keyboard Failure

Troubleshooting

Touchpad Failure

0

If the Touchpad fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective

FRU:

START

Check MB T/P

FFC

Check

Touchpad

NG

Reassemble the

T/P FFC to MB

NG

Swap/Reassemble the T/P Pad or T/P

FFC

Swap MB

Figure 4-5.

Touchpad Failure

Troubleshooting

4-9

Internal & External Speaker Failure

0

If internal Speakers fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective

FRU:

START

START

Check MB

SPK cable

NG

Reassemble the

SPK cable to MB

Check I/O Board

Connection

NG

Reassemble I/O

Board FPC

Check SPK module

NG

Swap Reassemble

The SPK module

Check I/O

Board OK?

NG Swap I/O Board

Swap MB

Swap MB

4-10

Figure 4-6.

Internal Speaker Failure

Sound Problems

Perform the following, one at a time.

1. Boot the computer.

2. Navigate to Start

Control Panel

System and Security

System

Device Manager

.

Check the Device Manager to determine that:



The device is properly installed



There are no red X or yellow exclamation marks



There are no device conflicts



No hardware is listed under Other Devices

3. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version.

4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver.

5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range:



Click the volume icon on the task bar



Drag the slider to 50. Confirm that the volume is not muted.

0

Troubleshooting



Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted.

6. Navigate to Start

Control Panel

Hardware and Sound

Sound

. Confirm that

Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark).

NOTE: NOTE:

If Speakers do not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled

Devices (clear by default).

7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers.

8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software.

9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.

10. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date.

11. Reinstall the Operating System.

12. Connect a set of earphones or external speakers. If these function correctly, the internal speaker or I/O board may be defective. If they do not function correctly, the mother board may be defective or damaged.

13. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to

Online Support Information

.

Troubleshooting

4-11

Microphone Failure

0

If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time.

Start

Check Mic to

MB cable well connected?

No

Re-assemble Mic cable to MB

Check Mic module?

No

Swap Mic module and cable

Replace M/B

Figure 4-7.

Microphone Failure

1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start-> Control Panel->Hardware and

Sound-> Sound

and select the Recording tab.

2. Right click on the Recording tab and select

Show Disabled Devices (clear by default)

. The microphone appears on the Recording tab.

3. Right click on the microphone and select Enable.

4. Select the microphone then click Properties. Select the Levels tab.

5. Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK.

6. Test the microphone hardware:



Select the microphone and click Configure.



Select Set up microphone.



Select the microphone type from the list and click Next.



Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the test.

7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to

Online Support Information

.

4-12 Troubleshooting

USB Failure

0

If the USB fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

S t a r t

C h e c k U S B b o a r d t o

M B c a b le

N o

R e - a s s e m b le U S B b o a r d c a b le t o M B

C h e c k U S B b o a r d ?

N o

S w a p U S B b o a r d a n d U S B c a b le

R e p la c e M / B

Figure 4-8.

USB Failure.

Can not support USB3.0

Troubleshooting

4-13

WLAN Failure

0

If the WLAN fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

S ta r t

W L A N d e v ic e tu r n o n ?

N o

T u r n o n W L A N d e v ic e fr o m A c e r R in g D e v ic e

C o n tr o l

C h e c k W L A N a n te n n a w e ll c o n n e c t ?

N o

R e -a s s e m b le W L A N a n te n n a

C h e c k W L A N a n te n n a ?

N o

S w a p W L A N a n te n n a

C h e c k W /L d e v ic e in s e r t w e ll?

N o

R e a s s e m b le W /L d e v ic e

C h e c k W L A N d e v ic e O K ?

N o

R e - in s ta ll W L A N d r iv e r o r

S w a p W L A N m o d u le

R e p la c e M /B

4-14

Figure 4-9.

WLAN Failure

Troubleshooting

Card Reader Failure

0

If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

S t a r t

C h e c k C a r d R e a d e r d e v ic e O K ?

N o

R e - in s t a ll C a r d

R e a d e r d r iv e r

R e p l a c e M / B

Figure 4-10.

Card Reader Failure

The Card Reader device will disappear in device manager for power saving if there is no card inserted. Try to insert card, then the Card Reader appear in device manager.

Troubleshooting

4-15

Thermal Unit Failure

0

If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

Start

Fan power wire well connected?

No Check Connect

Fan OK?

No

Replace thermal module

Heatsink well seated?

No Seat it well

CPU OK?

No Replace CPU

Replace M/B

Figure 4-11.

Thermal Unit Failure

4-16 Troubleshooting

HDMI and CRT Failure

0

If the HDMI or CRT function fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective

FRU:

START

CRT/HDMI connection check

NG

Check

Drivers install OK or not in Device manager

Swap MB

NG

Reinsert

CRT/HDMI

Connector

Reinstall corrcet driver

Figure 4-12.

HDMI and CRT Failure

Troubleshooting

4-17

CD-ROM/DVD Failure

0

If the CD-ROM/DVD function fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective

FRU:

START

ODD Device with ODD/B connection check

NG

Reassemble ODD

Device

ODD/B with M/B connection check

NG

ODD/B function check

Swap MB

Figure 4-13.

CD-ROM/DVD Failure

NG

Reassemble

ODD/B to M/B

Swap ODD/B

4-18 Troubleshooting

Other Functions Failure

0

1. Check if drives are functioning correctly.

2. Check if external modules are functioning correctly.

3. Change main board to check if current one is defective.

Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following:

1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

3. If an error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

Undetermined Problems

0

0

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Perform the following procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).

NOTE:

NOTE:

Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

NOTE: NOTE:

Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly.

(Refer to

Power On Issues ).

1. Remove power from the computer.

2. Visually check the components for damage.

If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:



Non-Acer devices



Printer, mouse, and other external devices



Battery pack



Hard disk drive



DIMM



CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module



PC Cards

4. Apply power to the computer.

5. Determine if the problem has changed.

6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at a time until failing FRU is found.

7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:



System board



LCD assembly

Troubleshooting

4-19

Post Codes

The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the

POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions,

S3 functions and ACPI functions.

0

POST Code Range

0

Table 4-2.

POST Code Range

Phase POST Code Range

ASL

PostBDS

InsydeH2ODDT™ Reserve

OEM Reserve

Reserved

0x51 – 0x55

0xE1 – 0xE4

0xF9 – 0xFE

0xD0 – 0xD7

0xE8 – 0xEB

0xD8 – 0xE0

0xE5 – 0xE7

0xEC – 0xF8

Table 4-3.

SEC Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

Description

SEC_SYSTEM_POWER_ON SEC CPU power on and switch to

Protected mode

SEC_BEFORE_MICROCODE_PATCH

SEC_AFTER_MICROCODE_PATCH

SEC_ACCESS_CSR*

SEC

SEC

SEC

2

3

4

Patching CPU microcode

Setup Cache as RAM

PCIE MMIO Base Address initial

SEC_GENERIC_MSRINIT*

SEC_CPU_SPEEDCFG* SEC 6 initialization

Setup CPU speed

4-20 Troubleshooting

Table 4-3.

SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued)

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK

SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO*

Phase

SEC

SEC 8

Post

Code

7

SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP

SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE

SEC

SEC

9

0A

Description

Cache as RAM test

Tune CPU frequency ratio to maximum level

Setup BIOS ROM cache

Enter Boot Firmware

Volume

* 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence.

Table 4-4.

PEI Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

Description

PEI 73 HyperTransport Initialization

PEI 74 PCIE MMIO BAR Initialization

PEI 76 South Bridge Early

Initialization

PEI_CPU_HT_RESET*

PEI_PCIE_MMIO_INIT

PEI_SB_REG_INIT

PEI_PCIE_TRAINING*

PEI_IGD_EARLY_INITIAL *

PEI_HECI_INIT*

PEI_WATCHDOG_INIT*

PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL

PEI_TXTPEI*

PEI_SWITCH_STACK

Troubleshooting

PEI 7B Internal Graphic device early

Initialization

PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization

PEI

PEI

PEI

80

81

82

Memory Initial for Crisis

Recovery

Simple Memory test

TXT function early Initialization

Start to use Memory

4-21

Table 4-4.

PEI Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

Description

PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_NOT_FOUND PEI

PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI

PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI

86

87

88

Found Recovery image

Recovery image not found

Load Recovery Image completed

Start Flash BIOS with

Recovery image

PEI_GO_TO_DXE_CORE PEI

* 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence.

8B Enter DXE core

Table 4-5.

DXE Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

DXE_TCGDXE*

DXE_SB_SPI_INIT*

DXE_CF9_RESET*

DXE_SB_SERIAL_GPIO_INIT*

Phase

Post

Code

Description

DXE 40 TPM initial in DXE

DXE 41 South bridge SPI initialization

DXE 42 Setup Reset service

DXE 43 South bridge Serial GPIO initialization

DXE 44 Setup SMM ACCE SS service DXE_SMMACCESS*

DXE_SIO_INIT*

DXE_LEGACY_REGION*

DXE_SB_INIT*

DXE

DXE

47

48

Setup Legacy Region service

South Bridge Middle initialization

DXE_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE*

DXE_FTW_INIT

DXE

DXE 4A Fault Tolerant Write verification

DXE_CPU_INIT

4-22

DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization

MiddleInitialization

Troubleshooting

Table 4-5.

DXE Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

Description

DXE_SATA_INIT*

DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT*

DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT*

DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE earlyInitialization

DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service

DXE

DXE

55

56

Setup Legacy Interrupt service

Relocate SMM BASE

DXE_VTD_INIT*

DXE_AFTER_CSM16_INIT DXE 5A Legacy interrupt function

Initialization

DXE_SB_DISPATCH* DXE 5C Setup SB SMM Dispatcher service

DXE_SB_IOTRAP_INIT*

DXE_SUBCLASS_DRIVER*

DXE_PPM_INIT*

DXE_HECIDRV_INIT*

DXE 5D

DXE 5E

Setup SB IOTRAP Service

Build AMT Table

DXE 5F PPM Initialization

* 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence.

Table 4-6.

BDS Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

BDS_ENTER_BDS

Phase

BDS

Post

Code

10

Description

Enter BDS entry

BDS_ASF_INIT*

Troubleshooting and mouse initialization

4-23

Table 4-6.

BDS Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

Description

initialization

BDS_NO_CONSOLE_ACTION BDS Console device initial fail

BDS_DISPLAY_LOGO_SYSTEM_INFO BDS 1D Display logo or system information

BDS_START_ISA_ACPI_CONTROLLER BDS 20 SIO controller initialization

BDS_START_ISA_FDD BDS initialization

BDS_START_AHCI_BUS BDS initialization

BDS_CONNECT_LEGACY_ROM BDS

BDS_ENUMERATE_ALL_BOOT_OPTION BDS

BDS_END_OF_BOOT_SELECTION BDS

26

27

28

Dispatch option ROMs

Get boot device information

End of boot selection

BDS_ENTER_BOOT_MANAGER BDS 2A Enter Boot manager

BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_R

OM

BDS 2C Shadow Misc Option ROM in RAM to OS

BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS 31 Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS

BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS 32 Send END of POST Message to ME via HECI

4-24 Troubleshooting

Table 4-6.

BDS Phase POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

Description

BDS_LEGACY_BOOT_EVENT BDS Last Chipset initial before boot to Legacy OS.

Ready to Boot Legacy OS.

* 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence.

Table 4-7.

S3 Function POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0

S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1

Description

Memory initial for S3 resume

Get S3 resume required data from memory resume

S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI

S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI

C3

C4

S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT

S3_BEFORE_RUNTIME_BOOT_SCRIPT PEI

S3_BEFORE_RELOCATE_SMM_BASE PEI

S3_BEFORE_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBA

CK

PEI

PEI

S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK PEI

C5

C6

C7

C9

CA during S3 resume

Start to restore system configuration

Restore system configuration stage1

Restore system configuration stage2

Relocate SMM BASE during

S3 resume

S3 resume

Start to restore system configuration in SMM

Restore system configuration in SMM complete

S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR PEI CB

Troubleshooting

4-25

Table 4-8.

ACPI Function POST Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

ASL_ENTER_S1

ASL_ENTER_S3

ASL_ENTER_S4

ASL_ENTER_S5

Phase

ASL

ASL

ASL

ASL

Post

Code

51

53

54

55

Description

Prepare to enter S1

Prepare to enter S3

Prepare to enter S4

Prepare to enter S5

Table 4-9.

SMM Functions POST Code Table

Functionality Name (Include\

PostCode.h)

Phase

Post

Code

Description

SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM Identify Flash device in SMM

SMM_SMM_PLATFORM_INIT SMM 0xA2 SMM service initial complete

Table 4-10.

InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table

Functionality Name

(Include\ PostCode.h)

Used by Insyde debugger

Used by Insyde debugger

Used by Insyde debugger

Used by Insyde debugger

Post Code

0x0D

0xD0

0xD1

0xD2

Description

Waiting for device connect

Waiting for device connect

InsydeH2ODDT Ready

EHCI not found

4-26 Troubleshooting

Table 4-10.

InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table (Continued)

Functionality Name

(Include\ PostCode.h)

Used by Insyde debugger

Post Code

0xD3

Description

Used by Insyde debugger

Used by Insyde debugger

Used by Insyde debugger

Used by Insyde debugger

0xD4

0xD5

0xD6

0xD7

Debug port connect low speed device

DDT Cable become low speed device

DDT Cable Transmission

Error (Get descriptor fail)

DDT Cable Transmission

Error (Set Debug mode fail)

DDT Cable Transmission

Error (Set address fail)

Troubleshooting

4-27

4-28 Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 5

Jumper and Connector Locations

5-2

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

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

Jumper and Connector Locations

Item 1

Item 2

Item 11

Item 3

Item 4 Item 5

Item 6 Item 7 Item 8 Item 9

Figure 5-1.

Mainboard Top

8

9

10

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

Table 5-1.

Mainboard Top

Item

J4501

J4502

J3101

J5901

J5904

J5906

J3704

J6101

J5103

J6702

Connector Description

LVDS Connector

Microphone Connector

Keyboard Connector

IO Board Connector

Power Switch Board Connector

Touchpad Connector

Speaker Connector

Bluetooth Connector

HDD Connector

RTC Battery Connector

Jumper and Connector Locations

Item 10

5-3

11

Table 5-1.

Mainboard Top

Item

J5001

Connector Description

Fan Connector

Item 15

Item 14 Item 13 Item 12

Item 1

Item 11

Item 2

Item 3

Item 4

Item 10

Item 9

Item 5 Item 6 Item 7 Item 8

Figure 5-2.

Mainboard Bottom

6

7

4

5

8

9

1

2

3

Table 5-2.

Mainboard Bottom

Item

J3401

J5102

J1701

Connector

J6002

J6001

J5301

J5302

SW6601

J6703

Description

LAN Connector

ODD Connector

DDR3-SO-DIMM Connector

DC-IN Connector

Battery Connector

WLAN Connector

SSD SATA Connector

Power Button

SD card Socket

5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations

10

11

12

13

14

15

Item

J6701

J3701

Connector

J5203

J5202

J5201

J4801

Description

Mainboard Connector

Headphone Jack

USB 2.0 Connector

USB 2.0 Connector

USB 3.0 Connector

HDMI Connector

Jumper and Connector Locations

5-5

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

This section provides procedures for:

Clearing Passwords

BIOS Recovery.

This Machine has one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.

0

Clearing Password Check

0

NOTE: NOTE:

The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and

User Password).

Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check

If users set BIOS Passwords (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when system enters the BIOS

Setup menu. If it is necessary to bypass the password check, short the HW Gap to clear the password by performing the following steps:

1. Remove power from the system.

2. Remove HDD, AC and Battery.

3. Disconnect the RTC Battery (Figure 5-1 Item10).

4. Locate the RTCRST# jumper (Figure 5-3).

5. Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the RTCRST# jumper.

6. Plug in AC, keeping the RTCRST# jumper shorted.

7. Press Power Button until BIOS POST is finished, then remove the conductivity tool from the RTCRST# jumper.

8. Restart the system. Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup menu.

9. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared.

10. If a password is requested, repeat Steps 1 through 9.

0

5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations

Clear CMOS Jumper

JRST2001

Figure 5-3.

CMOS Jumper

Table 5-3.

CMOS Jumper

Item

RTCRST#

(JRST2001)

Description

Clear CMOS Jumper

0

Jumper and Connector Locations

5-7

5-8

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

0

BIOS Recovery Boot Block

BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS, used to boot the system with minimum

BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.

0

BIOS Recovery Hotkey

A function hotkey- < Fn+Esc >, used to enable the BIOS Recovery process when system is powered On during BIOS POST. To use this function, it is strongly recommended to have the

AC adapter and Battery present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block.

0

Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage

NOTE: NOTE:

Prior to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key is created by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows 7 OS.

To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following:

1. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option.

2. Save ROM file (File name:MA50X64.FD) to the root directory of USB storage. Make sure that there is no other BIOS file saved in the same directory.

3. Plug USB storage into USB port.

4. Press < Fn+ESC > button then plug in AC power.

5. The Power button flashes once.

6. Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode.

7. When CRISIS is complete, the system auto restarts with a workable BIOS.

8. Update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process.

0

Jumper and Connector Locations

CHAPTER 6

FRU List

6-2

MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Top Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Bottom Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

FRU List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the MA50_HX. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

NOTE: NOTE:

WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, check the most up-to-date information available on the regional web or channel. Part number changes will not be noted on the printed

Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, the Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed

Service Guide. Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

NOTE: NOTE:

To scrap or to return the defective parts, users should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by the regional Acer office on how to return it.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-3

MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams

Main Assembly

0

0

Figure 6-1.

Main Assembly Exploded Diagram

Table 6-1.

Main Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item Description

1 JM50-1A BOTTOM CASE MODULE

2 LED LCD 15.6" WXGA Glare MOUDLE ASSY

BLACK W/CCD MIC

3 MA50_HX_i3-2367M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM

Intel HM77 N13P-GS LF

4 THERMAL MODULE

Part Number

6M.RY8N5.002

NB.RYK11.003

60.RY8N5.004

6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-1.

Main Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item

5 HDD CABLE

Description

6 ODD SUPER MULTI MODULE ASSY

7 SD DUMMY CARD

8 JM50-1A TOP CASE MODULE

9 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB

HTS545050A7E380, Jaguar B7,0J23335,

500G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA4837

10 HDD COVER

11 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN

(HM)

12 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 4GB

EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F LF+HF 512*8 38nm

13 Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB

SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF

14 SCREW M2*6L(K,D4.6) B-ZN #1 NY

Part Number

50.RY8N5.004

6M.RY8N5.001

42.RY8N5.003

KH.50007.023

NI.23600.072

KN.4GB09.005

KN.0200Q.002

86.RY8N5.005

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-5

LCD Assembly

0

Figure 6-2.

LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram

Table 6-2.

LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item Description

1 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE,

MIC

2 LED LCD AUO 15.6''W WXGA Glare

B156XTN03.2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (ultra-slim)

3 SCREW M2*2.5L(K)(ψ3.7) W-NI

4 CAMERA MODULE 1.3M

5 LCD BEZEL

Part Number

LK.15605.026

86.W750U.003

AM.21400.121

6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Top Case Assembly

0

Figure 6-3.

Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

Table 6-3.

Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item Description

1 UPPER CASE ASSY

2 CLICKPAD MODULE

3 FFC - CLICK PAD TO MB

4 CLICKPAD POST

5 SCREW M2*3L K B-ZN #1 NY

6 SCREW M2*2L (K,D=5) W-NI #1 NY

Part Number

55.RY8N5.001

50.RY8N5.001

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.003

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-7

Table 6-3.

Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item Description

7 KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S

103KS Black US International W/FRAME , FOIL

, MYLAR

Part Number

60.RYKN5.001

Bottom Case Assembly

0

Figure 6-4.

Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

Table 6-4.

Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item Description

1 LOWER CASE ASSY W/ANTENNA , SPEAKER

Part Number

6-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-4.

Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item Description

2 Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar 3S1P

SANYO 3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON for embedded type

3 IO/CARD READER BOARD FOR TPM

4 BT 4.0 Foxconn Braodcom 20702

5 POWER BUTTON BOARD W/FFC FOR TPM

Part Number

BT.00303.028

55.RYKN5.003

BH.21100.018

55.RYKN5.001

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-9

FRU List

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category

ADAPTER

Description

Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow

ADP-65VH BA, LV5, Low profile LED LF

Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow

PA-1650-69AW, LV5, Low profile LED LF

Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow

CPA09-A065N1, LV5, low profile LF

BATTERY

Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar 3S1P SANYO

3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON for embedded type

P/N

AP.06501.033

AP.06503.029

AP.0650A.017

BT.00303.028

0

BOARD

CLICKPAD MODULE

BT 4.0 Foxconn Braodcom 20702

BT 4.0 Foxconn Atheros BU22

55.RY8N5.001

BH.21100.018

BH.21100.017

6-10 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category Description P/N

Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43227 2x2 BGN NI.23600.087

Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.072

NI.23600.073

Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM)

WN6603AH

Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 AGN+ BT4.0 Atheros WB222 NI.23600.102

Liteon 3rd WiFi 2x2 AGN+ BT4.0 Atheros WB222

POWER BUTTON BOARD W/FFC FOR TPM

POWER BUTTON BOARD W/FFC

NI.23600.103

55.RYKN5.001

55.RY8N5.002

IO/CARD READER BOARD FOR TPM

IO/CARD READER BOARD

55.RYKN5.003

55.RY8N5.003

TPM DAUGHTER BOARD (For future SKU)

55.RYKN5.002

POWER CORD

CABLE

POWER CORD US 3PIN 1.8M BLACK

POWER CORD (EU) 1.8M 3P BLACK

POWER CORD UK 3PIN

POWER CORD US-110V (BSMI) 3P

POWER CORD PRC 3P

POWER CORD 1.8M 3 PIN AF

POWER CORD DANISH 3P BLACK

AC POWER CORD PSE/3C,BLK

FFC - CLICK PAD TO MB

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

27.RGV0U.006

27.RGV0U.001

27.RGV0U.002

27.RGV0U.008

27.RGV0U.004

27.RGV0U.010

27.RGV0U.007

50.RY8N5.001

6-11

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category

BT CABLE

Description P/N

50.RY8N5.002

IO/CARD READER CABLE

IO/CARD READER CABLE FOR TPM

HDD CABLE

50.RY8N5.003

50.RYKN5.001

50.RY8N5.004

LVDS CABLE

LVDS CABLE EDP

DC-IN CABLE

CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY

HDD COVER

UPPER CASE ASSY

LOWER CASE ASSY W/ANTENNA , SPEAKER

50.RY8N5.006

50.RY8N5.005

6-12 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category

CLICKPAD POST

Description

ODD BRACKET

ODD BEZEL

DC BRACKET

SD DUMMY CARD

P/N

42.RY8N5.003

LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC

LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC

LCD BEZEL

DVD RW DRIVE

ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X

GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA

KU.0080D.064

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-13

Table 6-5.

FRU list

HDD

Category Description

HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB

HTS545050A7E380,Jaguar B7, 500G/P SATA 8MB

LF+HF F/W:DA4466

HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB

ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Sapta 15,320G/P SATA

8MB LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1 7mmzh

HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB

HTS543232A7A384, Eagle B7, 320G/P SATA LF+HF

F/W:A60W 7mmzh

HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB

HTS545050A7E380, Jaguar B7,0J23335, 500G/P

SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA4837

HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB

HTS543232A7A384,0J28213,Eagle B7, 320G/P

7mmzh SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA4788

HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB 9WS142-188

ST500LT012, Yarra 500G/P, 7mmzh SATA 8MB

LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1

SSD

Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 32GB

SDSA5DK-032G LF+HF

Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB

SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF

Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND 128GB

LMT-128M3M LF+HF firmware: VYC2

Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND 256GB

LMT-256M3M LF+HF firmware:VZC2

P/N

KH.50007.016

KH.32001.021

KH.32007.013

KH.50007.023

KH.32007.017

KH.50001.030

KF.0320D.003

KN.0200Q.002

KF.1280L.001

KF.2560L.001

KEYBOARD

6-14 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category Description

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black ARABIC W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Belgium W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Brazilian Portuguese W/FRAME , FOIL ,

MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Bulgaria W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black CZ/SK W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black CHINESE W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Danish W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black FR/Arabic W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black French W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black GREMAN W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black Greek W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Hungarian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Italian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 107KS

Black Japanese W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black Korean W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Nordic W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Norwegian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Portuguese W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black Russian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

P/N

60.RYKN5.002

60.RYKN5.003

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-15

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category Description

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black SLO/CRO W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Spanish W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Sweden W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Swiss/G W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black Thailand W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black Turkish W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black UK W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black US International W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS

Black US International w/ Hebrew W/FRAME , FOIL ,

MYLAR

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS

Black US w/ Canadian French W/FRAME , FOIL ,

MYLAR

LCD

LED LCD AUO 15.6''W WXGA Glare B156XTN03.2

LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (ultra-slim)

LCD TFT15.6' HD GLARE LED EDP

P/N

60.RYKN5.001

LK.15605.026

LK.15605.029

CAMERA

CAMERA MODULE 1.3M

AM.21400.121

MAINBOARD

6-16 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category Description

MA50_HX Intel i3-2367M UMA HM77

MA50_HX Intel i5-2467M UMA HM77

MA50_HX_i3-2367M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel

HM77 N13P-GS LF

MA50_HX_i5-2467M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel

HM77 N13P-GS LF

MA50_HX_i7-2637M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel

HM77 N13P-GS LF

MA50_HX Intel i7-2637M UMA HM77

MA50_HX Intel i3-3217U UMA HM77

MA50_HX Intel i5-3317U UMA HM77

MA50_HX Intel i7-3517U UMA HM77

MA50_HX_i3-3217U_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel

HM77 N13P-GS LF

MA50_HX_i5-3317U_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel

HM77 N13P-GS LF

MA50_HX_i7-3517U_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel

HM77 N13P-GS LF

MEMORY

Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 4GB

EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F LF+HF 512*8 38nm

Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB

ACR256X64D3S13C9G LF+HF

Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB

ACR512X64D3S13C9G LF+HF

Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 2GB

EBJ20UF8BDU0-GN-F LF+HF 256*8 38nm

Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB

HMT325S6CFR8C-H9 LF+HF 256x8 38nm

Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB

HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 LF+HF 256x8 38nm

Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB

MT8KTF25664HZ-1G4M1 LF+HF 256*8 46nm V79D

THERMAL MODULE

P/N

NB.RY811.001

NB.RY811.002

NB.RYK11.003

NB.RYK11.002

NB.RYK11.001

NB.RY811.003

NB.M0N11.001

NB.M0N11.002

NB.M0N11.003

NB.M0P11.001

NB.M0P11.002

NB.M0P11.003

KN.4GB09.005

KN.2GB07.006

KN.4GB07.001

KN.2GB09.012

KN.2GB0G.031

KN.4GB0G.012

KN.2GB04.019

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-17

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category

THERMAL MODULE

Description

SPEAKER

SPEAKER SET

SCREW

SCREW M2*2L+4.2MM(K)B-NI NY #1

SCREW M2*6L (K) B-ZN #1 NY

SCREW M2.5*5L(K)B-NI,NY

SCREW M2*2L (K,D=5) W-NI #1 NY

SCREW M3*2.5L K B-ZN #1 NY

P/N

60.RY8N5.004

86.RY8N5.001

86.RN60U.002

86.B050U.001

86.RY8N5.003

86.RY8N5.004

6-18 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-5.

FRU list

Category Description

SCREW M2*2.5L(K)(ψ3.7) W-NI

SCREW M2*6L(K,D4.6) B-ZN #1 NY

SCREW M2*3L K B-ZN #1 NY

SCREW M2.5*2.5L K B-NI #1 NY

P/N

86.W750U.003

86.RY8N5.005

86.RY8N5.006

86.RY8N5.002

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

6-19

6-20 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

CHAPTER

7

Test Compatible Components

8-2

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

M3 581T/581TG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

Test Compatible Components

This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows

®

7 environment.

Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the

Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

Test Compatible Components

7-3

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

7 Environment Test

M3 581T/581TG

Bluetooth

10001018

HON HAI

10001018

HON HAI

Camera

60004445

PRIMAX

Card Reader

10000981

MISC

CPU

10001067

INTEL

10001067

INTEL

10001067

INTEL

HDD

Table 8-1.

M3 581T/581TG

Vendor

Adapter

10001081

DELTA

65W

Type Description Acer Part No.

60016453

CHICONY

POWER

Audio Codec

10004786

REALTEK

Battery

60001921

SANYO

65W

3CELL4.85

Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11

Yellow ADP-65VH BA, LV5, Low profile

LED LF

Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V

1.7x5.5x11 Yellow CPA09-A065N1,

LV5, low profile LF

ALC271X_VB6 Realtek ALC271X_VB6 QFN-48

Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar

3S1P SANYO 3 cell 4850mAh Main

COMMON for embedded type

AP.06501.033

AP.0650A.017

LZ.21000.161

BT.00303.028

BT 2.1

BT 4.0

1.3M HD_S

2-in-1 card reader

Ci32367MB

Ci52467MB

Ci72637MB

BT 2.1 Foxconn Atheros BU22

BT 4.0 Foxconn Atheros BU22

Primax Camera PM_S119_SP_slim

2-in-1 card reader

CPU Intel Core i3 2367M BGA 1.4G

17W

CPU Intel Core i5 2467M BGA 1.6G

17W

CPU Intel Core i7 2637M BGA 1.7G

17W

BH.21100.023

BH.21100.017

AM.21400.121

CR.21500.030

KC.23601.7MB

KC.24601.7MB

KC.26301.7MB

7-4 Test Compatible Components

0

0

Table 8-1.

M3 581T/581TG

Vendor

60003544

LITE-ON

OPT

60003544

LITE-ON

OPT

60002005

HGST SG

60002036

SEAGATE

60002005

HGST SG

60003533

YOSUN

Keyboard

10001044

CHICONY

Type

FM0128S3

Description

Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND

128GB LMT-128M3M LF+HF firmware:

VYC2

FM0256S3 Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND

256GB LMT-256M3M LF+HF firmware:VZC2

N320GB5.4KS

HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB

HTS543232A7A384,0J28213,Eagle

B7, 320G/P 7mmzh SATA 8MB LF+HF

F/W:DA4788

N320GB5.4KS

_4K

HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB

ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Sapta

15,320G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF

F/W:0001SDM1 7mmzh

N500GB5.4KS

_4K

FM0020S2

AF7S_A10B

HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB

HTS545050A7E380, Jaguar

B7,0J23335, 500G/P SATA 8MB

LF+HF F/W:DA4837

Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB

SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF

Keyboard CHICONY AF7S_A10B

AF7S Internal 17 Standard Black

NONE Y2010 Acer Legend

LAN

610112

BROADCOM

MEM

60004668

ELPIDA

BCM57780

CM2GBIII

Broadcom BCM57780

60002050

MICRON SG

60002050

MICRON SG

60002045

HYNIX

CM2GbIII13

SO2GBIII13

SO2GBIII13

Memory Chip ELPIDA DDRIII 1600

2Gb EDJ2108BDBG-GN-F LF+HF

256*8 38nm

Memory Chip MICRON DDRIII 1333

2Gb MT41J256M8HX-15E LF 256*8

0.055um

Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII

1333 2GB MT8KTF25664HZ-1G4M1

LF+HF 256*8 46nm V79D

Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333

2GB HMT325S6CFR8C-H9 LF+HF

256x8 38nm

Acer Part No.

KF.1280L.001

KF.2560L.001

KH.32007.017

KH.32001.021

KH.50007.023

KN.0200Q.002

NK.I1713.001

NI.22400.047

KN.2GB09.013

KM.2GB04.002

KN.2GB04.019

KN.2GB0G.031

Test Compatible Components

7-5

Table 8-1.

M3 581T/581TG

Vendor

60004668

ELPIDA

Type

SO4GBIII13

Description

Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII

1600 4GB EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F

LF+HF 512*8 38nm

NB Chipset

10001067

INTEL

SB Chipset

9999995

ONE TIME

VENDER

ODD

60001944 LG

HK

HM77

N

NSM8XS9.0

NB Chipset Intel CS HM77 Chief River

N

ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm

Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel

SATA

Acer Part No.

KN.4GB09.005

KI.G7501.002

KI.22800.011

KU.0080D.064

VGA Chip

60001915

NVIDIA

VRAM

10000981

MISC

60002045

HYNIX

N13PGS

1G-DDR3

(64*16*8)

VR1GbIII9

Wireless LAN

23707801

FOXCONN

TW

10001023

LITE-ON

3rd WiFi 2x2

BGN

3rd WiFi 2x2

BGN

A cover

9999995

ONE TIME

VENDER

Software

10000981

MISC

Aluminum

McAfee

TPM (For future SKU)

VGA Chip nVidia N13P-GS-A2 28nm,

29x29, GB4-128 package

1G-DDR3 64*16*8

VRAM HYNIX Graphic DDRIII 900 1Gb

H5TQ1G63DFR-11C LF 64*16 46nm

Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97

2x2 BGN (HM)

Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2

BGN (HM) WN6603AH

Aluminum

Antivirus application McAfee

KG.PGS0V.003

KI.23300.018

VR.1GB0G.006

NI.23600.072

NI.23600.073

LZ.21000.006

SR.23900.001

7-6 Test Compatible Components

Table 8-1.

M3 581T/581TG

Vendor

PLM00030

Nuvoton

Type

NPCT420R

Description

Nuvoton NPCT420R Foxconn Module

12x12x3.7mm (TPM FW:v3.69,TCG

1.2 rev.116,TxT compliance) HSF with

EK embedded

Acer Part No.

NC.22911.002

Test Compatible Components

7-7

7-8 Test Compatible Components

CHAPTER 8

Online Support Information

9-2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Online Support Information

Introduction

This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their

Acer Systems.

For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website.

However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.

Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources.

In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's

Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:



Service guides for all models



Bios updates



Software utilities



Spare parts lists



TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)

For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material.

Also contained on this website are:



Detailed information on Acer's International Traveller’s Warranty (ITW)



Returned material authorization procedures



An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all technical queries.

We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not hesitate to direct any suggestions or comments to us.

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Online Support Information

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8-4 Online Support Information

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  • Laptop Clamshell Black
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  • 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 1366 x 768 pixels LED backlight 16:9
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